John Michael News

Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour

by Joshua Wright — July 25, 2025

Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.

BREAKING: GODSPELL regresará al Teatro del Soho CaixaBank de Málaga dirigido por Antonio Banderas

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez — July 15, 2025

La reposición se realizará sobre la versión de Emilio Aragón y se podrá ver desde el 30 de octubre al 11 de enero.

NAMT Reveals Official Lineup for 2025 Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2025

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has revealed the official selections for the 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place October 23–24, 2025, at New World Stages in New York City.

Photos: LEADER OF THE PACK at Bucks County Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2025

Bucks County Playhouse has released new production photos of its high-energy production of the musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical.

The Orchard Project Announces 2025 Artists, Projects & Summer Festival

by A.A. Cristi — June 25, 2025

The Orchard Project has announced the teams and artists selected to participate in its 2025 Summer Labs in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Michael Worldly, Latoya Edwards, John Michael Lyles Will Lead FRANCOIS & THE REBELS at Joe’s Pub

by Nicole Rosky — June 20, 2025

Francois & The Rebels: A Punk Rock Ritual will be presented as part of the Joe’s Pub Working Group artistic program at The Public Theater, with co direction by Troy Anthony (Pericles), and a book, music, and lyrics by Queer Afro-Latino playwright and award winning activist Jaime Cepero.

THIS IS SPINAL TAP Returning to Theaters This July

by Josh Sharpe — June 6, 2025

Fathom Entertainment and Bleecker Street will bring the remastered, remixed, and definitive 4K restoration of This is Spinal Tap, the 1984 cult classic mockumentary masterpiece, to theatres on July 5-7.

THE FROGS Extends Run in Barrie

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2025

Talk is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced that their production of the Stephen Sondheim musical, The Frogs, will extend its run in Barrie thanks to popular demand.

New Cast Members Join CHICAGO on Broadway This Month

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2025

The Broadway cast of Chicago will welcome next cast members later this month! The new cast will begin on Monday, June 16 at the Ambassador Theatre.

Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches

by Nicole Rosky — June 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! BroadwayWorld has the full transcripts of all the memorable acceptance speeches from the 2025 Tony Awards.

Seven Ages Theatricals World Premiere Adaptation FOOL Begins Performances This Week

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2025

Seven Ages Theatricals (7AT), Sheboygan's only indie theater company makes history with the ground-breaking WORLD PREMIERE of Fool, based on NY Times best-selling author Christopher Moore's book of the same name and adapted by Austin Tichenor, Co-Artistic Director of the famed and revered Reduced Sh

Photos: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Broadway Workshop

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2025

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat made a triumphant return to New York City with a sold-out run the first weekend of May 2025.

Charlotte d’Amboise Will Return to CHICAGO; Sophie Carmen-Jones Extends

by Stephi Wild — May 15, 2025

Chicago will welcome back triple threat Charlotte d’Amboise in the role of Roxie Hart next week and Sophie Carmen-Jones extends in the role of Velma Kelly.

Tribeca Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Talks, Reunions & Retrospectives

by Josh Sharpe — April 29, 2025

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has revealed its lineup of talks, reunions, and retrospectives featuring groundbreaking artists, cultural icons, and unforgettable moments from cinema history.

Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert

by Stephi Wild — April 29, 2025

Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom.

Ashley Wineland To Kick Off 'Moments in Time' Tour in Chandler, AZ

by Josh Sharpe — April 25, 2025

Tonight, April 25, country singer-songwriter Ashley Wineland will kick off her “Moments in Time” Tour at The Stillery in Chandler, AZ.

Talk Is Free Theatre's TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN To Have Toronto Run; THE FROGS Heads to To Shaw Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2025

Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that their production of Tales of an Urban Indian–which, for most of its 800+ performances across Canada and around the world, has been performed on a moving city bus–will make its upcoming Toronto engagement a stationary one.