It Had to Be You 1981

This is a sensational finale to the company’s Golden Jubilee year.

When people hear about Idlewild, the first thing that comes to mind is the 2006 drama film with a musical score produced, written, and mostly performed by the Grammy award winning hip-hop duo Outkast. Set in fictional Idlewild, Georgia, the film focuses on the seedier side of the music business rather than the majesty that was Idlewild, Michigan.

BroadwayWorld looks back on the 1981 Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls,' which ran for more than 1,500 performances, and what members of its cast are up to now.

The cast for CATS at Milton Keynes Theatre has been announced ahead of the production's engagement at the venue. Learn more about the upcoming show and the cast here.

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.

The upcoming production of the 1955 musical written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (music and lyrics) and Douglass Wallop and George Abbott (book) will star Neil Patrick Harris as Applegate, Julianne Hough as Lola, and Austin Scott as Young Joe Hardy. It will play Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, which incidentally, hosted the first revival of the show from 1994-1995. The 2027 production will be the second Broadway revival for the perennially popular property which has been a favorite in schools and communities since it made a splash during musical theatre’s Golden Age. 

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rick Nielsen will offer more than 300 items including 70+ guitars and stage-worn memorabilia at a benefit auction benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

SOFT CELL released a new music video for the single "In Heaven (When I Dance With You)" and announced a U.S. tour set for this fall.

SOFT CELL released their final album DANCETERIA and single "Wave to America" via Republic of Music. The electronic duo will tour the U.S. this fall.

The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?” 

Billy Idol unveiled a new R3HAB remix of his 1990 hit CRADLE OF LOVE via UMe, featuring a video visualizer. The rock legend is touring with IT'S A NICE DAY TO…TOUR AGAIN!, performing at venues across the U.S. through the year.

Billy Idol is releasing a new R3HAB remix of his 1990 hit 'Cradle of Love' with an accompanying visualizer. The rock legend is currently touring throughout the U.S. and has been elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Pianist and composer Dan Siegel released a nine-song contemporary jazz album featuring collaborators including Jay Bellerose, Brian Bromberg, and Dean Parks, prioritizing raw first takes over polished perfection.

Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens perform classic hits throughout ESPN's US Open 2026 coverage as the tennis championship reaches its final weekend.

SOFT CELL released "The Rainbow Room," a ballad set in early 1980s New York from final album DANCETERIA, due September 25, 2026, ahead of a U.S. tour this fall.

Merrily We Roll Along tackles these behemoth existentialisms at a granular level in the lives of three old friends. It’s one of those shows that leaves you with something to ponder for days after the lights come up. In Signature Theatre’s hands, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s masterpiece is more intricate than ever before.

Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi will jointly issue proclamations honoring JOURNEY as the band wraps up more than five decades of performances in Hawai'i. Tickets start at $58.

Metrograph will present CLASSICAL CINEMA, a 20-film showcase exploring cinema inspired by ancient Greece, featuring rare prints of ANTIGONE, THE ILLIAC PASSION, and ULYSSES' GAZE.

The 10-disc collection compiles Kim Carnes' recordings for A&M, EMI America and MCA, featuring rare 12-inch dance mixes, bonus duets and a limited autographed print edition.

The revival of Dreamgirls will no longer be opening on Broadway in Fall 2026 as previously revealed. Producers revealed their plans for the production, that was set to open with direction and choreography by Camille A. Brown.

The Broadway grosses provide valuable information that can give insight into everything from what producers and investors choose to bring to Broadway next to what show might have a discounted ticket available for the average theatergoer. Historically, this data has been tracked for over a century. The collective data of many shows’ grosses over previous seasons presents patterns which contribute to ticket pricing decisions and scheduling decisions, such as when a limited run should plan to open and close. The grosses guide Broadway marketers and advertisers in every day decision-making as well, giving data to base spends and new placements on.

T.G. Sheppard marked the 45th anniversary of his No. 1 hit "Party Time" while continuing his 50th Anniversary Tour, with stops including Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 23 and multiple Texas dates in October.

Nancy Jones hosts a George Jones 95th birthday tribute at Nashville Palace Sept. 13, benefiting Concerts 4 A Cause and MTSU's Jones scholarship.

Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all. 

Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!