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& Juliet is a jukebox musical that premiered in Manchester in 2019 before opening in London’s West End later that year. Created by writer David West Read, with a score made up of pop hits by Max Martin, it reimagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet through a modern, feminist lens. The show later transferred to Broadway in 2022.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation has announced a Charitybuzz auction and celebrity presenter lineup ahead of its Garden of Laughs benefit at Radio City Music Hall. The event will feature comedians including John Oliver and Hasan Minhaj.

The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has unveiled the Nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards, honoring excellence on the Internet. 

Comedian Josh Johnson is set to host The 30th Annual Webby Awards, which will return on Monday, May 11th to Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The event will celebrate achievements across podcasts, websites, video & film, and more.

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alejandro Aranda will hit the road this summer on the Hondo World Tour. Kicking off on June 4 in Chicago, the two-leg run features stops in Toronto, New York, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and more.

Arena Stage's production of Chez Joey played its final performance on March 22, 2026. Watch the cast, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans, take their final bows! Watch the video from the reworked version of Pal Joey.

HBO will debut Josh Johnson: Symphony, the first HBO comedy special from the celebrated comedian, this spring. The special will be filmed at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. 


Sinners, The Studio, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, and more were honored at the 78th Annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. Take a look at the full list of nominees and wins here.

Arena Stage will present a one-week extension for its world-premiere production of Chez Joey. The musical features fresh arrangements from the legendary catalog of Great American Songbook duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

Arena Stage has released a new trailer for their production of Chez Joey. Watch the new video, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans!

The Bushnell will present JOSH JOHNSON's COMEDY BAND CAMP for one night only, Friday, September 18, at 7:00 PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 6, at 10:00 AM.

The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage. We spoke to Kevin Cahoon, who plays Melvin Snyder in the musical - which is a revisal of Pal Joey.

Chez Joey is now running at Arena Stage through March 15th, 2026. What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews.

See Myles Frost and a star-studded cast bring CHEZ JOEY to life at Arena Stage, featuring reimagined Rodgers & Hart classics.

Check out videos giving a sneak peek into the first rehearsals for Chez Joey at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., running January 30 through March 15, and starring Myles Frost.

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey. The production will be directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.