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THE PIANIST World Premiere Recording Released For Streaming; To Make Debut At  London’s Park Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 5, 2026

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has announced the release of The Pianist: World Premiere Recording – based on the new musical stage adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman’s internationally acclaimed memoir, the basis of Roman Polanski’s Academy Award-winning film.

THE PIANIST World Premiere Recording Will Be Released Ahead of London Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Center Stage Records will release THE PIANIST: World Premiere Recording, based on the new musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, ahead of the show's UK premiere.

Photos: THE PIANIST in Rehearsal at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of The Pianist, a new musical stage adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman’s internationally acclaimed memoir, the inspiration behind Roman Polanski’s film. Check out the photos here!

CONVERSATIONS AFTER A BURIAL to Open at Cesear's Forum This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Cesear's Forum will present Yasmina Reza's CONVERSATIONS AFTER A BURIAL at Kennedy's Down Under, Playhouse Square, exploring family tensions following a patriarch's funeral.

Full Cast Set For THE PIANIST World Premiere at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

Daniel Krikler leads a cast of Rosalind Ford, Oliver Grant, TJ Holmes and others in the musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, directed by Thom Southerland.

Betty Buckley Releases New Live Album
by Team BWW - Jul 17, 2026

Tony ® Award-winning stage and screen legend Betty Buckley today releases her new live album, Enough, via Palmetto Records. Recorded during her acclaimed 2025 residency at Joe's Pub in 2025, the 13-track collection is now available on all major streaming and digital platforms

Does Broadway Have a Vampire Musical Curse?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 19, 2026

Since The Lost Boys took Broadway by storm this spring, there has been much chatter about the “vampire curse” on Broadway being lifted. In the early 2000s, Broadway received a string of three vampire musicals, which all closed relatively quickly. Dance of the Vampires (2002), Dracula (2004), and Lestat (2006) each received attention in their own right, but they also received attention as a group, since it was remarkable that they came along in such quick succession. But the early 21st century wasn’t the first time vampires thirsted on Broadway. The play adaptation of Dracula was a hit all the way back in 1927 and an even bigger hit in a 1977 revival. And there have been vampires lurking in the theatre district in all sorts of other projects too…

Listen: Betty Buckley Releases New Single 'On the 4th of July'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026

Betty Buckley has released her new single, “On the 4th of July,” written by six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor. The track is the second single from Buckley’s forthcoming album, Enough. Listen now!

Daniel Krikler Will Lead World Premiere of THE PIANIST Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Daniel Krikler will star as Wladyslaw Szpilman in the world premiere of THE PIANIST, a new musical stage adaptation of Szpilman's memoir, written and directed by Thom Southerland, at Park Theatre London.

Betty Buckley Will Release 'Enough' Single, From Sara Bareilles' THE INTERESTINGS Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2026

Tony Award–winning stage and screen icon Betty Buckley releases her  new single, “Enough,” written by GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. Watch in this video as she explains more about what fans can expect from the album.

THE PIANIST World Premiere Will Come to London This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

THE PIANIST, a new musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, will run at Park Theatre, London, from 15 October to 28 November 2026, written and directed by Thom Southerland.

Interview: Gordon Bovinet, Vienna's Old Deuteronomy, Visits THE JELLICLE BALL
by Peter Danish - Mar 30, 2026

Gordon Bovinet has had long and storied career in Musical Theater, Opera and as one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in Europe. He is in town this week to celebrate his 80th birthday and to take in a performance of the show that launched his career: CATS – or in this case: CATS: JELLICLE BALL!

Meet the Cast of THE FEAR OF 13, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2026

Performances are now underway  for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring  two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Meet the cast here!

Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!

Betty Buckley to Return to Joe's Pub for Spring 2026 Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Betty Buckley will return for her yearly residency at Joe’s Pub for six intimate performances.

Betty Buckley to Offer Song and Monologue Master Class With T. Schreiber Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Registration is now open for Schreiber Studio's online Song & Monologue Workshop taught by Tony Award-winner, Theatre Hall of Fame Honoree, and legendary Broadway star, Betty Buckley.

John C. Reilly's MISTER ROMANTIC to Offer Fourth Performance at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

After selling out three performances in near record time, Steppenwolf Theatre has added a fourth and final performance of John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic.

Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!

Steppenwolf Theatre to Present John C. Reilly in MISTER ROMANTIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre will present John C. Reilly in Mister Romantic, an experience of love, laughter and longing as the acclaimed performer sings sweet melodies from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Learn more!

Roman Polanski's AN OFFICER AND A SPY Sets U.S. Premiere at Film Forum
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2025

Film Forum will present the US premiere of AN OFFICER AND A SPY, directed by Roman Polanski, on Friday, August 8. The movie had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize.