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Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman, co-writer of such shows as Hairspray, Some Like It Hot, and Smash, will release a new memoir, diving into his five-decade career on Broadway and Hollywood.

Ariana Grande has announced 'The Eternal Sunshine Tour,' kicking off in June 2026 in Oakland, CA. This is her first headlining run since 2019’s Sweetener World Tour.

Amid the ramp-up for Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande continues to tease her return to touring. The pop superstar recently took to Instagram with a new 'eternal sunshine'- themed video that promises she will 'see you next year,' with a further announcement imminent.

In a fun call back to the original film, The Devil Wears Prada musical in the UK is teasing a cast recording. In the skit, Miranda - played by Vanessa Williams - asks Andy to get the musical's unreleased cast recording.

Broadway’s Becky Gulsvig will return to Moorhead to direct Trollwood Performing Arts School’s 2026 Mainstage Musical, Disney’s Frozen. The production runs July 20–25 and July 28–August 1, 2026, at the Bluestem Amphitheater.

John Stamos will step into the role of King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert staging., replacing Josh Gad, who withdrew from the production due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

Wicked star Ariana Grande recently took to Instagram to quell rumors that she is quitting music amid her ever-growing resume of acting roles, which also includes Meet the Parents 4 and the animated musical Oh, the Place You'll Go.

Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Watch Aaron Tveit's National Anthem performance before the New York Knicks faced the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden.

SMASH on Broadway star Bella Coppola traded the Imperial Theatre for MetLife Stadium at a recent Mets game! Coppola, who plays Chloe in the new musical, belted out the National Anthem last week. See the video now!

Shoshana Bean, Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony-nominated performer, has been announced as the host for the 2025 KC SuperStar Finals in August. Learn more here.

We took a look at which 2025 Tony nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 77 awards. Check out who'll be looking to add even more hardware to their Tony shelf at this year's ceremony.

The Tony Awards Administration Committee will present the 2025 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to four contributors to the Broadway industry. Learn more here!

Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.

Watch a video of Tony nominee Shoshana Bean join Pink Martini for a performance of “Don’t Rain on My Parade” as part of the ensemble’s 30th anniversary celebration concert at Carnegie Hall in November 2024.

On April 25, 2025, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could celebrate 25 years of making music for kids and families with Sunny Side Up, their most optimistic, bright-eyed album yet. Listen to the first single now!

Ariana Grande has revealed the titles of the six new tracks on her upcoming deluxe album, including Track 19 which is inspired by the location where she stayed during the filming of Wicked in 2023.

Two days after the official announcement of Eternal Sunshine Deluxe, Ariana Grande has followed up the news with the announcement of an accompanying short film, also dropping on March 28.

The Broadway Theatre Project has revealed that Michael Orland and Kevin Chamberlin will be joining their guest faculty for the upcoming summer musical theater project. Learn more!

DISNEY’S FROZEN - based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film - will conclude The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

On Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 pm, join the Palace Theater for an afternoon celebrating the resilience of women. Presented during Women's History Month, this speaker event and luncheon will gather a panel of women to share their hopeful stories of moving forward after overcoming great tragedies in their lives. 

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Vanessa Williams will take a break from The Devil Wears Prada following the passing of her mother. Debbie Kurup will take over the role of Miranda Priestly in Williams' absence.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Ariana Grande's holiday hit Santa Tell Me, the Wicked star has shared a new live edition of the song recorded during the eternal sunshine sessions. Watch t now!

Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead Arena Stage's upcoming production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn more!