Derek Klena News

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2026–2027 season, including more than 170 concerts by many of the world’s finest artists and ensembles, plus wide-reaching education and social impact programs.

The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, has revealed its 2026-2027 season of performances in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

This week’s newsletter brings together stories of concrete action and forward momentum in theatre and dance. Highlights include Michael Sheen’s launch of a new national theatre for Wales and his starring role in its first production, New York State’s plan to preserve performing arts spaces, and major leadership appointments at Park Avenue Armory and The Public Theater. We also cover recognition for musical theatre creators Will Aronson and Hue Park, the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 2025 Stage Recording Awards, and the Next On Stage Season 6 finale. Rounding out the issue is a look at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s relaunch and search for new leadership, underscoring themes of rebuilding, investment, and artistic ambition.

The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below. Watch in this video!

Actor and Coach, Spencer Glass, walks us through ways to handle audition nerves, show up for ourselves, and enter auditions mindfully and with curiosity. No more negative energy. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 

Moulin Rouge! The Musical original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of 'Santiago'. Ricky Rojas created the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical for the show’s Broadway premiere in 2019.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

In light of the news that Broadway star Derek Klena will be joining the song-and-dance baseball team the Savannah Bananas, BroadwayWorld is rounding up videos of all the times the Savannah Bananas have performed to Broadway and theatre songs!

Broadway's Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that combines the game everyone knows with choreographed song-and-dance performances. Learn more and watch the video here!

Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Square.

MCC Theater presented The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert, an Original Broadway Cast Reunion to benefit MCC Theater. See photos here!

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. The latest round of voting begins today, December 15 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 17. The next results shows (announcing the Top 3 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, Decmber 19 at 7pm and 9pm ET.

Spencer Glass, actor and coach for actors, delivers advice on how to handle tough conversations at family holidays, and pointed questions about your acting career. Check back monthly for more actor wisdom from Spencer. 

Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.

It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!

Who will make the Top 10 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 5 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Square.

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. This week is MTI week- celebrating one of our sponsors, Music Theatre International.

Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!

Paul Alexander Nolan (The Lost Boys, Water for Elephants) has joined the cast of The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert at MCC Theater as “Bud,” stepping in for original cast member Hunter Foster.