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The Actors' Gang in Culver City will present an eight-show season featuring THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE, THE EXONERATED, new works, and family-friendly programming.

Another summer, another KCON! KCON LA 2026 concluded another successful year with 142,000 fans and 36 acts across three days at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Centerr. Read my full recap here!

Now in performances at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, Mamma Mia! is a delightfully cheerful and charmingly-quirky musical that had audiences roaring with applause and laughter.

The Crystal Method announced a 25th anniversary celebration for 'Tweekend,' including a limited edition vinyl release, a remix package, and a fall tour.

BroadwayWorld chats with lesbian icon Lea DeLaria about her upcoming performances at Feinstein's at the Nikko on May 29th & 30th. DeLaria will perform an evening of classic jazz tunes leavened with comedic tales.

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.

Here we go again! The beloved jukebox musical classic turned global film phenomenon MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway is now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Read the reviews!

NextStop’s production of 'Footloose' felt haphazard and emotionless, and what should have been a fun evening of theater and nostalgia was instead entirely lackluster.

The annual League Awards were held today during The Broadway League’s 2025 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their outstanding achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

In just a few weeks, the breathtaking stage production of LIFE OF PI will sail into Proctors in Schenectady! Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 best-selling novel, which captivated readers and later became an Oscar-winning film in 2012, the story made waves once again with its 2019 stage debut in the UK before dazzling Broadway audiences in 2023. Now, it’s hitting the road with its first U.S. National Tour, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Taha Mandviwala, who brings the iconic role of Pi Patel to life. Taha isn’t just a phenomenal actor; he’s also an athlete, wellness coach, and self-proclaimed D&D enthusiast. With his infectious energy and thoughtful insights, our conversation was as inspiring as the story he helps tell on stage!

With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

Country music superstar Brad Paisley is releasing a new song across all digital platforms, 'Truck Still Works'. The song was written by Paisley, Chris Dubois, Will Bundy, Hunter Phelps and Rodney Clawson.

Describing a Blue Man Group show after just leaving one to a person who has never seen them may feel like sticking jelly to a wall: messy, futile and you might be feeling a bit sticky.

Experience an evening of Latin jazz, funk, and contemporary music with the New York Percussion Series at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC on August 26. Special guest Damon Grant will perform.

MOULIN ROUGE The Musical Is something entirely new to the wave of Juke Box musicals overwhelming the Great White Way.  It is big, bold, brassy, and projects an altogether sexy sumptuousness while maintaining a sense of humor about itself. The audience leaves the theater on a massive sugar high, fully entertained. The dancing, vocals, lighting, sets, and orchestrations are all “par excellence.”   It may not be challenging  theater, but MOULIN ROUGE is great entertainment. 

PCPA has announced its 61st season featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE BOOK OF WILL, THE RIVER BRIDE, and more. Discover a diverse lineup of performances from classics to contemporary works.

Susie Mosher (Hairspray) and recording artist John Boswell star as Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole in a special run of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show at Birdland. Each Cashino starts with a short film about the lives of the singers as they strive to become internet entrepreneurs, followed by a high energy live set.

Boundless Theater will present Pluto is Listening, directed by Sophie Sam, starring Abdu Garmazi and Ashley Kristeen Vega at FRIGID New York - Under St. Marks Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This time, the reader question was: With all of the Stereophonic hype this season, is it uncommon for a play to release a cast recording? How often has that happened in the past?

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone will return to Broadway this year! The pair will star in the new comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. Learn more here!

The inaugural performance of the New York Percussion Series featuring the Percussion People will debut at 7pm April 23 at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Join the Avalon Theatre in Union County for a weekend of family-friendly events celebrating the total solar eclipse on April 8th.

From January 16th to 21st only, the iconic jukebox musical Mamma Mia! will be making its return to Michigan on its 25th Anniversary Tour.

What did our critic think of RYAN AND SHARPE'S CHRISTMAS THINGY at TCs Midtown Grill?