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MICHAEL Breaks Box Office Records with $97 Million Opening Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026


Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, moonwalked into theaters this past weekend, grossing $97.2 million domestically and $121.6 across foreign markets, for a total of $218.8 million worldwide.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and More Set for Palace Theater Waterbury 26-27 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026


Palace Theater Waterbury has revealed its upcoming Webster Bank Broadway Series, featuring five productions including the national tours of Mrs. Doubtfire, Water for Elephants and more.

MICHAEL Poised to Break Box Office Records for Musical Biopics This Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026


Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, grossed $12.6 million at the box office in preview showings on Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the highest previews in sales for a musical biopic to date.

DELTA BLUE Musical To Hold Industry Presentation In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026


The new musical DELTA BLUE, produced by Tamara Tunie and directed by Kent Gash, will present an invite-only industry showing in New York featuring Donald Webber Jr., Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, and NaTasha Yvette Williams.

Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026


Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond, at The Cutting Room. Check out video from the show here!

Photos: Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026


Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond. Check out photos here!

High School Musical Theatre Awards At Proctors Unveils Lead Performer Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026


The Collaborative School of the Arts has announced the Outstanding Lead Performer nominees for the High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. The event will feature students from schools across the Capital Region and surrounding areas.

Photos: Susan Egan, Keala Settle and More Perform for 16,000 in BROADWAY HITS LIVE in Taipei
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026


The world premiere of Broadway Hits Live played to over 16,000 Broadway fans at the Taipei Music Center. The concert featured music from such stage hits as SIX: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Les Misérables, and more. see photos!

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/19/26 - Total Gross of $39,084,851 - Grosses and Attendance Decrease
by - Apr 21, 2026


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/19/2026.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THESPIANS At Mercury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026


Rehearsal photos have been released for THESPIANS, Mischief’s first musical comedy, ahead of its world premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester. The new musical by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders reimagines the origins of theatre in Ancient Greece. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.

Sutton Foster and More Named to Center Theatre Group Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026


Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.

WE SHALL SOMEDAY Will Release World Premiere Recording in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026


Joy Machine Records announced the world premiere cast recording of WE SHALL SOMEDAY, a new musical spanning three generations of a Black family confronting racial injustice, featuring orchestrations by two-time Tony winner Michael Starobin.

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Headline TADA! Youth Theater's 41st Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026


Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform at TADA! Youth Theater's 41st Anniversary Gala at the Edison Ballroom, joined by Amber Iman, Adam Kantor, and other Broadway performers. Jason Kravits will host.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/12/26 - MOULIN ROUGE! Hits Top 5 as Megan Thee Stallion Returns
by - Apr 14, 2026


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/12/2026.

Tavon Olds-Sample Will Depart MJ; Brandon Lee Harris Will Assume the Role of ‘Michael'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026


Brandon Lee Harris, who originated the role of ‘Michael' in the First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ, will return to Broadway and take over the role of ‘Michael' from original Broadway cast member Tavon Olds-Sample

Composer Jonathan Reid Gealt Will Perform at Joe's Pub in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026


Jonathan Reid Gealt, New York City based composer, is set to take the stage for one night only at New York City’s legendary Joe’s Pub in May. Learn more about the show here!

Review: MJ is a Thriller at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Apr 12, 2026


It’s time to “Jam” at Broadway Sacramento, with the four-time Tony Award winning MJ the Musical. With a book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, this National tour is a high-energy visual spectacle that checks all the boxes for pure, unadulterated entertainment.

Chrissie Bhima, Alexia Khadime, Obioma Ugoala And Michael Duke Set For UK Concert Premiere Of I DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026


Casting has been announced for the UK concert premiere of the new musical ‘I Dream', which will be staged at The Other Palace on Monday 27 April at 3pm and 7:30pm.

Alex Newell, Ryann Redmond and More to Join DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026


Broadway Dreams will present Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond.

Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MICHAEL Biopic Featuring 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026


The final trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, the trailer showcases several musical performances in the movie. Check it out now, along with a new image.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/5/26 - THE LION KING Takes the Top Grossing Spot
by - Apr 7, 2026


Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/5/2026.

Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'Drink It Down' From THE DUST BOWL RADIO HOUR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026


The Dust Bowl Radio Hour is a new bluegrass-folk musical with book and lyrics by Sean McGee and music by Kasey Dillon Yeargain.  BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look inside the studio of the recording of “Drink It Down.' Check out the video here!

RING OF FIRE & More Lead St. Louis's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026


St. Louis 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. Check out our top picks for St. Louis for Spring 2026.

THE DUST BOWL RADIO HOUR Concept Album Will Be Available to Stream Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026


The original concept recording of The Dust Bowl Radio Hour, a new folk-inspired musical by Sean McGee (book and lyrics) and Kasey Dillon Yeargain (music), will be available on all streaming platforms as of April 6, 2026.

The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2026 Writers' Residency
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026


The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

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