Christopher Jackson News

Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, JJ Niemann, and five new members of the RENT original Broadway company have joined the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration.

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

Bronx Opera will present two matinee performances of Mozart's opera IDOMENEO on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM, following a successful opening night. Learn more here!

Bronx Opera will stage Mozart's opera IDOMENEO, performed in English, from February 12-15. The production offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Mozart's key works in a local setting.

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 58th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 11, 2026 at “Rosetta's Place” at Penthouse 45 (432 West 45th Street - NYC). 

Artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sara Bareilles gathered in protest Saturday at The People's Filibuster outside The Public Theater in New York City in protest of ICE.

The Festival, a first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars, will come to the Hudson River waterfront, featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara and more.

BroadwayCon was held over the weekend in New York City. Watch videos from Rent, In the Heights, SIX, The Lost Boys, Avenue Q, Heathers the Musical, Kerry Butler, Marc Shaiman, and more.

Rosie’s Theater Kids (RTKids), the nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through the power of the performing arts, just announced the formation of its newly established Advisory Board.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rosie's Theater Kids announced the addition of Lea Salonga, Christopher Jackson, and other prominent figures to its advisory board, enhancing its mission to enrich young lives through the arts.

Whether you plan to enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from the hustle and bustle of the sidewalks or the cozy comfort of your couch, we've got the full scoop on what to watch for, when to look for it, and how!

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. BroadwayWorld was at the rehearsals to capture the performers, including Jonathan Groff, Sarah Hyland, Joshua Henry, and many more!

The air crackled with electric energy inside the famed Carnegie Hall on Friday November 21 with its celebration of hometown musical theater icon, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The stupendous performance featured IN THE HEIGHTS star Mandy Gonzalez.

The 99th edition of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will kick off the holiday season next week and, for the first time, Peacock will offer a new way to experience the Parade at home with Multiview. 

Grammy-winning gospel icon Yolanda Adams is heading to Broadway! The four-time Grammy Award winner will step into the role of Miss Liza Jane in Hell’s Kitchen. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Yolanda to discuss her Broadway debut.

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has added Grammy, CMA and Academy of Country Music Award-winning artist and actress Lainey Wilson to its star-studded list of performers.

Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo will kick off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a show-stopping opening number.

Check out production photos from the world premiere of San Francisco Opera's The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14-30 at the War Memorial Opera House.

Four-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams will make her Broadway debut in Alicia Keys’ hit musical Hell’s Kitchen, taking over the role of Miss Liza Jane from Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis beginning December 16, 2025 at the Shubert Theatre.