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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 35th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 35th anniversary season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, directed by Jim Helsinger and starring national tour veterans recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session at DeSales University.

Review: FRIEREN COMES TO LIFE AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 8, 2026

As the grand finale of “Universal Cool Japan 2026” (Read the article: Universal Studios Japan’s Universal Cool Japan 2026), “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Story Walk -- Echoes of Adventure” will debut at Universal Studios Japan for a limited time beginning May 30, 2026. Marking the park’s first-ever collaboration with the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” the new attraction introduces an immersive walkthrough experience enhanced by large-scale visual and audio effects, inviting guests to step into the world of Frieren and embark on a journey alongside the beloved characters. In addition to the walkthrough attraction, a themed restaurant and story ride attraction will also be available. At the May 29 opening ceremony, Atsumi Tanezaki, the voice of Frieren, and Nobuhiko Okamoto, who plays Himmel, appeared on stage to celebrate the launch of the event.

USJ体験レポ：『葬送のフリーレン』の世界へ没入！新アトラクション＆レストランを徹底体験
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 3, 2026

『ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026（参照 USJ体験レポ：日本発エンターテインメントの最前線 - ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026）』のフィナーレを飾る『葬送のフリーレン ストーリー・ウォーク ～追憶の旅～』が、2026年5月30日より、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンに期間限定で登場。TVアニメ『葬送のフリーレン』とパーク史上初のコラボレーションとなる本企画では、映像や音響演出を駆使した新ウォークスルー型アトラクションを展開。ゲストはフリーレンたちと共に、作品世界を巡る冒険を体験できる。 さらに、テーマ・レストランやライド・アトラクションも登場。5月29日の開幕セレモニーには、フリーレン役の種﨑敦美、ヒンメル役の岡本信彦も登壇し、イベント開幕を華やかに彩った。

THE SIMPSONS to Release Three Exclusive New Episodes on Disney+ This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

Disney+ will debut three all-new episodes of The Simpsons, coming exclusively to the streamer this summer, following the series’ recent 800th episode milestone. 

SINNERS Joins Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Resort
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2026

This fall, fans will be able to experience Club Juke in a whole new way. Following the massive success of the 2025 music-driven vampire film, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Sinners will join Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with a new themed haunted house experience.

Arts Advocates Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to 10 Sarasota-Area Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Arts Advocates has awarded 10 Sarasota and Manatee county students $5,000 scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year, supporting emerging artists studying disciplines ranging from musical theater and violin performance to architecture, and more.

RWS Global Invests £10M+ in New Milton Keynes Production Hub
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

RWS Global announced a £10M+ investment in a new 40,000 sq. ft. Milton Keynes production hub, expanding its UK operations with rehearsal studios, a film studio, and full-service campus facilities.

Review: MJ - DAS MUSICAL at Stage Theater An Der Elbe
by Konstantin Georgiou - May 18, 2026

MJ – Das Michael Jackson Musical in Hamburg fühlte sich für mich fast wie die perfekte Fortsetzung des großartigen Films „Michael“ an: Während der Film etwa 1988 endet, setzt das Musical mitten in der Dangerous-Ära der frühen 90er an und verbindet Musik, Emotionen und Flashbacks auf erstaunlich cineastische Weise. Benét Monteiro und Jay Karim-Jonker waren als MJ fantastisch, Bühne, Licht und Choreografie absolute Stage-Entertainment-Topklasse, und besonders „Thriller“, „Human Nature“ und „Man in the Mirror“ sorgten für echte Gänsehautmomente. Am schönsten war aber vielleicht das Publikum selbst – von Menschen, die mit Michael Jackson groß geworden sind, bis hin zu Kindern unter 10 Jahren in kompletter MJ-Montur. Genau da merkt man, wie zeitlos seine Musik bis heute geblieben ist.

Review: CRYPTIC at Oddknock
by Tessa Nelson - Apr 7, 2026

Cryptic, co-produced by Fictive and OddKnock Productions turned a warehouse space into an immersive production that felt more like a fast-paced amusement park ride. Without spoiling too much, the premise is that a chipper tour guide (on my night played by Beau Fisher, though the role may alternately be played by Deanna Schaekel) geeks out to an audience of ten about an ancient roadside mystery (previously visited by the likes of Dolly Parton).

Tonya Phillips Staples to Return to The Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Tonya Phillips Staples is back on the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse with her latest solo cabaret Blues, Jazz and  Soul. Joseph Jevanni will accompany on piano.

Review: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN LAUNCHES 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT “DISCOVER U!!!”
by Ayaka Ozaki - Mar 8, 2026

Universal Studios Japan will celebrate its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026. To mark the milestone, the anniversary event “Discover U!!!” launched on March 4. The celebration will run for nearly a full year, through March 30, 2027. As a special season commemorating a quarter century of the park’s history, a wide range of entertainment experiences are unfolding across the entire resort.

体験レポート：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン25周年 “DISCOVER U!!!”
by Ayaka Ozaki - Mar 7, 2026

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンは2026年3月31日、開業25周年を迎える。その節目を記念するアニバーサリーイベント「“Discover U!!!”」が3月4日に開幕した。開催は2027年3月30日までの約1年間。四半世紀の歩みを祝う特別なシーズンとして、パーク全体を舞台に多彩なエンターテイメントが展開される。 開幕に先立つ3月3日にはプレスプレビューを実施。25周年を祝うスペシャルセレモニーや新たなエンターテイメントプログラムが報道陣に初披露され、パークは早くも祝祭ムードに包まれた。アニバーサリーイヤーの始まりを告げる、華やかなひとときとなった。

Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 25, 2026

Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The production runs from February 27 to March 15. $10 off for tix bought in advance online.   It will be followed by a two-night engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, written and performed by DINA MORRONE.  On  Mother's Day there will be a Theatre West cabaret concert of 30 years of Broadway hit show tunes for moms, dads, sibs and caretakers.  

Universal Studios Japan’s Universal Cool Japan 2026
by Ayaka Ozaki - Feb 8, 2026

Universal Studios Japan launched its special event Universal Cool Japan 2026 on January 30, 2026, presenting the appeal of Japanese-born entertainment through “super real” immersive experiences. Works selected from a wide range of genres, including anime, manga, novels, and game, come together in one place, inviting guests to step directly into the heart of each world.

USJ体験レポ：日本発エンターテインメントの最前線 - ユニバーサル・クールジャパン 2026
by Ayaka Ozaki - Feb 5, 2026

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンは、日本発エンターテインメントの魅力を“超リアル”な体験として提示するスペシャルイベント『ユニバーサル・クールジャパン2026』を、2026年1月30日から開催。アニメ、漫画、小説、ゲーム、音楽といった多彩なジャンルから選ばれた作品群が一堂に会し、その世界観のただ中へと全身で飛び込めるのが本イベントの最大の特徴だ。

Rebecca Jo Lightfoot to Perform PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART at Winter Park Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Popular regional performer Rebecca Jo Lightfoot will step onto The Winter Park Playhouse cabaret stage to debut her solo cabaret - Put A Little Love In Your Heart.

Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 27, 2026

The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 13, 2026- WICKED To Welcome New Witches and More
by - Jan 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Wayne Brady Talks ALL OUT, Working at Disney, and Being A Blerd
by Survival Jobs - Jan 12, 2026

In this video, Wayne Brady opens up about the foundation built through years of survival jobs, from working at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios to navigating the challenges of being a struggling working actor in Los Angeles. He reflects on how those early experiences shaped his work ethic, creativity, and resilience, while emphasizing the importance of young artists taking risks, making mistakes, and honing their craft while they can.