13 the Musical - 2017 - West End Articles Page 2

RAWdance will name Jocelyn Reyes of REYES Dance as the CONCEPT series' first guest curator, ahead of performances featuring five Bay Area choreographers in San Francisco.

Boston Ballet will open its 63rd season with CACTI and VERTICAL ROAD (Reimagined) 2023, running September 10–20 before performances in New York City September 24–25 and Paris October 8–11.

Trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee has released the first single and accompanying video from his new album NEW BLOOD, according to Red Cat Publicity.

Mix & Match Productions presented Andrew Lippa: New Songs, New Stories, an intimate evening with one of musical theater's most celebrated writers, at Greenwich House Theater. He was joined by special guests Kate Baldwin and Jordan Fisher, who performed songs spanning Lippa’s career, sharing the stories, inspirations, and moments behind the music along the way. New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik joined in for a conversation about his creative process and a preview of his newest musical, Fairy Tale. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive photos from inside the big night!

Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada announced ticket sales for a limited engagement of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, marking the musical's first North American tour in over 25 years.

Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway Across Canada will open ticket sales for the touring production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, set to play the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a limited engagement.

Krista Bradley, a veteran arts executive with more than 30 years of experience, will lead THE WASHINGTON CHORUS as its new Executive Director.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Petoskey, Michigan, has cast its September 2026 production of COME FROM AWAY, selecting performers from more than 1,500 submissions and over 250 auditions.

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals announced first casting for a new touring production of CATS, set to open at Theatre Royal Plymouth following its Regent's Park Open Air Theatre run.

Smoking Mirror Theatre Company, an emerging Shakespeare troupe, is set to present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T/New York Theatres, 502 West 53rd Street. Co-directors John Gordon and Ruby Rich to stage the production.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will present a ten-concert autumn season at Calderwood Hall, curated by George Steel and featuring performers including Rachel Barton Pine, Rachell Ellen Wong, and the Ivalas Quartet.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will open single ticket sales for its upcoming subscription season, featuring Andris Nelsons' final season as music director and guest artist Yo-Yo Ma.

The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more here.

Lionel Richie will bring King of Hearts back to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for six performances, following his North American tour, with tickets going on sale to the public this week.

The Crystal Method announced a 25th anniversary celebration for 'Tweekend,' including a limited edition vinyl release, a remix package, and a fall tour.

Swans announced NEWLY SENTIENT BEING, a live recording capturing the band's final 'Big Sound' performance, set for release via Young God Records.

Trombonist, composer, and educator Sam Blakeslee has released NEW BLOOD, a new album showcasing his work as a performer and composer.

Single tickets are now on sale for The Soraya's 2026-27 season, a 44-performance lineup featuring eight debuts, including Sutton Foster, Snarky Puppy, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Audra McDonald, and the National Symphony Orchestra.

Tony ® Award-winning stage and screen legend Betty Buckley today releases her new live album, Enough, via Palmetto Records. Recorded during her acclaimed 2025 residency at Joe's Pub in 2025, the 13-track collection is now available on all major streaming and digital platforms

Emmy Award Winner Derek Hough will be delivering Chicago’s opening monologue on Broadway. A post-performance talk back with Mark Ballas will follow the performance. 

NCCAkron and MoBBallet has announced the Dancing Lab: MoBBallet Writing Workshop, gathering eight dance writers and editors in Akron, OH to examine the evolving role of dance criticism and storytelling.

The Teen edition of Heathers opens at Playhouse Teater the 7th of January for a limited run.

Noah Mannion, Rafferty Smale, Spencer Collins, and William Gurney will share the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical's national tour and limited West End season, with original Olivier Award-winning Billy, Liam Mower, returning as 'Older Billy.'

Newsies, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein premiered on Broadway in 2012. BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the cast has been up to since the show first burst onto Broadway!