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Bobby Brown and Karine Jean-Pierre paid a visit to MJ on Broadway this week, meeting the cast of the Michael Jackson musical at the Neil Simon Theatre. Check out photos of their visit.

Chilean reggaetón artist FloyyMenor teamed with Mexican singer Óscar Maydon on the new single PASTILLITAS DE COLOR, extending his growing musical ties to Mexico.

Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions in association with Lowry has announced the full cast for first UK non-replica production of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL which will open at Lowry, Salford. Check out the photos!

For every marquee on Broadway, there’s a show with its own origin story. Some start with a theatre writer and the spark of an idea, while other shows begin with major IP and onboard the creative team as the project picks up steam.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 08/09/2026.

Calling all kids! As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, Kids' Night on Broadway officially returns this summer on August 25, 2026. From how the ticket deal works to which shows are participating and everything else you need to plan your night out, we’ve rounded up all the details you need to know before the curtain goes up.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC will play Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre Jan. 5-10, 2027, marking its first area engagement in more than a decade since the 2015 run.

Molière in the Park named Amanda Hambrick its Opening Night Honoree and will present Lynn Nottage and Tony Gerber with its Shoulder to Shoulder Award during its upcoming Prospect Park season.

Earlier this week, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park continued its 2026 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances on Thursday afternoons through August 13. Watch highlights from the casts of MJ, The Outsiders, Operation Mincemeat, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and Little Shop of Horrors.

What does it feel like when doves cry? Broadway is about to find out! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of Purple Rain will arrive on Broadway later this season. While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!

Cast members from MJ, The Outsiders, Little Shop of Horrors, Operation Mincemeat, Schmigadoon!, and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) took the stage during the third week of the annual summer concert series. Check out photos of the show.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

See videos of Betsy Wolfe, Ethan Slater, McKenzie Kurtz, Emma Pittman, Sara Chase, and more at Broadway in Bryant Park with MJ, The Outsiders, Operation Mincemeat, Little Shop of Horrors, Schmigadoon, and Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).

Michael Cassel Group has appointed Zachary Baer to the newly created role of Head of Producing & Creative Development, North America, as the company expands its senior leadership team.

Arena Stage posted a new performance clip showing the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's 1995 hit 'Waterfalls.' The video, produced by Miceli Productions, gives audiences a preview of the musical built around the group's Billboard-topping, MTV VMA-winning single.

Popejoy Hall reported reaching nearly 31,000 students, educators, and Veterans through free and low-cost programs including the Popejoy Schooltime Series and Broadway for Veterans.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 08/02/2026.

Viajes Miranda, the production team comprising of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., have been added to the producing team for the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain. 

The full cast and design team have been announced for Todrick Hall's MIDNIGHT, which will make its North American premiere this fall at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Learn more here!

FLOYYMENOR has been recognized on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, marking the artist's third consecutive year receiving the honor.

Having thrilled over 250,000 visitors in the German-speaking area, the musical concert phenomenon THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW! is now making its grand arrival on record. The famous label HitSquad Records released the official live double-CD of this year’s acclaimed staging.

TDF's annual fall fundraiser Broadway Breakfast will be held at the iconic Rainbow Room. Guests will enjoy a seated breakfast and the venue’s NYC skyline views along with performances by Broadway stars and inspiring stories that celebrate theatre.

The Pekoe Group announced a round of staff promotions, recognizing several team members with new titles at the New York-based company.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 07/26/2026.

Kids' Night on Broadway will return, with 21 participating Broadway shows. A program of The Broadway League, Kids’ Night on Broadway allows anyone 18 and under to attend a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult.