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Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson discuss the return of MEXODUS to the New York stage and the musical’s growing audience following Lin-Manuel Miranda’s visit during its Minetta Lane run. The creators also share insights from the recording studio as the live-looping production is adapted for an Audible release. The feature includes exclusive behind-the-scenes reporting and an exclusive audio clip from the upcoming recording.

Zwarte, the South Dakota rock band has been tearing up stages since the ‘80s with  their electric performances and rowdy energy. They will be making a stop at The Alliance on Friday, April 10.

Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production of the 1965 Tony Award winner boasts haunting visuals and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three distinct portrayals of varying temperaments. This brand new regional revival mounted by Musical Theatre West—which recently opened its latest iteration of the show at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach—continues through March 1, 2026.

Heathers The Musical will extend its record-breaking run for the third time at Off-Broadway's New World Stages. The news was announced from the stage at the production's 250th performance. Watch the video!

The Chicago Philharmonic will collaborate with artist Ryan O'Neal, known as Sleeping At Last, for a concert at the Dr. Phillips Center's Walt Disney Theater in Orlando on February 28, showcasing the impact of Chicago's artists on a national scale.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.

Heathers the Musical has suspended any stage door activities due to extreme weather conditions. The Off-Broadway musical, which has gained a cult following and draws large crowds, has announced that the it is suspended until further notice.

Heathers the Musical has released a first look at Peyton List as 'Heather Chandler' in the hit Off-Broadway production. The new video features a look at the Disney Channel alum performing songs like 'Candy Store' and 'The Me Inside of Me.'

The show must go on! During a recent performance of Maybe Happy Ending, the show experienced technical difficulties and Dez Duron, who plays crooner Gil Brentley, was on hand to entertain the audience. Check out the video here!

Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway welcomed some new cast members to Westerberg High last night! Disney Channel alum Peyton List joined the cast as Heather Chandler, along with Kate Rockwell returning as Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom. Watch the video!

Rock legend Alice Cooper will perform at Mershon Auditorium on April 23 as part of the 'Alice’s Attic Tour', celebrating QFM96's Birthday Bash. Tickets go on sale this January.

Elle, the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series from Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere on Prime Video on July 1. A second season of the series is already on the way.

Empire City Men's Chorus will present two poignant choral works on March 13 and 14, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, addressing gun violence and police brutality through music.

Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.

Ten new queens have been revealed for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World S3, which is coming soon to WOW Presents Plus in the US and BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK. Learn more about them here.

The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

The 8th '42e Rue Fait Son Show' just dropped on @francemusique – 'La Vie d'Artiste' celebrates the highs & dreams of performers with stars like Sabine Devieilhe, Rosemary Standley, Lily Kerhoas, and a world premiere of MAGIC HÔTEL! Brass, tap, glitter, and that unbeatable live orchestra energy. It only gets better every year! 🔥 Listen now: https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/42e-rue/42e-rue-fait-son-show-8eme-edition-la-vie-d-artiste-6639153 #ComedieMusicale #42eRuedio France?

Earlier this month, Hugh Jackman paid a visit to Milwaukee for the premiere of his new film, Song Sung Blue. While there, he stopped by a local high school's music class to give them the surprise of a lifetime.

McKenzie Kurtz has played her final performance in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway. The Wicked alum took to Instagram to share that she took her final bow as 'Heather Chandler' on Monday night.

More star casting has been announced for the world premiere semi-staged concert of Jo - The Little Women Musical in Concert at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more here!

Multi-platinum band AJR has announced their concert album AJR: Live From The Hollywood Bowl, along with a livestream of their first-ever Hollywood Bowl performance, airing on Veeps on Saturday, January 3.

Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, starting with Tony Award-winner Daniel Radcliffe.

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

Concord Theatricals will take on exclusive worldwide secondary stage licensing rights for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON, expanding the reach of the landmark musical to theaters around the globe.