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I loved Dave Molloy’s inventive and captivating a cappella musical Octet at Raven Theatre so much that here I am, reviewing it a second time in short succession now that it’s moved to the Goodman’s Owen Theatre. Director Keira Fromm leads an ensemble of eight that shines just as brightly in the Owen as they did at Raven’s more intimate space.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton is getting a new box set album to commemorate its tenth anniversary. Titled Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology, the collection arrives on September 25.

Comedian and bookseller Ben Pope will bring BEN'S BOOK CLUB to Edinburgh Fringe for three shows only, featuring guest comedians Ania Magliano, Rhys James, and Celya AB at Assembly Studio 3.

Sky Arts Award winner Elf Lyons brings her new show to Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, blending stand-up, mime, opera, and clown work to explore heartbreak and resilience.

PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.

What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?

From the very first note of the “Prologue” the cast captures the audience’s attention with their gorgeous vocals. There are so many relatable moments in this production, all of which are brilliantly performed.

The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and actor Eisa Davis discusses her new play at the Vineyard, ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, as well as her other upcoming projects including a revival of Angela’s Mixtape and the new musical Warriors.

Comedian Olga Koch will perform her new show Fat Tom Cruise at Edinburgh Fringe's Pleasance Courtyard, followed by a UK and Ireland tour. The show explores masculinity, accountability, and storytelling.

Emmy & Golden Globe Award-nominated actress and singer Chrissy Metz will make her Broadway debut in & Juliet! Metz will star as ‘Angelique’ for a limited engagement.

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present HAUNTED, a one-act dance opera with music by Paul Salerni and libretto by former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, featuring baritone Rod Gilfrey and three dancers.

Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.

The worlds of sports and musical theater are colliding in a new promotional video for WWE's WrestleMania. Ahead of its 2026 edition this month, Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared an introduction he filmed for the pro-wrestling event.

Phillipa Soo has revealed her favorite Hamilton song – but it's not one she sang. The Tony-nominated original cast member of the hit musical recently divulged that her favorite song from the musical is 'Wait For It,' which is sung by Aaron Burr.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming.

In Scena! Italian Theater Festival and Hystrio-Scritture di Scena will present their 6th Annual Translation and Adaptation Mentorship, featuring playwright Francesca Becchetti and mentor Dave Johnson. A reading of Becchetti's play, Tekken Drama, will occur during the 2026 festival.

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Duane Betts and his band Palmetto Motel will continue to tour through the fall, with newly confirmed stops at New York’s Gramercy Theatre, West Hollywood’s Troubadour, Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre, and more.

Manhattan School of Music has appointed Obie Award-winning composer, music supervisor, orchestrator, pianist, and educator Or Matias as Dean of the School’s Musical Theatre division.

Tony Award-nominated actor David Morse has joined the fifth and final season of Paramount+'s Mayor of Kingstown, which is now in production in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!

This Winter, Janice McCune will reprise her solo cabaret debut Let's Start Tomorrow Tonight! The musical director and pianist is John Fischer, with Chris Bonner on bass, Zachary Eldridge on drums, and Lennie Watts serving as director.

Christopher M. De León, Director of Jazz Studies at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, has been named the 2025 Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year by Palm Beach Symphony.

Kandi Burruss has returned to the stage, appearing in the Broadway musical & Juliet. Check out photos from her curtain call, backstage, and after party at Sardi's below!

What did our critic think of JESSICA VOSK SLEIGH at Berklee Performance Center?