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Tin Drum Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of SOUTHERN RAPTURE, set to run from June 11 to 28. The production will feature a talented ensemble under the direction of noted industry professionals.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Phaedra is a difficult tragedy to stage with a straight face. Given the stakes, her desire for her stepson Hippolytus can easily tip into the absurd. This is not a youthful Romeo and Juliet infatuation.

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.

Steve Aoki has announced additional dates of the Dim Mak 30th Anniversary Tour, extending the 2026 North American celebration of his independent label and creative universe, Dim Mak.

Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more. 

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!

Center Theatre Group will present CTG: The Gala, the not-for-profit's annual event which will be held at The Music Center, featuring cocktails and dinner on the Jerry Moss Plaza and a one-night-only show at the Mark Taper Forum.

Desde el regreso de los clásicos en Londres hasta el estreno de GOYA en Málaga: un recorrido por las producciones que transforman el arte estático en espectáculo musical.

The Sauk will open its 2026 season with Arsenic and Old Lace, running February 5–15 in Jonesville, Michigan. The classic comedy features a cast of Sauk veterans and marks the theatre’s third production of the play.

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. All episodes of the series are now streaming on Hulu.

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing, Ghost of Vroom) will return to the road for a nationwide solo tour this spring. Each performance will showcase songs from Doughty’s catalog, including solo releases, Ghost of Vroom, and the recently reunited Soul Coughing.

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith's “Unnecessary Farce” directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, March 1. Learn more here!

John Carroll Lynch discusses his Broadway debut in Oedipus, the powerful production that's captivating audiences. Read more about his experience!

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more. 

Harmony, the New York City Gay Men's Chorus's annual gala benefit has added Tituss Burgess as a nominee! The event will take place at the Edison Ballroom at Hotel Edison.

54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Janine LaManna and Jeff Gorti in the award-winning Oedipus! A New Musical Comedy on Sunday, December 21 at 9:30 p.m.

You can now check out photos from Chicago on Broadway's 29th anniversary performance! This evening’s performance also welcomed Tony Award winner Alex Newell.

Check out new photos and video from tonight’s 29th anniversary performance of CHICAGO, the longest-running show currently on Broadway. This evening’s performance also welcomed Tony Award winner Alex Newell, who joined the company as Matron “Mama” Morton.

Steve Morgan combined his head for mathematics and his heart for performing, majoring in both mathematics and music at Indiana University.

When Gregory Butler walked into 8th Avenue Studios on February 10, 1997 for rehearsal, he had no idea that the next three decades of his life would be defined by the sharp jazz lines and sly sensuality of the long running revival of Chicago the Musical.