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Arts Centre Melbourne's Australian Museum of Performing Arts will host ENCORE!, featuring 50 iconic objects from Australia's performing arts history, including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, and Olivia Newton-John.

The legend and Special TONY Winner Raises The Curtain on all things ACL, as Michael Bennett’s masterpiece celebrates its 50th Anniversary in New York City, which will reverberate and be recognized across the world, where hundreds, if not thousands, of productions have been performed in 22 countries, in multiple languages, and as far-reaching as Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, France, Sweden, Japan, Argentia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland and Hong Kong, among them, since 1975.

Arts Centre Melbourne has announced that three leading Melbourne female philanthropists – Susan Yates (Peter and Susan Yates Foundation), Virginia Boon (Harry and Virginia Boon Foundation), and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty have provided transformative donations of approximately $1 million each, committing to bringing the wonders of performing arts history back into the spotlight.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Book & Music), Alain Boublil (Concept, Book & Original French Lyrics)  and Herbert Kretzmer (Lyrics) musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Claude-Michel Schönberg (Music) and Herbert Kretzmer musical theatre adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR is a captivating, staged concert designed for large venues.

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.  

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

Canadian Stage has eliminated a 37-year deficit for the 2023-24 season, marking a significant financial milestone for the renowned arts organization. Learn more!

A world-exclusive exhibition, Radical Textiles will open at the Art Gallery of South Australia on 23 November 2024.

Peter Hook & The Light continue their mammoth run of worldwide dates in 2024 with a full North American tour starting at the end of August and continuing throughout the whole of September. These headline dates will see the band play the Substance albums by Joy Division and New Order in full.

MOSS sang at Joe's Pub almost 20 years ago before making their first (and, so far, only) album. The occasional reunion of this group is an occasion for rejoicing! They were back for one of their regions and sound splendid. They are MOSS and they are marvelous.

See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

The New Orleans Ballet Association will continue its 2023-24 Main Stage Season of dance on March 2, 2024, with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in LAC (Swan Lake) at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The 92nd Street Y will present Castalian String Quartet with Stephen Hough, piano. Enjoy a dynamic collaboration featuring Hough's piano-composition and Brahms's Piano Quintet.

Direct from the United Kingdom, with a cast from the West End of London, comes the second longest-running play in the history of British Theatre. Stephen Mallatratt adapts Susan Hill’s 1983 novel into a bone-chilling drama capturing its essence with masterful precision.

22-time GRAMMY® Award winners U2 have been announced for a special performance and award presentation at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® from Sphere in Las Vegas. Previously announced GRAMMY Awards performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott.

Caroline O'Connor, star of stage and screen, joins the cast of ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY's fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen.

BAM ushers in 2024 by presenting a season that honors the power of artistic community. See program details and learn how to purchase tickets!

Lifeline Theatre presents 27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, a two-week festival of storytelling performances featuring Jonathan Pitts, Nestor Gomez, and more creative artists.

The announcement of these final four additional shows follows the overwhelming, sustained demand for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which continues to make headlines around the globe as it ushers in a new era of live entertainment with the world’s biggest rock band.

In the vibrant spirit of generosity that defines Giving Tuesday, BroadwayWorld is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable campaigns launched by theaters across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Check out campaigns from the West Coast.

Howard Greenberg Gallery is representing Wim Wenders, the celebrated filmmaker and photographer. The gallery will showcase vintage Cibachrome prints by Wenders at Paris Photo, including his iconic series 'Written in the West.'

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) announced earlier this week the 18 artists from across the U.S. and around the globe selected by an APAP panel to pitch their new work at the annual UP NEXT!