King John Revival (-0001 Broadway)

Eight clips from the Don't Tell Mama cabaret APPLAUSE FOR THE DAMNED feature songs from HADESTOWN, WAITRESS, THE LITTLE MERMAID and THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, with music direction by Darnell White. Watch videos!

The Brooklyn band smush, formed by Emily Borrowman, Atley King, and Rudi Neubrander, has released "john dearly," a single previewing its second album, i'll always wish,,, due January 22.

Casting is set for the Korean premiere of Hamilton, which opens on December 17, 2026 at Dream Theatre in Busan, running through January 16, 2027. The production will then transfer to the Grand Theater at Sejong Center in Seoul, playing January 21 through March 20, 2027.

Disney Theatrical Group senior publicist Dennis Crowley has stepped down from his role after 18 years. Learn more about Crowley's career and his credits here.

The GroundUP Music Festival announced its initial lineup for its 11th edition at the Miami Beach Bandshell, featuring Lionel Loueke & Gretchen Parlato, DOMi & JD Beck, and Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold. The three-day festival is presented by the GroundUP Music Foundation and co-founded by Michael League of Snarky Puppy.

This last weekend, central Maryland theatergoers could choose between two specimens of the genre: Escape to Margaritaville, based of course on the songs of the late and lamented Jimmy Buffett, and Planet Claire, founded on the oeuvre of The B-52’s (yes, the incorrectly-used apostrophe is a part of the group’s official name). Both musicals certainly were fun, though one was much more fun than the other.

Centenary Stage Company announced the cast and creative team for DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE MUSICAL, its Family Holiday Spectacular, running in the Sitnik Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ. Katie O'Shea will play Anna.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present performances by Salisha Thomas, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cyrille Aimée, and Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, among others.

Playhouse on the Square will present DISNEY'S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, in Memphis at the Overton Square Performing Arts District.

Stand-up comedian Simon Brodkin, known for character work and the BBC series LEE NELSON'S WELL GOOD SHOW, launches his biggest solo stand-up tour yet with 72 international dates featuring crowdwork and commentary on modern Britain.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  November 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will present three new productions, including Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson's hip-hop musical MEXODUS, Theresa Rebeck's BAD DATES: END GAME starring Julie White, and more.

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holidays include BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Rocky Mantia and more.

54 Below has unveiled its November performance lineup, featuring shows by Lea Salonga, Casey Likes, John Barrowman, Rose Levine, Tara Jackson, Nicolas King and more.

Disney's THE LION KING will play Louisville's Kentucky Center with a cast featuring Peter Hargrave as Scar, Syndee Winters as Nala, and Danny Grumich as Pumbaa, among others.

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons released the single 'King Baby' on Cavity Search Records, featuring vocals from Patterson Hood and Betsy Franck. The track features revised lyrics from an earlier version recorded by Widespread Panic.

Singer-songwriter Macy Todd released a new single co-written with Lori McKenna, Emily Weisband, and Tofer Brown. Todd will support Carter Faith and Sasha Alex Sloan on upcoming North American tour dates.

Niko Rubio released his debut album LATE NIGHT SWIM, featuring the single tokyo and recent track birds and butterflies. The album follows a Rolling Stone Artist You Need to Know profile and a performance at the Los Angeles Grammy Museum.

Americana singer-songwriter Sheva Elliot released the upbeat roots-rock single 'River Run Dry,' the latest track from her forthcoming album. The song explores themes of surrender and freedom.

San Francisco Opera Guild will present a black-tie gala dinner on the War Memorial Opera House stage to honor General Director Matthew Shilvock with The Crescendo Award. The event features musical performances and décor inspired by THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO.

Quintessence Theatre will present the the musical PIPPIN, directed by Alexander Burns, featuring a cast led by Donnie Hammond. The production runs at the Sedgwick Theater in Philadelphia.

James Gunn, Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee discuss whether THE SUICIDE SQUAD counts as canon in the DCU, fielding fan questions and sharing set stories on a special podcast episode.

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene presented 'Di Yam Gazlonim,' its concert adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance' in Yiddish at Symphony Space. See photos!

Atlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Holiday Season 2026 include TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque du Soleil, Kristin Chenoweth With The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and more.

James Gunn, Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee team up for a special podcast episode addressing what counts as canon in THE SUICIDE SQUAD and the wider DC universe.