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Full Cast Announced for Premiere of TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL

Full Cast Announced for Premiere of TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the full cast and creative team for CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027

RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of  Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
Megan Park's Coming-of-Age Series STERLING POINT Sets Premiere

Megan Park's Coming-of-Age Series STERLING POINT Sets Premiere

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Prime Video has revealed the premiere date and shared a first look at the new drama series, Sterling Point from Megan Park, writer and director of the 2024 film My Old Ass.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards

Photos: Inside the 2026 Dramatists Guild of America Awards

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The Dramatists Guild of America celebrated its 2026 Awards on Monday, April 27, 2026, in New York City, honoring a remarkable group of playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theater artists, and advocates whose work continues to shape the American theatre.
Photos: First Look at Season 2 of Tom Segura's BAD THOUGHTS Series

Photos: First Look at Season 2 of Tom Segura's BAD THOUGHTS Series

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Bad Thoughts, the comedy series from Tom Segura, will return with its second six-episode season on May 24.
Photos: Meet the Cast of ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :||

Photos: Meet the Cast of ||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :||

by Jennifer Broski — April 29, 2026
Vineyard Theatre will soon present the world premiere of ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Eisa Davis and directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon.
17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30

17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30

by Michael Gioia — April 29, 2026
It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.
Lauren Halsey's 'emajendat' with Erykah Badu Coming to the Hollywood Bowl

Lauren Halsey's 'emajendat' with Erykah Badu Coming to the Hollywood Bowl

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The LA Phil has added a new event to its 2026 Hollywood Bowl Season: Lauren Halsey’s emajendat with Erykah Badu on September 29.
Video: Lea Michele Is Making All the Right Moves as the Queen of CHESS

Video: Lea Michele Is Making All the Right Moves as the Queen of CHESS

by Luka Vonier — April 29, 2026
Somebody sure is on Lea Michele's side this season.
Review: ENGLISH at Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Review: ENGLISH at Denver Center For The Performing Arts

by Tessa Nelson — April 29, 2026
Elham, playwright Sanaz Toossi’s brilliant character played by an equally brilliant Vanah Assadourian, frustratedly exclaims in a tongue unfamiliar to her mouth, “I want everyone to know I am not an idiot and also I am nice.
Video: Hugh Jackman Reads to His Flock in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Clip

Video: Hugh Jackman Reads to His Flock in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Clip

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
A new sneak peek has been released for The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman as a shepherd named George.
POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Season 3 Arriving on Digital Platforms in May

POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Season 3 Arriving on Digital Platforms in May

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The third and final season of the STARZ series Power Book IV: Force will be available to purchase on demand and digitally on May 18, 2026.
Sir Rod Stewart Honored with New Two-Hour CBS Special

Sir Rod Stewart Honored with New Two-Hour CBS Special

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The Recording Academy and CBS are presenting a new television event in honor of best-selling artist Sir Rod Stewart.
Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility For SCHMIGADOON!, TITANIQUE & More

Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility For SCHMIGADOON!, TITANIQUE & More

by Michael Major — April 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of Becky Shaw, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Death of a Salesman, Titaníque, The Fear of 13, Proof, Fallen Angels, Schmigadoon!, Beaches, The Rocky Horror Show, and more.
Interview: Becca Kidwell Celebrates a Birthday Milestone at Don't Tell Mama

Interview: Becca Kidwell Celebrates a Birthday Milestone at Don't Tell Mama

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 29, 2026
On May 4, the cabaret artist kicks off a special birthday with FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES at Don't Tell Mama.
Video: Shoshana Bean Reveals Why She Almost Turned Down THE LOST BOYS

Video: Shoshana Bean Reveals Why She Almost Turned Down THE LOST BOYS

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Shoshana Bean joined Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner's on Me to discuss her career on Broadway, including taking over the character of Elphaba from Idina Menzel in Wicked and why she almost didn't do The Lost Boys.
Crítica: RIDE THE CYCLONE, EL MUSICAL

Crítica: RIDE THE CYCLONE, EL MUSICAL

by Juan Carlos Araujo — April 29, 2026
¡Sean todos bienvenidos a Wonderville! En esta maravillosa feria llena de magia y misterio hay muchas opciones de diversión para toda la familia.
Interview: Kristin Stokes of MJ THE MUSICAL on Recreating Michael Jackson's World Ons

Interview: Kristin Stokes of MJ THE MUSICAL on Recreating Michael Jackson's World Onstage

by Lucía Serrano — April 29, 2026
Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical MJ The Musical is coming to the San Diego Civic Theatre from May 5–10, bringing Michael Jackson’s singular moves and signature s
Nora Schell, Jaime Lozano, Adesola Osakalumi will be part of Rhinebeck Writers Retrea

Nora Schell, Jaime Lozano, Adesola Osakalumi will be part of Rhinebeck Writers Retreat's 2026 Residency Cohort

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat (RWR) announced the twenty-six musical theatre writers selected for 2026 Summer Residencies.
EVITA on Broadway to Feature New Staging For 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'

EVITA on Broadway to Feature New Staging For 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina'

by Michael Major — April 29, 2026
Evita director Jamie Lloyd has confirmed that 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' will be re-staged for Broadway.
Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players

by Shari Barrett — April 29, 2026
Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by
Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome Theatre Department presents THE BROTHERS GRIMM SP

Photos: First look at Dublin Jerome Theatre Department presents THE BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATION

by Jerri Shafer — April 29, 2026
The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil’s Gran
Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at Dolphin Theatre

Review: MURDER ON THE NILE at Dolphin Theatre

by Glenda Pearce — April 29, 2026
Opening this Friday at the Dolphin theatre, is another classic mystery thriller from Agatha Christie.
Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center

Review: I & YOU: THE MUSICAL at Olney Theatre Center

by Pamela Roberts — April 29, 2026
I & You: The Musical, premiering at Olney Theatre Center, is ambitious.
Review: YY DANCE COMPANY at Mimi Ohio Theatre

Review: YY DANCE COMPANY at Mimi Ohio Theatre

by Steve Sucato — April 29, 2026
​​​​​​​DanceCleveland’s 69th season came to a satisfying close Saturday night at Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre with the Northeast Ohio debut of YY Dance Company.

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