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Craig Ferguson to Tape PANTS ON FIRE Special at Boulder Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2026

Comedian and Emmy Award winner Craig Ferguson will record special tapings at Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. Tickets are currently available.

IN PURSUIT: LESSONS OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP to Premiere on PBS
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

PBS will premiere a new documentary special exploring presidential leadership through essays by former presidents, Chief Justice John Roberts, Ken Burns, and other prominent scholars and historians.

Ford's Theatre Reportedly Eyed in Trump Naming Push
by Joshua Wright - Sep 23, 2026

Ford's Theatre, the Washington, D.C. playhouse where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, has come up in discussions among Trump administration officials about federal properties that could bear President Donald Trump's name.

Family Matters: How John Benjamin Hickey Found a New Family for OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Michael Gioia - Oct 9, 2026

Director John Benjamin Hickey exclusively tells BroadwayWorld how he assembled an all-star cast for a revival of 'Other Desert Cities' that feels all too relevant in 2026.

WHAT'S THE STORY, WISHBONE? Documentary to Screen at Regal Cinemas
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

The documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of the PBS series will screen at select Regal Cinemas locations nationwide. A Blu-ray Collector's Edition with bonus features will also be released.

Julie Christensen to Release DON'T YOU PUSH Single and Video
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Julie Christensen, known for her work with Divine Horsemen and Leonard Cohen, will release the single and video for Don't You Push, addressing her response to ICE raids.

Lea Salonga Will Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2026

Lea Salonga will be honored with the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more here!

A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Craig Ferguson to Tape PANTS ON FIRE Specials at Boulder Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Comedy Works Entertainment will present two special taping performances of Craig Ferguson's stand-up show at Boulder Theater, with audiences subject to being filmed for future release.

IN PURSUIT: LESSONS OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP to Premiere on PBS
by Joshua Wright - Aug 3, 2026

PBS will premiere a new documentary special from Retro Report featuring Chief Justice John Roberts, Ken Burns, and Lonnie Bunch reflecting on lessons from American presidents and first ladies.

Review: SUFFS Rouses and Inspires at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 26, 2026

The (maybe) final show in CLO's history, this tour stop still has a lot to say.

SUMMON THE HEROES Concert to Honor 9/11's 25th Anniversary in Sarasota
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026

Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present SUMMON THE HEROES, a benefit concert marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with proceeds supporting four local first responder charities.

Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Green Day's Rocking AMERICAN IDIOT at the Jaeb
by Peter Nason - Jul 18, 2026

What did our critic, Peter Nason, think of Jobsite Theater's Rocking Production of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT?

Listen: Lea Salonga Releases 'Last Night of the World' Pride Remix
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026

Tony Award-winning performer Lea Salonga releases “The Last Night of the World (The Pride Remix),” a new dance version of the beloved Miss Saigon ballad that was first introduced to audiences decades ago. For generations of fans, “The Last Night of the World” has been an anthem of love, connection, and hope. Released during Pride Month, this reimagined dance version celebrates those same themes while honoring and uplifting LGBTQ+ communities.

Review: THE FIRST GENTLEMAN World Premiere Musical at Torrance Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Jun 22, 2026

Director Glenn Kelman is to be commended for taking on the challenge of coordinating twenty cast members moving scenery and set pieces into place to create 22 set changes in 14 locations on such a small stage, as well as setting the timing of each Ameri-News video projection to forward the story. And to Music Director Jared Scott for doing his best to get so many non-singers to harmonize on-key, and Choreographer Kylie Christensen for diligently doing her best to mold what should be a big musical production into a space better suited for a small cast play.

WITH THE POSSIBLE EXCEPTION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

David Chocron's new two-hander imagines Trump's encounter with Abraham Lincoln on the night of the 2020 election, wrestling with truth and democracy, at Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Forest Theatre at Greenside.

Lea Salonga to Open BROADWAY AND VINE's 2026 Season in Napa Valley
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga will headline the opening night concert of Broadway and Vine's 2026 season at Carneros Resort's Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley, with tickets starting at $95.

George W. Bush and Laura Bush to Chair Ford's Theatre 9/11 Anniversary Committee for COME FROM AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Ford's Theatre has formed a special committee with its production of Come From Away. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush will serve as Honorary Chairs of the committee.

The Rise of SNL Stars on Broadway: A Comprehensive Guide
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 26, 2026

Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.

Theater Press Agent David Gersten Passes Away at 67
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.