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The first teaser has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated yet oft-delayed musical biopic about Michael Jackson. Starring Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the musical icon, the movie will arrive in theaters on April 24, 2026.

Tickets are on sale today for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Playhouse Square. The North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.  

The Wiz will be at Wharton Center. This twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. 

The national tour of ​MJ will make its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to NJPAC in MJ.

Check out pictures and video of the cast of MJ the Musical performing the Michael Jackson hit 'Thriller' for Halloween, in a yearly tradition for the Broadway musical.

Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!

Award-winning Broadway and jazz vocalist Darius de Haas has released his new holiday album Let Me Carry You This Christmas, now available digitally via Concord Theatricals Recordings.

The North American Tour of THE WIZ will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder, Marilyn Maye and more. See the full weekly lineup here!

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at the music video for Darius de Haas' 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' from his new holiday album! Watch the music video here!

Today’s subjects Edwaard Liang and Dwight Rhoden make up two fourths of the choreographic team for The Washington Ballet’s program of Moving Forces. The production will be presented in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center on October 24th through 26th.

Following a sold-out premiere, MJ The Musical returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from January 27 to February 1, 2026, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.

The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.

The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.

The quintessentially American songwriting team of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland get their due in the Lyrics & Lyricists 2025/26 season opener, Motown’s Heat Wave: The Songs of Holland-Dozier-Holland.

Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM. Learn more about the Portland engagement and see how to purchase tickets here!

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) has announced the appointment of renowned producer and entertainment executive Michael Cassel AM to the NIDA Foundation Trust.

Tickets are on sale Friday for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The cast of MJ the Musical took the TODAY Show stage for a special performance of 'Thriller' as part of the morning show's ongoing Citi Concert Series. Check out the performance now, which arrives just in time for spooky season. 

Tavon Olds-Sample, who is currently playing the 'middle' Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ: The Musical, is set to star as an aspiring young dancer in the new coming-of-age feature film Shadow Dance.

The performers and special guests have been announced for “DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT,” taking place this month. Learn more here!

The West End’s production of MJ the Musical will be coming to a close in February 2026, after opening in March last year. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jamaal Fields-Green, who is the only person to have played Michael Jackson on Broadway, on tour across North America and now in the West End! We discussed what the process is like to become the iconic performer, his favourite Michael Jackson songs and some of the differences between the West End and Broadway. 

Tickets are on sale for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, coming to Proctors next year. This critically acclaimed North American tour honors the 65th anniversary of the musical’s original stage debut.