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The New School's College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, will present GRAMMY®-nominated Ensemble-in Residence Sandbox Percussion, in the world premiere performance of BLOOM.

The musical TITANIQUE has officially set sail in Canada and is continuing to delight audiences at the Segal Centre in Montreal until November 24th, before opening in Toronto in December. A few weeks ago, Broadway World had the chance to chat with prominent Canadian performer, Kaylee Harwood who wears multiple hats as both Assistant Director and Standby for this production. It was a delight to hear from Kaylee about her excitement for this show and her experience so far.

Country music legend Lorrie Morgan will perform at JPAC on November 21. She will be in the New Orleans area for one night only on Thursday, November 21, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.

The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.

Erica Peck is no stranger to being associated with theatre that garners a cult following. Currently, she is starring as Molly Brown in the musical comedy TITANIQUE. Here, she talks to BWW about this exciting opportunity to celebrate the music of Céline Dion, while bringing the comedy and the vocals to the stage at the Segal Centre in Montreal.

René Marie at the Appel Room is a formidable, feisty presence saluting the late legend Harry Belafonte, concentrating on calypso. Her handling of the repertoire of legendary Belafonte, JUMP IN THE LINE!, brings a warm embrace with a hot band.

There is no one in pop and rock like Laura Nyro, and Erica Garraffa is spellbinding as the great singer-songwriter.

Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to talk about her upcoming Carnegie Hall performance as part of their Originals Concert Series. She also recalled her first time meeting composer Stephen Sondheim. Watch the interview now!

I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of the musical's themes.

Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias has announced his 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy' tour stop at UBS Arena in Belmont Park on April 5.

Read our critics coverage of the first three shows in Toronto Fringe's annual curated festival.

Tune in to NBC next Wednesday, October 23 to see Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The episode will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.

NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by the award-winning Sebrina María Alfonso, will launch its riveting 2024-25 Icons & Rebels Masterworks season with “100 Years of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue,” an anniversary tribute to one of popular culture's most beloved masterpieces.

Special events come and go but the people in the room remember them for a long time, after.

Experience the classic Gothic horror of JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Witness the epic battle between good and evil in this adaptation of Stevenson's novella. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at the World Premiere of the new musical, My Best Friend's Wedding, at Ogunquit Playhouse. The musical features a book by Ron Bass & Jonathan Harvey, based on the hit TriStar Pictures' film with a screenplay by Ron Bass and featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David.

Tickets are now on sale for Kyoto at Soho Place! Book now for Kyoto, the new political thriller as it transfers to London's West End in 2025.

Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, is coming to Broadway in 2025. What do we know so far about the new musical?

The SHEEN CENTER has announced its official 2024 fall season, featuring An Evening with JIM GAFFIGAN on Thursday, December 5. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 

It has been announced that Jenny Sealey OBE, Artistic Director of Graeae, is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award.

Next up for Morgan-Wixson, straight from the tabloids, Bat Boy: The Musical opens September 28, 2024. Meghan Ripchik directs and choreographs the cast of: Ashton Bianchi, Diana Cabell, Cassandra Caruso, Jack Colyer, Aaron Ellis, Nico Fisher, Connor Tyler Gray, Lauren Josephs, Kalani Lopez, Lorne, Tommi Jo Mongold, Johnathan O’Neal, Carter Santos, Norman Thatch, Abigail Torrence, Roni Renee Williams and Javon Willis. Meghan found time in between all her various duties to answer a few of my queries.

With Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes, and more slated to appear, find out who is nominated, presenting, performing, hosting, at the VMAs here.