Elton John News

With Ariana Grande returning to the stage in Sunday in the Park with George, here is our roundup of theater “kids” who we would love to see return to their stage roots!

Last week, Broadway Across America convened approximately 250 of the commercial theater industry’s most influential leaders for the Biennial Broadway Across America Theatrical Conference. See photos.

In his highly-acclaimed show, KEY CHANGE, Jonathan showcases the various piano based comedians, singers and entertainers who have shaped and influenced his musical tastes through various phases of his life.

Screen Actors Guild Award winner and Tony Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Morrison will star as Bobby Darin in the Broadway musical JUST IN TIME.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2026-2027 Season which welcomes five Louisville premieres including the 2025 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

Following her show last year at Charring Cross Theatre and her summer season in New York and Provincetown, join Sister for a new fun filled show of singing, comedy, silliness, showtunes, some surprises and a few games.

May Pang will present a collection of intimate photographs of John Lennon at Gallery 725 in Jacksonville, FL. The free exhibition titled 'The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang' offers a rare glimpse into Lennon's life during a pivotal era.

The Muppet Show returned with a bang earlier this month, raking in views across Disney+ and ABC. The special episode, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, saw 7.58 million viewers in the eight days since its February 4 debut.

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages will present An Evening with Adam Pascal, with special guest John Hickok. This special, one night only concert will benefit the Arc Stages Capital Campaign.

The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!

Coral Springs Center for the Arts will present YELLOW BRICK JOEL, a tribute concert celebrating the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel, featuring a full live band.

Stage Entertainment has announced that THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – The Musical will celebrate its German premiere in December 2026 at Stage Theater Neue Flora in Hamburg.

Experience the magic of Elton John's music with THE ROCKET MAN SHOW, featuring Rus Anderson, at Moss Center on February 28. This tribute concert celebrates the iconic hits and flamboyant style of Elton John, promising a memorable night for fans.

Raj Kapoor, Sarah Levine Hall, and Jack Sussman will join forces to produce The 79th Annual Tony Awards. Kapoor, whose live event work has earned him multiple Emmy Awards, joins the celebratory event for the first time.

The “Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special” is coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel. The special will premiere Feb. 19 on Disney Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will embark on a national tour, opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 before ts first return to the West End in over 10 years.

Little Theatre of Manchester (LTM) has announced a series of upcoming concert events at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road in Manchester, Connecticut. The lineup will include performances ranging from collegiate a cappella to tribute concerts celebrating Van Morrison, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, and Led Zeppelin. All performances will feature cabaret-style table seating.

Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera and LFO will return to Indian Ranch as part of the highly successful Pop 2000 Tour on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen, Parade), will make his Menier stage debut in Midnight at The Never Get with book music and lyrics by Golden Globe® and Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Mark Sonnenblick (“Golden”, KPop Demon Hunters).