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If you could use an infusion of nostalgia and joy in your weekend, get your tickets for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at Hanover Little Theatre through September 14.

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.

Back to the Future The Musical has been bringing audiences on a time-travelling adventure on the West End for four years, adapting the iconic 1985 film by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale for the stage. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Oliver Halford, who was cast as the alternate Marty McFly after an open casting call. We discussed what the casting process was like, how this role in particular is full-circle for him and how he survived an absolutely chaotic opening week!

Good morning, Broadway lovers! It’s a big news day with fresh faces, exciting sneak peeks, and some major industry updates lighting up the stage. Hadestown launched a brand-new Broadway cast (with first bow video too!), plus there are West End updates as Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts preps for her London debut.

Douglas Aibel will step down as Artistic Director of Vineyard Theatre, a position he has held since 1985, and in partnership with Sarah Stern since 2011. Learn more!

Chad Marge and Delilah Jane Dunn will star as Romero and Juliet, alongside Tony nominee Steven Skybell as Uncle Larry (Friar Lawrence) in a concert presentation of the new zombie rock musical ROMERO & JULIET in Concert at the Cutting Room NYC.

Charles Kirsch is the 17-year-old host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, where he has conducted over 250 in-depth interviews with some of Broadway’s best. In “Stage Direction,” he will be using material from the podcast and additional interviews to chronicle the career and impact of some of the most influential theater directors. 

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the 1985 film, which inspired the Broadway musical, is returning to theaters nationwide this October.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Columbus as part of the 2025-26 Broadway season. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.

Classic Adventure Movie; or Never Say Die will run Thursdays – Saturdays from September 11 – 27, 2025 at The Chapel. Tickets can be purchased, and more information can be found here!

Westport Country Playhouse will kick off its 2025-26 Season with Len Cariou and Christopher J. Domig in “Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie,” by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, September 4 – 6.

The Academy Players Of Rhode Island’s musical production of ‘The Wedding Singer’ by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin was a blast from the past and an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. From the high paced energy to the stunning choreo to the sharp comedic timing, this production had the audience laughing and cheering all night long.

The Legends of Them, the award winning show written and performed by the reggae star, leading actor and Brixton luminary Sutara Gayle, has announced a UK tour.

The Australian String Quartet will celebrate its 40th anniversary with BIG GIG at Adelaide Town Hall on September 28, 2025. The free, family-friendly event will include concerts, exhibitions, and interactive activities, alongside the immersive Square Circles VR artwork.

Soul Rep Theatre Company will launch its 2025–2026 season this fall, continuing its 30th anniversary celebration with productions that honor legacy, premiere new works, and uplift Black voices.

Experience the unique perspectives of two contemporary guitar masters: Muireann Bradley is an 18-year-old rising star from County Donegal, Ireland at World Music Institute. Learn more!

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Breakfast Club, Universal Pictures is rereleasing the acclaimed coming-of-age comedy in theaters nationwide on September 7 and 10. Advance tickets are available now.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including a free outdoor summer concert, magicians Penn and Teller at Radio City Music Hall, and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.

Darshan Trio will brings to Sierra Madre Playhouse a mosaic of works by contemporary and historical composers, including Pachelbel’s much-loved Canon in D, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, 7:30 pm.

Bernadette Peters will perform a concert in Australia as part of the Melt Festival of Queer Arts and Culture. An Evening With Bernadette Peters is coming to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Renowned pianist Philip Fortenberry and singer Elisa Fiorillo will star in The Classics with Class at Myron’s at The Smith Center on Aug. 20.

The Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center) at the Japanese National Museum (JANM) will present Breaking the Frame: Two Solo Shows on Art and Identity.

Showcasing the diversity of talent in Sydney, Once On This Island is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. 

Starter for Ten will return to Bristol Old Vic from 10 September to 11 October before playing Birmingham Rep from 22 October to 1 November. A new EP, Bristol Mixtape, featuring tracks from the 2024 production, is now streaming.