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Everyman Theatre will kick off its 2025/2026 season with a powerful production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Piano Lesson. Learn more here!

With AMÉLIE, Kokandy Productions has turned an obscure musical into a charming and intimate production sure to give the warm fuzzies.

For all its clashing parts, like an overstuffed jewelry box where diamonds, pearls, and plastic trinkets jangle together, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL’s visuals are hard to resist, and that’s what most audiences will respond to. It sparkles wonderfully even when it confuses.

The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra will return to the Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood on Sunday, August 31 at 3:00 p.m. for a program featuring Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Richard Strauss’ Also Sprach Zarathustra, alongside the Australian premiere of Of Gates No Longer Known by emerging composer Paul Nicolaou.

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting July 14, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

Fringe Management and FiatLuxe will present the world premiere of CHARMING, A New Comedy by Annie Lux and directed by Lee Costello.

Jeff Harnar will celebrate his latest album Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – the acclaimed tribute to legendary Academy Award-winning lyricist – with a string of major concerts this summer. Learn more!

Firehouse Theatre will present the world premiere of Burial Tax, a new play written by Richmond-based playwright and director Andrew Gall. The production opens Friday, July 11 on the Carol Piersol Stage at Firehouse Theatre

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has once again delivered a winning Broadway experience with its latest production of Legally Blonde, running June 10-15, 2025. Based on the 2001 cult-favorite film starring Reese Witherspoon, this musical adaptation is a high-energy, feel-good show that perfectly balances infectious fun with meaningful themes of empowerment and self-discovery.

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco has announced its 16th Annual Showcase. Featuring a cast of 40 professional and student dancers, performances will highlight any array of 'palos' forms, each with its own rhythm, mood, and structure, with live music performed by guitarist Jesse Torre and cantaor (flamenco singer) Azriel 'El Moreno.'

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.

Paul Rudd may be best known for his onscreen roles, but he is no stranger to the stage. During a recent appearance on the SmartLess podcast, Rudd shared some crazy stories from his theatrical career,

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced An Evening with John Cusack and Screening of “Say Anything” on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 8PM.

Filled with catchy, pop-infused songs, engaging characters, vibrant choreography, and a not-so-subtle message of female empowerment and self-confidence, LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL is back in SoCal in a brand new, awesomely-entertaining, Broadway-caliber regional production at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 18th that's filled with non-stop laughs, lively musical numbers, a ridiculously good-looking and musically-talented cast, and production values that make it all just a genuinely fun time all-around. I have to say that this cheery, unabashedly joyful production was genuinely the most fun I have had at a musical so far this year.

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has announced its short film lineup, featuring selections across narrative, documentary, animated works, and music videos. The festival takes place June 4–15 in New York City.

On Saturday, April 26, at 7:30pm, the San Francisco Symphony celebrates Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday with a one-night-only performance.

Bethel Music will perform on The Kelly Clarkson Show this Friday, April 18. Their Good Friday appearance will feature the powerful new single, 'The Church,' led by Jenn Johnson.

Broadway star Kay Cole, who portrayed Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line, has joined the cast of The Wedding Singer at The Colony Theatre.

Bethel Music has announced its upcoming WORSHIP & MINISTRY NIGHTS TOUR that will kick off on June 5 in Daytona Beach, FL, featuring renowned worship leaders Jenn Johnson, Paul McClure, Hannah McClure, Edward Rivera, and more.

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails. Learn more about the event and see who is being honored.

Today’s subject Megan Fairchild has been dancing with New York City Ballet (NYCB) since 2001. She started as an apprentice before joining the company as a member of the corps de ballet. In 2005 she became a principal dancer. NYCB is performing Coppélia week at Kennedy Center in the Opera House and this evening, if you choose to attend as you should, You will see Megan Fairchild perform in the role of Swanilda. If you are unable to attend this evening, the ballet plays through March 30th.

BODYTRAFFIC, featuring Incense Burning on a Saturday Morning: The Maestro- is a mesmerizing tribute to the artistry and enduring legacy of Ernie Barnes.