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OTHELLO OF THE END ZONE to Make New Hazlett Debut
The New Hazlett Theater and DEMASKUS Theater Collective announced their first co-production, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello directed by Shaunda Miles McDill and starring Cynthia Dallas and Michael Patrick Trimm.
Exclusive: Watch the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Tour's Steven Huynh & James Seol Perform 'Where You Belong'
BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive performance of 'Where You Belong', featuring Steven Huynh and James Seol, performed at the beautiful Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Submissions Are Open For BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
Get your audition book ready and start warming up your vocal cords—your moment in the spotlight is almost here! Next On Stage, BroadwayWorld’s nationwide competition for high school and college students, is back for Season 7, and we’re raising the curtain on our biggest season yet.
Jason B. Schmidt to Present Tribute to Ursula the Sea Witch at P-town Bar
From the creator of The Golden Gays' Hot Flashbacks, and last year's Bea Arthur's Brat Summer comes, Call Me Ursula: A musical deep dive into the Sea Witch at P-town Bar.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Katie Brook to Become Quantum Theatre's New Artistic Director
Pittsburgh's QUANTUM THEATRE named director, producer, and educator Katie Brook as its new Artistic Director, succeeding leadership in place for 36 years.
Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie to Receive Luminary Award at Pittsburgh Jazz Festival
Drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie will headline the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, backed by a local ensemble and receiving the festival's Luminary Award for lifetime achievement.
Actors Revealed For Prime Stage Theatre's HOMEWOOD CEMETERY WALK
Prime Stage Theatre will stage its annual walking tour at Homewood Cemetery, with actors portraying historic Pittsburgh figures including candy magnate David L.
Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Tour in Rehearsals; Full Cast Revealed
The complete cast has been announced for Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, with all new rehearsal photos also being released.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater to Merge as Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater have merged into a single organization called Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh, combining more than 130 years of combined history in musical theater and drama.
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
THE POISONER To Be Presented By Touchstone Theatre
Touchstone Theatre is set to present The Poisoner – an original production written by playwright M.
Video: The JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Is Getting Ready to Hit the Road
Jersey Boys is getting ready to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Review: ASSASSINS Still Stuns at Rogue Artists Theatre Of Pittsburgh
In a time of increased political insecurity, Sondheim and company's parable of nihilism and the American Dream still hits home.
Video: Watch the JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Perform 'My Boyfriend's Back' in Rehearsals
Jersey Boys is getting redy to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road.
Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE Sets US Tour Cast, to Open in Wichita in October
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has announced full principal casting for its 2026/2027 US National Tour, which will open October 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater Unveils Fall 2026 Season Featuring Maree ReMalia, Freshworks & More
Kelly Strayhorn Theater has revealed its Fall 2026 season and 2026-27 programming theme, “For Each Other,” featuring the world premiere of Maree ReMalia's WITH OURSELVES, WITH EACH OTHER, Freshworks performances, the Remind Me, My Dream exhibition and returning community programs.
Video: Watch the ‘Demented’ Cast of OH, MARY! Get Ready to Hit the Road
Oh, Mary! is hitting the road—and its new company is ready to unleash Mary Todd Lincoln on the rest of America.
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Nunsense The Strand Theater (3/12-3/21) |
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Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy New Hazlett Theater (10/22-10/25) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (10/31-10/31) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Pittsburgh (9/19-9/19) |
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Man of La Mancha The Strand Theater (9/11-9/20) |
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The Lion King Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (9/09-9/27) |
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Miracle on 34th Street the Musical The Strand Theater (11/13-11/22) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (10/27-11/01) |
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Evil Dead The Musical Pittsburgh Musical Theater (9/25-10/25) |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum The Strand Theater (4/30-5/09) |
