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BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen veteran Jane Lapotaire, who won Olivier and Tony Awards for portraying French singer Édith Piaf in the play Piaf, passed away on March 5 at 81 years old.

Tony Award-nominated actor David Morse has joined the fifth and final season of Paramount+'s Mayor of Kingstown, which is now in production in Pittsburgh, PA.

South Street Seaport Museum will present the April return of its one-of-a-kind New York experience at Bowne & Co.

Sam Jackson, the Controller of BBC Radio 3 and BBC Proms, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.

Brandi Carlile will continue her “The Human Tour” this fall with newly confirmed stops across North America, including Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and San Diego’s The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, among many others.

Peacock has renewed an eighth season of the hit series “Love Island USA,” which once again takes place in Fiji as Ariana Madix returns as host.

Due to popular demand, Corinne Bailey Rae has announced a second New York City date for her 20th anniversary tour: “Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae.

Jeremy Beloate, currently starring opposite Todrick Hall in Hall’s original musical Midnight in London, has released his new single “Healer,” out now.

Matthew Broderick is starring in the American Premiere of David Ireland's Ulster American, now running at Irish Repertory Theatre.

GRAMMY-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE has announced the first leg of their headline The Long Surrender Tour, kicking off August 12 in Maryland Heights, MO.

The Jonas Brothers have released their brand-new live compilation album, Friends From Your Hometown, featuring guest performances from the band’s North American tour, including appearances by Demi Lovato, Jason Mraz, John Legend, JoJo, Jordin Sparks, and more.

While on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote the NBC series Stumble, Kristin Chenoweth reflected on the early Broadway closing of The Queen of Versailles and shared her appreciation for her colleagues and co-stars.

During Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show, Sting and Shaggy took the stage to perform a medley of 'All This Time' and 'The Last Ship' from the musical.

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Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album.

Tony Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated performer Lena Hall has released her new album Lullabies for the End of the World, marking her debut original solo project.

Renowned pianist Kenny Barron will return to Smoke Jazz Club for a series of performances from March 25 to March 29, 2026.

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced the full performance programme for their multi-genre festival of new works, Rep Stripped Festival, which returns for its third edition.

Theatre on the Square in Sandton has announced it will present a new production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in March 2026.

Cathy Weis Projects will present four Sundays on Broadway events this spring on April 19, April 26, May 3, and May 17.

With the first two evening performances already sold out and the remainder of the season selling fast, Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has added two additional performances of DRACULA to meet overwhelming demand.

The 25th Biennale of Sydney, titled ‘Rememory' will open to the public this weekend at Campbelltown Arts Centre.

A puppet adaptation of WINNIE-THE-POOH will return to Great Arizona Puppet Theater in Phoenix this spring.

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Charlotte theatre artist Brooke McCarthy has launched Phase 2 development of GASLIGHTING: THE MUSICAL! The project will culminate in preview performances at Charlotte’s Off-Broadway.