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Opera Arlington Will Perform CARMEN Reimagined on the Soccer Pitch

Opera Arlington Will Perform CARMEN Reimagined on the Soccer Pitch

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Opera Arlington will present Bizet's CARMEN reimagined in 1920s Spain, with Escamillo recast as a star footballer, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas.
REVIEW: Celebrity, Spectacle, and Betrayal in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

REVIEW: Celebrity, Spectacle, and Betrayal in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

by Gilbert Kim Sancha — May 8, 2026
When Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice premiered 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in 1971, it jolted both the Church and the musical theater world.
Photos: Norm Lewis, Derek Klena, Brittney Johnson and More at The Janice Jam: Broadwa

Photos: Norm Lewis, Derek Klena, Brittney Johnson and More at The Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer Concert

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Broadway's best came out in droves to support the fourth-annual Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer concert benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's funding to find a cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Photos: CARLOTA: ALHAJERO DE SECRETOS is Now Playing at The Los Angeles Theatre Cente

Photos: CARLOTA: ALHAJERO DE SECRETOS is Now Playing at The Los Angeles Theatre Center

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Latino Theater Company is welcoming the return of San Jose-based LGBTQ+ ensemble Teatro Alebrijes with “Carlota: Alhajero de Secretos.
THE MEN WHO DREW THE UNIVERSE Will Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival

THE MEN WHO DREW THE UNIVERSE Will Make World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Liquid Fiction and KoolBnz Productions will present the world premiere of THE MEN WHO DREW THE UNIVERSE, a play about Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Marvel Comics partnership, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
CASPER, THE RESCUE DOG Storytelling Event Will Come to Theatre West

CASPER, THE RESCUE DOG Storytelling Event Will Come to Theatre West

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Theatre West in Los Angeles will present a free children's storytelling hour featuring author Dr.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2026- PROOF To Welcome Tony-Winner Adrienne Warren

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2026- PROOF To Welcome Tony-Winner Adrienne Warren and More

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: CINDERELLA at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre

Review: CINDERELLA at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre

by Barry Lenny — May 8, 2026
If you have never seen a live opera, this would be an excellent introduction.
Nashville Symphony To Present Community Concerts This Summer

Nashville Symphony To Present Community Concerts This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Nashville Symphony has announced its 2026 Community Concerts series, featuring free performances across Middle Tennessee this June.
Premiere Stages Reveals Semi-Finalists for 2026 Premiere Play Festival

Premiere Stages Reveals Semi-Finalists for 2026 Premiere Play Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the semi-finalists for its 2026 Premiere Play Festival.
Rosie's House Ovation Gala Raises Record-Breaking $500,000

Rosie's House Ovation Gala Raises Record-Breaking $500,000

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Rosie's House raised $500,000 at its Ovation Gala at the Omni Scottsdale Resort, marking the organization's highest-ever fundraiser total during its 30th Anniversary celebration.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Peels Back the Myth at San Diego Civic Theatre

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Peels Back the Myth at San Diego Civic Theatre

by Lucía Serrano — May 7, 2026
I was 14 when Michael Jackson passed away, and I mourned him like I’ve never mourned a public figure since then.
Photos: MARIE & ROSETTA At Asolo Repertory Theatre

Photos: MARIE & ROSETTA At Asolo Repertory Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has shared production photos of its regional premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA, written by George Brant and directed by E.
DrumatiX Will Present RHYTHM DELIVERED at San Diego Fringe Festival

DrumatiX Will Present RHYTHM DELIVERED at San Diego Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
DrumatiX, the 2024 San Diego Fringe Audience Choice winner, will return to Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park with RHYTHM DELIVERED, blending tap dance, body percussion, and found-object music.
Review Roundup: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens Off-Broadway

Review Roundup: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens Off-Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — May 7, 2026
The Receptionist officially opens tonight at Pershing Square Signature Center.
Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Se

Tony-Winners Audra McDonald, Sutton Foster and More Set for The Soraya 2026–2027 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
The Soraya announced its 2026-27 season featuring 45 performances, eight major debuts including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Audra McDonald, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, plus the introduction of incoming Executive & Artistic Director Chad Hilligus.
SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Come to The Smith Center In Summer 2026

SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Come to The Smith Center In Summer 2026

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
The Smith Center in Las Vegas announced its upcoming season lineup, including Broadway productions SHUCKED and Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN, plus concerts from Natalia Lafourcade, Boney James, and others.
Repertorio Español Will Present Two New Works for 2026 Van Lier Fellowship

Repertorio Español Will Present Two New Works for 2026 Van Lier Fellowship

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Repertorio Español will stage ¡VIOLENCIA! by Valeria Loera and ELLIOT, FUGA DE UN SOLDADO by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, helmed by Van Lier Fellows BT Hayes and Geo Rivera.
René Vaca to Perform at NJPAC During North to Shore Festival

René Vaca to Perform at NJPAC During North to Shore Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Comedian René Vaca will perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center as part of the North to Shore Festival.
New York Philharmonic Launches Philharmonic Youth Choir in Partnership With Harlem Or

New York Philharmonic Launches Philharmonic Youth Choir in Partnership With Harlem Organizations

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
The New York Philharmonic's PHILHARMONIC YOUTH CHOIR, formed in partnership with The Unsung Collective and The Abyssinian Baptist Church, will present its inaugural free concert at Christ & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
TWINKLE TIME Bilingual Family Concert To Be Presented At Sierra Madre Playhouse

TWINKLE TIME Bilingual Family Concert To Be Presented At Sierra Madre Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Billboard-charting artist Twinkle Time will perform a bilingual pop-rock family concert at Sierra Madre Playhouse, blending English and Spanish lyrics with hip-hop beats.
Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS To Have World Premiere At Venice's Palazzo Diedo

Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS To Have World Premiere At Venice's Palazzo Diedo

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Berggruen Arts & Culture and Gare St Lazare Ireland will present the world premiere of Samuel Beckett's HOW IT IS at Palazzo Diedo, Venice, directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett with actors Stephen Dillane and Conor Lovett.
National Black Theatre Launches Founding Members Circle Memberships

National Black Theatre Launches Founding Members Circle Memberships

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
Comedian Russell Peters Is Back At NJPAC This Month

Comedian Russell Peters Is Back At NJPAC This Month

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Russell Peters brings his Relax World Tour to NJPAC's Prudential Hall in Newark, offering commentary on cancel culture, aging, and the state of the world from one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Comics of All Time.
Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC

Emerging Artists Theatre Accepting Submissions for SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Emerging Artists Theatre is accepting submissions for the SPARK THEATRE FESTIVAL NYC, a developmental festival welcoming short plays, solo performances, dance, cabaret, and more.

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