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Brandon Contreras will take over the role of Charles Cholmondeley & Others in Operation Mincemeat on Broadway, when original cast member David Cumming departs the production in February. 

A newly released video from a recent Disney on Broadway celebration at EPCOT’s 2026 Festival of the Arts shows Disney icon and original Ariel, Jodi Benson looking on tearfully as Broadway star Sierra Boggess performed “Part of Your World” during a special event celebrating Disney on Broadway’s stage legacy.

Bret Shuford, seen in Wicked, Little Mermaid, and more, has passed away at the age of 46. Shuford has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and T-Cell Lymphoma.

The Baltimore Hippodrome has posted a mood board guessing game on Instagram, inviting people to guess which shows will be touring to the venue in 2026 and 2027.

Grammy-nominated recording performer Nick Jonas, most recently seen on Broadway in The Last Five Years, has revealed that he will release his new single, “Gut Punch,” on January 1st.

The Book of Mormon is now the tenth-longest running show on Broadway. The musical's 5,462nd performance, taking place over the weekend, surpassed the run of the original production of Beauty and the Beast.

More star casting has been announced for the world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more here!

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Joining Emmy and Tony Award-winner Billy Crudup and Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough are Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.

A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Ensemble Arts Philly is ringing in the 2025 holiday season with a lineup of performances and community events spanning gospel, jazz, Broadway, cabaret, and classical music.

Nick Jonas and Reba McEntire reunite on The Voice, reminiscing about their Broadway days in Annie Get Your Gun. Watch their fun backstage moment!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!

Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” will return on October 1, with a lineup of Halloween films including Sweeney Todd, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, and more. Check out the full lineup here.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

On Tuesday night, Ainsley Melham returned to the Broadway production of Aladdin in the title role. Watch a video of the Boop! the Musical star taking his first bow back in the production!

After announcing that he tested positive for COVID just a few days ago, Josh Gad took to social media again to say that he has tested negative and will return for the final show on Sunday. See more details here!

Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, Dex Lee and Adam Strong will lead an onstage company of over 50 in the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre. Learn more!

This week's performances featured a Disney takeover with the casts of Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. Catch a sneak peek with these videos!

Josh Gad, who was set to join Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in this weekend's Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar, will not perform due to contracting COVID.

For anyone who’s seen Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a lot of the familiar story beats remain here. However, this local production by Encore Performing Arts takes a unique approach to their mounting of this stage musical.

This week's performances featured the casts of Hadestown, Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, SIX, and The Outsiders. Catch a sneak peek in these videos.

Audiences from all walks of life can enjoy this story of family and identity up-close in an immersive production at Area Stage in South Miami. With a unique audience experience, innovative staging, and solid performances by a talented young cast, “Disney’s Tarzan” can please audiences from ages 4 to 104.

Gavin Lee has made it to Pride Rock! The Tony nominee has officially joined the cast of The Lion King on Broadway as 'Scar.' Watch a video of his first bow now!

The Broadway return of Mamma Mia! is now playing on Broadway. Meet the cast of Mamma Mia! here and find out who is starring in the show's Broadway stop!