Tina Turner News

The recent UK premiere of Here We Are, Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, certainly demonstrated that the much-mourned legend had his flaws. His aficionados already knew this, though – Sondheim had nearly as many flops as he had successes, and The Frogs was one of them.

​​​​​​​Inside Broadway will debut a new acting program for New York City public school students, “Broadway Day in the Schools,” which will bring professional Broadway performers directly into the auditorium.

If theatre is, at its best, a mirror held up to society then The Ladyboys of Bangkok offers that reflection in rhinestones, feather boas, and a kaleidoscope of pop anthems.

International superstar CHANEL will return to the Zach Theater stage for one night only. CHANEL: ONE NIGHT ONLY will feature showstoppers from her tour with The Rolling Stones and her time starring as the legend Tina Turner, plus more.

The Palace Theater will present 2025-2026 Webster Bank Broadway Series, with six fabulous titles! Regency heroines, a rock'n'roll icon, six suspicious dinner guests, a band on the verge of stardom, a fast-talking salesman and a charming librarian, and three blue musicians – this is a season of fantastic characters and delightful storytelling told across many theatrical forms!

Oscar-nominated performer Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is set to write a feature biopic about Sister Rosetta Tharpe for Live Nation Productions, produced by music icon Mick Jagger.

UCA Public Appearances has announced an all new season of performances including show stopping Broadway hits Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and The Music Man, family friendly shows such as Cirque Dreams Holidaze and Pete the Cat, exciting night outs with comedian Kevin Nealon and JAWS in Concert, award-winning musicians including the Gin Blossoms with special guest Spin Doctors, The Band Perry, John Waite and a variety of more shows throughout the year.

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £110,000 was raised at their fifth annual West End Flea Market, held on Saturday 17 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, making it their most successful event to date.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, will close in the West End at the Aldwych Theatre this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

THE BOOK OF MORMON has announced the final casting for the production which is opening in Sydney in July 2025. Learn more about the cast and the show here!

On Tuesday, '& Juliet' opened, and the show is a new type of Jukebox musical.  One where the story comes first, and the music is an enhancement of the story. See here for the review!

Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced Waitress, the Tony-nominated Broadway sensation, with music and lyrics by Grammy award winner Sara Bareilles, is coming to the Arenstein Stage at the historic November Theatre June 21 through August 3. 

WRITE OUT LOUD has revealed the panel of industry adjudicators supporting this year's contest, including Joriah Kwamé, Ryan Scott Oliver, Jen Tepper. Learn more about the contest here!

Victoria’s theatre industry came together on Monday May 5th at the Comedy Theatre to reveal the winners for the 2025 Green Room Awards and the recipients are still celebrating. Learn more here!

Vocalist Chris Pinnella will return to The Newtown Theatre after his sold out Christmas show this past December. Once again Pinnella will be bringing along his 12-Piece Orchestra as they take the stage Saturday May 10th at 8:00pm with this all new evening of music.

Bobby Darin's story is hitting Broadway with the new musical Just In Time, starring Jonathan Groff. We're taking a look back on some of the recent jukebox musicals that told the story of iconic solo artists.

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! is running May 7th at 7:30p at the Lexington Opera House. Read our interview with one of the show's stars, Tony Award-nominee Laura Bell Bundy!

Jonalyn Saxer, Kennedy Holmes, Bryce Williams, Taylor Sage Evans, Katy Geraghty, and more will star in the Muny premiere of Bring It On. Learn more about the show here!

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.

Hershey Theatre announced its next lineup of Broadway touring productions for 2026, including three all-new engagements to usher in a new era following the ongoing renovation project at the historic venue.