Michael Orland News

Cheyenne Jackson, renowned for his roles on Broadway and television, will present a solo concert at the Lone Tree Arts Center on March 14, 2026. The performance will feature a mix of American classics, contemporary hits, and original music, showcasing Jackson's vocal prowess and charismatic stage presence.

The Billy Barnes Foundation will present its third annual fundraising show on April 22, 2026, at Catalina Jazz Club, featuring top Broadway and cabaret talent.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Rachel York joins a starry cast of Broadway peers as Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With Palm Springs Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to the desert in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm.

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show 'Beyond the Rainbow,' a nod to his legendary rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' that put him on the map on 'Star Search' at age 22. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tickets are on sale now for the starriest holiday show in Southern California as Broadway powerhouses Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, James Snyder and Rachel York  join the talented perfomers of David Green's Musical Theatre University in a ninety-minute holiday celebration featuring favorite songs of the season, old and new, and fully-staged and choreographed production numbers by the MTU singers, all under the musical direction of Michael Orland.

Everybody's favorite camp cabaret performer is headlining the Catalina Jazz Club for the 27th Annual Fruit Cake Follies! with Music Direction by the industry established Michael Orland!

Singer Mary Porter made an auspicious 54 Below debut on November 10th, with a show honoring North Carolina performers and the songs associated with them.

Michael Orland and David Green's Musical Theatre University Team Up With PS Art Museum to bring A Very Broadway Christmas to Palm Springs in the Museum's beautiful Annenberg Theatre for two special nights in December -- December 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm. Joining the talented students and alumni of Musical Theatre University (MTU) are Broadway powerhouses Tony Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kevin Chamberlin, James Snyder and Rachel York in a ninety-minute holiday celebration featuring favorite songs of the season, old and new, and fully-staged and choreographed production numbers by the MTU singers, under the musical direction of Michael Orland.

Here are a few top picks in NYC to consider this week including a new work by the late Broadway songwriter William Finn, Taxi star Marilu Henner in a new solo show, New York Comedy Festival performances and more.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including David Yazbek, Mary Porter, Maggie Solimine and more.

Acclaimed vocalist and theater producerJudy Whitmore has released her first-ever holiday album, Christmas. The 12-song independent collection includes new versions of holiday standards accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. Listen to it now.

On 10/7, Susie Mosher hosted another edition of bi-weekly variety show The LineUp at the Green Room 42 featuring Marilyn Maye, Alex Newell, and more. See photos of the night.

Tony nominee and Disney Channel star Kevin Chamberlin is bringing his family friendly cabaret show, “Finding the Joy,” to Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge. Chamberlin calls his show funny, emotional, and says it is peppered with fascinating stories about his career and how he became a TikTok sensation with nearly 11-million followers. Kevin took the time to sit down with Broadway World to talk about his upcoming performances in St. Louis.

Rising country artist Byrdie Wilson will make her Greenville Country Music Festival debut on Saturday, October 25, performing a full set at 4:30 PM on the CCNB Amphitheatre stage.