Cameron Mackintosh News

Cameron Mackintosh, the most prolific producer in musical theatre history, has declared he will no longer produce shows on Broadway — citing the prohibitive and ever-rising costs of mounting productions in New York City.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season lineup, which will include Brian Cox in The Score, a major production of Follies, and more.

Penguin Random House and LW Entertainment are launching a landmark publishing program celebrating the 40th anniversary year of The Phantom of the Opera. The book offers a special look at what’s next for Phantom as the franchise continues to evolve.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has revealed the finalists for the 2026 Tommy Tune Awards! The 2026 Tommy Tune Awards will be held on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed its 2026-27 Willis Broadway Series, bringing a lineup of Broadway’s biggest hits and new productions to the Des Moines Civic Center, including Hell's Kitchen, Just in Time and more.

The upcoming 2026-27 Tulsa Broadway season has been announced, which includes six shows ranging from hilarious musical comedies to breathtaking epics extending beyond the stage.

The concert production of Love Never Dies directed by Shaun Kerrison, will return, playing at the London Palladium on 16 & 17 October 2026. Learn more about the production here!

Lea Salonga joins previously announced cast members as Madame Thénardier in the Singapore season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, running from 24 March to 10 May 2026 at the Sands Theatre.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare's Highland Lights will return to celebrate five years of illuminating Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s landscape through community-built processions with Assembly: A Procession Of American Luminaries.

The legendary West End publicist Peter Thompson, who's work includes the publicity for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and more, has passed away at 81. 

Musicals at Richter, Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater, will conduct open auditions from March 26-29 for its upcoming productions of 1776 and Mary Poppins. The auditions are open to high school, college, and adult performers.

SOLT and UK Theatre have responded to the UK Government’s decision to drop proposed AI copyright changes. The organizations said the move protects creators and the theatre industry.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has revealed its casts for its 2026 Season, which will be the first season in its new, permanent theater space, the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center.

Theater Resources Unlimited will host its upcoming Community Gathering on Zoom, titled 'A Light Still Shines: Art in a Time of War.' Learn more about the event and how to attend here!

Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Miserables will return to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. Les Miserables tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption.

Jessie Buckley just took home her first Academy Award for her performance in Hamnet. But, long before she was an Oscar winner, did you know that she was a runner-up in a competition show from Andrew Lloyd Webber? Take a look back at some of her early singing performances in the show!

The Paramount Theatre in Seattle will present the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES as part of its 2025-26 Broadway season. The show is scheduled to run from April 7 to April 19, 2026.

New production photos have been released for Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!

Texas Performing Arts’ 2026-2027 Broadway in Austin Season will include 11 Broadway shows headed to Bass Concert Hall, including seven Austin premieres and the returns of unforgettable fan favorites.