John Michael News

“Dancing with the Stars” three-time champion, Emmy-nominated choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Mark Ballas will return to Chicago on Broadway.

South Korean pop star Ivy will make her Broadway debut, joining the cast of Chicago beginning this summer at the Ambassador Theatre.  Learn more about how to get tickets here!

El musical dirigido por Antonio Banderas se reencuentra en la Plaza de Lima ante miles de jóvenes en una presentación marcada por la espiritualidad y la polémica

Chicago on Broadway will welcome comedian, actor and singer Matteo Lane in the role of Billy Flynn beginning this month at the Ambassador Theatre.  Learn more and find out how to get tickets here!

Seventh Corner Productions will present It's Just Dinner, an original raucous comedy written by Grayson Pinto, Lily Pinto, and Reilly Stranahan, at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe. Tickets are $20 general admission.

La producción de Antonio Banderas regresa de forma exclusiva tras su éxito en el Teatro Pavón para la vigilia juvenil

Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.

The Outsiders North American Tour has recouped its capitalization of $11,000,000 after 29 weeks on the road. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets to an upcoming stop here!

Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

John-Michael Lyles will join the company of Hadestown on Braodway as ‘Orpheus' in June and Joshua Colley will play his final performance. Learn more here!

Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, IL will present Let's Hang On: A Rock 'N Soul Party, featuring Michael Ingersoll, Eric Gutman, John-Mark McGaha, and John Michael Dias performing hits from the 1960s and 70s.

Chicago will welcome back Rachel Schur in the role of “Roxie Hart” and will welcome to the cell block for the first time Nik Walker as “Billy Flynn” at the Ambassador Theatre. Learn more here!

City Center's production of Bat Boy the Musical has recorded a new cast album! A new video shows Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy), Kerry Butler (Meredith Parker), Christopher Sieber (Dr. Parker), and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) in the recording studio.

For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th.

The Gospel of Matthew is alive and well on stage at Folsom Lake College, as Falcon’s Eye Theatre presents Godspell. In 1971, composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and writer John-Michael Tebelak introduced their show that reimagines the Gospel through a series of parables, songs, and storytelling. This production places the story in a world framed by looming office buildings—a choice that asks what faith, kindness, and community look like in the contemporary world.

Sunday school lessons have never been so groovy as Godspell, conceived by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and The Pocket Community Theatre brings it to life with a joyous spirit that makes every moment feel personal and uplifting. Running through Sunday, 19, this production invites audiences into a space where community is not just a theme, it is the experience.

A new teaser has been released for A24's Mother Mary, giving viewers a further look at Anne Hathaway's turn as an iconic pop star. Check it out now, alongside the newly unveiled song 'My Mouth Is Lonely For You.'

Mimi von Schack and Julianne St Germaine co-host 'I'M GOING TO SAY SOMETHING', a new cabaret show at the Cavern Club on April 14, 21, and 28. The show combines comedy, drag, and live interviews.

Peter Filichia returned to 54 Below on March 2, 2026 with another chapter of his PETER FILICHIA AND FRIENDS: BR0ADWAY TALES AND TUNES. See photos and a review of the show by Maryann Lopinto