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Bill Hanney Receives Elliot Norton Prize; Full Nominations Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026


The Elliot Norton Awards announced its prize winner and nominations, recognizing outstanding achievements in Boston theater. See the full list of nominees and this year's Norton Prize recipient.

SCHOOL OF ROCK, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, and More Set For Children’s Theatre Company 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026


Children's Theatre Company announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring two world premiere musicals, SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, PINOCCHIO, and a new Discovery Series with three limited-engagement productions.

Review: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Album Release Show at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Mar 27, 2026


Liz Callaway brings warmth, wit, and luminous vocals to Stephen Schwartz’s songbook - a heartfelt, nostalgic evening of storytelling, standout numbers, and a soaring, unforgettable finale.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026


It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Did You Know These Broadway Revivals Started As Flops?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 11, 2026


It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025


Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

5 Incredible Discoveries from the Stephen Sondheim Collection at the Library of Congress
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 26, 2025


Earlier this year, it was announced that the Library of Congress had acquired the Stephen Sondheim collection. The legendary composer and lyricist passed away in 2021 at the age of 91 after a long and extraordinary career. His collection at the Library of Congress is in the midst of being catalogued, and this piece shares several highlights from the boxes of Sondheim’s lyric drafts, music manuscripts, rewrite notes, brainstorm pages, song list outlines, and more.

9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL to Open at Cumberland County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025


Cumberland County Playhouse will present “9 to 5, The Musical!” With jubilant music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: STOP MAKING SENSE'S JERRY HARRISON at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - May 6, 2025


Jerry Harrison doesn’t have too many regrets in his musical career. The Talking Heads’ keyboardist, who was in town to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark film STOP MAKING SENSE May 4 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus), is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his bandmates in 2002 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2021.

Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025


With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Lin-Manuel Miranda!
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 16, 2025


Celebramos la carrera del premiado autor de HAMILTON e IN THE HEIGHTS, que también ha escrito las canciones de MUFASA: EL REY LEÓN, recientemente estrenada.

F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 17, 2024


F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.

Bay Area Aloha Festival 2024 Returns to the San Mateo County Event Cente
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024


Pacific Islanders’ Cultural Association has announced that its annual Bay Area Aloha Festival will now take place over two days, Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11, 2024, celebrating its 29th Anniversary of Aloha – bringing community together – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Mateo County Event Center.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Jul 3, 2024


Frank Abagnale, Jr. is a REAL character. And by real, I mean totally fake. According to his 1980 memoir and the 2002 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio (directed by Steven Spielberg), this man claims to have worked as an assistant state attorney general, a Pan Am commercial airline pilot and a hospital physician-all without any formal training.

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024


Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

Arden Theatre Company Announces RENT And More for 2024/25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024


Discover the upcoming 2024/25 season at Arden Theatre Company. Get a sneak peek into the exciting new shows and performances that are set to captivate audiences.

Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Opening Night Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!

POISONED GROUND: THE TRAGEDY AT LOVE CANAL Premieres On PBS In April
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2024


Catch the premiere of POISONED GROUND: THE TRAGEDY AT LOVE CANAL on PBS. Learn about the heartbreaking environmental disaster in an insightful documentary. In the 1970s, residents of Love Canal, a working-class neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, discovered that their homes, schools and playgrounds were built on a former chemical waste dump.

Northwestern University to Celebrate THE MEE-OW SHOW 50th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024


Northwestern University will present a day-long celebration in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of The Mee-Ow Show. See when and where the show is taking place and learn

Review: WHISKEY & SODA at The Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 3, 2024


“IMAGINE...” a table is set, where a meeting is to soon take place between Britain’s First Female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and an Ex-Beatle, John Lennon. This is what is laid forth in Ben Randall’s Whiskey & Soda currently onstage at the Off-Central Players.

BAM Sets 2024 Winter/Spring Season Featuring New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


BAM ushers in 2024 by presenting a season that honors the power of artistic community. See program details and learn how to purchase tickets!

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 89th Season, June 18 through October 20, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2023


Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2024 season at Wisconsin's oldest professional theatre. Don't miss the Door County treasure performing from June 18 to October 20.

Recuerdan Legado Cultural Y Literario De Carlos Fuentes, A 95 Años De Su Nacimiento
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023


Recuerdan el legado cultural y literario de Carlos Fuentes, a 95 años de su nacimiento. La Secretaría de Cultura y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura rinden homenaje a la prolífica obra del escritor mexicano.

Review: THE PROM at Theatre Three is a 'crowning' acheivement!
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Sep 28, 2023


What did our critic think of THE PROM at Theatre Three?

Video: RAMA, HARI's Vien King, Nica Tupas Sample 'Iisa ang Tibok'
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Aug 10, 2023


The Cultural Center of the Philippines has presented to the media its 2023 cast of 'Rama, Hari,' a Filipino rock opera ballet featuring marquee names from TV, film, musical theater, and ballet.

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