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!
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in musical theatre, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals at their 2026 Gala & Auction. He will be honored with the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.
Pixie Dust Players will present PARADE, a musical by Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown, at JCC Metrowest from Feb. 13-22. The show delves into the 1913 trial and lynching of Leo Frank, exploring themes of injustice and love.
Earlier this week, Cynthia Meng, Assistant Conductor/Keyboard for Ragtime, became the first woman to conduct the show on Broadway in its three productions.
Hillbarn Theatre will stage Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, exploring life's pivotal moments through song, from March 5-22, 2026 in Foster City and March 27-29 in Hayward.
The York Theatre will present its Spring Benefit 2026 featuring Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown. The one-night event stars Jay Copeland, Nikki Renée Daniels, Jason Gotay, and Jill Paice, and is directed by Jessica McRoberts.
The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.
Whether you are team Cathy or team Jaime, everyone who sees this show will be team Theatre Harrisburg. The creative team, band, and cast have created a relatable, heart-wrenching production of filled with unbelievable talent both on stage and off.
Ragtime has released a video of Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross recording 'He Wanted to Say' from the acclaimed revival. The track is featured on the recently released cast recording, which dropped in January.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler will star in a concert staging of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years at the Hollywood Bowl and Radio City Music Hall.
Carrie Hope Fletcher, one of the UK's most-loved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals, across the UK this October with her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.
The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Chalomot Productions has revealed the full cast for its production of The Last Five Years, to be presented at the Hudson Theatres Backstage. Experience a journey of love and lost connection in The Last Five Years.
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.
The York Theatre will present a concert version of Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World for one night only as its 2026 spring benefit. The event will take place on March 30 at Theatre at St. Jean's.