I Like it Like That - 2016 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 9

PEN America announced that comedian, author, producer, and actor Murray Hill, known for HBO’s Somebody Somewhere, will host the 62nd annual PEN America Literary Awards, on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30pm at The Town Hall.

Michael James Scott, Aladdin’s longest-running Genie and an original cast member, will play his final performance Sunday, May 3. Learn more about Scott and Aladdin here!

Josh Groban has officially announced his new movie-themed album. Fittingly called Cinematic, the ten-song collection sees Groban cover songs from films like The Godfather, Casablanca, and more. Listen to his new rendition of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, also featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles.

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Spring Awakening star John Gallagher, Jr., a Baby concert featuring an all-star cast to support Planned Parenthood, Liz Callaway's Stephen Schwartz album release concert and more.

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.

Blind Pilot + John Craigie Will Come to Chautauqua Auditorium This Summer. The performance is on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Liza Minnelli's memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, is available now, from March 10, 2026. Learn more about the book and find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!

Iranian playwright Azadeh Kangarani will present her autobiographical solo show ECHOES OF MY SILENCE at the New York City Fringe Festival in April 2026, exploring themes of trauma and empowerment.

Composer Hans Thomalla will release his new opera DARK FALL, based on Goethe's 'Elective Affinities', on April 3, 2026. The opera, conducted by GRAMMY-winning Alan Pierson, features a talented cast and will be available on Oehms Classics.

THE DEBT GALA, scheduled for May 3, 2026, will present 'BODY OF WERRRK' as its theme, positioning itself as an inclusive alternative to the traditional Met Gala. This event aims to celebrate diversity and creativity in fashion.

The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.

Sci-fi, like most things, is an acquired taste, and not something you often find related to dance. Enter The Coronet Theatre for once again pushing the boundaries of avant-garde programming. Last And First Men (2024) by Neon Dance is a multimedia work that definitely gets the brain working in pre-performance research and post-show afterthought. The live experience itself is a slightly confusing one in relation to content, intention and cohesion.

St Helens Theatre Royal is set to transport audiences to magical Neverland this Christmas with a new story featuring swashbuckling boy hero Peter Pan. Learn more here!

Austin Opera's 2026-2027 Season will begin in October with the company's first world premiere commission, Ofrenda, with music by Jorge Sosa and a libretto by John de los Santos.

At Theatre Under The Stars, Sky Seals steps into the black-clad boots of one of music’s most enduring legends: Johnny Cash. Currently starring in Million Dollar Quartet, Seals brings a fresh perspective to the Man in Black, revealing not only the gravity and grit audiences expect, but also the sly humor and spiritual depth that often get overshadowed by Cash’s darker mythology.

Read about the singer's new album ELLA, debuting 3/20, and the 3/31 album release show at Mezzrow Jazz Club in NYC. Varner won the International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition in 2023, and ELLA is a vibrant, original tribute

As MJ The Musical prepares to moonwalk its way into Little Rock March 4-8, audiences are getting ready for an electrifying theatrical celebration of one of the most iconic entertainers in history.

The full cast has been announced for SEAGULL: TRUE STORY, which will begin performances off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the cast, led by Gus Birney!

Chance Theater will present THE MESSENGER, a new play by Jenny Connell Davis, exploring themes of memory and resistance, from March 27 to April 19, 2026.

The Actors' Gang will stage Elmer Rice's 1923 classic, THE ADDING MACHINE, exploring themes of technology and dehumanization. Learn more about the performance here!

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.

Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present an updated version of the gospel musical HOW I GOT OVER: A GOSPEL REVUE, featuring a mix of traditional and popular gospel songs, from February 18 to March 29.

Opera Philadelphia is set to debut Gregory Spears' new opera, SLEEPERS AWAKE, offering a fresh take on the Sleeping Beauty tale from April 22-26.

The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.