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For newcomers, or those who just need an Octet 'Refresh,' we have put together a deep dive into the musical, a history of its life on stage, and everything that we know about the film adaptation.

This production of Rent by Keystone Theatrics is a high-energy, passionate reminder of the importance of community. It is well worth taking the time to see this show.

The Uprising, starring Tony Award-winner Andrew Garfield, will release in domestic theaters on September 11, 2026, from Focus Features and helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Greengrass.

Grammy-nominated composer and musical theater artist Rona Siddiqui will return to the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County for 'Songwriting for Character,' a sunset beach program showcasing her original work and creative process.

THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald , is now playing at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. The musical will play a limited two-week engagement.

RENT will return to the stage in a new Legacy Revival at Diversionary Theatre. The production begins previews May 21 and opens May 30. The reimagined staging highlights themes of chosen family, love, and resilience.

EPIC Players will present RENT in New York City with a neurodiverse cast. The production will run at A.R.T./New York Theatres and include accessibility accommodations for audiences. The musical will be directed by Travis Burbee.

Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT) will present RHEOLOGY by Obie and Whiting Award-winning writer and director Shayok Misha Chowdhury. Learn more here!

BroadwayWorld has learned that a live concert performance of Rent will be taking place this year! The concert will feature RENT’s original musical director, Tim Weil, on the keys, with the original Rent band.

Starring Buffalo will produce the Pulitzer prize winning musical RENT as it’s spring production. For the first time in the company’s history, the show will be performed on the mainstage of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for one performance only on Saturday May 9, 2026 at 2pm. 

El artista, conocido por su versatilidad en el teatro musical y su paso por OT 2017, debuta hoy mismo en el Kit Kat Klub.

See photos and a review of the March 30th night celebrating cabaret and musical star Karen Mason's birthday at Birdland Jazz Club, by guest contributor Maryann Lopinto.

San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 24th season, which will be presented August 2026 to September 2027. The season will feature three musicals and four plays.

Check out production photos for the Encore Musical Theatre Company's production Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical RENT, running April 9 through May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.

A one-night tribute concert celebrating the work of Grammy-nominated composer Rona Siddiqui will take place in New York City, featuring Broadway performers including Bryce Pinkham and Natasha Yvette Williams.

David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Overture Center for the Arts will present the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY in Madison's Overture Hall July 28–Aug. 2, with tickets going on sale April 10. The Tony Award-winning production features a jazz and pop-infused score.

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock musical RENT, which will run April 9-May 3, 2026, in the Maas Theatre.

Ensemble Theatre Company has unveiled its 2026-27 48th Season, “California: Here and Now,” spans solo comedy, rock musical, world premiere musical, noir thriller, and explosive American drama.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced two new Hermitage programs. Learn more about the upcoming events and find out more about how to get tickets here!