The latest news on live theater in New Orleans from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will present THE ROSE TATTOO at the Marquette Theatre on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans, starring Kristin Witt as Serafina Delle Rose.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Nicholas Payton and Jon Batiste will perform at NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival, premiering Louis Armstrong at 125: A New Orleans Celebration, featuring fellow New Orleans musicians Reginald Veal and Herlin Riley.
Blue Theatre Company has revealed the cast and performance dates for 3AM in White Lace, a play by Alex Anthony Vazquez.
Gaudanse will present a two-day interdisciplinary Juneteenth celebration in Louisiana, featuring performances, oral history recordings, and a free installation-based dance work honoring Black artistic expression and the legacy of the GU272.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
Broadway in New Orleans will launch its 2026-27 season with the New Orleans premiere of The Outsiders, playing the Saenger Theatre beginning in September.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Black Theatre Experience and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee will present THE JUNETEENTH STORY, an original play by Lafayette playwright Twana Benoit, tracing a Black family's legacy across 1865 to the present at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will stage ONCE with a cast of 14 actor-musicians performing live onstage, marking the first New Orleans-originated production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
A certain kind of loneliness comes from staying in one place, and Kenneth, the main character in Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, knows it well.
THE BOOK OF MORMON has been delighting audiences for 15 years with its audacious blend of irreverent comedy and genuine heart.
Le Petit Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once.
The best thing about THE SECRET CIRCUS is that it knows exactly what it is and commits without apology.
Opera Saratoga opens its 2026 season with concerts featuring the 2026 Festival Artists, accompanied by Opera Saratoga’s music staff, led by acclaimed pianist and coach Adam Nielsen, who joined the company in December 2025.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Fillmore New Orleans (11/11-11/11) |
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Houston Ballet "Madame Butterfly" Mahalia Jackson Theater (4/17-4/17) |
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The Marvelous Wonderettes Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (1/08-1/24) |
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Pilobolus Mahalia Jackson Theater (10/17-10/17) |
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42nd Street Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (3/05-3/21) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (12/11-12/20) |
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And the Ball and All Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (1/29-1/31) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Mahalia Jackson Theatre (10/29-10/29) |
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Summer Surprise Show Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (7/09-7/18) |
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Mahalia Jackson Theater (3/13-3/14) |
