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Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2026

The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York. The show features choreography from classic musicals including West Side Story, Pippin, and A Chorus Line.

Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan and More to Join Tyne Daly for BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon, starring Tyne Daly, Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan, and more, and being presented this spring and summer.

Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 2, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!

Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!

Broadway’s Next Triple Threat Semi-Finalists Announced By Chita Rivera Awards And NYCDA Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2026

The Chita Rivera Awards and New York City Dance Alliance Foundation announced 15 semi-finalists for Broadway's Next Triple Threat, a talent search honoring Chita Rivera's legacy. Finalists will be named ahead of the live awards presentation on May 18.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Theatre Under The Stars Reveals Finalists for 2026 Tommy Tune Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has revealed the finalists for the 2026 Tommy Tune Awards! The 2026 Tommy Tune Awards will be held on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Photos: GOTTA DANCE! is Now Playing at Stage 42
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

All new production photos have been released from Gotta Dance!, the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals all on one stage. Check out all new production photos here!

GOTTA DANCE! to Begin Performances This Week at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Pippin, A Chorus Line and others— will begin performancs Off-Broadway this week!

What Is Death Note? A Complete Guide from Manga to Musical
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 13, 2026

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.

Chita Rivera Awards and NYC Dance Alliance Launch National Talent Search
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

New York City Dance Alliance Foundation (NYCDAF) and The Chita Rivera Awards are launching a nationwide talent search to discover and support Broadway's Next Triple Threat, an emerging artist who demonstrates exceptional ability in dance, voice, and acting.

GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage will be presented Off-Broadway.

New Production of DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL Will Premiere at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

This summer, a new world premiere production of Death Note: The Musical will come to the Barbican Theatre for 50 performances only. Learn more about the show here!

Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Releases New Trailer For London Production
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

All new footage has been released from the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the video here!

CUT TO THE CHASE Festival of One-Act Plays Will Return to The Den Theatre in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2026

The Artistic Home will present the 2026 edition of its annual CUT TO THE CHASE festival of new one-act plays from February 19–22 on the Crosby Stage at The Den Theatre in Chicago.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording Out on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording on CD. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.

Review Roundup: GOTTA DANCE Opens Off-Broadway at the York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

The York Theatre Company and American Dance Machine are now presenting Gotta Dance, co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Randy Skinner. Read the reviews here!

Exclusive: Hear 'D.O.A.' From THE LIGHTNING THIEF: ORIGINAL LONDON CAST RECORDING
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

BroadwayWorld has the exclusive first listen to “D.O.A.,” performed by Paisley Billings and company, from the upcoming The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF London Cast Recording to Host Online Listening Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will host a special online Listening Party for the new album The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording. The event will be hosted by Max Harwood and Samantha Mbolekwa, joined by their fellow original London cast members.

Photos: THE HUNGER GAMES on Stage Now Playing in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

The Hunger Games: On Stage is now playing in London. Check out the first official photos and learn about the cast and creative team!