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It's been 60 years since The Sound of Music initially captured the hearts of audiences on the big screen, and this week, you can experience the breathtaking theatrical presentation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical. To celebrate the release, we're looking back at the beloved musical's history on stage and screen. Let's start at the very beginning...

Yächtley Crëw, the nation's premier Yacht Rock band, will come to the Palace Theater next month. The nautical-themed night kicks off early with a Salute to Summer Fun Party in the Lobby.

The Other Palace Studio will present Lovers Actually, a new festive musical parody from Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst, running November 21, 2025 through January 4, 2026.

This electric production will have you clapping, singing along, and dancing in your seats. Get your tickets now!

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting September 8, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

BroadwayWorld talks with Teal Wicks, who plays Anne Hathaway in & Juliet, about what it was like to turn the classic Shakespeare tragedy into a 2 1/2 hour musical party featuring one hit song after another.

A young Frank Abagnale, Jr. (JJ Niemann in his bravura Marriott debut) wants to live a more colorful life. Thus begins his criminal career. The current production at Marriott Lincolnshire is the musical Catch Me If You Can which is based upon the movie and book of the same name.

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?

Does one really need an excuse to visit Eureka Springs? Not at all, but here’s one you won’t be able to resist. Beneath the town’s sultry, bohemian glow lies Melonlight Theater, where Emily and Raymond Ulibarri, Eureka’s most magnetic power couple, command the stage with a mix of mystery, passion, and raw allure

Actor, content creator, and social media influencer JJ Niemann is playing his dream role. Niemann is currently performing as Frank Abagnale, Jr. in the musical Catch Me If You Can at Chicago’s Marriott Theatre.

'Little Shop of Horrors' never loses its bite. Clever puppetry, a standout Greek chorus, and characters who reveal humanity’s darkest corners elevate Menken & Ashman’s timeless score, keeping this cult classic in full bloom onstage. #BWW #ATXTheatre

This 'feel good' gem of a 1950's movie musical directed & choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, featuring Jean Hagen & Rita Moreno & Cyd Charisse, to name a few icons.

The Naked Gun, the 2025 reboot of the Leslie Nielsen-led comedy, will be available to buy or rent on digital beginning September 2, 2025. Additionally, the film will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 11.

Aadyam Theatre will conclude its seventh season with The Horse, an absurdist comedy directed by Sangeet Natak Akademi Award-winner Sunil Shanbag. Learn more here!

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Oakwood 2025: Un/NAMED, 6 Short Plays by North Carolina Playwrights, directed by Hayley Philippart. Learn more!

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will open its 2025-26 Composer Portraits series with Helmut Lachenmann, Complete String Quartets.

Jersey Boys follows the journey of Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, and Nick Massi, original members of the Four Seasons. The production chronicles the band's humble beginnings in New Jersey and their rise to international stardom. Highlighting the band's career highs and lows, the musical encompasses the band's massive successes, personal challenges, and internal conflicts.

The Den Theatre today announced upcoming October 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and more. See the full lineup here!

Company of Elders invites audiences to join their journey of identity in two new pieces made for them by Euan Garrett and John-William Watson. Learn more here!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present That Motown Band: Home for the Holidays on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $60–$100 (including fees) and go on sale Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the host and roster of new faces for New Faces Sing Broadway 1960 in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Maybe Happy Ending star Helen J. Shen performed the National Anthem at Citi Field before the Mets game last night. Watch a video of the powerhouse performance now!

Bishop Arts Theatre Center has revealed its 32nd Theatre Season, featuring King Hedley II by August Wilson, and more. See the full season here and learn how to purchase tickets!

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.