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Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for BEGIN AGAIN Musical at The Old Globe

by A.A. Cristi — September 1, 2026

Go inside the rehearsal room for The Old Globe's world premiere of Begin Again, starring Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Adrienne Walker, Nik Walker and more.

Noah Jupe, Sadie Sink, Tom Fletcher and More Nominated for 2026 Stage Debut Awards

by A.A. Cristi — August 19, 2026

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes are among nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026, with winners to be revealed at a London ceremony on September 27.

Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Charlotte MacLeod, and More Will Lead BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2026

The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

Exclusive Video: Train's Pat Monahan Says BEGIN AGAIN is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 21, 2026

The new musical Begin Again is set to play The Old Globe.

POWER BALLAD Movie Sets Physical Media Home Release

by Josh Sharpe — July 15, 2026

Power Ballad, the new musical film starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, will arrive on Blu-ray™ (+ DVD + Digital) August 25 from Lionsgate.

Video: Watch Sneak Peek of 'Song I Used to Know' From BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

The Old Globe has shared a preview of 'Song I Used to Know' from BEGIN AGAIN, a new musical heading to the Globe stage for a pre-Broadway engagement.

POWER BALLAD Movie Sets Premium Home Release

by Josh Sharpe — June 22, 2026

Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, will arrive on Premium Digital and Premium Video on Demand beginning Tuesday, June 23, from Lionsgate.

The Old Globe Launches Search for San Diego Musicians to Open BEGIN AGAIN

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 11, 2026

The Old Globe is seeking San Diego singers and musicians to perform at Begin Again: San Diego Sessions, a free outdoor community music event tied to the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical.

Video: Nick Jonas Performs 'How to Write a Song' From POWER BALLAD

by Josh Sharpe — May 29, 2026

Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd is now playing in select theaters.

Broadway Watch Guide June 2026: HAMILTON Documentary, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! & More

by Josh Sharpe — June 1, 2026

This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.

Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — May 28, 2026

Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time.

ONCE Begins Performances at Le Petit Theatre In June

by A.A. Cristi — May 27, 2026

Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will stage ONCE with a cast of 14 actor-musicians performing live onstage, marking the first New Orleans-originated production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical.

Photos: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd Attend New York POWER BALLAD Screening

by Josh Sharpe — May 20, 2026

This week, Power Ballad arrived in New York, with special screening and Q&A events for the new movie.

POWER BALLAD Soundtrack Featuring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Sets Release

by Josh Sharpe — May 19, 2026

The official soundtrack for the upcoming musical comedy Power Ballad will be released on May 29th and features all the music from the film, including several versions of “How to Write a Song Without You” performed by lead cast Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd.