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The Town Hall will present Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze “A Holiday Spectacular,” which will take place at The Town Hall. From 1996 to 2002, Ana was a beloved cast member on “Saturday Night Live'.

Kelli O’Hara will star alongside Academy Award winner Tom Hanks in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, a new play by Hanks and James Glossman based on Hanks’ short stories, about a lonely scientist from the future who travels through time in search of true love.

Rob Reiner's Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale concert film will hit theaters in 2026, following the fictional heavy metal band and featuring guest performances from Tony Award nominee Josh Groban, Shania Twain, and Eric Clapton. Check out the teaser trailer now.

BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks.

To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.

Marriott Theater’s production of Catch Me If You Can works on every level. It is funny and ridiculously entertaining. The cast has immense chemistry, and their execution of the material is next level. It’s a Broadway quality production and is as close to musical theater perfection as a show can be. It could easily be transferred from Chicago to New York’s Circle in the Square as is, and it would likely outperform the original Broadway run. It is just that good. Stopping short of using the must see cliché that was mentioned earlier, its highly recommended that if you are within a five-hour drive of Chicago, that you buy a ticket, jump in your car, make the drive and see this absolute gem of a show. It will likely be the among the best musicals you will see this year.What did our critic think of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre?

Paranormal Activity, in its North American premiere production, is from Levi Holloway, who chilled Broadway audiences with his Tony Award-nominated Grey House in 2023.

From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!

Heathers is currently playing to sold out crowds at New World Stages, the off-Broadway complex on 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. It’s a New York City return for the teen musical with a relatively short turn-around time since the original off-Broadway premiere of Heathers opened in 2014.

A graduate of Yale College and Yale School of Drama, Paul Giamatti is no stranger to the stage. Ahead of his role in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, we are taking a look back at the Oscar nominee's Broadway and theater roles over the years.

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

Cher will release her classic concert album, The Farewell Tour, on 2LP Vinyl and streaming platforms for the first time ever on September 26, 2025. Listen to a track from the album now.

What starts off as this well-intentioned self-help seminar becomes this brutal disintegration of all of their egos and the way they live their own lives.

Fictitious heavy metal legends Spinal Tap have teamed up with music icon Elton John for a re-recording of the band’s classic cut “Stonehenge.' Watch the new music video now!

BroadwayWorld talks to celebrated Broadway veteran Robert Westenberg about how he landed the role of an aging Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE after a 20-year hiatus from the business—and how the first time he heard a Neil Diamond song, he was headed for a job in the priesthood. 

This summer, LEGALLY BLONDE the musical struts onto the Malkin Bowl stage for a summer of sparkle and show-stopping songs. Back by popular demand, the hit show makes its highly anticipated return as part of Theatre Under The Stars’ 2025 season, playing in repertory with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from June 27 to August 16.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2025-2026 Special Events which include a variety of special events and concerts. Learn more here!

The Gilded Age is back for Season 3, and with it, a new and returning crop of Broadway talent. The New York-based costume drama is known for its vast array of theater actors, utilizing a total of 163 across its three seasons. Take a look here to see which of your favorite stars appear in the new season!

The Players' Ring in Portsmouth, in its latest offering, invites audiences into the unassuming yet profoundly resonant world of “A Man of No Importance.” This 2002 musical, with its tender book by Terrence McNally and the soaring melodies of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, (They wrote the musical, “Ragtime.”) gently peels back the layers of common day life into a universe of heartfelt human connection and quiet courage.

Newman's Own, Inc. will bring its popular “Pay What You Want” Food Truck to the Westport Country Playhouse during its annual Open House. Learn more about the event here!

Chess is returning to Broadway for the first time since 1988! Catch up on the iconic musical's history, cast, songs, and plot before the revival begins.

Rosie O'Donnell, who is presenting her one-woman show Here & Now at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, revealed that she would like to bring the show to the West End and Broadway. 

In addition to his ongoing Radio City Residency, Tony Award-winning performer Hugh Jackman has entered into a new venture with the theater company Together. Watch him discuss this and his other projects on a recent visit to The View!

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has revealed its 31st Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 3 through July 26 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts. See the lineup and learn more!

Tom Hanks will star in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, which he wrote with James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks. The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.