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Jesus Christ Superstar began as a concept album in 1970 before making its stage debut in 1971. The original 1970 concept album was the brainchild of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice.

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, author, and producer Ledisi will head to Broadway this fall in the new musical WANTED. Ledisi will star as Tallulah Clarke, mother of the sisters Clarke.

Road Theatre Company announced an extension of HELL MOUTH, the world premiere written by Tom Jacobson and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky, closing at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood.

Ahead of the debut PBS airing of Suffs, BroadwayWorld caught up with Shaina Taub to discuss the origins of the Suffs proshot, the importance of arts accessibility, and why PBS was the right platform to spotlight this history-making musical. 

9 Works Theatrical kicks off its 2026 season with 'Yemaya,' a Filipino adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes’s debut play, 'Yemaya’s Belly' (2003).

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

This is the first of 2 dining roundups that feature options for Mother's Day dining all around the city. 

The acting in this production of Assassins is phenomenal, giving the audience the unsettling experience of relating to these characters as they plot and execute their assassination attempts. Assassins is a musical that will speak to many today.

Santa Fe Playhouse will present the New Mexico premiere of At The Wake Of A Dead Drag Queen from May 7 to May 31, 2026. The production explores themes of drag, identity, and community.

Seattle Opera will present CARMEN, featuring Grammy-winning mezzos J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke, from May 2-17, 2026 at McCaw Hall. Learn more about the production here!

The City of Pompano Beach will mark Black History Month with the exhibition Tsunami: Waves of Displacement at Bailey Contemporary Arts, opening February 1 and running through February 28, 2026.

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!

For the last couple of years or so, theatre nerds everywhere have been besotted with the film version of the hit musical Wicked. After the debut of the first installment, anticipation only grew for Part Two, which dropped this past November. But amid all the brouhaha and ballyhoo over the cinematic offerings, the origins of the musical itself were pushed to the background.

The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

Take a trip down memory lane with our 40 favorite parade performances of years gone by! The Parade is known for bringing may of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen and our editors have battled it out to pick their favorites. 

Ariana Grande's 'Positions' Live EP is re-released for its fifth anniversary. Stream the six-song collection now on YouTube and more.

See what the critics are saying about 50 First Dates: The Musical! Learn more about the production now playing at the Other Palace Theatre, and read BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup here.

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Discover the cast and production images of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL, starring Lucie Jones and David Hunter, now running at Manchester Opera House.

All new production photos have been released from the new London musical 50 First Dates, now playing at The Other Palace until 16 November 2025.  Check out the photos here!

The four main stars of this year’s Darlington Hippodrome pantomime – Goldilocks and the Three Bears – officially launched the panto season with a visit to the venue in full costume.

Lucie Jones has shared a new look inside rehearsals for 13 Going on 30 the Musical. The Waitress alum took to TikTok to debut a first listen to 'Make the World' from the new musical adaptation of the Jennifer Gardner-led film. See the video!

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts revealed that individual tickets will go on sale for three performances including KIMBERLY AKIMBO and more.

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.