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The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of the vocal group The 5th Dimension, passed away on Feb. 3 at the age of 90.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, Ute Lemper and more. 

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Prolific songwriter and producer Jerry Ragovoy has been inducted posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ragovoy, who passed away in 2011 at age 80, was honored during an intimate ceremony held in New York City.

The Frist Art Museum will present Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock, an exhibition that showcases the incisive and still-timely work of Nashville-based artist Barbara Bullock (1949−1996).

Two new shows have been added to the 2026 White Claw Summer Concert Series at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA. Rock legends Little Feat bring “The Last Farewell Tour” to the lakeside venue.

Joe Walsh and Grammy Award-winning multi-hyphenate Zac Brown will serve as mega mentors on season 28 of the musical competition series “The Voice,” airing Mondays on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

The Inheritance (as in the title of the same award-winning epic play now being presented in a moving and masterly production at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre) is the legacy that must be respected, remembered and passed on from generation to generation so that a record of the tortuous winding road of LGBTQ history can never be forgotten or erased.

To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.

Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

In honor of the late singer Connie Francis, one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century, Republic/UMe is rereleasing several selections of her music in a variety of formats.

Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.

The Times Square Church, located on 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, is an extremely storied New York City spot. While it may not be apparent to those who unknowingly pass by the church, the venue across from the Gershwin’s stage door was once a glorious Broadway theater… and could potentially be one again someday.

From July 24 through August 5, the nonprofit Classic American Tales (CAT) will present four different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. 

'Beautiful Noise' is a better-than-average jukebox musical about the career of superstar singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, presented as an aged Diamond goes through psychoanalysis with a therapist.

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Life's greatest tragedy is the passage of time. It is a lesson we all must learn eventually. Within the proverbial circle of life, there is only a beginning and an end that occurs in the immediacy of our own lifetime. Yet, the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth ensures that our spirit will carry on in legacy rather than in flesh. If we are loved, then we are remembered. And if we are remembered, then we live forever. Disney’s The Lion King transposes this message from screen to stage through an international collaboration of talent that supercedes the strength of the 1994 animated film from which it came.

Broadway may be confined to New York City's theatre district, but there's even more going on uptown. One of the word's premiere arts centers, Lincoln Center, is located just a few blocks north, and we're unpacking all that it has to offer...

Mount Wilson Observatory, Southern California’s esteemed home to several of the most groundbreaking astronomical discoveries in history, has announced its 2025 season of public events and telescope observing opportunities.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna Vivino, Marilyn Maye and more. See full programming here! 

With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.

Beads! Flowers! Freedom! Happiness!