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Principal photography has concluded on HERBERT WEST: REANIMATOR, a contemporary retelling of H.P. Lovecraft's horror tale directed by Michael Grossman and shot in Alton, Illinois.

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.

PLUTO TV will add free streaming premieres of MEAN GIRLS and SMILE, expand its anime lineup with ONE-PUNCH MAN and KENICHI: THE MIGHTIEST DISCIPLE, and present live sports and Double Feature Fridays.

The CREATIVE ASYLUM PODCAST will mark its first anniversary with guests including Patty Schemel, Colin Newman, Malka Spigel, Robyn Hitchcock, Steven McDonald and Paul Leary.

Royal Court Theatre announced five new plays selected for its Open Submissions Festival, staged in partnership with Character 7 at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in London.

Hooters founding member Eric Bazilian premiered a video for his solo song "Better Times," filmed in Sweden and written for WXPN's Philly Anthems series.

Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE will perform WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, NY, as part of the venue's Annual Festival.

What did our critic think of ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock?

BritBox will premiere AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOMMY & TUPPENCE starring Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton, headlining a fall slate that also includes new seasons of LUDWIG, DEATH VALLEY and TIME.

Hill Country Community Theatre Box Office Manager Louraine Robertson will retire at the end of August after nearly 30 years of volunteer service. HCCT will name its box office in her honor.

Metrograph will present new 2K restorations of six Anja Breien features, including the WIVES trilogy, marking their US premieres in honor of the late Norwegian filmmaker.

Singer, actress, and author Melissa Errico – who will perform her concert “The Streisand Effect” as her debut at Town Hall in Provincetown on August 23 – says she first became aware of Barbra Streisand when, as a teenager, she saw “Yentl,” the 1983 movie musical co-written, co-produced, and directed by, and starring, the show business icon.

A new play, MAMMY'S HOUSE, follows Irish friends who built a chosen family in Camden as the AIDS epidemic and discrimination reshape their lives. Learn more here!

Vince Gill released Eighteen Summers, the ninth EP in his 50 Years From Home series, featuring a duet with Cyndi Thomson and songs inspired by his family and country music roots.

What did our critic think of TEDXNASHVILE MIXTAPE: LESLIE FRAM ANDMANUEL CUEVAS at Analog?

The musical numbers overall are so well executed it would be unfair to single out any over the rest. One could almost see the high-quality performance throughout this production as an issue. Although, the premise suggests the cast, with the exception of one or two individuals, are all young and inexperienced, most of them come across as well seasoned professionals that certainly deliver the goods.

We caught up with songwriter Sam Haft, who shared insights into writing songs for the hit series Hazbin Hotel, discussed the challenges of staging musical numbers that were written for animation, and his unique new musical, The Con.

The Happy Together Tour is coming to Paramount Theatre. The 2026 bill features bands and artists including The Association, The Troggs, Chicago lead singer Jason Scheff and more.

92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.

There’s not much to critique here; CLUE is just fun. If you love the game or the movie, you know what you are in for ahead of time. It’s an hour and twenty minutes that flies by, leaves you laughing, and lets you forget the world for a bit.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announced its summer concert lineup, featuring performers including The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and Abbott Elementary's Janelle James, plus free outdoor events.

Told through a series of vignettes, Crossing Delancey examines Bubbie's belief in the old-world Jewish family custom of all young women needing to find a husband as soon as possible to settle down and raise a family against those of Isabel, a modern 1980s Jewish woman in New York City learning to stand on her own two feet. I spoke with Holly Sidell who is portraying Isabel in the current production at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills through June 21.

What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.