PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026
Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!
Esther Perel Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Esther Perel, the psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?, will return to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this December.
Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE-DAME by Shiki Theatre Company
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jul 27, 2026
Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Disney Theatrical Group’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a powerful musical that explores the fate of Quasimodo and the complex human relationships surrounding him in 15th-century Paris. Set against the backdrop of Notre Dame Cathedral, the story delves into themes of love, prejudice, and acceptance.
The score features music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). Enriched by soaring choral arrangements and a sweeping orchestral sound, the production invites audiences to reflect on the timeless question of what it truly means to be human. It remains one of Shiki Theatre Company’s most acclaimed productions.
Quasimodo lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral, where he has been raised since childhood by the archdeacon Frollo. Looking out over the city from above, he dreams of the day he might finally experience the world beyond the cathedral walls.
With only the bells and stone statues for company, Quasimodo spends his days in solitude. But an unexpected encounter sets into motion a chain of events that will change his life forever.
Interview: Nate Kinsella of AMERICAN FOOTBALL at Newport Music Hall
by Paul Batterson - Jul 26, 2026
“It takes so much energy to create something from start to finish. To spend the time writing it and recording it, it should feel like I needed to do this. We're all writing from a place that keeps us interested and feels current to us now. In a few years, we'll look back (at LP4) and see it as a phase … However, you never really see that when you're in it. You're just kind of following your creative impulses.”
NIMRODS: Green Day Stages Surprise Comic-Con Pop-Up for Upcoming Film
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performed from an ice cream truck at San Diego Comic-Con to promote NIMRODS, a road trip comedy inspired by the band's early touring days, set for a theatrical release from Inaugural Entertainment and Live Nation Studios.
TADA Theatre Will Hold Auditions For THE TOXIC AVENGER THE MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
TADA Theatre announced open auditions for THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE MUSICAL, the Outer Critics Circle Award winner for Best Off-Broadway Musical. Actors auditioning must prepare a song under two minutes, with cold readings and video submissions also accepted.
Review: HAIR at Gretna Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Jul 25, 2026
Lastly, speaking of generations, this show lands differently in 2026. Hair is a celebration of peace, love, and joy associated with the youth culture of the Boomer generation. When the show was first produced, it was easy to go along with the idealism and righteousness that the story celebrates. However, with time and reflection, the question that kept nagging me as an audience member was when and why did this generation change their priorities?