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On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.
The national tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, brings back the old favorite with refreshed reverence. The dark beauty of the original production remains intact while freshly burnished in this iteration, which features a new heartstopping chandelier drop that you’ll want to see for yourself.
Playhouse on the Square will stage JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR April 24 through May 17, 2026, directed by Claire D. Kolheim, with Marvin Holt as Jesus and Braxton Gilliland as Judas.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
This week's round includes P!NK hosting the Tony Awards, Moulin Rouge! the Musical's new closing date, Kirstin Maldonado joining SIX the Musical, Tom Felton extending his run in Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, and new casting for Maybe Happy Ending.
Was there ever a composer so clever as musical Mr. Andrew Lloyd Webber? Fresh off of a purrrfect opening night for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, musical theatre living legend sat with BroadwayWorld's very own Richard Ridge to unpack the beloved (and now critically acclaimed) show's enduring legacy. Watch in this video!
Andrew Lloyd Webber has teased his next project, a new musical about the theft of the Mona Lisa. In a recent interview with Frank DiLella, Webber revealed that he will begin writing the musical, which is based on a true story, soon.
Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre announced the full creative team and remaining cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with Adam Standley joining as King Herod. Learn more here!
The Smith Center announced its 2026-2027 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, featuring seven productions including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. Subscriptions go on sale April 13.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jellicle cats came out Tuesday night to celebrate the arrival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway. This revival is not your grandmother's Cats. Watch in this video as the full company hits the yellow carpet on the special night.
Two legendary composers joined CATS: The Jellicle Ball last night. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber were the guest judges at Wednesday night's performance. Following the performance, the two posed with the cast on the runway in a new photo.
Children's Theatre Company announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring two world premiere musicals, SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, PINOCCHIO, and a new Discovery Series with three limited-engagement productions.
The Women's Theatre Collective brings a bold, intimate vision to Sunset Blvd., reimagining this iconic musical with a cast of just 15 performers. By scaling down the production, the company aims to amplify the emotional intensity at its core.
A cast of Cats walked the yellow carpet last night at the Broadhurst Theatre, where Cats: The Jellicle Ball officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of all of the fashions from the cast and creative team before the curtain went up!
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will play a San Francisco engagement at the Orpheum Theatre, beginning Thursday, May 28 and running through Sunday, June 21, 2026.
CATS: The Jellicle Ball has officially brought its runway to Broadway! The musical revival opens tonight Broadhurst Theatre. Did the critics have a ball at this innovative new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical classic? Find out in our review roundup!
The jellicle moon is shining bright! Tonight, CATS: The Jellicle Ball opens on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
London theatre's biggest night is back this weekend when Nick Mohammed hosts the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 12 at 6pm GMT. If you want to tune in for the ceremony, how you do so will depend on where you live.
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