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Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops set the mood for the recent Opening Night at Pops, featuring the luminous Cynthia Erivo, with a rhythmic “The Club” from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” and the rousing “Gotta Dance” medley from “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.”

You can now get a look at photos and video from  The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, April 21, 2025 in New York City, which raised $1.6 million to support their programs and services.

Tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince's legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m..

bergenPAC has announced three new shows. Rick Wakeman on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7 p.m.; Classic Albums Live: Prince Purple Rain on Friday, June 25, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Nurse Blake on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

The cast has been set for Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard's new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

“No Title Needed” is a show celebrating the passions that enrich our lives. This week, No Title Needed welcomes Brian Wilkes (you know him as Chief Meteorologist at FOX59) and Jessica Chapman, both involved in The Heartland Film Festival. 

Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!

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

A stage adaptation of Prince's film and album, Purple Rain, will make its World Premiere next year, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer for it than originally planned.

On Saturday, October 19, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its fourth annual gala. The celebratory evening was a star-studded affair with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Rita Moreno, Colman Domingo, Ariana DeBose, and more in attendance. Take a look at photos from the evening!

Foresight Theatrical has promoted Alex Wolfe and Andrew Joy to General Managers for the company. Having each been with Foresight for over six years, Wolfe and Joy join a team of General Managers including Nick Ginsberg and Jalaina Ross. Learn more!

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!

Saleka collaborates with Kid Cudi on the track 'Divine' from her upcoming album LADY RAVEN (ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE TRAP), set for release on August 2. The album features 14 original songs by Saleka.

Columbia Recording artist SALEKA releases a new track, 'Save Me,' from her upcoming album LADY RAVEN (Original Music From The Motion Picture TRAP), showcasing her talent in writing and producing for the screen.

Showtime Australia will present 1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience on the Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre from 30 August to 1 September, for its debut South African season, to pay tribute and reverence to one of the greatest musical pioneers of our time - Prince.

Additional creative team members and performance dates have been revealed for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN. See how to purchase tickets.

Rolling Stone has just published a new report chronicling the continuing journey of Prince's hit film Purple Rain to the stage. It was previously announced that the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s film and album is scheduled to take place in Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, MN, in Spring 2025.

Dystopia and pee; there's nothing like URINETOWN!

Hennepin Theatre Trust rebrands as Hennepin Arts, heralding a new era for downtown with a focus on enhancing the cultural landscape through diverse artistic initiatives and community engagement.

Hennepin Arts concludes its Broadway season with the premieres of popular shows, returning favorites, and the launch of two national tours.

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Duff McKagan is celebrating the release of his double live record, TENDERNESS: LIVE IN LOS ANGELES, by announcing the US leg of his Lighthouse Tour '24 in support of his critically acclaimed latest studio record, LIGHTHOUSE. Beginning November 4 at Boston, MA's Paradise and ends November 20 at Seattle, WA's Showbox. Take a look at the dates here and listen to the live album now!

West End and Broadway sensation Marisha Wallace is returning to London's Adelphi Theatre for her biggest ever headline show.