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BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Close in London Ahead of UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025


Back to the Future will play its final show at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End on Sunday 12th April 2026, before it begins a National Tour of the UK in October 2026.

Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025


The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

Review: AN IMMERSIVE VOYAGE ON TITANIC at Union Station
by Alan Portner - Nov 24, 2025


Titanic… An Immersive Experience. The Exhibit has opened at Union Station for a multi-month run through April of 2026.   The key word is “Immersive.”  “Immersion” means that audience members are meant to feel like they are part of the experience.  The Titanic Immersion Voyage is the next logical step towards achieving what it must have been like to have been aboard the RMS Titanic on that cold April night in back 1912, 400 miles east of Newfoundland when she struck an iceberg, foundered, and lost 1500 of her passengers and crew to the icy north Atlantic while on her maiden voyage to New York.

Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Shotgun Players
by Steve Murray - Nov 23, 2025


The fictionalized account of pointillist painter George Seurat’s creation of his masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and his great-grandson (also named George), also a troubled artist.

Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce Will Return to BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025


BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's alumni cast Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce will make a special return to the production as ‘Marty McFly' to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UK film release.

Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
by Rob Levy - Nov 21, 2025


Now touring North America, this updated version of the beloved musical has been crafted by producer Cameron MacIntosh. For this production he replaced the rotating stage of the original production with background projections and implemented dialogue, orchestration and costumes changes. The results are stunning!

Atlantic Acting School Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Michael Major - Nov 23, 2025


Go inside Atlantic Acting School with a special takeover on our Instagram today! Follow along on our Story for a special inside look to see what the school as to offer.

Sam Harris Brings BEYOND THE RAINBOW to Tulsa PAC
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025


Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show 'Beyond the Rainbow,' a nod to his legendary rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' that put him on the map on 'Star Search' at age 22. 

Review Roundup: CLUE Embarks on Second North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025


Performances are underway for the second North American tour of CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from the film. Read the reviews as they come in here!

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical to Close at Sydney Lyric in January
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025


Australian producers Crossroads Live have announced Back to the Future: The Musical will play its final performance on January 25, 2026 at the Sydney Lyric.

Review: THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at St. Louis Actors’ Studio
by James Lindhorst - Nov 16, 2025


The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a one actor play examining life, relationships, and art on Earth. The play opens with an introduction to Trudy, a kooky bag lady who serves as a medium for extra-terrestrials attempting to understand life on earth. Trudy attempts to explain the complexities of human life to the aliens through a series of vignettes. The audience and the aliens are introduced to eight other women, all portrayed by the same actor.

Review: CLUE at BJCC
by Cade Lott - Nov 15, 2025


For an outrageously funny night out, CLUE at the BJCC is a must!

Melissa Errico, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED: THE FINAL SEASON and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025


Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more. 

Video: Kickstart Your Career on Stage and Screen with Atlantic Acting School
by Joey Mervis - Nov 15, 2025


When it comes to shaping your acting skills, Atlantic Acting School is the place to be. The revered institution is a presenting sponsor of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 6, granting two winners a scholarship to its Summer Teen Conservatory in 2026.  Watch in this video as we catch up with Atlantic Acting School Executive Director Mary McCann.

Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 13, 2025


Based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.

San Francisco Opera To Present Wagner’s THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG In June And July 2028
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025


San Francisco Opera has announced plans to present Richard Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung in June and July 2028, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim and staged by Francesca Zambello.

TAIMAK: THE GLOW Original Production in Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025


Freedom Theatricals is developing Taimak: The Glow, an original production that brings the life and legacy of martial arts icon Taimak to the stage. The one-man show is slated to debut in 2027.

Tickets to THE MUSIC MAN and More to go on Sale at Pikes Peak Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025


The American Theatre Guild has revealed that single tickets to the Broadway touring productions of Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN and more will go on sale at the Pikes Peak Center.

Video: Netflix Shares First Look at STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 Animated Series
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025


Netflix has shared details and a first look at Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, a newly announced animated series set in the world of the fan-favorite franchise. 

WHERE TO NOW Reading Comes to London Performance Studios
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025


London Performance Studios and Unfinished Histories will present an exclusive staged reading of Martin Patrick’s play Where To Now as part of the Radical Rediscovery: Homosexual Acts & Beyond exhibition public programme.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Comes to Madison Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025


Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy, and Overture Center for the Arts have announced that “Back to the Future: The Musical” will arrive in Madison in March.

ROMERO & JULIET to Have World Premiere at Pittsburgh’s Greer Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025


A new rock musical, Romero & Juliet, will have its world premiere at the Greer Cabaret in Pittsburgh on Friday, February 13. Set in Verona, Pennsylvania, the show merges Shakespeare’s classic tragedy with George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.

CLUE Comes To Waterbury’s Palace Theater In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025


CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures film, will play Waterbury’s Palace Theater from December 16 through December 18, 2025.

BEETLEJUICE, MOULIN ROUGE! And More Set for FSCJ Artist Series 2025–2026 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025


The FSCJ Artist Series 2025–2026 Season at The Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts features Broadway hits like Moulin Rouge!, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Beetlejuice, and more!

Interview: Adam Brett of CLUE at BJCC
by Cade Lott - Oct 28, 2025


Adam Brett (Wadsworth) says the fast-paced, 90-minute stage adaptation of CLUE is an 'athletic event,' burning 800 calories a show! See the hilarious, high-energy murder-mystery Nov 11–16 at the BJCC Concert Hall. #CLUEonStage #BroadwayInBHM

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