MJ The Musical 2024

Come From Away is the musical we need right now. As political tensions mount, we need to remember the kindness shown by our neighbor Canada during a most critical time for our United States. Director Rick Bumgardner tells us the “spine” of this show is the word “Goodwill.” We would do well to remember the lessons of 9/11, as well as the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

McFly's Harry Judd will take over as Coach Bolton for the final two performances of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Lowry, Salford on September 19, 2026, before the production transfers to London.

New York City Center will present The Australian Ballet in the New York premiere of OSCAR, a new work choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon with a score by Joby Talbot performed live by the Orchestra of St. Luke's.

Washington, DC 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 September 2026 include The Score & more.

Her Majesty The Queen presented choreographer Christopher Wheeldon with the Royal Academy of Dance's highest honor during a visit to the organization's London headquarters.

Theatre Now New York is accepting submissions for its 14th annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals, with 10 finalists to be selected for a presentation next spring.

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

David Hughey, Jennifer Jackson, Juwon Tyrel Perry and Marina Kondo will star in Arkansas Repertory Theatre's Side by Side by Sondheim, running September 9-20 as the final production of the company's 2026 SummerStage season.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 08/30/2026.

Erik Hamilton, who spent two years on the U.S. national tour of MJ the Musical, will take the title role in the Hamburg production at Stage Theater an der Elbe. Watch the video!

MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL will begin its International Asian Tour in Tokyo, marking the four-time Tony Award-winning production's premiere in Japan.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

See photos from Matte Martinez's final performance in MJ the Musical on Broadway! Martinez was celebrated with a bouqet of flowers after his final show.

Mānoa Valley Theatre will launch its 2026-27 season with Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical, directed by Malindi Fickle and running September 10-27, 2026.

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT, starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, will open the Vancouver International Film Festival, which will close with Martin McDonagh's WILD HORSE NINE.

Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has announced full principal casting for its 2026/2027 US National Tour, which will open October 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.

Vancouver International Film Festival will present its 45th edition with more than 160 features, an expanded VIFF Live program, and new initiatives from its Institute for the Moving Image.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 08/23/2026.

Arena Stage shared a performance clip of the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's Grammy-winning hit 'No Scrubs,' which opens Act II of the new production. Watch the video now!

During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.

Next week, beginning August 24, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and more.

Alicia Graf Mack will lead the company's holiday engagement, featuring a world premiere by Jamar Roberts honoring Luther Vandross alongside new works and revived classics.