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Composer John Du Prez's never-before-released score to 'Weird Al' Yankovic's 1989 comedy UHF is now available for pre-order as a premium 2-disc vinyl set in Gold and Platinum editions.

Julien's Auctions will present the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation 2026 Auction in Los Angeles, featuring stage-worn gowns, jewelry, and memorabilia, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Foundation's scholarships and youth initiatives.

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at SF Playhouse?

Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser and Bernard Dotson will lead a new professional production of DRIVING MISS DAISY at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ, directed by Nate Patten.

Crow's Theatre will present the world premiere stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE, adapted by Anosh Irani and directed by Artistic Director Chris Abraham, at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto.

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.

Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.

 Multi-platinum recording artist, performer, and 80s pop icon Tiffany will make her New York theater debut starring in Spandex The Musical, a new aerobics-based musical featuring book, music, and lyrics by Daniel F. Levin, music by Julian Blackmore, book by Annie Grunow, and direction and choreography by Liz Piccoli.

New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.

Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027. Learn more about the show and tour dates here!

Red Barn Productions, creators of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, will present the San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35, a one-weekend immersive theatrical event recreating Gold Rush-era San Francisco.

The Teen edition of Heathers opens at Playhouse Teater the 7th of January for a limited run.

West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall will release her new memoir, The Showgirl and the Prince, detailed her secret relationship with Prince Edward in the 1980s. Learn more here.

Single tickets are on sale for the Broadway touring production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Kansas City's Music Hall, part of the PNC Broadway in Kansas City series. The production will run for 16 performances.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Fynn, who plays the titular Beetlejuice, about taking on the iconic role of “The Ghost with the Most” on the West End. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it has been like taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.

The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, N.H., will present DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Executive Artistic Director Jordan Ahnquist, featuring a cast of returning and first-time Barnstormers performers.

Prior to seeing the production of Downhill the Play, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the play's star, Orlando native, Mr. CeeJay Joseph. On the day of the interview, it was his birthday.  

Actress Miriam Margolyes and Troma Entertainment co-founder Lloyd Kaufman are named Raindance Icon Award recipients, with a posthumous honor going to rock & roll legend Eddie Cochran at the festival's 34th edition.

Rebecca McNamee (Director) delivers a fabulous new production of David Yazbek (Music and Lyrics) and Jeffrey Lane’s (Book) musical adaptation of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.

Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. BSC Artistic Director, Alan Paul said: 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are.  This play endures because it speaks to the best of who we can be.  Alfred Uhry's beautifully observed characters remind us that empathy, respect, and friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places.

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

The Muny announced the full cast for its production of HAIRSPRAY, opening the theatre's 108th season in Forest Park. Richard Kind, Katy Geraghty, and Charity Angél Dawson lead the company.