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TV: CABARET celebra 200 funciones en el UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 27, 2026

El elenco y equipo técnico del musical festejaron este hito con tarta y globos antes de subir el telón de la noche.

Oberlin Music Theater Students Wowed NYC Pros
by Kerry Trautman - Mar 27, 2026

On March 24, the nine graduating seniors from Oberlin's Music Theater program performed for industry professionals at New York’s Alvin Ailey Studios and to a sold-out crowd at the iconic 54 Below, booking over 100 appointments with agents.

Photos: Inside The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus HARMONY Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus  held its annual gala fundraising benefit Harmony on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). Check out photos here!

CHICAGO Will Return to Toronto in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Toronto, captivating audiences with its classic tale of fame and fortune. Learn more about the show here!

WITCHES OF EASTWICK, MISS SAIGON, and More Set For OFC's 2026-27 Broadway In Brighton Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY, will present its 2026-2027 Broadway in Brighton Series featuring shows like HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON, and the regional premiere of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK.

Exclusive: Two Unheard Sondheim Songs Debut in New Episode of LOVING YOU: THE UNTOLD SONDHEIM
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2026

BroadwayWorld can exclusively reveal new details of two previously unknown Stephen Sondheim songs, which debut on Thursday's episode of the podcast series Loving You: The Untold Sondheim.

Video: Whitney Leavitt Gets Tattoo to Celebrate Breaking CHICAGO Ticket Record
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2026

Whitney Leavitt is celebrating her Chicago box office milestone in a big way! The tattoo comes after she and her husband, Conner Leavitt, decided she would get a tattoo if she broke the ticket sale record in Chicago. Watch the video!

USM Theatre To Present CABARET And Host Fundraising Gala In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026

The USM Department of Theatre will present CABARET this spring in Gorham, Maine. The production will include a fundraising gala performance. Tickets are available now.

Photos: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN UK Tour In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming UK revival of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, opening at Curve in Leicester before touring to Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton Studios.

Whitney Leavitt Breaks CHICAGO Box Office Records For Biggest Weekly Gross In 29-Year History
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2026

Whitney Leavitt, who has extended her run as 'Roxie Hart' through May 3, 2026 continues to break box office records at the Ambassador Theatre and has garnered audience and critical acclaim. 

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus Sets Cast For HARMONY Benefit Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the starry lineup for Harmony, the organization’s annual gala fundraising benefit, which will be held on Monday, March 23, starting at 6:00 PM at the Edison Ballroom.

Interview: Director Victoria Bussert Re-Awakened SPRING AWAKENING in Recent Run at The Beck Center
by Kerry Trautman - Mar 6, 2026

I checked in with director Victoria Bussert, for a conversation about her run of Spring Awakening which wrapped March 1st at The Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, OH. The show was presented in collaboration with the Oberlin College department of Music Theater, in Oberlin, OH, where Bussert is a longtime instructor.

CHICAGO to Offer $20 Rush Tickets for This Thursday's Added Matinee Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026

Chicago on Broadway, currently starring Whitney Leavitt as 'Roxie Hart' will offer $20 rush tickets to the added matinee performance. $20 RUSH tickets will be available in person day of beginning at 10AM.

Elvira Tortora Reprises THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Elvira Tortora will reprise her 2024 Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker's Daughter at Chelsea Table + Stage on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM.

Stage Door Foundation Launches NEW NEXT NOW for Musical Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

The Stage Door Foundation revealed the artists and productions who will debut NEW NEXT NOW, a ground-breaking pipeline for the development of new musicals.

Transport Group To Present LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Transport Group will present Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer’s extraordinary career and 80th birthday.

TADA Theatre to Hold Auditions for CHICAGO in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The TADA Theatre will be holding auditions for the production of Chicago in March!  This award-winning musical, features book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse and music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

GUYS AND DOLLS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Gulfshore Playhouse 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Gulfshore Playhouse has announced its 2026–2027 season at the Baker Theatre and Education Center. The lineup includes THE WORLD GOES ’ROUND, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, HEIST, FUNDRAISER: A PLAY, GUYS AND DOLLS, JOB, and TARTUFFE.

Review: COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATRE'S CABARET at Riffe Center
by Paul Batterson - Feb 23, 2026

In the Columbus Children’s Theatre production of CABARET, nothing is what it appears to be. A line can be repeated but cast a completely different meaning and things that are commonplace in the first act take on a darker symbolic meaning by the second.

Broadway Deep Dive: Telly Leung Unpacks His Career Onstage and the Roles That Led to MASQUERADE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

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