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Kokandy Productions will present the Midwest premiere of Alice by Heart, a “magical, fantastical” musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown, with music direction by Heidi Joosten and choreography by Derek Van Barham. See photos from the production.

Kentucky musician Ben Sollee is thrilled to share “One More Day,” the latest sampling from his forthcoming new album Long Haul. “One More Day” follows the releases of “Misty Miles,” and “When You Gonna Learn.” Listen to the track now!

Watch video highlights from the third Broadway in Bryant Park of 2024, with performances from The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, Chicago, Moulin Rouge! and The Book of Mormon.

The Norton Museum of Art's Board of Trustees has elected two new members, Francine Walker and James 'Chip' DiPaula.

Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.

If you're a Chicago-based theater lover with a knack for video, BroadwayWorld wants to hear from you.

Following the release of previous song “UNDEAD,” global J-pop superstars YOASOBI return with “Butai ni Tatte”—acting as the NHK Sports Theme 2024 in Japan. The duo also recently released their third English language EP E-SIDE 3 which includes eight newly recorded songs. Listen to their new song now!

Check out a brand-new teaser trailer for the Broadway-bound production of The Last Five Years, starring Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor Joshua Bassett has released his hotly anticipated debut album, The Golden Years. A snapshot of Bassett's life, the album's diaristic lyrics capture the highs and lows of his transition from adolescence to adulthood. Listen to it now!

Just yesterday, July 25, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2024 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. See photos of the program.

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more have been announced to star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.

Together in partnership with the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Goodman Theatre will host a one-of-a-kind celebration of local Indigenous artists and scholars in the third annual Sweetest Season: A Gathering of Indigenous Creativity.

The King's Theatre in Glasgow will host the Scottish premiere of NOW That's What I Call A Musical, starring Sam Bailey as April.

A sculpture honoring playwright Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating her legacy and contributions to American theater.

BWW caught up with Tom Hearn about bringing How Fabulous is That?! to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The very best in Broadway, jazz and rock in three very unique cabaret-style shows will debut this August in Somerset County at the Sieminski Theater. 

On Monday, July 22, Birdland presented Broadway leading man Telly Leung with a new concert, “Back to Birdland.” See photos from the show!

Broadway In Chicago has announced all sixteen shows performing at its free summer concert in Millennium Park on August 12, 2024.

Steep Theatre has added a two-week extension of its sold-out, Chicago premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's A Case for the Existence of God, directed by  ensemble member Robin Witt.

Fresh off its first Jeff Award winning season, Pulse Theatre Chicago celebrates their 10th Anniversary with the world premiere of a new play, Beneath The Willow Tree by Jeff Award Winner, Isis Elizabeth.

Enjoy an evening of spontaneous comedy with top improv graduates from UCB, Second City, PIT, and BCC at Court Square Theater on July 27th.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

A sculpture honoring Lorraine Hansberry will be permanently installed at Chicago's Navy Pier, celebrating the legacy of the renowned playwright and civil rights activist.

There are a few Indy performers whose name alone is enough to get me to their show. Ben Asaykwee and Claire Wilcher are two of those actors. They’ve come together for “White City Murder”, an original musical Asaykwee created about the serial killer H.H. Holmes, who made his mark at the Chicago’s World Fair in 1893.

Globally acclaimed Japanese artist Kikuo is set to captivate audiences around the world with his highly anticipated world tour, “Kikuoland: Go-Round 2024-2025.” Kicking off next month, this extensive tour will see Kikuo performing in 35 cities across 15 countries, delivering his unique musical brilliance and electrifying performances to fans everywhere.

The No Name Pops will present A Philly Holiday Spectacular, an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.