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Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, Blue Moon, and more have made the longlist for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Learn more about what's next.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

The comedian's Facebook page was disabled on 1/6, apparently for reporting anti-trans hate comments on one of her viral videos. Read a conversation with Ryan about social media censorship, and how it affects her ability to draw audiences to shows.

Broadway's Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that combines the game everyone knows with choreographed song-and-dance performances. Learn more and watch the video here!

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Influencers Kelsie Watts (Broadway's Six), Brandon Brits, Penelope Road, Four Washington, and more have teamed up for a new group cover of 'Sweet Caroline' in celebration of the new movie Song Sung Blue. Check out the spirited rendition of the Neil Diamond classic now.

Earlier this month, Hugh Jackman paid a visit to Milwaukee for the premiere of his new film, Song Sung Blue. While there, he stopped by a local high school's music class to give them the surprise of a lifetime.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, with Wicked: For Good appearing in seven categories, including Casting, Cinematography, Music, and more.

MerleFest 2026 runs Apr 23-26 in NC with Alison Krauss, Old Crow Medicine Show, Railroad Earth & dozens more. Tickets on sale now!

MerleFest, presented by Window World, has added Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Joy Oladokun, Maggie Rose, The Castellows, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, and more to its 2026 lineup.

A heartfelt holiday story based on a beloved Christmas film sprinkled with iconic Irving Berlin tunes just about sums up the delightful stage musical WHITE CHRISTMAS now on stage at Shea’s 710 Theatre. Musicalfare has settled into their  new digs after a record breaking production of COME FROM AWAY. Let’s just say, their new home fits like a glove

New visiting shows for 2026 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre have been revealed! The lineup includes The Gruffalo, the much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and more.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 

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.

The Citadel Theatre will present its 26th annual production of A Christmas Carol from November 22 through December 24, 2025. The production will once again play in the Maclab Theatre under the direction of Lianna Makuch.

Hamnet, The Testament of Ann Lee, Familiar Touch, and more have received nominations for the 35th edition of The Gothams. Other highlights include nominations for Ethan Hawke and Andrew Scott for their performances as Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers in Blue Moon.

The cast recording for Jamie Lloyd's production of EVITA starring Rachel Zegler will be released next week! The album also features Diego Andres Rodriguez, James Olivas, Aaron Lee Lambert and Bella Brown.

 In a powerful launch to the season, American innovation meets Italian grandeur as Palm Beach Symphony's 2025-2026 Masterworks Series opens with pianist Shelly Berg and Music Director Gerard Schwarz

This October, Scandinavia House will present an afternoon with acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and writer Isabella Rossellini in conversation with Swedish director and writer Stig Björkman for a wide-ranging exploration of cinema, family legacy and creative expression.

Oasis have announced the release of limited-edition formats to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Familiar To Millions - Oasis’ debut live album, recorded at their Wembley Stadium show in July 2000.

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

After touring with many incarnations of The Wailers since Bob Marley's passing, Julian “Junior” Marvin has stepped out to front his own unique version of The Wailers.

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

In October 2025, SFJAZZ will continue its 2025/26 season with an eclectic mix of world-class artists—from jazz legends and rising stars to genre-defying innovators in soul, global music, and beyond. See the lineup here!

It is bad for the state if Broadway falters. Broadway will falter if investment dries up. It is as simple as that. (I’m not sure how the “backfill” idea is in keeping with the idea that the credit is designed to stimulate investment, as that investment will have already occurred, but I also see the argument that folks who decided to invest in shows opening later in the fall were expecting the credit, and they may not invest in the future if they feel they were shafted this go round.)