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TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Ignites São Paulo in Spectacular Brazilian Premiere
by Claudio Erlichman - Feb 27, 2026

The global hit celebrating the life of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll arrives in Brazil. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, nominated for 12 Tony Awards, opened February 26 at Teatro Santander as part of the venue’s 10th anniversary season. Starring Analu Pimenta as Tina and César Mello as Ike Turner, the production traces the icon’s journey from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to international superstardom. Developed with Tina Turner’s own involvement, the jukebox musical features electrifying performances of classics including “The Best,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It?,” “Private Dancer,” and “Proud Mary.” A story of resilience, reinvention, and triumph, the show runs in a limited engagement in São Paulo.

Cast Set For WAITRESS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Saturday 28 March 2026.

Darlene Love to be Honored at Bergen Performing Arts Center's annual Women's Spring Luncheon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Legendary Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love will be honored and serve as the distinguished guest speaker at Bergen Performing Arts Center's annual Women's Spring Luncheon.

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Milton Keynes
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026

The first-ever UK and Ireland tour of the West End musical TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 27 Jan - Sat 7 Feb 2026.  Learn more here!

Twelve Days of Christmas: Christopher Lowell
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2025

There's something about Christopher Lowell and the holidays on Broadway that just go together. For the second season in a row, the stage and screen star is appearing on Broadway, this time in Marjorie Prime, running now at the Hayes Theater. On opening night, he told us about what music he relies on every Christmas. 

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre? 5-Star Theatricals' production of Hairspray, which opened October 10 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, is the bubbly, effervescent morality tale about civil rights in Baltimore in the early ’60s that won Tony awards for best musical, book, and score.

Meet the Broadway Icons of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025

Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Sep 6, 2025

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a jukebox musical featuring the vast songbook of one of the greatest singer/songwriters of a generation. The book by Douglas McGrath tells the story of Carole King’s early life and career.

Video: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Celebrates its 7.5-Year West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

An all new video has been released, celebrating the last 7.5 years of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at The Aldwych Theatre in the West End. Check out the video here!

Video: Fleur East and Karis Anderson Perform Tina Turner's 'We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

An all new video has been released of Fleur East and Karis Anderson performing 'We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)' celebrating the 40th anniversary of the track. Watch here!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Now Playing in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025

Hallelujah! The powerhouse production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has arrived in Brisbane, with the official opening night tomorrow evening.

Photos: Kieran Culkin Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

On Wednesday, June 11th, Academy Award, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA & Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin, star of Glengarry Glen Ross, was celebrated as he was presented with a portrait for the wall of the iconic Sardi’s restaurant. See photos!

Review: Reagle Music Theatre's BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Lives Up to its Name
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 15, 2025

When it comes to jukebox musicals, “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” is one of the very best – a veritable Wurlitzer 1015.

Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON (1942-2025)
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

Final Cast Set For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The West End production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced the final cast for the production, which will end its run at the Aldwych Theatre in September.

David Mamet Details Upcoming Projects Including New Play for Rebecca Pigeon
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

Following the debut of his Henry Johnson film adaptation, David Mamet is at work on his next projects for the stage and screen, including a new play written for Rebecca Pigeon.

Video: Michael McKean Recalls the Original Production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025

Michael McKean, currently on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross, visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss the hit revival of the David Mamet play. Watch the interview!

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The producers of the new Broadway production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize & New York Drama Critics' Circle-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, have announced that the production has reached recoupment.

Final Performances Now On Sale For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Due to demand, extra performances have been released for the Brisbane season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Video: Shia LaBeouf Stars in First Trailer for David Mamet's HENRY JOHNSON Film
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

Henry Johnson, the film adaptation of the play from writer-director David Mamet, has released its first trailer. For the movie, the full cast reprises their stage roles on-screen, including Evan Jonigkeit, Chris Bauer, Dominic Hoffman, and Shia LaBeouf. Watch the trailer here.