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The Unknown Artists will present ON THE LINE, a psychological thriller set at a 1984 Seattle crisis call center, loosely inspired by Ann Rule's real-life experience with Ted Bundy, at the Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles.

Three-time Olivier Award winner Philip Quast and West End performer Rob Madge have joined LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City Music Hall. Quast, who originated Javert in the Australian production and appeared in the 10th Anniversary Concert, will play the Bishop of Digne, while Madge returns to the franchise as Bamatabois after previously appearing as Gavroche in the 25th Anniversary Concert.

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Roxy's Downtown?

Prescott Park Arts Festival revealed its River House Restaurant Concert Series lineup, featuring artists including Infinity Song, The Walrus, The Dip, and more on the Wilcox Main Stage in Portsmouth, NH.

The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.

Imagine a rustic musical episode of The Waltons merged with The Twilight Zone.

Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.

Watch a new performance clip from Josh Groban: An Intimate Evening at The Union Chapel, featuring the Broadway alum performing 'Brucia la Terra' from The Godfather Part III.

SheNYC Arts announced 11 new works added to its New Pages Theatrical Licensing Program, including its first-ever full-length musical. The catalog now features over 30 plays by women, trans, and non-binary writers available to theaters, schools, and organizations nationwide.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

A new Josh Groban concert will make its broadcast debut on PBS Great Performances this May. Watch a clip from the special now, featuring a mashup of 'Children Will Listen' from Into the Woods and 'Not While I'm Around' from Sweeney Todd.

The Recording Academy and CBS are presenting a new television event in honor of best-selling artist Sir Rod Stewart. Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live will air on Tuesday, May 19.

MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT, a live music experience featuring composer Yuki Hayashi's score performed by a live ensemble alongside series highlights, will play Columbus's Palace Theatre as part of a U.S. tour.

It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.

The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.

Nicolas King entered the ring on April 28 with a new show titled 'NICOLAS KING: Celebrating the Memory & Iconic Arrangements of Mike Renzi. See photos and a review of the show.

Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.

For many, the wild and unpredictable ride of a roller coaster is exhilarating and euphoric, while for others, it is traumatic and elicits multiple phobic fears. The musical RIDE THE CYCLONE is very much like a roller coaster in that the mindset of the viewer makes all the difference. Labeled as a “wildly original new musical – part comedy, part tragedy, and wholly unexpected,” is RIDE THE CYCLONE worth the price of a ticket?

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2016. Along the way, it picked up major honors, including the Molière Award for Best Play, as well as Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actor.

Josh Groban has shared his new rendition of “Skyfall' from the James Bond film of the same name. Listen to the track now, which is featured on his upcoming album Cinematic.

My Hero Academia in Concert, the live music experience, will embark on a U.S. tour, following a 10-city European debut this fall. Take a look at the new stops here.

You likely learned the rhyme in school. If you are a history buff like I am, you know the names of each wife of King Henry VIII. And now this popular musical is back at the Orpheum, after first making HERstory in Memphis in November of 2023. Nearly 3 years later, the show is just as fun, just as vibrant, just as exhilirating, and just as much of a sensation as it was back then! 

My Hero Academia in Concert, a brand-new live music experience that brings the power, emotion, and iconic score of the beloved superhero anime phenomenon to the stage, is launching a U.S. tour with a stop at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre.

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

Iconic composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed in an interview that he is a recovering alcoholic, and an auction will be held for his remaining wine collection.