McDonald News

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

Rob Rokicki, known for THE LIGHTNING THIEF MUSICAL, will release his new single 'Manifester' featuring Kelly McIntyre. Learn more!

Audra McDonald and the Gypsy orchestra have reopened the Majestic Theatre! Get a first listen to the overture from the upcoming revival.

Following 2024's The Earned It Tour trek that included theaters from New Orleans to Boston and beyond, as well as one-offs joining Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi, and Morgan Wallen, Fleet's 2025 Hard Work & Holy Water Tour kicks-off on Feb. 13 in Fayetteville, Ark. with special guests Everette, and ends back in Tennessee 26-shows later.

The Beach Boys are coming to the Capitol Theatre this month! The performance is set for Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30pm.

The 2024/25 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the year. If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out what's up so far here!

Galerie Lucida will welcome the fall season with Photographica, a group exhibition of conceptual photographic imagery showcasing nine internationally-recognized artists, each of whom is well-represented in major museum and private collections.

Theatre Beyond Broadway has announced the world premiere production of Notes from a Narcissistic Negro and Other N Words as part of the United Solo Fesitival Fall 2024 at Theatre Row.

Special guest vocalists Rob Houchen, Christine Alladoo, Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, Lucie Jones, and Stuart Matthew Price will join internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 10 November 2024 at 6.30PM.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony-nominated costume designer, Michael McDonald. McDonald passed away on September 4 due to complications from a brief illness at the age of 61.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA opens Ocala Civic Theatre’s 74th season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Raphael Picciarelli (Managing Director of Strategy and Transformation) shared that they want to 'create something similar to a music festival.'

Americana/rock group The Erly announced their new album 'Salem Lights,' featuring eleven tracks that blend folk and classic rock. The LP explores themes of heartbreak, loss, redemption, and gratitude.

Cortland Repertory Theatre announced 'Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King' as part of their 'Sounds of Music' Concert Series, featuring Tina Naponelli on September 11 at the Little York Pavilion.

BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines, on Monday, September 23, with a Watch Party at 7:00PM.

BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.

This year's New Yorker festival is set to take place next month, and includes a host of Broadway names on its slate. The lineup will include talks with Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Ayad Akhtar, Sara Bareilles, and more. Additionally, a screening of the new film adapation of The Piano Lesson will be held.

Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.

Southwark Playhouse has announced the full cast for new play ‘FOREVERLAND' written by upcoming playwright Emma Hemingford (‘Flinch') and directed by Frederick Wienand (‘Pauline' by Sophie Bentinck) which will premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough (The Little) for a three-week run, from 2nd - 19th October 2024.

The full cast has been announced for the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles.