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Jasmine Amy Rogers to Headline 2026 Junior Theater Festival Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

Junior Theater Festival Productions has unveiled programming and the lineup of performers who will take part in the 2026 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta & 2026 Junior Theater Festival West.

Review: EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS at Open Stage
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 30, 2025

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is a must-see. It will appeal to audiences of all ages, and the overflowing energy of joy and love will carry you out into the world filled with hope at a time when we so desperately need some hope.

Photos: INSIDE: New Albany Middle School Theatre’s WILLY WONKA JR
by Jerri Shafer - Nov 10, 2025

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Now in the updated Binder format!

SHE PERSISTED THE MUSICAL JR. Licensing Rights Now Available
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of She Persisted The Musical JR. Adapted from the best-selling book She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World written by political icon Chelsea Clinton.

EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Comes to Open Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Open Stage will host the Pennsylvania premiere of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, a heartwarming live stage musical based on the 1977 Jim Henson holiday television special and the illustrated book by Russell and Lillian Hoban.

Interview: 'I Like To Be In The Centre of The Action': Performer Melanie La Barrie on Death and Hope in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 21, 2025

After previous runs in 2022 and 2023, The Book Thief musical finally arrives in London. The Book Thief: A Concert Production was originally scheduled to be performed for one night only on 19 October, but two more performances have been added on 26 October due to popular demand. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Melanie La Barrie, who is playing the role of Death in this production of The Book Thief. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, what it is like to perform in a concert production versus a full staged one and even what is appealing to her about playing characters who take on the role of the narrator!

Indiana High School Cancels BETWEEN THE LINES Due to 'Sexual Innuendos and Alcohol References'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Mississinewa High School’s fall musical was scheduled to be performed this month at the Gas City Performing Arts Center, and the cast had been in rehearsal for months already, when they found out it would be cancelled.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL JR. Now Available to License From MTI
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

9 to 5 JR. is a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway musical 9 to 5, which made its debut in 2009 and was nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The Broadway Junior® production features a book by Patricia Resnick with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Dolly Parton. The musical was inspired by the classic motion picture which ranks 74th in the American Film Institute’s “100 Funniest Movies”. 

Video: THE BOOK THIEF Cast Performs 'Music Nonetheless'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

An all new video has been released of the previous cast of THE BOOK THIEF performing the song ‘Music Nonetheless.' The video was released ahead of the musical’s upcoming concerts at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 October 2025.

Photos: Melanie La Barrie, Isaac Gryn and More in Rehearsals for THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for  THE BOOK THIEF in concert, which will run at the Prince of Wales Theatre. See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set and Date Extensions For THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the musical stage adaptation and concert performances of THE BOOK THIEF, based on the best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, which also adds two extra performances due to popular demand. 

Melanie La Barrie Will Star in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN JR. Is Now Available for Licensing
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the musical Hans Christian Andersen JR. is now is available for licensing. We have all of the details here!

FINDING NEVERLAND Regional Premiere & More Set for OFC Creations Theatre 'Broadway In Brighton' 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.

Garrett Clayton as 'The Grinch' and More Set for OFC Creations 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions. See full programming and learn more!

BETWEEN THE LINES to be Presented at Beck Center For The Arts Youth Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Beck Center for the Arts will present musical based on a young adult novel with the same name, Between the Lines. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Lucie Jones Sings 'Mr. Darcy' From New Musical AUSTENLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

You can now get a first look at 'Mr Darcy', performed by Lucie Jones, from the brand new musical AUSTENLAND. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Photos: Lucie Jones and More in Rehearsal For AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

All new photos have been released from the rehearsals of AUSTENLAND, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre this month. Check out the photos here!

Listen: THE BOOK THIEF Original 2023 UK Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

The Original 2023 UK Cast Recording is available now for the musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on of best-selling novel by Markus Zusak. Listen to the album here!