David Yazbek News

Heartwarming and hilarious, the musical theatre adaption of TOOTSIE has its Australian Premiere at Teatro At The Italian Forum. 

Jeffrey Lane, an Emmy-winning writer and producer who was most famous for Mad About You, Cagney & Lacey and Lou Grant, as well as the Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, died at he age of 71 in New York following a lengthy illness.

The Green Room 42 will present In Their Own Words: The Songs of Jason Robert Brown. The new concert series uses interviews given by composers throughout their careers to add context to their library of work.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including new work from composer David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon's annual birthday concert, a Star Wars May 4th comedy show, jazz and more.

54 Below announced an upcoming lineup featuring MASQUERADE's Hugh Panaro, Tony winner David Yazbek, Grammy winner Melissa Manchester, Tony winner Matt Doyle, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's Claire Kwon, among others.

Theater Wit announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Chicago premieres of ADOLESCENT SALVATION, DEAD OUTLAW, and WE HAD A WORLD, plus the return of WHO'S HOLIDAY! in its sixth consecutive holiday run.

Following its first sold-out “dance along performance,” the Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will host an encore “dance along” performance, hosted by John Leguizamo. 

Porchlight Music Theatre announced its 32nd season, including LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the Chicago premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, and the world premiere of SHAKE IT AWAY: THE ANN MILLER STORY at the Biograph Theater.

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2026-2027 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway marking Roundabout’s 60th Season. The  season includes two world premieres, three revivals, and two musicals, including The Heart and The Full Monty. We have all of the details!

Casting has been announced for a new international production of The Full Monty, which will play Japan this summer. Performances begin August 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall C, where the production will run through September 7.

Big things are happening at the Music Box Theatre! Just last night, March 23,  Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Sarah Paulson, Sara Bareilles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bobby Cannavale, Blythe Danner, and more!

The Australian premiere of TOOTSIE will feature a newly announced cast, set to debut in Sydney. This marks the first production of the musical in Australia.

The cast has been revealed for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical opening at Hayes Theatre Co this May. Music theatre star and Hayes Theatre Co favourite, Blake Erickson leads the cast as Lawrence Jamieson.

There’s one thing that the Seacoast Repertory Theatre knows how to do very well. It’s transforming their intimate, brick-walled space in Portsmouth into a world that feels ten times its actual size. Their current production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels—the 2005 musical based on the Steve Martin/Michael Caine film—is a fun, high-energy farce, delivering a cocktail of sophisticated wit and unapologetically lowbrow humor that pleases like a French martini.

The 2025/2026 Aventura Broadway Concert Series will continue with two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz as he takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind evening of story and song from his storied three-decade Broadway journey.

The Gateway Playhouse will present THE FULL MONTY from March 13 through April 12, 2026. The production will feature Emmy Award winner Sally Struthers.

Tootsie will make its Australian premiere this May at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Sydney. Tootsie is the story of a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.

Miami New Drama is launching “Broadway at the Beach,” a new series that brings award-winning Broadway talent to Miami Beach’s  Colony Theatre. The inaugural event will  feature Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winning composer David Yazbek.

Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!