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The THUMP & SOUL SESSION Will Come to The Gallery Bar in New Bedford
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026


WAMPTRONICA, a New England underground dance music collective, will present the THUMP & SOUL SESSION at The Gallery Bar in New Bedford, MA, featuring Deep Afro Jazz House Music from core members The ZYG 808, GM Slim-One, and DaPhunkee Professor.

Vermont Repertory Theatre To Bring SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE To The Isham Barn
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 19, 2026


Vermont Repertory Theatre will present SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at the Isham Family Farm in Williston, VT, with real-life couple Connor Kendall and Merrill Cameron starring in the romantic comedy adapted from the Academy Award-winning film.

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Tokyo
by Ayaka Ozaki - Apr 19, 2026


'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' takes place 19 years after the conclusion of the original film series. This original story was co-created by J.K. Rowling and playwright Jack Thorne, with Rowling herself praising it as 'the magic that can only be experienced in the theater.' Having premiered in six major cities worldwide, including London and New York, Tokyo marks the production's first Asian venue. This multi-award-winning show, including the Tony Awards, features a talented Japanese cast selected through rigorous auditions. Since its 2022 opening, the production has reached a significant milestone of over 1.4 million audience members.

Benedix Ramos and Sheena Belarmino To Join THE NOTEBOOK In The Philippines
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 18, 2026


Following the announcement of Morissette as Middle Allie in its upcoming international premiere of The Notebook: The Musical, Benedix Ramos as Young Noah and Sheena Belarmino as Young Allie have been added to the cast.

Clarita De Gennaro Led Thoughts and Prayers in Fringe Festival Run at The Chain Theatre
by Felicitas de la Fare - Apr 18, 2026


What did our critic think of CLARITA DE GENNARO at Aaaa?

Review: Claybourne Elder Is Difficult to Ignore in IF THE STARS WERE MINE at 54 Below
by Steven Favreau - Apr 19, 2026


Claybourne Elder lived in my imagination long before he stepped onstage at 54 Below. Years of seeing him in Company, Bonnie and Clyde, Passion, and Sunday in the Park with George had fixed him there as a particular kind of Broadway specimen: brooding, handsome, carved almost to the point of myth, all masculine voltage and clean theatrical authority.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK To Star Shaun Williamson At Kings Theatre Portsmouth
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2026


Shaun Williamson will return to Portsmouth to star in Jack and the Beanstalk at Kings Theatre Portsmouth. The production is part of Pompey Panto 2026. Williamson will play Fleshcreep following his recent appearance in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Interview: Paul Alexander Nolan on Finding Truth and Tone in THE LOST BOYS
by David Clarke - Apr 19, 2026


Paul Alexander Nolan portrays Max in THE LOST BOYS, now in previews at the Palace Theatre. In this ambitious stage adaptation of the cult classic film, Nolan brings nuance, humor, and unexpected humanity to one of the story’s most intriguing figures.

Photos: Sneak Peek at the Cast of AMERICAN, ITALIAN At Soop Theatre Company in Character
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026


Soop Theatre Company will be premiering American, Italian - at The Chain Theatre in a three-week engagement. See photos of the cast in character ahead of the shows run here!

Review: IRVING BERLIN'S ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at The Royal Theatre in Benton
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 17, 2026


There’s no business like show business, and The Royal Theatre is proving exactly that with its lively, crowd-pleasing production of Annie Get Your Gun, running now through April 19. Nestled in the heart of downtown Benton, this historic venue once again transforms into a toe-tapping Wild West spectacle, reminding audiences why this Irving Berlin classic has remained a staple of American musical theatre for decades.

Video: Sepideh Moafi Wants to Play Dr. Robby in a Musical Version of THE PITT
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026


The Pitt star Sepideh Moafi, who plays Dr. Al-Hashimi in the series, is interested in a musical version of the show, even if she has her eyes on another role. Check out her recent interview with TODAY now.

