Irving Berlin News

The South Jersey Jazz Society will present Las Vegas headliner George Bugatti at the Gateway Playhouse for a one-night performance tracing the history of jazz on Broadway.

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “Annie Get Your Gun,” the beloved musical with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, original book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, and revised by Peter Stone.

Director and choreographer Scott Thompson talks about bringing Jule Styne’s legendary music to life—and why “The Music That Makes Me Dance” is more than just a concert.

Wharton Center for Performing Arts will host the 13th annual Sutton Foster Awards, recognizing 170 students from 85 Michigan high schools for outstanding musical theatre achievement at Cobb Great Hall.

Inside Broadway announced a name change to its professional touring program, now called The Inside Broadway Acting Company, ahead of the nonprofit's 45th anniversary. The company has performed in NYC school auditoriums for 30 years.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for JOHN & JEN, the musical by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald. The production will be directed by Gregg Edelman and run at The Unicorn Theatre. Performances will take place on the Larry Vaber Stage.

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

The BLCK Madonna’s CD release at Baretto highlighted Ana Hoffman’s warm presence and thoughtful artistry. A stronger second set and a few standout moments revealed a performer with clear vision and some future promise.

Kathleen Marshall’s sumptuous revival of (Top Hat) transforms the Théâtre du Châtelet into a 1930s fantasia of tap brilliance, screwball romance, and Irving Berlin classics. Phillip Attmore and Nicole‑Lily Baisden lead a radiant cast through a whirlwind of mistaken identities, Art Deco glamour, and showstopping choreography. Running until 3 May.

There’s no business like show business, and The Royal Theatre is proving exactly that with its lively, crowd-pleasing production of Annie Get Your Gun, running now through April 19. Nestled in the heart of downtown Benton, this historic venue once again transforms into a toe-tapping Wild West spectacle, reminding audiences why this Irving Berlin classic has remained a staple of American musical theatre for decades.

Arizona Theatre Company will close its 58th season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, directed by Gordon Greenberg, featuring five actors portraying over a dozen characters in Tucson and Greater Phoenix.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Hershey Felder will screen the documentary THE ASSEMBLY on May 4 at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, followed by a live musical performance and Q&A with Felder and the film's stars.

The Dutch Treaters were watching with great interest what Food Author Corby Kummer and Vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli ordered for dinner. Read a review and see photos of the April 7 event.

Bennett Silverstein will perform Irving Berlin: American Immigrant on April 26th at Don't Tell Mama, tracing Berlin's journey from immigrant singing waiter to patriotic American icon.

The Town Hall will host a special screening of Great Performances' Suffs', followed by a discussion with Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, and Nikki M. James, along with a live piano performance from the original cast.

PBS will present its annual BROADWAY’S BEST lineup as part of Great Performances, airing Fridays from May 8–29, 2026. The programming will include two musicals, a concert event, and a documentary spotlighting Broadway history.

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!

By the mid-1920s the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo) were already well known on the vaudeville circuit. Broadway gave their mayhem a larger canvas. Producer Sam Harris commissioned a musical comedy built around them, pairing their improvisational chaos with the polish of Berlin’s songs and Kaufman’s sharp theatrical wit.

The star singer (JEKYLL & HYDE) joined forces with Music Director Billy Stritch on Wednesday March 25. Ms. Eder was in supremely capable hands (literally) all night.