Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
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SHUCKED Will Launch Second North American Tour in 2027
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will launch a second national tour across North America in January 2027.
BRAVA Album to Launch Paulina Aguirre's Tour at EastWest Studios
Latin GRAMMY winner Paulina Aguirre performed all seven tracks from her new album BRAVA during a live showcase at Hollywood's EastWest Studios, kicking off an international tour.
Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee Will Lead OH, MARY! National Tour
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck and Tony Award winner J.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour Sets Cast
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September.
Valerie Rachelle Named Artistic Director and Dean of PCPA
Valerie Rachelle has been named Artistic Director and Dean of Pacific Conservatory Theatre, returning to the institution where she previously worked as an actor, casting director, and choreographer.
PCPA To Present BEEHIVE - THE 60'S MUSICAL
Relive the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation when Beehive - The 60's Musical hits the stage this summer.
BODY IN MOTION: Jeff Beal and LA Chamber Orchestra Release New Album
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and five-time Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal released Body in Motion, featuring a violin concerto with soloist Kelly Hall-Tompkins and Four Score, conducted by Leonard Slatkin.
George Salazar, Jason Butler Harner & More to be Featured in OCP's 29th Annual New Works Festival
The Ojai Playwrights Conference revealed its full artist roster for its 29th Annual New Works Festival, featuring actors Raymond Lee, Jason Butler Harner, George Salazar, and others alongside five new plays.
Contest: Win Tickets to ha ha ha ha ha ha ha at La Jolla Playhouse
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to ha ha ha ha ha ha ha at La Jolla Playhouse! Julia Masli’s award-winning solo phenomenon, arrives in San Diego for two weeks only.
Christina Rose Hall and Aaron Kaburick Join BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
LES MISÉRABLES, MEAN GIRLS and More Set for PCPA 63 Season
PCPA has revealed Season 63, featuring seven productions including Les Miserables, Mean Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more across its Santa Maria and Solvang venues.
Mimi Rogers to Star in in DOUBT: A PARABLE at Ensemble Theatre Company
Mimi Rogers will star as Sister Aloysius Beauvier in John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning drama Doubt: A Parable, directed by Beejan Land playing as part of Ensemble Theatre Company's upcoming season.
Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Squirrel Nut Zippers' CHRISTMAS CARAVAN TOUR to Launch This Holiday Season
The Squirrel Nut Zippers announced the return of their Christmas Caravan Tour, blending New Orleans jazz, vintage swing, and holiday classics across venues nationwide as part of their ongoing 30th anniversary celebration.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
ANYTHING GOES to Open at The Theatre Group at SBCC's Garvin Theatre
The Theatre Group at SBCC announced a production of ANYTHING GOES, set to run at the Garvin Theatre in Santa Barbara.
WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Launches 25th Anniversary North American Tour
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
PCPA Announces Summer Season Featuring COME FROM AWAY, Disney's FROZEN And More
This summer, PCPA invites audiences to enjoy a season of inspiring true stories, family-friendly adventures, and memorable music.
ANYTHING GOES to Open The Theatre Group at SBCC's 26/27 Season at Garvin Theatre
The Theatre Group at SBCC will open its upcoming season with Cole Porter's Anything goes, directed by Katie Laris, at the Garvin Theatre on SBCC's West Campus in Santa Barbara.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
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Ubu's Other Shoe Staged Reading: The Guys San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (1/29-1/30) |
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Buyer & Cellar The New Vic (10/07-10/25) |
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Murder For Two Rubicon Theatre Company (5/12-5/30) |
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Number the Stars San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (1/15-1/24) |
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John & Jen Rubicon Theatre Company (2/10-2/28) |
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Ragtime Rubicon Theatre Company (10/21-11/08) |
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Gutenberg! The Musical! San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (10/09-11/08) |
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The Father: A Tragic Farce The Father: A Tragic Farce (8/28-9/13) |
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Ubu's Other Shoe Staged Reading: The Vertical Hour San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (9/18-9/19) |
