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Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour

by Nicole Rosky — Aug 27, 2026

BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour. Joining previously announced Aliya Grace, who will play Betty Boop®, will be Mason Ballard (Dwayne), Ashia Collins (Carol Evans), Michelle Jennings (Valentina), Dan Mason (Grampy), Joshua Woodie (Raymond Demarest), Ashley Calderon (Trisha), Adam Clarke (Pudgy), Kevin W. Egan (Oscar Delacorte), and Kevin Bowman, Christian J. Collins, Leah Faye, Kayla Goins, Eric Gonzalez, Jesse Hanks, Izzy Herz, Anya Katherine Jones, Jaxon Keller, Elie Kuppermann, Helena Elizabeth Laing, Ava Madara, Neema Muteti, Annalise Northway, PJ Palmer, Jame Tomé Rotz, Kenneth Sweeney, Devyn Trondson and Evan Michael Vaughan.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Extends Run at Dominion Theatre

by Stephi Wild — Aug 27, 2026

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: THE MUSICAL will extend its London engagement at the Dominion Theatre, with Matt Henry continuing in the role of Nigel through next winter.

Ben Hall and Tim Omaji Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in Sydney

by Stephi Wild — Aug 25, 2026

Ben Hall will play The Duke of Monroth and Tim Omaji will reprise his role as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL returns to Sydney with a newly announced cast.

Review: PRETTY WOMAN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — Aug 23, 2026

Amy Marie McCleary serves the production well in her dual role as director and choreographer. I recently reviewed the national tour of Pretty Woman, and I strongly preferred the pace, energy, and sets of the Dutch Apple production.

Video: Eric Anderson Picks the Shows That Shaped Him

by Nicole Rosky — Aug 21, 2026

In this video, watch as Moulin Rouge! star Eric Anderson walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays and musicals that made him the artist he is today. Can you guess which classics he most adores? Find out in The Shows That Shaped Me.

ALL THESE PRETTY THINGS to Play Australian Theatre Festival NYC

by Stephi Wild — Aug 18, 2026

Tracey Yarad's award-winning one-woman musical memoir will run for four performances at Theatre Row in New York City, directed by David Deblinger.

New Plays and Musicals to License- Summer 2026

by Sidney Paterra — Aug 14, 2026

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

Adam Pascal to Direct CABARET at Connecticut's Press Box Theater

by Joshua Wright — Aug 13, 2026

Adam Pascal is returning to the Kit Kat Club - this time from the other side of the table. The Tony Award nominee will direct a new production of Cabaret at The Press Box Theater in Southbury, Connecticut, running November 27 through December 20, 2026.

Interview: Max Lynch of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

by Andrea Stephenson — Aug 13, 2026

Audiences can enjoy this piece of 90s nostalgia at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre starring Austin Mirsoltani as Edward and Max Lynch as Vivian on stage August 14-Sept 24.

Video: Watch Natalie Paris Sings 'Heart of Stone' from SIX

by Nicole Rosky — Aug 11, 2026

In just one week, Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson, the Olivier Award nominated original Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard in the UK production of SIX, will make their Broadway debuts as they join the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical beginning August 17. Watch in this video as Paris takes the stage at Today to perform 'Heart of Stone'.

Cast Set For HAIRSPRAY at Die Centurion Teater

by Stephi Wild — Aug 11, 2026

Scenario Productions has cast Carley Janse van Vuuren as Tracy Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY, marking the musical's return to the professional South African stage after nearly two decades.

Interview: Neyla Pekarek Brings VAUDEVILLIAN EXTRAVAGANZA to The Green Room 42

by Rebecca Kaplan — Aug 10, 2026

The 8/13 show features singers and a magic act to celebrate the release of Pekarek's new EP of a brand-new musical THE QUEEN OF MAGIC, about a pioneering female magician

LA TRAVIATA to Return to Canadian Opera Company This Spring

by A.A. Cristi — Aug 4, 2026

Kathryn Lewek and Lucia Cesaroni will share the role of Violetta as the Canadian Opera Company brings Verdi's LA TRAVIATA back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Interview: Mickey White Brings a Starry DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Hingham

by R. Scott Reedy — Aug 4, 2026

Mickey White is about to realize one of his career dreams – playing the title role in “Dear Evan Hansen,” the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

Review: LILI ELBE at Santa Fe Opera

by Jackie Camborde — Aug 3, 2026

I will not use X.

MARY POPPINS to Open Outdoors Under the Stars at Musicals at Richter in Danbury

by Stephi Wild — Jul 24, 2026

Musicals at Richter, Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater, will present Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's MARY POPPINS at the Richter Arts Center in Danbury, featuring a live band and local cast.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 24, 2026- BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK Kicks Off With THE LOST BOYS and More

Jul 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Why LES MISÉRABLES Still Heals Audiences, According to Samantha Barks and Alfie Boe

by Nicole Rosky — Jul 23, 2026

Alfie Boe and Samantha Barks open up about Les Mis Radio City Music Hall Arena Spectacular, Boe's farewell as Valjean, and why the show still resonates.

COME FROM AWAY Cast and Creative Team Set at The Gateway

by Stephi Wild — Jul 23, 2026

The Gateway in Bellport, NY announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of COME FROM AWAY, the Tony Award-winning musical. Director Keith Andrews leads an ensemble cast in the show's run as part of The Gateway's 77th Season.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Is Now Available to License

by Nicole Rosky — Jul 23, 2026

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) just announced the licensing availability of Pretty Woman: The Musical. The musical is available worldwide (excluding Australasia and Europe) and other international/regional restrictions may apply.

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