McDonald News

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry will take their electric live shows across the country next year with their newly confirmed “Flatland Forever Tour.” Stops include Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, Birmingham’s Alabama Theatre, and more.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 2, 2024.

Shop the entire merch collection for the new Broadway production of Gypsy starring Audra McDonald - now available in BroadwayWorld's shop! Get shirts, hoodies, tote bags, hats, magnets, ornaments, pins, fans, and more.

An additional performance has been added specifically for under 30s with all tickets at £10 for the West End run of the critically acclaimed Oedipus. Learn more here!

Watch in this video as we hear from Audra McDonald, Danny Burstein, Jordan Fisher, Shaina Taub, Zachary Quinto, Caissie Levy, Matthew Morrison, Joshua Henry, and more.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.

All Out Arts has announced the 2024 Fresh Fruit Festival Award WINNERS for Outstanding Productions in Playwrighting, Directing, Performances, and Technical Achievement at an event honoring Erik Bottcher and Jay Michaels.

Creativity thrives at Batesville Community Theatre! Their latest production, THE MALTESE ANTIDEPRESSANT, an original play written by board member Stephen Norris, debuted to enthusiastic audiences November 15–17. The show was such a hit that they’re bringing it back by popular demand the weekend of January 10, 2025.

Verve Productions will present MERCURY by Jayson McDonald and directed by Lil Malinich  . Starring Nelia McNicol, Avery Baxter, and Indiana Robinson-Dawes. Running December 11- 15, 2024 at Theatre Row, NYC.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present “Community Pay-What-You-Can ”preview performance of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Learn how to purchase tickets.

With the release of her latest single, the soulful and sensual romance “You Know What It’s Like,” Brenda Russell makes a triumphant return to the refined classic blend of adult contemporary R&B and urban jazz. Listen to the new single from The Color Purple songwriter now.

This holiday season, Olivia Newton-John’s timeless voice graces us once more with the release of Angels in the Snow, a new album featuring reimagined Christmas recordings by the four-time GRAMMY® winner. Listen to the album now.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The revival of GYPSY beginning previews on Broadway tonight,  Thursday, November 21 at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre.  The production has released its official first look at Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick and Joy Woods in the title role. See the photos!

BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.

In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!

Pasadena Playhouse brings the world of La Cage aux Folles to life in a new production from Sam Pinkleton! Get a look at video highlights from the show featuring stars Cheyenne Jackson, Kein Cahoon, Ryan J. Haddad, and more!

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

This holiday season Gateway Theatre will present Lionel Bart's Oliver!, the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel, beginning next month.