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Everything to Know About DEATH NOTE: THE 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!

Photos: First Rehearsal of The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

THE YORK THEATRE and AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, present GOTTA DANCE, Co-Directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins (Producing Artistic Director of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century) and Randy Skinner (42nd Street, White Christmas, Dames at Sea). Check out photos from inside the show's first rehearsal.

THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Performances of the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name have been extended. Find out how long the production will run, how to get tickets and more.

Jessica Lee Goldyn And More Announced In The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The York Theatre Company and American Dance Machine will present Gotta Dance, co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Randy Skinner. The production will run from November 25 through December 28, 2025.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Original London Cast Recording to be Released in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release The Lightning Thief: Original London Cast Recording in streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the recording here!

THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Begins Performances in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Performances have begun for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name and we've got a guide to everything you need to know before seeing the new production.

John Malkovich to Play President Snow in THE HUNGER GAMES Stage Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

John Malkovich will play President Coriolanus Snow on a screen in the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internatioanlly acclaimed book The Hunger Games. Learn more!

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, & More Win 2025 Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 14, 2025

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!

Photos/Video: THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

New rehearsal photos and video have been released for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name. Check out the photos and video here!

2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards- Night One Winners List
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 7, 2025

On Saturday, September 6, the Television Academy presented the first of its two 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies. Notable honors included Julie Andrews for her work in Bridgerton, Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston for The Studio, and more. Take a look at the winners here.