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Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

1236 shows span many genres of the Fringe programme, including cabaret and variety; children's shows; comedy; dance, physical theatre and circus; music; musicals and opera; spoken word; and theatre.

Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning 1986 Musical written by Stephen Sondheim (Music/Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book), marking their second collaboration following Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods premiered in 1986 at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and then was followed by a Broadway transfer in 1987 which amassed three Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. A year in which many know the “Great White Way,” was dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

​​​​​​​MTV Video Music Awards Japan (“VMAJ'): The Japanese counterpart to the U.S.'s prestigious 'MTV Video Music Awards,' has been held annually since 2002. Known as the 'festival of music videos,' it celebrates the most outstanding works across various categories in the music industry. This year’s awards recognized works released between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, honoring excellence in each category alongside special awards. This report offers an artist-by-artist breakdown of the performances and key moments from the event held on March 19.

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the queer cult classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Decemberists have announced a short North American Summer Tour. The band will play two Canadian festival dates - Ottawa Blues Festival and Halifax Jazz Festival before headlining a string of Northeast and Midwest shows.

Exactly 30 years to the day, multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have released the 30th Anniversary deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, A Boy Named Goo. Listen to it now.

Motherhood is funny. Now there's a musical to prove it. Culled from the best material in three hit comedies, MOMologues the Musical will return to Los Angeles on March 28 and 29 for two concert performances. Learn more!

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway musicals change their titles after Broadway? We're unpacking the history of shows that have been renamed.

This time, the reader question was: The Last 5 Years makes its Broadway debut this spring… but everyone you know already has the show memorized. How did that happen? Tepper unpacks the history of the beloved show.

Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of Broadway star, concert and recording artist Karen Mason on March 24, 2025 at 7pm, in her new show, Karen’s Back….at Birdland.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.

Christian artist, Jeremy Camp will perform his These Days Tour at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

hile many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 14 are already films or series that you can watch from home now. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2025, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

This enhanced version of their hilarious, ground-breaking and powerful show Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not to Come brings their trademark honesty, quick wit and infectious personalities to the stage.

Goo Goo Dolls have debuted a cover of INXS’ “Don’t Change,” which was recorded semi-acoustically for the radio show Modern Rock Live Los Angeles in 1996. This rendition will appear as a bonus track on the band’s 30th Anniversary reissue of their fifth studio album, A Boy Named Goo. Listen to the track now!

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson.

Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will welcome musical theater triple threat Sutton Foster in An Evening with Sutton Foster as part of its Beyond Broadway series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Hugh Jackman's Radio City concert was saved when Lauren Blackman stepped in to sing a crucial song. When the performer who sings 'Never Enough' fell ill the day after opening night, Blackman performed the beloved Greatest Showman song in a new video.

Ryan Reynolds made a guest appearance last night at Hugh Jackman's  Radio City Music Hall concert series to host a mid-show audience Q&A. Watch the Deadpool star's appearance in the video here!

Exactly 30 years to the day, rock band Goo Goo Dolls are set to release a 30th Anniversary deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, A Boy Named Goo, on March 14. Fans can now stream the band’s Modern Rock Live version of “Name” here.

Ahead of his upcoming run of performances at Radio City Music Hall, Hugh Jackman is giving fans a peek inside rehearsal. Check out a video of him rehearsing Valjean's Soliloquy from Les Miserables!