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This April, a crumbling cabaret will become the site of confrontation, confession, and transformation in Cookie, an indie theater work at The Tank. Learn more here!

Bursting with contagious rhythm, irrepressible heart, and an abiding sense of community pride, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 2008 original Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS remains one of the most vibrant and emotionally resonant contemporary musicals to emerge from the early 21st century. For Musical Theatre West, this current 2026 production of the musical—which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through April 26, 2026—is an anticipated return of a musical that this company first staged back in the Fall of 2017. In essence, it's nice to come home to something comfortably familiar.

Uptown Mamas: A Benefit for Moms in Need returns for its second Mother's Day at The Green Room 42, featuring parent performers from Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Off-Broadway, national tours, and more.

What did our critic think of BREAKING THE CODE at Central Square Theater?

ANASTASIA is Stephen Flaherty (Music), Lynn Ahrens (Lyrics) and Terrence McNally’s (Book) musical theatre fairytale imagining of the last Romanov, inspired by 20th Century Fox Animation’s 1997 movie of the same name.

What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Theatre In The Round?

San Francisco Opera announced a venue change for its April 11 and 12 BOHÈME OUT OF THE BOX performances, moving from Crane Cove Park to Pier 70, Building 12 due to inclement weather. The free shows begin at 2 p.m.

Rehearsal photos have been released for the UK premiere tour of THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film. The stage adaptation features a book by Robert Mark Kamen and music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, bringing the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi to the stage.

NYU Shakespeare in the Square will present a queer rendition of JULIUS CAESAR at Green Oasis Community Garden and Garibaldi Plaza in April, with free admission and donations benefiting the New York Immigration Coalition.

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Norton Singers' production of Sunday in the Park With George. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.

The Save, a solo play written and performed by Jack Merrill about surviving an act of violence at the hands of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, will have industry readings in New York City.

Watch videos of Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowtiz, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross performing “The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square,” “Our Children,” and “Make Them Hear You' from Ragtime in the subway station.

Longtime Wicked star Jordan Litz is harnessing his Fiyero swagger in 'Charming,' a new original song and music video from PattyCake Productions. Check it out now.

The Tank NYC will host its 2026 Gala: Off-Off-Runway in May, honoring Stan Zimmerman with cocktails, dinner, performances, and a red carpet party featuring Wilson Cruz and Paige Davis.

New casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. West End star and Olivier Award nominee Jamie Muscato will play Emcee and Tony and Grammy Award nominated Broadway star Joy Woods will play Sally Bowles.

FLUSH, a comedy drama set in a London club bathroom, will run at Arcola Theatre, following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run that earned a Fringe Theatre Award and 2025 Bitesize Award.

Journalist Cheng Lei will perform 1154 DAYS, a live-cinematic theatre work about her 1154 days in Chinese detention, at Arts House in North Melbourne. Learn more here!

The National Tour of Oh, Mary! will be teching and launching at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT. The Tony Award-winning comedy, will play select cities across the U.S. following the Hartford engagement. Learn more about the show here!

Ely Guerra, Eugenia León, Ofelia Medina, and La Marisoul will perform CHAVELA Y SUS MUJERES at The Soraya, honoring the legacy of ranchera legend Chavela Vargas.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is now presenting its production of Singin’ in the Rain, now on stage. Learn more about the show and check out all new photos here!

World Ballet Company will perform SWAN LAKE at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall, featuring a live orchestra, 50 international dancers, and over 150 hand-sewn costumes. Learn more here!

All new photos have been released from inside the rehearsal room for the new play Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-In. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

FAREWELL, AND ERASE, a multilingual ethnodrama written and directed by Geboli Long, will present its New York premiere at The Clemente's Flamboyán Theater, drawing on 50+ hours of interviews.

Out of the Box Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” opens at Center Stage this Friday night. Expect a rogue’s gallery of America’s presidential assassins (and try-hard assassins) who feel no remorse whatsoever for their crimes. And, in a way that only Stephen Sondheim’s musicals can finesse, it’s a comedy. It also shows the continuity and change of political violence in America. 

The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for Luis Alfaro's OEDIPUS EL REY, running May 7–June 7, 2026 at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco.