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Michael James Scott, who recently concluded his record-breaking tenure as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, has dropped his first pop single, “Brighter.' Listen to it now.

EPIC: The Musical was certainly an epic undertaking. The viral, sung-through musical adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey began as Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ thesis during his senior year at the University of Notre Dame — and since then, it has taken on a life of its own. 

The American Composers Orchestra will present EarShot Readings at The DiMenna Center in NYC, featuring works by seven composers, conducted by Jeffery Meyer with mentor composers Valerie Coleman, Huang Ruo, and Curtis Stewart.

Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Chris Cantrill (SNL UK, Icklewick FM) returns with the follow-up to 2024's critically acclaimed, sold-out Easily Swayed.

Earlier this week, Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen announced the nominations for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which will be held on  Monday, May 17. What does the news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Drama Desk usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.

Following a global tour and a Coachella performance, David Byrne has released “¿Cuál Es La Razón?”, a new take on his track “What Is The Reason For It?” from his latest album, Who Is The Sky? Listen to it now.

English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.

Jai’Len Josey, who originated the role of Pearl in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, has released her debut album, Serial Romantic. Listen to it now.

The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.

The worlds of pop music and theater are converging in Original Sound, a new film based on the off-Broadway play by Adam Seidel. BroadwayWorld caught up with stage and screen stars Constantine Maroulis and Ari Notartomaso to discuss the new project.

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!

Millicent Simmonds, the performer known for her role in Broadway's Grey House and the Quiet Place franchise, turned to the world of dance for her role in the new movie Pretty Lethal. 

Corbin Bleu and Natalie Venetia Belcon announced the 2026 Drama League Awards nominees. What does this news mean for the rest of awards season? Does love from the Drama League usually mean that a Tony nomination will follow?

Josh Groban has shared his new rendition of “As Time Goes By” from the classic 1942 film Casablanca. Now available to stream, the song is the second offering from his upcoming album, Cinematic. Check it out now.

The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul – a new musical by Christie Baugher – will have three industry presentations this spring, starring Julie Benko and Bobby Conte as Zelda Sayre and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

The Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle has a reputation for being difficult to solve. Part of the reason is that the puzzles feature increasing daily difficulty that peaks on that day each week. So it's no surprise to encounter some clues in the Sunday edition that leave you scratching your head.

Zachary Noah Piser (KPOP, Dear Evan Hansen) and Hannah Kevitt (Maybe Happy Ending, Back to the Future) will play the roles of “Oliver” and “Claire” in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway respectively, beginning on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Willie Nelson will perform at the BayCare Sound at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater on May 17. Tickets go on sale April 10 at 10 AM. Learn more here!

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

ITZY's Yuna makes her solo debut with Ice Cream, a four-track EP that marks her next step as an artist and makes her the second member of ITZY to step out with a solo project, following Yeji.

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!

Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Egan are among those who will receive the Disney Legends Award at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event later this year.

Last night on The Tonight Show, K-pop group BTS took their talents outside 30 Rock and into the Guggenheim Museum for a special performance of 'Swim,' which is featured on their new album Airang. Watch the performance now.

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.