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THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Musical Theatre Melodies, hosted by Rob Morrison, will mark the 50th anniversary of the Broadway premiere of Carol Channing in Lorelei (based on Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) by Jule Styne, Leo Robin, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, featuring an interview with original cast member, Tony Award nominee Lee Roy Reams, on 96.5 FM on Tuesday, January 30th,

Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.

See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

Martin McCallum, FRSA, has passed away at age 73.

 In February, Creative Cauldron will mount a production of Working, a musical based on the Studs Terkel Book: Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. Learn more about the production here!

In all, Maestro is the fast-paced chronicle of a giant living a giant life, as told through a love (or love-ish) story

This revival of Grease is close to perfection… and dare I say it, I think I prefer it to the film! Not only do we get to follow Sandy and Danny in Grease The Musical, we also become more acquainted with all the Pink Ladies and T-Birds, which results in Grease The Musical feeling much more of a Rydell High ensemble show. Something that is most welcome.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2023-24 Composer Portraits series with Carola Bauckholt.

Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE

Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey.

PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is adding a performance of 'RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash' due to overwhelming demand.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM media release for November and December calendar listings and announcements. Contact Scot for more information.

Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

It's time to see what resonated the most with Broadway World Cabaret lead writer and Editor Stephen Mosher on the last day.

Barbra Streisand sings everything perfectly but there has to be a reason to buy a compilation album, and there doesn't seem to be one here, though streaming it is do-able.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen has died at age 93. Learn more about her life and career here.

Initial productions have been announced for the 2024 season at Barrington Stage Compapny, which will also mark BSC’s 30th anniversary. Learn more about the lineup here!

Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John Presented By Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a musical event featuring the iconic songs of Olivia Newton-John. Contact Segerstrom Center for the Arts for more information.

Stream Original Comedy Specials “Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!” For HBO And “Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base” For Max, Max Original Documentary “Oprah and The Color Purple Journey,” HBO Original Documentary Series “Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning,” and more. Check out what's coming to Max and leaving Max in December 2023.

The Utah Symphony has a long history of bringing its community together through music at the holidays—and this year is no different! This winter season, the Utah Symphony presents a variety of festive concert performances which begins with the return of the community-favorite Messiah Sing-In tradition with the Utah Opera Chorus—a celebratory event that invites audience members to sing along with Handel's beloved oratorio.