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The Lyric Theater in Harrison
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 17, 2026


There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that reach into your chest, grab hold of your heart, and refuse to let go. Next to Normal, now playing at The Historic Lyric Theater in Harrison through Sunday, April 19, does exactly that in this powerful collaboration between the Ozark Arts Council and NorthArk Drama.

Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and More to Star in THE NORMAL HEART Anniversary Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026


The cast has been revealed for The Public Theater’s one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, including Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and more.

Video: Watch Isa Briones Sing Karaoke in THE PITT Season 2 Finale
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026


In a mid-credits scene from The Pitt Season Two finale, Dr. Santos, played by Isa Briones, let loose alongside Dr. King to cover Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know at a karaoke bar. Watch the duo rock out to the song in the clip.

Debut of the Month: Esteban Andres Cruz in DOG DAY AFTERNOON - 'It Has Been a Product of Love'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2026


For BroadwayWorld's Debut of the Month, we are featuring Esteban Andres Cruz, who is currently making their Broadway debut in Dog Day Afternoon, opposite Jon Berthal. Read the full interview with Esteban here!

Photos: WAR HORSE in Rehearsal at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026


Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s global smash-hit production, War Horse, which returns to its original home nearly two decades after its debut and following a recent tour of the UK and Ireland. Check out the photos here!

THE MOORS To Open At Contemporary Theater Company In Rhode Island
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present THE MOORS, Jen Silverman's gothic absurdist comedy set on 19th-century English moors, featuring a cast of Rhode Island theater artists directed by Sonny Wong.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI IN CONCERT Set For New Jersey Symphony Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


New Jersey Symphony will perform John Williams' GRAMMY-nominated score live to the film at three venues across New Jersey, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos.

CANTICLE OF THE SUN To Be Presented By Voices Of Ascension In World And Regional Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


Voices of Ascension will present Canticle of the Sun in New York City, featuring works by Sofia Gubaidulina, Ellen Reid, and a world premiere by Celeste Oram.

Stan Zimmerman's KNIFE TO THE HEART And SILVER FOXES To Be Performed In Palm Springs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


Writer Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, is directing two of his original plays in Palm Springs. Knife to the Heart will conclude Desert Ensemble Theatre’s run, while Silver Foxes will make its West Coast premiere.

Photos: Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel Attend THE CHRISTOPHERS Art Conversation in New York
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026


Check out photos from a live conversation with the filmmakers and cast of The Christoiphers at the Breuer building in New York, featuring Tony Award winner Sir Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel.

Video: Helen J. Shen is Anne Hathaway's New Assistant in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026


Helen J. Shen is up to the challenge in a brand new clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2, playing intern-turned-assistant Jin. Watch the clip now, featuring the Maybe Happy Ending star.

WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON is Coming to New World Center in Miami
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026


American History Unbound's “We Chose to Go to the Moon,” a multimedia production that brings the story of America’s race to the moon to life, will be performed at New World Center in Miami.

Raising the Curtain—and a Glass: From Broadway Vibes to Brazilian Hits SHOW BAR – JUKEBOX MUSICAL Opens in São Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 16, 2026


Show Bar – Jukebox Musical reimagines the theater experience with an interactive, immersive format set and a functioning bar. Created by Luis Fernando Rodrigues, the production blends live performance and social atmosphere, inviting audiences to sing along, toast, and become part of the show. Instead of a linear narrative, the musical unfolds through themed segments featuring an eclectic jukebox of hits—from Broadway-inspired classics to Brazilian favorites. With a dynamic cast and ever-changing energy, the production offers a lively, communal night out that blurs the line between stage and audience.

Celebrity Chef David Burke to Open THE STATION TAVERN in Bernardsville NJ
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 16, 2026


David Burke, the international award-winning chef acclaimed for his novel creativity and often whimsical approach to modern American cuisine, is assuming stewardship of a beloved New Jersey institution, Bernardsville’s The Station restaurant.

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