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The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.

The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.

MJ THE MUSICAL could be summed up in two words: jukebox musical. But that is a disservice to this powerhouse of a show. MJ THE MUSICAL has incredible intensity, depth, and intentionality that brings out the man behind the myth. It is a remarkable tribute to a true musical visionary and what makes him an enduring part of pop culture to this day. 

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/11/2026.

MJ THE MUSICAL has an obvious draw. It features the music and moves of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. However, what the musical brings to the forefront is not just the output of this star but the input it took to create his unforgettable legacy.

The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.

The Green Room 42 will present Sean Steele: Who I’d Be, produced by Spencer Sher and Sean Steele with music direction by Kenneth Gartman, on Saturday, February 28 at 1 p.m.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical will return to 54 Below with a special APAP-week performance featuring guest artist Krystal Mackie. The show presents an improvised musical awards format driven by audience suggestions.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/4/2026.

New York City Tourism + Conventions has revealed the start of reservations for NYC Winter Outing 2026, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 600 restaurants and 2-for-1 tickets to 26 NYC Broadway Week shows.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey. The production will be directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.

The first national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award winning HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit Broadway musical from Alicia Keys, is set to ignite Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from January 6–11 as part of the 2025/2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season. To celebrate this electrifying new musical, I caught up with JonAvery Worrell, who stars as Knuck, to talk about his journey from Georgia to the stage, the heart of HELL’S KITCHEN, and what it means to perform for his hometown crowd.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/28/2025.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/21/2025.

Why all of these limited runs? Shows with celebrities in them make sense, they have busy schedules, and setting aside 16 or 20 weeks to rehearse and perform in a Broadway show is a non-trivial juggling act. But increasingly there has been a trend of limited runs, even absent celebrity casting.

The Randy Andys hosted an evening of nostalgic cheer at The Green Room 42, singing holiday favorites like “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” “Jingle Bells,” “Mele Kalikimaka,” and “Underneath the Tree.' Check out photos here!

54 Below will present My Mind and Yours: An Evening of Yebba, a one-night concert celebrating the music of Grammy Award–winning artist Yebba. The event will feature Broadway and New York City performers including Blu Allen, Erin Morton, and Carissa Gaughran.

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/14/2025.

THE WIZ is back and coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. The musical features a book by William F. Brown and a Tony Award-winning score by Charlie Smalls (and others).

One of the best parts of seeing a show in New York City is how there is often a relevant historic spot to visit, just steps away from the show you’re seeing. Here's just a few examples...

Broadway Inspirational Voices Will Present SEASONS: A GOSPEL HOLIDAY CONCERT at NYU Skirball Center. The event will feature members of the nonprofit choir performing a program of gospel, soul, and holiday music curated by Artistic Director Allen René Louis.