John Kander News

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the first performers and honorees for Harmony, its annual gala benefit at the Edison Ballroom. The event will feature Broadway performers including Carolee Carmello, Kate Baldwin, and Kecia Lewis.

Chicago on Broadway will welcome the return of Sophie Carmen-Jones in the role of “Velma Kelly” and Jacqueline B. Arnold in the role of “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, January 26 at the Ambassador Theatre. 

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.

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Whitney! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. She just met the press and you can check out photos here!

In personal celebration of Stephen Sondheim, an all new tribute podcast will be released by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones, on all streaming platforms. Learn more here!

Two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) has extended her run in the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Originally scheduled to depart on January 11, the star will now continue in the long-running revival through February 1, 2026.

The Paris revival remains polished and efficient, but once again raises a familiar question: has Chicago become more concert than theatre?

New casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. From 26 January 2026, West End star Katie Hall will play Sally Bowles and actor, presenter and Brit Award winner Matt Willis will play Emcee.

Harmony, the New York City Gay Men's Chorus's annual gala benefit has added Tituss Burgess as a nominee! The event will take place at the Edison Ballroom at Hotel Edison.

Award-winning vocalist Dawn Derow performed The Triad Theater with SING HAPPY—her self-produced, one-woman tribute to Broadway’s boldest, most unforgettable women. See photos!

El actor se incorpora a la superproducción inmersiva de LETSGO en el UMusic Hotel Madrid, donde interpretará el emblemático rol todos los viernes y sábados a las 17:00 h hasta el 10 de enero.

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Find out how to get tickets and when you can see Whitney Leavitt in Chicago.

Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder is set to return to the cell block! Hurder will return to the role of “Velma Kelly” in the Broadway cast of Chicago next month. Learn more here!

Chicago the Musical has released a new video of Alex Newell singing 'When You're Good to Mama.' Newell recently joined the show alongside Tony-nominee Kate Baldwin as 'Roxie Hart.'

Canadian theatre and cabaret star Ryan Graham Hinds is landing at The Crazy Coqs for a fabulous UK debut! Ryan shares what prompted a move to a new country and a new life in London.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

You can now get a first look at new photos of two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin as Roxie Hart, Tony Award winner Alex Newell as Matron 'Mama' Morton and more in Chicago on Broadway.

This  very special evening includes: an open bar, three-course dinner, and entertainment with performances from the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and friends from Broadway.

Kiss of the Spider Woman – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is now available on CD. The album was released in streaming and digital platforms last month and will be available on Friday, December 19.

Chicago: Teen Edition transports us to the roaring twenties, where Roxie Hart, a chorus girl with big ambitions, murders her unfaithful lover and convinces her devoted husband, Amos, to take the blame—until he realizes the truth. Sent to death row, Roxie encounters fellow “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, and the two fierce rivals battle for fame, headlines, and ultimately, freedom.