In-Betweens - 1997 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 9

The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!

Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc. is reintroducing a community-driven performance workshop in New Bedford, MA, aimed at fostering Black and Brown narratives through theater. The workshop, in collaboration with 3rd Eye Unlimited, began on February 10 and continues to accept new members. This initiative builds on the historic legacy of the New African Company, New England's oldest professional Black theater company.

In commemoration of Black History Month, the cast of Broadway's The Lion King took over Good Morning America on Thursday for a performance of 'He Lives in You' from the hit musical, now in its 29th year on Broadway. Check it out now.

Violinist Augustin Hadelich has been appointed as the new Artistic Partner of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, marking a significant collaboration.

Comedian Alan Committie will present his latest solo performance, AV-A-LAUGH-TA, at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre from March 20th to April 12th, 2026. The show promises a blend of humor and insightful commentary, marking Committie's return to one of Johannesburg's premier venues.

Broadway musical ANASTASIA will premiere in Brisbane's Lyric Theatre at QPAC from September 2026. The crowd-favourite musical made its Australian debut in December at Melbourne's Regent Theatre wowing audiences and critics alike.

Playhouse Square will present a sensory-friendly performance of The Lion King, tailored to accommodate audiences with sensory sensitivities. This special event is scheduled for February 2026, offering an inclusive theater experience.

Additional casting for American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Spring season at the David H. Koch Theater was revealed by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. The season will include repertory programs featuring Alexei Ratmansky’s Firebird, and more.

The Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club will host Broadway’s first-ever “dance along” performance. Audience members are free to give in to the rhythm—swaying their hips and shaking their shoulders.

Buena Vista Social Club paid tribute to Bad Bunny just before the Super Bowl on Sunday. During 'El cuarto de Tula,' guitarist Renesito Avich played improvised some of 'DtMF,' one of the Grammy-winners biggest hits. Watch the video!

The London Soundtrack Festival (LSF) – London's first dedicated annual Festival celebrating the music of film, TV and games – has announced an exclusive line-up of screenings, masterclasses and talks for this year's edition.

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!

Ruth Eckerd Hall will host the 4th Annual Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam on May 30 and 31, featuring top jazz artists. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday.

With Ariana Grande returning to the stage in Sunday in the Park with George, here is our roundup of theater “kids” who we would love to see return to their stage roots!

Hercules will extend its West End run for a final time. Hercules features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah.

The Lion King will welcome Andrea Guzman as “Young Nala” and Firo Oliva as “Young Simba,' alternating in the roles with current cast members Emma Origenes and Caleb Beltran.

Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera and LFO will return to Indian Ranch as part of the highly successful Pop 2000 Tour on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Cleveland will go on sale to the public. Cleveland’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the KeyBank State Theatre stage at Playhouse Square.

With Disney’s Hercules currently running at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, one of the production’s most-loved songs Great Bolts of Thunder is being released as a single remixed by electronic music duo Basement Jaxx.

Tickets for Broadway musical Anastasia's Adelaide season, at Festival Theatre from August 2026, are on sale this week. The crowd-favourite musical made its Australian debut in December at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.

The Glen Tetley Legacy has announced a year-long international centenary celebration marking 100 years since the birth of choreographer Glen Tetley. Beginning in February 2026, leading ballet companies worldwide will perform major works from Tetley’s repertory.

Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor proudly announce the launch of HALCYON THEATRICALS, a new full-service producing and consulting theatrical  company, named for the mythic halcyon bird who could calm the seas and create a time of success, prosperity and  harmony.

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

Maestro Andrea Bocelli has announced new North American dates for his 2026 Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating his 1997 breakthrough album Romanza. The tour will feature many of his beloved songs performed live, including 'Con Te Partirò'.

The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.