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Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

Christmas Eve turns deadly in 7 Women and a Mystery – The Musical. Trapped inside an isolated mansion after a shocking murder, seven women must uncover the killer while hiding their own secrets. A witty new Brazilian musical filled with twists, laughter and irresistible larger-than-life characters.

Uptown Players will present the regional premiere of Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY at Theatre Three's Norma Young Arena Stage, directed by Cheryl Denson and closing out the company's current season.

InfraSound will present a three-day festival exploring the music and legacy of composer Sofia Gubaidulina, featuring panel discussions, chamber music and community events at St. Malachy in Times Square.

The Cape Fear show's final episode, starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, streams globally on Apple TV this Friday, July 31.

The Cape Playhouse has released new performance video and production photos from Hairspray, now playing through August 8.

The Skirball Cultural Center's Sunset Concerts series will close its 29th season with performances by Annie and The Caldwells and The Campbell Brothers.

Cape Fear Episode 9 hits Apple TV+ July 25! Amy Adams races to Cape Fear to find Crystal as Javier Bardem's Max gives lethal orders in 'The Scar.'

John Wuchte and his Kick Boom Theater ensemble of five actors and two onstage musicians (Wuchte on percussion and Sarah Green on guitar) continue their exploration of live percussion scoring the actors’ movement, gestures and stylized dialogue during Anatomy of a Back at the Electric Lodge in Venice during the Daredevil Arts Festival, taking musical theater and dance to an exciting new level.

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?

What happens when a musical you’ve seen time and time again suddenly feels brand new?

San Francisco Playhouse has released production photos from Hairspray, now on stage through September 12. Directed by Bill English, the production stars Ella Ruth Francis as Tracy Turnblad and Trevor March as Link Larkin.

BroadwayWorld chats with Ella Ruth Francis who stars as Tracy Turnblad in San Francisco Playhouse's production of 'Hairspray,' the effervescent musical running July 10 thru September 12. This is a role she was born to play.

The Driehaus Museum has revealed fall activation dates for Brendan Fernandes: In the Round, featuring dance, movement, sound, and sculptural installation in the Museum's 1926 Murphy Auditorium. Programs are free with reservations encouraged.

theAcademy@pbd will present THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the Kander and Ebb revue, at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach, featuring five student performers and original choreography reproduced by Director of Education Gary Cadwallader.

CM Performing Arts Center announced the initial cast for its upcoming Main Stage production of HAIRSPRAY, with Shea McMahon leading as Tracy Turnblad at The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre.

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Spelling Bee and more.

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Mamma Mia & more.

Blau House & Gardens has announced that the Blau House has been added to the Connecticut State Register of Historic Places. Designed by stage and theater designer Ralph Alswang, the residence is recognized for its architecture and its connection to Westport's creative community.

Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced three new additions to the 2026-2027 Kauffman Center Presents series lineup. Learn more about the shows here!

Icon Julie Andrews made a virtual appearance in a video message that played for attendees at Sunday's World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, an annual event aimed at combatting the progressive movement disorder. Watch the video here!

Legendary Broadway producer Manny Azenberg, 92, talks ticket prices, the loss of playwrights to screens, the rise of investor 'producers,' and whether theater can reclaim its cultural footing.

Outsiders Broadway original Trevor Wayne stars as Link Larkin in Hairspray at Maine State Music Theatre, June 3–20. He talks 1960s youth culture, social change, and his MSMT debut.

It doesn’t matter if you know the stage version, or the movie version, or don’t know anything about it, just know ARSENIC AND OLD LACE has an easy to follow plot that leads you down a path of hijinks straight to your funny bone.