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Cast Set for THE WORLD'S CASSETTE LIBRARY Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2026

Out of the Box Theatrics has revealed the cast for the industry presentation of The World's Cassette Library, a new musical by Mike Nappi, Sam Durant Hunter, and Max Sangerman.

Video: Watch Liisi LaFontaine & Luke James Sing 'Under a Different Sun' from WANTED
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Wanted. A new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Wanted will begin previews Thursday, October 15 ahead of an opening night on Sunday, November 8. The cast just met the press and you can check out a sneak peek of 'Under a Different Sun', performed by Liisi LaFontaine and Luke James, in this video.

BOOP!, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Tickets on Sale at Playhouse Square
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

Playhouse Square released individual tickets for three touring Broadway productions in the 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series. BOOP! The Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will perform at the Connor Palace.

Photos: Meet the Broadway-Bound Cast of WANTED
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 29, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Wanted. A new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Wanted will begin previews Thursday, October 15 ahead of an opening night on Sunday, November 8. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the big day below!

Video: Watch a New Trailer for WANTED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2026

How far would you go to get everything you ever wanted?  A new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Wanted will begin previews Thursday, October 15 ahead of an opening night on Sunday, November 8. Check out a new trailer for the musical here!

Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of WANTED
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 24, 2026

Next up at the James Earl Jones Theatre is Wanted. A new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Wanted will begin previews Thursday, October 15 ahead of an opening night on Sunday, November 8. Check out photos of the company in rehearsals here.

Up on the Marquee: WANTED Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 23, 2026

Next up at the James Earl Jones Theatre is Wanted. A new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Wanted will begin previews Thursday, October 15 ahead of an opening night on Sunday, November 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

Video: Liisi LaFontaine and Solea Pfeiffer Star in New WANTED Teaser
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

A new video from WANTED features stars Liisi LaFontaine and Solea Pfeiffer as the musical heads toward previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out the video here!

WANTED to Open The James Earl Jones Theatre Box Office Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026

Wanted will officially open the James Earl Jones Theatre Box Office in September. Wanted, a new musical will begin previews on Broadway in October, starring Solea Pfeiffer and more.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals with the Company of WANTED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026

The new musical Wanted, a new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, gathered for the first time together for meet and greet. See photos from the gathering! 

WANTED Reveals Full Cast and Creative Team Ahead of Broadway Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026

The new musical WANTED has revealed its complete company and creative team ahead of its Broadway run at The James Earl Jones Theatre, joining stars Solea Pfeiffer, Ledisi and Luke James.

Tony-Nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch Joins THE KING'S CRITIQUE Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Sky Lakota-Lynch will join the cast of THE KING'S CRITIQUE, a new musical comedy set to open at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City.

Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.  Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan. 

Marissa Jaret Winokur to Direct THE RADIUM GIRLS 29-Hour Reading With Dee Roscioli and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Marissa Jaret Winokur will direct a reading of The Radium Girls: A New Musical in New York City, featuring Broadway performers including Dee Roscioli and more, ahead of a planned world premiere.

Charity Angél Dawson and More to Star in LIKE FATHER at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026

The Alliance Theatre has revealed the cast of the upcoming world premiere musical, Like Father.  Described as a coming-of-age story set against America’s true-crime obsession, Like Father will run on the Hertz Stage at Alliance Theatre.

Exclusive: Aliya Grace Will Lead the BOOP! National Tour- Meet the Rising Star
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2026

This fall, Aliya Grace will star as Betty Boop in the North American Tour of BOOP! The Musical, which will officially launch its 50-week tour at Rochester, NY’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre, playing October 3-10.

PLAY ON! Cast and Creative Team Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for PLAY ON!, a jazz musical retelling of Twelfth Night set to Duke Ellington's music, opening its 40th Anniversary Season.

Video: Jake James and Samia Posadas Celebrate Jimmy Award Wins on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026

Jimmy Award-winning student performers Jake James and Samia Posadas stopped by Good Morning America on Tuesday, following their respective wins during the ceremony on Monday evening. Watch the interview!

Jake James and Samia Posadas Win at the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026

Earlier tonight, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. BroadwayWorld is excited to report that Jakae James and Samia Posadas have won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. 

Video: Watch the Opening Number for the 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

116 of the most talented high schoolers in the country will take the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards. The 2026 ceremony will stream for free online through Thursday evening, June 25th. Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, the Wicked movies) will host the 2026 ceremony. Watch as the nominees rehearse the opening number ahead of the big night in this video!