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BOEING BOEING, now playing at TexArts in Lakeway, is the kind of comedy they sometimes call a “door-slamming farce” – a high-energy affair with lots of wacky hijinks, misunderstandings, and yes, characters frantically coming in and out of doors.

The brand new McCoy Rigby Entertainment production of the cheeky, macabre classic musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS—now on stage through October 11, 2026 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts—is quite possibly the most eye-popping, delightfully entertaining iteration of the stage show you will ever experience here on the West Coast. Filled with thrilling, big-budget Broadway-caliber visuals, memorable 60's R&B-inspired music, and awesome, over-the-top performances from an incredible cast, the show feels wonderfully re-energized in this luxe-looking (and sounding) production that will reignite your affection for this hilarious classic.

Meet Me in St. Louis is exactly what you hope, want, and expect from a stage adaptation of the classic movie musical. What makes this Muny staging special are the wonderful portrayals, the beautiful set, video, and costume designs, and the many nostalgic nods to St. Louis.

The Muny’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is an example of how a jukebox musical can transcend the music into something much greater. This production, the directorial vision, the performances, and the technical execution all blend to create an engaging, historically accurate, and entertaining true-life narrative.

The Muny's production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS will include an original song by Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe winner Mark Sonnenblick, performed by Tony winner Beth Leavel as housekeeper Katie Connelly.

Hit the Lights! Company will present Light Nights!, a series of post-show community events tied to the world premiere of ISLA at WP Theater, including a Queens neighborhood night, a Latine family matinee, and a shadow puppetry talkback.

Director Kathryn Bentley has built an infectious production of Colin McLaughlin and Ryan Marquez’s new groove heavy musical. She inspired and evoked vibrant performances from a high-octane cast who enthrall the audience with lively storytelling. Bentley delivers Eleventh Hour Radio’s ‘save the world’ message by entertaining instead of preachy bludgeoning. Eleventh Hour Radio is a head nodding, toe-tapping, irresistible bop. It is simply a fun time

BEEHIVE: THE 60’s MUSICAL, playing at Desert Theatreworks (DTW) is a revue, meaning that it has no real story. However, director, choreographer, and musical director Lance Phillips presents the show as what I would call a “jukebox documentary”.

Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper About Time, his new revue written with collaborator David Shire which, alongside Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, completes the writing team’s trilogy. They also chat about friendship with Stephen Sondheim, how Off-Broadway has evolved since the 1960s, the role Yale University has played, and more.

La Jolla Playhouse has announced full programming for the 2026 WOW Festival of immersive, interactive and site-inspired work, presented in partnership with UC San Diego. The WOW Festival will take place April 23 – 26 on the UC San Diego campus.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Before I even dive into the show itself, I have to pause and gush about how wildly in love I am with the venue. The performances take place at Vapors Live, a space steeped in Hot Springs lore and dripping with history.

What did our critic think of SPENCER DAY: SONMGS FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT at Feinstein's At The Nikko?

Mara Lieberman, Executive Artistic Director of Bated Breath Theatre Company, is at the forefront of immersive theatre in New York. BroadwayWorld interviewed Lieberman about Dirty Books, which explores censorship and underground erotic fiction.

Pushcart Players, the award-winning educational theater for young and family audiences, has received an investment from The New Jersey State Bar Foundation. Learn more here!

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

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?

Here are a few top entertainment picks to consider this week including plenty of free outdoor summer concerts, Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), Beth Leavel (The Prom and Drowsy Chaperone), and more.

Susanne Burgess sings Norina, the quintessential bel canto soprano role. She’s astonishing! She defines that vocal style.

TheatreZone's 21st season will feature five musical productions, beginning with its annual holiday show in December, followed by four musicals that showcase a blend of comedy and drama.

Who knows better about where to eat in the theatre district than the people who hang out the most in the theatre district? We've asked the experts- BroadwayWorld readers/avid theatregoers to weigh in on which restaurants are their favorites to grab a bite before or after a Broadway show. The results are in...

All Roads Theatre Company’s (ARTCO’s) 2025 Season kicks off with the World Premiere musical One For My Baby, which features Broadway stars Lana Gordon and Luba Mason leading a cast of 28 performers, supported by a 12-piece Big Band. I decided to speak with ARTCO’s Fred Barton and Scott Thompson who wrote the musical’s book, with conductor Barton also creating the music arrangements and Thompson directing and choreographing the production.

bergenPAC has announced four new shows. Mike Campbell in Conversation on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7 p.m.; The Jordan Toma Experience on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.; The New York Bee Gees on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Idol Winners on Tour: David Cook & Maddie Poppe on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7 p.m.; Willy Chirino on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Tyler Henry on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.

If you’re a fan of the 1962 feature film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and eager to learn more about the story that inspired the cult classic, then you may want to head to The Company Theatre in Norwell, now through October 27, for “Baby Jane.”