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MJ THE MUSICAL could be summed up in two words: jukebox musical. But that is a disservice to this powerhouse of a show. MJ THE MUSICAL has incredible intensity, depth, and intentionality that brings out the man behind the myth. It is a remarkable tribute to a true musical visionary and what makes him an enduring part of pop culture to this day. 

BroadwayWorld chats with virtuoso pianist-actor-writer Hershey Felder about his latest show, 'Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me,' running in its world premiere engagement at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 17 to February 8 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Peterborough Players will present an exciting lineup for its 2026 summer season, featuring classic and contemporary plays.

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

The National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera, is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The Phantom of the Opera is widely considered one of the world's most beautiful and spectacular musicals.

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival, the artist-led organization “by filmmakers, for filmmakers,” has unveiled its 2026 lineup. The festival will run in-person from February 19 to 25, 2026, and virtually from February 24 to March 6, 2026.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 8:00 P.M.

The 92nd Street Y in New York will present concert titled Our People, featuring Grammy-winning tenor Freddie Ballentine and acclaimed pianist Kunal Lahiry.

OPERA America has awarded $220,000 in grants to eight opera companies for the development of new American operas, aiming to enrich the national opera repertoire.

Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced the appointment of Susan Speidel as the company's first Youth in Arts Director. This landmark position was established through the generous support of LONJ Trustee Shari Loe.

The NAACP has announced the full list of “NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with nominees including Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, and more. Check out the full list here.

Susan Speidel joins Light Opera of New Jersey as its inaugural Youth in Arts Director, a role supported by trustee Shari Loe to enhance arts accessibility for young audiences. Speidel will focus on developing educational programs and partnerships to engage youth in the arts.

DRACULA, starring Cynthia Erivo, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, is headed to the West End. Check out photos of Erivo in rehearsal for the production here!

The 1/25 show is about dementia, family, and the transformative power of making something by hand. Read a conversation with Caruso about the show and the healing power of live theater.

Awe-inspiring artists are set to take over Club Fugazi for The January Jamboree, a three-week festival celebrating daring performances and eclectic entertainment.

Billy Ocean will perform in concert at Wilkins Theatre in Union, New Jersey, presented by Kean Stage. The Grammy-winning artist is known for a series of international hits spanning pop and R&B. Tickets are available through Kean Stage.

Grammy nominee Nicholas Rodriguez (Company, The Sound of Music) will return to New York City with his deeply personal concert, Sincerely, Sondheim at Chelsea Table + Stage.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater has completed the Associated Bank Theater Center Phase II construction with the grand opening of the reimagined Herro-Franke Studio Theater, featuring Ayad Akhtar's McNeal.

Olivier-winning stage and screen actor Jill Halfpenny will return to the Royal Exchange Theatre in Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, playing the role of Amanda Prynne. Learn more here!

The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100, a celebration of the company formed 100 years ago by visionary choreographer Martha Graham.

The Roundtable Theatre Troupe has announced the creative team and cast for its upcoming production of Next to Normal, directed by Anna M. Hogan. Learn more here!

Sugar Mountain will present a tribute concert celebrating the music of Neil Young at The Newton Theatre. The performance will feature songs spanning Young’s extensive career, from his early band work to his solo catalog.

Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.

BroadwayWorld spoke with casting director Bernard Telsey about his work on the pair of Wicked films, his reaction to being included on the Oscar shortlist, and how he hopes the new awards category will change the way people understand the work of casting directors everywhere.

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.