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The Music Theatre Kansas City – (Pro) KC Premiere production of the 2014’s Broadway version of “Rocky the Musical” is surprisingly worth your time.  It is hard to have avoided Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Franchise” beginning as a sleeper, low budget film hit in 1976.  So far there have been six “Rocky” movies plus several follow-on films based on the career of the son of Apollo Creed, Rocky’s original opponent and eventual friend.

As news of additional cuts comes from more councils in the UK, in the US, a new piece of legislation looks to support the still struggling live entertainment industry as it emerges into the new normal. As evidence of the need for such action, we’ve got stories about layoffs at a New Jersey NPR station, as well as another urgent fundraising plea.

Experience the multimedia cult hit CASHINO at Birdland Theater, starring Susie Mosher and John Boswell.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Join ThinkTank Theatre and freeFall Theatre for a performance of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.

After a decade-long hiatus, 'A Brass Act' is making its triumphant return to the stage at Red Eye NY. Starring MAC Award Winner Michelle Dowdy (Hairspray, Les Misérables) and featuring Dylan and The Glatthorns, this musical extravaganza promises to dazzle audiences with its blend of brassy tunes and bawdy bazazz! 

The national tour of Wicked is welcoming new cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Further support artists have been announced as part of Kew The Music 2024. The annual week-long festival of picnic concerts is set in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew Gardens in south west London, and has become one of the fixtures in the London summer music calendar.

BIRDLAND THEATER will present rising actress and vocalist Ava Paris Locknar in “Tall Girl Singing' this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Meet the nominees for the 13th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Broadway in Tucson has announced its 2024-25 season, kicking off this November with Clue. The season continues with a total of six productions through August 2025.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Steppenwolf's Purpose, Lyric Opera of Chicago's AIDA and more.

The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

The Great Gatsby begins previews tonight, March 29, 2024, and is set to open on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at The Broadway Theatre. Meet the cast of The Great Gatsby here!

The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News, officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The musical  will open at The James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22. Meet the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll here!

Broadway In Boston has revealed its 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present return of Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at The John W. Engeman Theater's production of JERSEY BOYS, now in performances through Sunday, May 12, 2024.

For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage.  This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season. 

You're gonna love her! In a throwback video from the first episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Marisha Wallace treated the live audience to her rendition of 'And I Am Telling You' from Dreamgirls.She starred as Effie White in the recent West End revival of the iconic musical. Watch the video and find out why she was nominated to be evicted this week.

Dee Roscioli will board the ship of dreams as Céline Dion in Titanique. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Due to huge demand, additional performances have been released today for the upcoming Sydney season of CHICAGO. Tickets up to 21 July are on pre-sale from today, with General Public sales from Friday 22 March.