Royalty, Fame and Humanity Take Center Stage in DIANA – A PRINCESA DO POVO (Diana: the Musical)
by Claudio Erlichman - May 10, 2026
Following a successful run in Rio de Janeiro, Diana – A Princesa do Povo arrives in São Paulo on May 15 at Teatro Liberdade. Directed by Tadeu Aguiar and produced by Estamos Aqui Produções, the large-scale musical stars Sara Sarres as Diana, Princess of Wales in a Brazilian non-replica staging that explores the emotional, public, and political dimensions of the beloved royal icon. The production traces Diana’s journey from shy aristocrat to global humanitarian figure, highlighting her compassion, vulnerability, and enduring legacy. The cast also features Claudio Lins as Prince Charles, Simone Centurione as Queen Elizabeth II, and Giselle de Prattes as Camilla Parker Bowles.
Mary J. Blige Extends Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2026
Following a sold-out opening weekend at Dolby Live at Park MGM, superstar Mary J. Blige has added 10 additional performances of Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Are 8 PM Curtains Hurting Broadway? Plus: Your 2026 Tony Nominations Guide
by Alex Freeman - May 4, 2026
As New York prepares for the 2026 Tony Award nominations and honors the recent Lucille Lortel winners, producers are facing tough questions about whether traditional 8 PM curtain times are driving audiences away. The business landscape is shifting heavily behind the scenes, marked by the merger of licensing giants BMG and Concord, looming strike ballots in the West End, and the Kennedy Center's controversial two-year shutdown. Despite these logistical and financial challenges—including a devastating embezzlement case at a Pennsylvania community theatre—there is plenty of positive momentum to report, from the rapid financial recoupment of the Suffs national tour to new initiatives supporting theater education and large-scale playwriting.
ROMEO & BERNADETTE Off-Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The original Off-Broadway cast recording of ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA AND BROOKLYN, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, is now available on digital platforms via JAY Records, with a physical CD release coming later.