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

The concert production of Love Never Dies directed by Shaun Kerrison, will return, playing at the London Palladium on 16 & 17 October 2026. Learn more about the production here!

Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth.

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community. In this February 2026 edition catch headlines about the renaming of the Kennedy Center Honors, layoffs affecting theater coverage at The Washington Post, and artists gathering in Washington, DC for the First Amendment Troop’s ResistDance performance.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre will present a special centennial season featuring a lineup of classic and contemporary shows, marking a century of theatrical excellence.

Theater West End was wise to split Angels in America in the season as two separate performances, each with their own block in the schedule. Originally, I was concerned that the Part Two of it all might turn away prospective theatergoers. But upon watching both parts now, and bearing in mind my own familiarity for the characters, I can also see now how the original production’s 18-month gap would have also been enticing for an audience.

Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Ruth Eckerd Hall will host the 4th Annual Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam on May 30 and 31, featuring top jazz artists. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday.

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, has announced that Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews will take over the role of Patricia from 23 January 2026.

Though modest in scale, Chanel Bragg’s and Kelcey Watson’s production achieves gravitas, a testament to a life fully lived in history’s shadows. They have turned Still’s monologue into a reminder that history is shaped not only by those in power but also by those who carried the trays, polished the silver, and stood just behind them.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Enjoy the 'Music of the Night' with a look inside rehearsals for the upcoming tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera! Watch videos of 'Masquerade,' 'All I Ask of You,' and 'Music of the Night.'

At Teatro VillaLobos, the Broadway classic takes on a new life under the direction and choreography of Bárbara Guerra, who updates the visuals with large screens and real-time projections without losing the soul of the original, with a fine-tuned cast that delivers moving performances in numbers like 'At the Ballet' and 'What I Did for Love'. Metalinguistic and vibrant, the production celebrates the dreams, pain, and persistence of those who live to dance.

Perhaps no one is more surprised Steve Hackett is doing a retrospective on THE LAMB 50 years after the fact than the guitarist himself. THE LAMB was ranked in the top ten of Rolling Stone magazine’s top 50 progressive rock albums of all time. The BBC called it a “conceptual masterpiece.” Hackett has another word for it: an anomaly.

Greenville Theatre is celebrating its centennial season with A Chorus Line, running September 12–28. Check out video highlights of the production!

Colin Hay, who will perform an acoustic show Nov. 2 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus), disagrees with the assessment, but the former Men at Work frontman is a man of misperceptions. For example:

Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

In 'The Life of a Showgirl,' Taylor Swift is tapping into a rich history of showbiz and glamor from days gone by. As we prepare for Swift’s new album, which arrives in October, we have compiled a list of some of the brightest Broadway showgirls that Mackie has costumed over the years, from Barbra Streisand to Bernadette Peters.

Brian Stokes Mitchell says he doesn’t recall exactly when it was that he met Keith Lockhart, but he’ll never forget his first impression of the Boston Pops conductor.

En Garde Arts has revealed its upcoming 2025-2026 Season that includes two world premieres and five projects in development including two new commissions. Learn more!

A dependable haven for artists in isolation, TRU is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday with A Lost Opportunity, Found: The Return of the Midtown International Theatre Festival.