David Bowie
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026 (Jun 9, 2026)
LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT to Return to London for 40th Anniversary Show (Jun 9, 2026)
Interview: Constantine Maroulis of THE FLORIDA ROCK SYMPHONY SERIES at Ruth Eckerd Hall (Jun 8, 2026)
BIO
Davie Bowie was a leading figure in the music industry and is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, with his music and stagecraft having a significant impact on popular music. During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum album certifications, eleven gold and eight silver, and released eleven number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone placed him among its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and named him the "Greatest Rock Star Ever" following his death in 2016.
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David Bowie, SpongeBob SquarePants
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David Bowie, Lazarus
David Bowie, Lazarus
David Bowie, Lazarus
Videos
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News
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this May 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from regional stages across the country - from Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse in Los Angeles to The Phantom of the Opera at Seattle's Paramount Theatre and Pippin at Signature Theatre in DC.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT announced a one-night show at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring David Bowie's isolated vocals and a live band performing Trevor Jones' score alongside the 1986 cult classic film.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jun 8, 2026
Ruth Eckerd Hall and 107.3 The Eagle, in association with TCG Entertainment, are setting the stage for a summer of symphonic rock, uniting the 27-piece Florida Rock Symphony with the music of Led Zeppelin, Journey, and David Bowie. Two of those nights, June 27 and July 17, feature Constantine Maroulis, the American Idol standout and Tony nominated star of Rock of Ages, returning to Clearwater with the unmistakable presence that first won over millions.
by Sharon Ellman - Jun 7, 2026
BE MORE CHILL and DEAR EVAN HANSON star Will Roland brings down the house at 54 Below on 6/5. This reviewer predicts that the future will be very bright for this talented young performer in the future.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
THE PANSY CRAZE, a six-episode queer history variety show hosted by Mason Alexander Park, is now streaming exclusively on Audible, featuring guests Laverne Cox, Lea DeLaria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Evan Rachel Wood.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Bees Deluxe, two-time New Hampshire State Blues Challenge winners who advanced to the semi-finals at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, will perform at Black Eyed Sally's in Hartford, Conn. Admission is free.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026
Eventim Apollo, the London live entertainment venue, will launch Eventim Apollo: OPEN this summer, a special series giving the public the chance to experience the Apollo in a new way through three events: Centre Stage, H+F Spotlight and Venue Tours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his 18-month 'Lost Weekend' era, will display and sell rare candid photographs of Lennon at Toucan Gallery in Billings, MT, with Pang in attendance all weekend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026
May Pang will appear at Underbrush Gallery in Fargo, ND, to showcase candid photos of John Lennon from their 18-month 'Lost Weekend' relationship, including rare images never before available to the public.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Earlier this week, Sam Ryder surprised crowds at The Other Songs Live event at The London Palladium and performed ‘Gethsemane’ from Jesus Christ Superstar with Andrew Lloyd Webber on piano. Check out the video here!
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2026
Diane Paulus will direct Life on Mars, an immersive theatrical production set to David Bowie's music, as the inaugural production at the Goel Center for Creativity & Performance in May.
by Jim Munson - May 19, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with lesbian icon Lea DeLaria about her upcoming performances at Feinstein's at the Nikko on May 29th & 30th. DeLaria will perform an evening of classic jazz tunes leavened with comedic tales.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Origin Theatre Company will present an Off-Broadway revival of Enda Walsh's MISTERMAN, starring Broadway's Daniel Marconi, as the centerpiece of its 18th annual Origin Irish Theatre Festival at Theater Row in New York.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Motte & Bailey, prod. will present MIDSUMMER / BOWIE ELTON QUEEN, a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring music by David Bowie, Elton John, and Queen, at the Baltimore Peninsula and Boordy Vineyards.
by Greg Kerestan - May 18, 2026
The genderqueer indie rock cabaret staple has lost none of its bite, and found two definitive interpreters.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 12, 2026
Stephen Webb on touring with The Rocky Horror Picture Show which comes to Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre in June.
by Misha Davenport - May 8, 2026
LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country.
by Krista Garver - May 7, 2026
When I saw Portland Playhouse's 2025–2026 season announced, the show I was most irrationally excited about was THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL. I’m far from an expert on the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, but I've watched enough episodes to have completely fallen for the little yellow sponge in square pants and a tie whose greatest ambition in life is to be the best fry cook at the Krusty Krab.
by Emma Forgione - May 8, 2026
In Broadway’s biggest spectacle this season, 80’s punk fashion is back and completely taking over the Santa Carla boardwalk. In The Lost Boys, everywhere you look, you can catch mohawks, mullets, studded leather jackets, neon corsets, high-waisted swimsuit bottoms, electric guitars, and of course, blood-soaked fangs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Bowie has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
David Bowie has not appeared in the West End.
Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lazarus.
David Bowie has won the Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants and the Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for SpongeBob SquarePants.
David Bowie has written 2 shows including Lazarus (Book, Music, Lyrics), The Spongebob Musical (Original Music).
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