Michael Mayer News

WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON With Skylar Astin, Elizabeth Gillies and More to Premiere on PBS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 23, 2026

PBS will present We Chose To Go To The Moon, a new “living documentary” about an iconic moment in history, America’s space race.

Review: GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT ROCKS THE STRAZ CENTER at JOBSITE THEATER

by Drew Eberhard — July 21, 2026

Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Launches New Production Studio Spotlight Cast & Crew

by Marissa Faith Curley — July 19, 2026

Spotlight Cast & Crew will present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN as the inaugural production of its new tuition-free Studio program, performed by student artists at Paschal High School's Miriam Todd Theatre in Fort Worth.

Review: Jobsite Theater Presents Green Day's Rocking AMERICAN IDIOT at the Jaeb

by Peter Nason — July 18, 2026

What did our critic, Peter Nason, think of Jobsite Theater's Rocking Production of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT?

Everything to Know About GALILEO on Broadway

by Sidney Paterra — July 18, 2026

Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual.

Video: Jordan Fisher & Nikki M. James Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Michael Major — July 16, 2026

Watch a video clip of Jordan Fisher and Nikki M.

Video: Betsy Wolfe & Ethan Slater Rehearse 'Skid Row' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Michael Major — July 13, 2026

Betsy Wolfe has offered a sneak peek into rehearsals for her run in Little Shop of Horrors with Ethan Slater.

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Brings the Heart of Neil Diamond to Life at KC's Starlight Theatre

by Andrew Burrill — July 12, 2026

What happens when one of America's greatest songbooks meets Broadway? A BEAUTFIUFL NOISE delivers an emotional portrait of Neil Diamond, led by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani in a production that soars at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.

Playful People Productions To Present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

by Marissa Faith Curley — July 5, 2026

Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, is set to present the musical You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, performed by two mixed casts of teens and adults.

Review: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at ARTS Theatre

by Barry Lenny — July 2, 2026

A series of sketches based on familiar themes from the cartoons.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL To Add Performances To Sydney Run

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 28, 2026

Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.

Ethan Slater & Betsy Wolfe Will Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — June 25, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.

Video: CHESS Cast Takes Final Bows on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — June 22, 2026

The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.

AMERICAN IDIOT to Open at Straz Center With Principal Cast Revealed

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2026

Jobsite Theater's production of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT is set to open at the Straz Center in Tampa, with the principal cast now announced for the rock opera.

Video: Angel Blue sings Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing' at 54 Below!

by Rebecca Kaplan — June 18, 2026

See a highlight from Grammy-winning opera star Angel Blue's May 23 show, ANGEL BLUE: REIMAGINED with a classic Whitney Houston song.

Video: Tony Vincent Talks Broadway for Democracy and Using Theatre to Inspire Civic Engagement

by Luka Vonier — June 18, 2026

Broadway’s stories, songs, and stages have always united people — across backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Make Kansas City Premiere at Starlight

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani.

AMERICAN IDIOT, SYLVIA, and More Set For Keegan Theatre's 2026-27 Season

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2026

The Keegan Theatre announced its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring five plays, two musicals, and a world premiere concert performance, including two world premieres and a DC premiere.

3 Broadway Shows Close Today

by Sidney Paterra — June 21, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to three productions.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Extend Melbourne Run Due to Demand

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.