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What happens when one of America's greatest songbooks meets Broadway? A BEAUTFIUFL NOISE delivers an emotional portrait of Neil Diamond, led by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani in a production that soars at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

What are the binds that tie us? That's the question posed by Muriel Imbach's delightful intergenerational work Nous ou Le Paradoxe du Hérisson, now performing at the Festival d'Avignon's Théâtre Benoît XII.

New Village Arts (NVA) launches its milestone 25th Anniversary Season with WE WILL ROCK YOU, a story by Ben Elton and featuring more than 20 iconic Queen songs. Globally recognized, this awe-inspiring rebel rousing musical has attracted over 15 million theatregoers in 17 countries and features Queen’s biggest hits.

What did our critic think of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Osceola Arts?

Old showtunes prove there's life in old-school show tunes when the Pocket Change Combo combines forces with young singers. Terrific Tyler J. Landusky led the combo platter of jazz and Broadway in CURTAINS & CADENZAS at 54 Below.

What did our critic think of ANNIE at ZACH?

Singer-songwriter and musical theatre performer Brianna Kaleen will perform her debut EP Growth live at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City, featuring a full band and songs that shaped her artistic journey.

Reviews of Love, Shakespeare, and Rope; A Comedy Show at the End of the World; and Orbit

The Playhouse on Rodney Square revealed that single tickets for the Broadway in Wilmington 2026/2027 season will go on sale, featuring Clue, A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice and more.

Irish Repertory Theatre's New York premiere of The Loved Ones, written by Erica Murray and directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey, is currently running on Irish Rep's Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage. Watch the trailer for the production!

Tom Wentworth and Stephanie Kempson’s new reimagining of the beloved novel The Secret Garden has inclusivity and accessibility fused into its core from the ground up, and the result is an adaptation that boasts charm by the bucketload.

Single tickets are on sale now for four upcoming shows in The Fabulous Fox’s 2026-2027 Broadway Series. Tickets are available for the following shows: Clue; Death Becomes Her; BOOP! The Musical; A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical.

Eva Kaminsky is joining the Boston and Broadway company of Paranormal Activity. Ms Kaminsky will play the role of Etheline Cotgrave, replacing Andrea Syglowksi. 

Two River Theater's ¡Festejo! celebrating Latine Stories Onstage will return for its 15th anniversary in Red Bank, NJ, featuring new works by five playwrights curated by José Zayas.

Watch a new video of Luke Islam, Brittney Mack, and Keaton Whittaker recording 'Bloody Good' from the new musical Like Father, making its world premiere this fall at the Alliance Theater.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson revealed that he has a dream of being on Broadway, which almost came true! He shared that he was working on a production of The Odd Couple, in which he was set to star alongside Kevin Hart. Watch the video here!

Figs in Wigs will bring LITTLE WIMMIN, their live art adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, to Soho Theatre Walthamstow for two BSL-interpreted performances.

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour announced new young performers joining the company at Birmingham Hippodrome, with three new actresses set to share the title role.

The hills will soon be alive with music as Guild Hall Players proudly announces its summer production of The Sound of Music, opening July 16, 2026, at St James Episcopal Church. 

Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 51st Anniversary season with Oscar Wilde’s smashing comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. First produced in 1895, the play is memorable from Wilde’s fast wit and the farcical parody of the English upper class. Oak Park’s production of Earnest, directed by newcomer Kathryn Walsh, is a comical performance with high energy.

MEAN GIRLS at Toby’s in Columbia is a popcorny treat with juicy musical numbers. Enjoy climate-controlled family-friendly live entertainment and a great meal with wonderful service, provided primarily by the show's actors. Through August 23, 2026.

James Taylor and his wife Kim donated proceeds from two sold-out Tanglewood concerts to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, bringing their cumulative contribution to over $8 million across Taylor's 52-year history at the festival.

In a new video, dancer Robbie Fairchild, known for An American in Paris shares a sneak solo peek of a full work set to debut at New York City Center's Fall for Dance this fall.

Austin's theatre community has plenty to celebrate. After representing the Heller Awards at the 2026 Jimmy Awards, London Mays, a national finalist, and Isaiah Barafwala, who earned a featured Character Medley solo, reflect on Broadway, community, and the future in our exclusive interview.