John Carney News

2025 marks the 130th birthday of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the theatre has announced its new season of work that showcases the bold, original storytelling that has kept this Frank Matcham auditorium at the heart of West London and UK theatre for over a century.

Sing Street, which initially premiered Off-Broadway in New York, will transfer to the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in summer 2025! Learn more about the production!

Rubicon Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. See photos from the production.

 Rubicon Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the grand finale of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE.

Rubicon Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the grand finale of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, has been picked up by Lionsgate. The studio is set to release the film in North America, the UK, and Ireland.

Get a first look at Syracuse Stage's production of Once, the irresistible Tony-award winning musical based on John Carney's beloved 2007 Oscar-winning film.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Deadline has reported that Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas will appear in a new musical comedy from John Carney, director of Once and Sing Street. The film, titled Power Ballad, is said to tell 'the story of a wedding singer (Rudd), a rock star (Jonas), and the song that comes between them.' The musical, which is currently filming in Dublin, will hit the Cannes market this month.

Syracuse Stage concludes its 50th season with the popular musical ONCE. Dive into the captivating performances and unforgettable music as this iconic theater wraps up its golden anniversary.

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the launch of its new special event series, “VENTURA LIVE! Music, Laughter and Magic,” featuring one-night and short-run concerts, jam sessions, new play readings, magic nights, comedy, and much more.

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast for upcoming production of Tony Award-winning musical Once. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

TheatreZone, Naples' premier professional theatre company, has announced its 2024-2025 musical productions.

Opening this upcoming St. Patrick's Day weekend, the team behind the recent productions of “Adventures in Oz” and “Village of the Damned” at Lachat will utilize the farm's natural beauty to create the fields, streets, and music halls of Ireland that once inspired the likes of Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Van Morrison.

Jen Jacob stars in the bold and controversial one-woman play 'Force' coming to NYC. Written and directed by Dan Brown, this dark drama explores sensitive subject matter for a unique and engaging theater experience.

Roxy's Downtown Artistic Director Rick Bumgardner announced the highly anticipated 2024/25 season today, bringing cutting-edge theater to the heart of the country. Roxy’s has introduced audiences to innovative new works since 2014 and this season is no exception.

Magic Castle magicians George Tovar and Jeanine Anderson host and perform at our extravaganza of magic and illusion, Millennium Magic 2023.

The 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, with artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, and Metro Boomin receiving nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Theater Camp, and more are coming nominees for this year's awards.

The writing knits together the disparate lives of the characters to show the transformative power of music.

This September, Broadway fans can wind down from summer with a new lineup of television shows, movies, and albums to stream. From a new Prime Video film starring Bette Midler to the new cast recording of Sweeney Todd, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!