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The documentary, produced by Red Aces Productions and released via Good Deed Entertainment, examines a water rights battle in Dell City, Texas, that reached the Texas Supreme Court.

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.

A documentary about Leslie Odom, Jr.'s return to Hamilton on Broadway is in production. The film will be premiering this fall at film festivals.  Learn more here!

BroadwayWorld breaks down how college-age performers were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at The Festival as part of the Apprentice program.

Harlem9 announced the full company of directors and actors for its 48HOURS IN…HARLEM® festival, marking 15 years and honoring Woodie King, Jr. and The New Federal Theatre.

Curve has announced full casting and an extended run for its Christmas musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with Jonny Fines starring as Willy Wonka due to high demand.

The Broadway touring production of the musical comedy will present five performances in New Brunswick, starring Ryan Stajmiger as Beetlejuice and Leianna Weaver as Lydia Deetz.

Flute Theatre will tour its KING LEAR production with autistic adults to Rochester, London, Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon from August 24-28, 2026.

Adam Rubenstein released his first solo album in a decade, featuring contributions from Chris Carrabba, Vernon Reid and Richie Birkenhead.

Canadian-born David D’Lancy Wilson is nearly one year into his run as Mufasa in THE LION KING. Next week, Pride Rock comes roaring into Montreal and Wilson is coming home to Canada. I had the opportunity to chat with Wilson about his life, career, and the experience of wearing the mask of one of musical theatre’s most iconic fathers. For Wilson, however, Mufasa is more than a king, warrior, husband and protector. At his core, he says, “he is just a parent trying to do right and best for their child.” As a father of two young boys himself, that perspective carries particular weight. THE LION KING takes the stage at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from August 19 - September 6, 2026.

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born's sweat variant will present the cross-disciplinary work at venues including the Wexner Center, BAM, and Walker Art Center, with accompanying exhibitions.

Creating a successful show on Broadway has a myriad of factors that all need to go right. There’s a strength of material that’s necessary, as well as strength of performances. Awards voters and critics need to respond well to it. But to quote the Commercial Theatre Institute “the only thing that will keep your show going for a long run is word of mouth”. But what does that mean?

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

After nearly two years on the road and performances in more than 30 cities, LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR takes its final bow at Radio City Music Hall. Shan Ako reflects on seven years as Éponine and saying goodbye to the iconic role.

The Chamberlain frontman released the title track from his upcoming solo LP FIREBREAK, due August 14 via Spartan Records, and announced fall tour dates in support of the album.

Selma the Musical: The Untold Stories has unveiled a yearlong 10th anniversary initiative featuring a national tour, expanded educational programming, and new partnerships as the acclaimed musical enters its second decade.

Indonesia has a long history of theatrical forms that integrate musical elements to the performance. From traditional art forms such as Lenong and Ludruk, to the birth of Komedie Stamboel during the colonial era, up to the modern influence of American musical theater, thespians throughout the nation have always been exploring how music can add another layer to theatrical works. 

The Muny’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is an example of how a jukebox musical can transcend the music into something much greater. This production, the directorial vision, the performances, and the technical execution all blend to create an engaging, historically accurate, and entertaining true-life narrative.

The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September. Learn more here.

A new trailer has been released for the musical feature film Moment by Moment, based on Alexander Sage Oyen's song cycle of the same name. John Cardoza will perform the end-credit song. Watch the video here!

Hadestown: The Musical has become the biggest box office opening for a live show capture, nearly surpassing Hamilton's record. More dates will be added. Learn more here!

Hadestown in theaters for five nights only! See what critics say about the West End film capture starring the Broadway original cast. Read the reviews.

Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!

Natalie Paris and Aimie Atkinson, the Olivier Award nominated original Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard in the UK production of SIX, will make their Broadway debuts as they join the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical this August.