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The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd played its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on May 5, after 27 previews and 399 regular performances.  Check out a video of the cast taking their final bow!

An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!

Gary Barlow has revealed that Finding Neverland is headed to the West End next year! When asked about when fans can expect the musical in London, Barlow exclusively told Amy Hart, host of P&O Cruises Official Podcast, Hart to Heart, that it's coming in 'summer 2025.'

Without a doubt the highlight of, and a perfect ending to, the company’s season

Watch excerpts from The Met Opera's El Niño, running through May 17th. In these videos, the chorus sings 'For With God No Thing Shall Be Impossible,' from Part I and 'In the Day of the Great Slaughter' from Part II during the final dress rehearsal.

Get a sneak peek at the new Star Wars series, THE ACOLYTE the video here!

Meanwhile, theater aficionados, bachelorette parties (aka “WOO! girls”), fun-seekers and all the assorted denizens of Music City’s Broadway district will be buying up all the sunglasses in order to protect their eyes from the over-the-top glitz and glamour provided by the physical production of Yes, A Musical Comedy’s theatrical magic and technical wizardry and the pure joy of Blaine Hopkins’ book and lyrics, Garrett Kotecki’s music and lyrics and Joel Waggoner’s everything else (including additional words and orchestrations) that make the show so entertaining, so delightful and, lord have mercy, so much fun!

THE ORION EXPERIENCE (TOE) has announced the release of their latest single, “Magical Animals” which is out now. Along with this new single and upcoming album, the band has begun setting up dates for The Magical Animals Tour, a glam rock extravaganza the likes of which have not been seen since the heyday of the 1970’s. Listen to the single now!

Tune in to see Sterephonic on Jimmy Fallon next week! On Monday, May 6, cast from the play will be on The Tonight Show to perform a number from the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from Poudre High School Theatre, River Run Centre, and The Randolph Theatre

Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has released his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The Singularity is an ambitious concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience featuring a legendary lineup of rock talent. The CD and vinyl release come out next week, on May 10. Two days after the physical release, McCreary will perform the album live, at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles with special guests. Listen to the album now!

Starring Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street lamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

Music enthusiasts will converge for an extraordinary evening of jazz as the Brian Lynch Quintet takes center stage in Fort Lauderdale, FL at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theater, to present 'The Songbooks.'

Bespoke Plays has announced Tiffany Smith (Quantum Leap, Guardians of the Galaxy 3) and Vondexter Montegut II (the face of iPhone Guided Tours) will star in the world premiere of The Sphere of Fixed Stars in the Heavens by J. HOLTHAM (Supergirl, Handmaid's Tale) at the Hollywood Fringe.

Presented by Royal City Musical Theatre, MARY POPPINS brought the timeless tale to life in New Westminster’s Massey Theatre this week for their opening night. Bringing audiences into the world of imagination, MARY POPPINS kept the carefree whimsy and wonder of childhood alive.

Tiffany Smith and Vondexter Montegut II Star in the World Premiere of THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS by J. HOLTHAM at Hollywood Fringe.

Pop rock artist LØLØ has shared her latest single “kill the girl.” Caustic, punchy, and undeniably LØLØ, “kill the girl” finds the rising star wrestling with self-loathing as she admits that some part of herself still misses a toxic ex. The energetic track pairs gritty, rasping guitars with dynamic percussion to capture LØLØ’s frustration and agitation as she struggles to leave the past in the past. Listen to the song here!

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have released a reflective new single, “Soul’s A Camera”. Recorded during the Strangers No More album sessions, the new song will be one of the featured tracks on the band’s recently announced Strangers No More Volume II LP – due out September 12th. On “Soul’s A Camera.' Listen to the song here!

Berkshire Theatre Group, Jewish Plays Project and plays2gather will present the Festival of New Jewish Plays this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Join Murder Mystery Manhattan for the premiere of DEAD BECOMES HER, an interactive drag murder mystery parody at The Laurie Beechman Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there.  This week, they are bringing the hottest show of the 2021/2022 Broadway Season.  'MJ: The Musical' opened to a packed house on Tuesday night. From the moment the show started, the buzz continued growing, and there was an immediate standing ovation at the end of the show.  What was the buzz about?  think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts?

Get all the scoop on THE CLEANING LADY, airing on FOX on Tuesday, May 7, 2024! Ramona considers an offer from Thony that causes a shift in their dynamic. Jorge teams up with Nadia as a way to use her connections and Russo’s team gets closer to breaking their case open. Watch a video preview!

Get all the scoop on THE GREAT NORTH, airing on FOX on Sunday, May 5, 2024! Wanting a chance at casually making out, Judy suddenly finds herself with three separate dates to handle simultaneously. Watch a video preview now!

The RSC and Good Chance have announced full casting for the world premiere of Kyoto; a major new production which places audiences at the heart of the historic 1997 Kyoto climate summit.