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Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022–2023 season, including Best Musical, is now available for licensing. 

Queen Latifah has joined the first-ever Board of Advisors at BET Media Group alongside BET Founder Bob Johnson, Grammy Award-winning artist LL COOL J, National Football League's Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Troy Vincent, and more.

Theater Resources Unlimited's weekly Zoom gathering will feature the founders of Houses on the Moon and Parity Productions discussing milestone anniversaries, evolving fundraising strategies, and lessons learned leading community-centered theater companies.

South Korean indie rock band wave to earth has confirmed an extensive global tour and album. “the pieces tour,” promoted by Live Nation, will begin September 4 in Vancouver.

With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.

Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will return for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027. The production will take to the road again next year. Learn more here!

Queen Latifah, the musician and actress who appeared onscreen in the films of Chicago and Hairspray, will join season 30 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice” as a coach this fall.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities. The production features direction by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and music by Bryan Adams.

Judy Collins has added new dates and special guests to her “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” farewell tour, which spans cities across North America and beyond through winter 2027.

Judy Collins will bring her SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES Farewell Tour to the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, FL, with special guest Livingston Taylor.

Three-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will star as Kimberly in the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Michael Longhurst.

As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend.

Sir Tom Stoppard’s last play, LEOPOLDSTADT, is his most personal. He wrote a narrative loosely based on his own family, changed the location to Austria, and finally wrote a Jewish script. The show debuted in London in 2020 and ran on Broadway from 2022 to 2023. It garnered the Tony for best play that year, and this Main Street Theater production represents its Regional debut.

The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each summer brings a star-studded lineup to the music festival's Koussevitzky Music Shed, has added Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour.

Performances are underway for Proof, ahead of a Thursday, April 16 opening night at the Booth Theatre. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Proof here!

Boston Ballet will present a diverse lineup for its 2026-2027 season, including classics like CINDERELLA and COPPÉLIA, alongside contemporary works and an all-Balanchine program.

Nessa Barrett is set to join The Neighbourhood on the EU/UK leg and select U.S. dates of their The Wourld Tour, including a newly announced Chicago show. Check out the full lineup.

Meet the full Titanique Broadway cast! Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox & more bring this Céline Dion-powered musical comedy to the St. James Theatre.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins will bring her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell to New York's Town Hall. Collins has long inspired audiences boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins will embark on her highly anticipated Farewell Tour, “SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES” on July 4, 2026. Spanning cities across North America and beyond, this tour will run through the winter of 2027.

The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.

The Jonas Brothers have released their brand-new live compilation album, Friends From Your Hometown, featuring guest performances from the band’s North American tour, including appearances by Demi Lovato, Jason Mraz, John Legend, JoJo, Jordin Sparks, and more.

Audra McDonald, Megan Hilty, Bianca Del Rio, Cheyenne Jackson, Marilyn Maye, Melissa Errico, Alyssa Edwards, and more are set to take park in the latest star-studded music and comedy season for the summer of 2026 at Provincetown’s Town Hall.

Following the recent expansion of the Greetings From Your Hometown tour into South America, global superstars Jonas Brothers are bringing the celebration to The Strip for a special Memorial Day Weekend run with Greetings From Las Vegas.