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The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

The McCallum Theatre has shared the names of Palm Desert Choreography Festival's Finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient for the Coachella Valley's signature annual event.

Get a first look as the cast of THE NOTEBOOK on tour, which kicks off this week in Cleveland, hears the orchestra for the first time at the theater. 

On Tuesday night, Ainsley Melham returned to the Broadway production of Aladdin in the title role. Watch a video of the Boop! the Musical star taking his first bow back in the production!

K-Pop star Kooyoung Back surprised Aladdin on Broadway star Don Darryl Rivera and Good Morning America host Juju Chang with a special improvised dance to a song from the hit musical. Watch the video now!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

On Friday May 30, 2025, at 8 PM, the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall conducted by Kenneth Kiesler featuring soloists Karen Slack, soprano, Goitsemang Lehobye, soprano, and Daniel Washington, bass.

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.

We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.

Museum of Toronto will present the exhibition, The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto. The exhibit is organized into themes of science, arts and culture, politics, sports, and civic life. Learn more!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Christian Holder, noted as a dancer, choreographer, actor, teacher, costume designer, writer, painter and singer, has died at age 75.

Passion, romance and tragedy come to Soka Performing Arts Center on March 1 with the staging of Giacomo Puccini’s most famous opera, Madama Butterfly.

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.

With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

Pan is back with songs and spectacle and a lesson about what really matters in life

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.

Join Seth Rudetsky and Broadway stars Jenn Colella, Christine Pedi, Adam Pascal, and Krysta Rodriguez for an evening of music and stories at CBST, celebrating Broadway and supporting a vital cause.

Idina Mezel will return to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year to perform from the BronxZoo’s “Wondrous World of Wildlife” float. Menzel will sing “Great Escape” from her next Broadway project- Redwood. 

Country superstar Reba McEntire recently visited The Notebook on Broadway! The official Instagram page shared a photo of McEntire with the cast and a caption that read: 'Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us today.' Take a look at the post here!

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!

Get a first look at Mandy Gonzalez in the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd on Broadway! Gonzalez is the alternate for the role, which she shares with Nicole Scherzinger. Check out the photo here!

Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!

Ein schöner Erfolg! Mit 250.000 verkauften Tickets hat Disneys HERCULES einen Meilenstein erreicht. Das Publikum ist begeistert vom spektakulären Bühnendesign, der mitreißenden Musik und den atemberaubenden Kostümen. Aufgrund der positiven Resonanz wird die Spielzeit des neusten Disney Musicals in Hamburg bis September 2025 verlängert.