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As Broadway continues to move into a roaring new decade, musicals continue to push boundaries by incorporating innovative technology, as well as taking much needed steps in increasing emphasis on diverse and inclusive storytelling, representing a wider range of cultures, identities, and perspectives on the stage. Study up on the great musicals of the 2020s with a playlist of showtunes of this era (so far).

Check out 70 of our favorite songs from jukebox musicals like: Rock of Ages, Ain't Too Proud, Motown, MJ, Beautiful, The Cher Show, American Idiot, Moulin Rouge!, A Beautiful Noise, Jagged Little Pill, and so many more!

Watch a clip of 'Sensation' from THE WHO'S TOMMY at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago!

Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.

BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, for the 25th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event.

See photos and video from Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park, which raised $1,887,014!

Watch rehearsal footage of Mykal Kilgore performing the finale of Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park!

Watch Adina Verson sing 'Not In My Body' from A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, currently running at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles!

Watch a behind the scenes video of Lorin Latarro and Ali Louis Bourzgui as they discuss The Who's Tommy at the Goodman!

The band have already shared four singles with “Who Do You Wanna Be?” about their takes on capitalism and faux-activism, the dance-rock “Orbit,” the cheeky “Hot (Don’t Date A Musician)” and their rock-heavy lead single “Leech.” The band has unveiled the final single ahead of their album release, the disco-leaning title track.

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Check out first look video footage of the production!

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. What did the critics think of the show?

Following its run at 54 Below last season, THE FUNCTION: A Juneteenth Concert Celebration will return for a second iteration on June 19th at 9:30pm at The Greenroom 42. 

The epic pop-culture musical smash sensation that revolutionized the theater, The Who’s Tommy, is reimagined anew at Goodman Theatre this summer. The cast and crew of the production went began rehearsals this week! Go behind the scenes and meet the cast with new photos and video!

Myles Frost, who originated the role of Michael Jackson in the Broadway production of MJ the Musical, and for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, will bring his star-making performance to London.

Top stories: Full list of Outer Critics Circle Award winners, plus watch an exclusive video message from Natasha Yvette Williams in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced the May Mini Festival of Staged Readings, featuring new works from the Women's Work Full-length LAB.

Top stories: The Tony Awards will air on June 11th as planned, plus watch an exclusive video message from Sebastian Arcelus, in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

SFDanceworks has announced the program for its sixth season featuring world and regional premieres by Alexander Anderson, Bryan Arias, Laura O’Malley and Pam Tanowitz, as well as excerpts of José Limón’s 1939 masterwork Danzas Mexicanas.

Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Sharon by Keiko Green. This darkly comedic world premiere is directed by Rob Lutfy and runs June 7 - July 2 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.

Celebrating Asian American Heritage Month, Comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma (Mamma Mia, A Christmas Carol) host Disorientalism in Joes Pub at the Public Theatre. Part 4 of their ongoing show. This is a musical and comedic fun filled show featuring New York’s premier Asian American performers including the hosts themselves. The night was vibrant with everyone in good spirits celebrating this special event!

Get all the scoop on FANTASY ISLAND, airing on FOX on Monday, May 8, 2023! Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210), Gabrielle Byndloss (Ordinary Joe), Gillian Vigman (Sons & Daughters) and Camille Guaty (Scorpion) Make Guest Appearances. Watch a video preview now!

Top stories: Find out who will receive Theatre World Awards, plus casting for Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Harmony, and a message from Auli'i Cravalho!

Funny Girl star, Lea Michele and 2022 Tony Award Winner Myles Frost (MJ) will announce the nominations for the 76th Annual Tony Awards. A selection of categories will be read LIVE on CBS Mornings at 8:30am ET, followed by a full announcement right here at 9am ET.

Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.