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WILLY WONKA JR to Open in Emmaus This August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Star of the Day will present Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA JR. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, featuring two rotating casts across multiple performances.

Exclusive: Jordan Fisher & Kate Baldwin Sing the Music of Andrew Lippa at MATCHBOOK FEST
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2026

Mix & Match Productions presented Andrew Lippa: New Songs, New Stories, an intimate evening with one of musical theater's most celebrated writers, at Greenwich House Theater. He was joined by special guests Kate Baldwin and Jordan Fisher, who performed songs spanning Lippa’s career, sharing the stories, inspirations, and moments behind the music along the way. New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik joined in for a conversation about his creative process and a preview of his newest musical, Fairy Tale. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive photos from inside the big night!

EDINBURGH 2026: Jonathan Oldfield Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 5, 2026

BWW catches up with Jonathan Oldfield to chat about bringing Exquisite Corpse to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

ANTHRAX to Hold Midnight Louisville Signing for CURSUM PERFICIO
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026

ANTHRAX will hold a midnight in-store album signing at Guestroom Records in Louisville, Kentucky, following the band's performance at the Louder Than Life festival, celebrating the release of their new studio album.

New Musical WORLD ENOUGH, AND TIME To Release Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

New British musical World Enough, And Time will release a concept album in August. And Time is a new musical about the way we remember someone once they're gone, and how the perfect version we build of them in grief isn't always the honest one.

Complete Cast Set for Nick Blaemire's SOON Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Out of the Box Theatrics' Off-Broadway premiere of Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire, directed by Will Blum.

WILDWOOD Key Art Debuts Ahead of LAIKA's Fantasy Film Release
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026

LAIKA released official key art for WILDWOOD, an animated fantasy adventure directed by Travis Knight featuring the voices of Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett and Mahershala Ali.

FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE to Play 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

54 Below will host FLAME: THE SONGS OF BRADY & BROWNE, spotlighting the writing duo behind new musical BAKED, with performances by Sidney Dupont, Nora Schell, Alex Lugo and others, in person and via livestream.

JERSEY MAGICK Concert to Benefit Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Rock musician Josh Bassett will return to his hometown for a fundraising concert benefiting Gateway Playhouse, reuniting with South Jersey musicians for a one-night show.

Carbonell Awards Names OUR FUND FOUNDATION as Winner of This Year's Vinnette Carroll Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

The Carbonell Awards will honor OUR FUND FOUNDATION with the Vinnette Carroll Award for advancing diversity, equality and inclusion in South Florida theatre at its upcoming ceremony in Boca Raton.

MASTERS OF TRADITION Festival to Return to Bantry This August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

Martin Hayes will curate the five-day traditional music festival in Bantry, featuring Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Ryan Young, and the world premiere of Selena O'Neill's Irish Rhapsody.

BLINKR to Play Fox Theatre With CHARLIE WONDER, MAKO, VIAZA
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

Electronic artist BLiNKR will perform at the Fox Theatre with CHARLIE WONDER, MAKO, and VIAZA in an all-ages show blending Tech House, Dubstep, and Bass House.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY and More Set for August Birdland Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

ROSIE: THE MUSICAL and More Set for MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026

MATCHBOOK FEST 2026, the brand-new five-week summer festival, will feature five new works this week, including Rosie: the Musical, it’s like an amazing time to be alive right now (!), or The Crypto Play and more. 

HERCULE Adds Cast Alongside Edward Bluemel for BritBox Series
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

BritBox announced additional cast members joining Edward Bluemel in the upcoming Agatha Christie adaptation HERCULE, a six-part drama centered on detective Hercule Poirot.

EIGHTEEN SUMMERS EP by Vince Gill Out Now in 50 Years From Home Series
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

Vince Gill released Eighteen Summers, the ninth EP in his 50 Years From Home series, featuring a duet with Cyndi Thomson and songs inspired by his family and country music roots.

Photos: DISRUPTION Opens Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 4, 2026

Disruption is a new play by Andrew Stein, directed by Hersh Ellis, which is now playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!

MY LIFE IS A SONNET to Play Edinburgh Fringe This August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Eric Daniel Weiner will perform his solo show about love and self-discovery at Space 2 at theSpace on the Mile, directed by Robert McCaskill. Learn more here!

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Spanish-Language Production to Open at Westchester Cultural Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Arca Images will present a new Spanish-language adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic, with simultaneous English translation, at Westchester Cultural Arts Center in Miami.

THE BUBBLING CABARET Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2026

Hayley Trapp will debut at 54 BELOW with a cabaret honoring her late brother Charlie, blending his poetry with music by Sade, Stephen Sondheim, and others, with proceeds benefiting suicide prevention.