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Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B vocalist known for Disney hits 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' has died at the age of 75. His career spanned more than five decades across R&B, pop, and musical theater.
On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
Creation Entertainment's A SALUTE TO BROADWAY will bring a Broadway-themed fan convention to The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort, featuring Tony winners, live performances, cosplay, trivia, and a one-night concert with an 11-piece orchestra.
Wait in the Wings has just announced upcoming projects, including a deep-dive on the impact of AIDS theater (examining the legacy of Larry Kramer and the three plays that commented on the AIDS epidemic at its peak), an exploration of Eiko Ishioka’s costumes for Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, a detailing of the journey of Raggedy Ann The Musical (in collaboration with RARE Theatrical), and a long-anticipated documentary on the legendary Dance of the Vampires.
A Salute To Broadway: The Most Musical Fan Convention Ever will come to Las Vegas in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!
BroadwayWorld breaks down why some actors are choosing not to stage door at Broadway shows as safety concerns continue to rise.
Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga will headline the opening night concert of Broadway and Vine's 2026 season at Carneros Resort's Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley, with tickets starting at $95.
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, known for MISS SAIGON and her roles as the singing voices of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan, will join Michael Feinstein to coach high school vocalists live on stage at the free Songbook Academy Public Masterclass in Carmel, Indiana.
Beaches star Jessica Vosk has revealed that a 'superfan' made their way backstage and into her dressing room following a recent performance of the Broadway musical. Watch a video of her detailing the 'scary encounter' on Instagram.
Springboard to Design announced a year-long, tuition-free virtual mentorship fellowship for high school students and emerging designers ages 18–25 from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in theatre design.
Sing for Hope will present 25 artist-designed pianos across all five NYC boroughs for a citywide public residency, with Laura Linney set to receive the 2026 Art for All Award at the launch event.
The Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026/27 season, Resonance, which will feature Lea Salonga, Ray Chen, Elf in Concert, and more. Learn more about the full season here!
The new musical Wild About You welcomes star of stage and screen, Eric McCormack, as a co-producer as it prepares for a first developmental production in London in January 2027.
Josh Groban has shared photos form his engagement to Natalie McQueen. The couple, who first announced their relationship in 2023, took to Instagram to share the news after Groban proposed in Disneyland.
Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
Following a triumphant engagement in Manila, the barricades have been raised at Marina Bay—but this time, they come with a view of the future.
Cameron Mackintosh, the most prolific producer in musical theatre history, has declared he will no longer produce shows on Broadway — citing the prohibitive and ever-rising costs of mounting productions in New York City.
DreamWorks Animation has dropped the first trailer for Forgotten Island, a new animated film featuring a voice cast led by H.E.R. (The Color Purple) and Liza Soberano, along with Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga.
The LA Phil revealed six additions to the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season, including Darren Criss, Renee Elise Goldsberry and more. A single Hollywood Bowl season features eclectic programming of classical, pop, rock, hip-hop, and more.
Lea Salonga joins previously announced cast members as Madame Thénardier in the Singapore season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, running from 24 March to 10 May 2026 at the Sands Theatre.
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