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Video: Shoshana Bean Reveals Why She Almost Turned Down THE LOST BOYS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026


Shoshana Bean joined Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner's on Me to discuss her career on Broadway, including taking over the character of Elphaba from Idina Menzel in Wicked and why she almost didn't do The Lost Boys.

Interview: David Obele of 'NIGHT MOTHER at Ellen Bye Studio
by Dawn Sellers - Apr 28, 2026


From New York to Portland: David Obele, a Retired Music Contractor, Is Lighting a Fire for Portland Area Theatre Alliance’s Valentine Fund with Marsha Norman's 'night Mother https://www.pcs.org/events/night-mother-by-marsha-norman

BETWEEN THE LINES: THE JAMES JOYCE/GROUCHO MARX LETTERS Will Come to fortyfivedownstairs in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026


Bloomsday in Melbourne will present BETWEEN THE LINES - THE JAMES JOYCE/GROUCHO MARX LETTERS at fortyfivedownstairs, a literary mystery about a scholar whose discovery of letters between James Joyce and Groucho Marx is stolen by her mentor.

Review Roundup: THE LOST BOYS Arrives on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2026


The final show of the 2025/26 Broadway season is now open! The world premiere of THE LOST BOYS opened tonight, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Broadway’s Palace Theatre. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Arden, the new musical features a book by  David Hornsby & Chris Hoch, music & lyrics by The  Rescues. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new musical...

UNDER THE MERSEY MOON To Play Epstein Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026


Acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon is set to make its Liverpool debut when it comes to the Epstein Theatre this autumn. The inspiring and heartwarming show will be staged at the historic Hanover Street.

3Below Theaters Announces Closure
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 23, 2026


The downtown San Jose venue 3Below Theaters will close later this month, its owners Shannon and Scott Guggenheim have announced.

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 39th Anniversary Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026


PERFECT CRIME, starring Catherine Russell, celebrated its 39th anniversary at The Theater Center with over 15,547 performances. Russell holds a Guinness World Record for appearing in nearly every show since 1987.

Michael Tilson Thomas, Longtime San Francisco Symphony Leader, Dies at 81
by Joshua Wright - Apr 23, 2026


Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, pianist, and composer who led the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, has died at 81. His death, at his San Francisco home on Wednesday.

RITA, SUE & BOB TOO! Will Embark on UK Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026


Regal Entertainments Ltd announced a new UK tour of RITA, SUE & BOB TOO!, visiting 11 venues across Britain. Directed by Chantelle Joseph, the production is based on Andrea Dunbar's cult 1987 film. Casting is yet to be announced.

Sutton Foster and More Named to Center Theatre Group Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026


Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.

Review: EVERYTHING, DEVOURED at Sitar Arts Center
by Aidan O'Connor - Apr 19, 2026


Picture former United States President Ronald Reagan as a demon drag queen summoned to the Chicago apartment of a group of twenty somethings. A bit bizarre to think about. On paper, the far-fetched, extraordinarily unique pitch shouldn’t work. Yet, in the world premiere production of Everything, Devoured, playwright Katherine Gwynn has created a superbly demonic play rooted in pure humanity.

Flint Institute of Music to Present Comedy, Concerts & Family Shows This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026


The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.

Video: Mel Brooks Unveils Official Title for SPACEBALLS Sequel
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026


During Amazon MGM Studios' CinemaCon presentation, Mel Brooks revealed the title of the studio’s highly anticipated Spaceballs sequel, Spaceballs: The New One, which will arrive with ludicrous speed into theaters on April 23, 2027. 

Joe Pasquale Will Lead CINDERELLA at Orchard Theatre in Dartford
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026


Joe Pasquale will return to Dartford's newly refurbished Orchard Theatre to star in CINDERELLA, produced by Imagine Theatre. The comedian last appeared at the venue in 2016.

Billy Crystal Will Return to Broadway in New Solo Show, 860
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2026


Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in a new one-man show, 860, written and performed by Mr. Crystal and directed by Olivier Award-winner Scott Ellis. We have all of the details!

Cast Set For SCENES FROM A FRIENDSHIP at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026


Nottingham Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Jane Upton's Scenes from a Friendship, which due to popular demand, has already been extended by one week.

The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026


Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Review: Eddie Shields Excels in BREAKING THE CODE
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 11, 2026


What did our critic think of BREAKING THE CODE at Central Square Theater?

Exclusive: Utah’s DeLaney Westfall on Rehearsing for THE LOST BOYS on Broadway and More
by Tyler Hinton - Apr 7, 2026


St. George, Utah native and Brigham Young University grad DeLaney Westfall gave BroadwayWorld the inside scoop on her newest Broadway job, in the ensemble and understudying Lucy in THE LOST BOYS, currently in previews.

The Company Theatre Will Bring THE WIZARD OF OZ to Norwell This April
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026


The Company Theatre in Norwell, MA will present THE WIZARD OF OZ April 17-26, performed by A.C.T. students with live orchestra, custom costumes, and a VIP experience including backstage tours.

Palm Beach Symphony Wraps Season With Guest Pianist Emanuel Ax
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026


Palm Beach Symphony's season finale will be led by pianist Emanuel Ax. He'll perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482. Learn more here!

Simon Russell Beale Will Return to the Barbican To Narrate Greg Doran’s VENUS & ADONIS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026


Simon Russell Beale will return to the Barbican to narrate Greg Doran's production of Shakespeare's great poem Venus & Adonis, animated by a team of world-class puppeteers. 

Review: Lyric Stage Boston's Latest Is ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 5, 2026


What did our critic think of ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at The Lyric Stage Company Of Boston?

Bravo! Vail Music Festival Names Composer Chris Rogerson As New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026


Chris Rogerson, a Curtis Institute faculty member and Elise L. Stoeger Prize recipient, will assume the Artistic Director title at Bravo! Vail on September 1, 2026, succeeding Anne-Marie McDermott after her 16-year tenure.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Apr 1, 2026


Boublil and Schönberg's LES MISÉRABLES stormed back to the Keller Auditorium last night. I went in wondering how a show about a failed anti-monarchist uprising in 1832 might land differently now, on the heels of the third national 'No Kings' protest, than it did when it was last here in 2018. 

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