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Richard Thomas to Star in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! in Jacksonville
Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts as part of the FSCJ Artist Series Beyond Broadway.
JOSEPH & More Lead Orlando's September 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Tour in Rehearsals; Full Cast Revealed
The complete cast has been announced for Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, with all new rehearsal photos also being released.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
ANTIGONE: UNMASKED World Premiere to Open at Lumen Rep Theatre
Lumen Rep Theatre will present the world premiere of ANTIGONE: UNMASKED, a new adaptation of Sophocles' tragedy written and directed by Brian Niece, at Betsy Lovett Hall in Jacksonville.
Video: The JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Is Getting Ready to Hit the Road
Jersey Boys is getting ready to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Patti LaBelle, THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Miramar Cultural Center
Miramar Cultural Center announced an upcoming season of music and theatre, including performances by Patti LaBelle, Allen Stone, Celia Vive!, and a staging of THE COLOR PURPLE.
Video: Watch the JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Perform 'My Boyfriend's Back' in Rehearsals
Jersey Boys is getting redy to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road.
Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE Sets US Tour Cast, to Open in Wichita in October
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has announced full principal casting for its 2026/2027 US National Tour, which will open October 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.
Photos: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL at Catalyst Theatre
Catalyst Theatre, a new professional company founded by Sherrie Provence, will present its inaugural production at The Waterworks in St.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive To Play The Florida Theatre
The Florida Theatre and AEG Presents have announced a new date for Bachman-Turner Overdrive, No Speed Limit Tour 2027 at the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.
Video: Watch the ‘Demented’ Cast of OH, MARY! Get Ready to Hit the Road
Oh, Mary! is hitting the road—and its new company is ready to unleash Mary Todd Lincoln on the rest of America.
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CLUE Tour to Launch Los Angeles Run In September; Tour Dates Announced
The North American tour of CLUE will open its third season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles September 8-12, 2026, before visiting Memphis, St.
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Limelight Theatre
What did our critic think of NEXT TO NORMAL at Limelight Theatre?
Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center Announces Paula Drum To Board Of Directors
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Florida Theatre to Host HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT & More
The Florida Theatre has announced five upcoming performances, including a holiday concert with Sheena Easton and All-4-One, a Blue Öyster Cult anniversary show, and a Napoleon Dynamite live event.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (11/15-11/15) |
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Pink Martini Au-Rene Theater (1/17-1/17) |
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Karol G Hard Rock Stadium (10/02-10/02) |
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Gunhild Carling at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Courtyard Amelia Island/Springfield Suites by Marriott (10/10-10/10) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Jacksonville Center of the Performing Arts (12/01-12/13) |
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2026 Bosland Young Artist Vocal Competition Amelia Chapel (9/26-9/26) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Florida Theatre (10/21-10/21) VIDEOS |
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Saturday Night Fever Alhambra Theatre & Dining (8/20-9/27) |
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Side Show The Gordon (11/03-11/08) |
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Meet Me In St Louis Alhambra Theatre & Dining (10/01-11/08) |