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The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

The Argyle Theatre has revealed the stars of their upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, directed by Tommy Ranieri, choreographed by Trent Soyster, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting November 24, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.

The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater makes its grand debut, heralding not just a new stage but a hub for immersive, unforgettable theatrical experiences in the heart of Metro Manila.

Playwright Tim Blake Nelson discusses the debut his new play And Then We Were No More, playing now at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, starring Elizabeth Marvel and directed by Mark Wing-Davey. Read our interview!

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2025 reading list.

The multiple Tony Award-winning hit MJ The Musical, will play Popejoy Hall from December 10–14, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10am.

Single tickets are on sale now for the 2026 performances in the Fabulous Fox’s 2025-2026 Broadway Season including HADESTOWN, STOMP and more! See the full lineup here.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Peabo Bryson will celebrate his life and 50-year musical legacy on the Golden Touch Tour through 2026, culminating with the release of his new album, Grace.

It’s a big part of summer in the city and your staycation.  Enjoy NYC Restaurant Week and the greatest meal deals of the season.  The good news is that it lasts four weeks from July 21 to August 17.

Kudos to the entire cast and crew, and to director Joe Kemprowski for an electric production that inspires and offers hope.

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 18–23, 2025.

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.

The Morgan-Wixson Theatre brings Sister Act, the hit movie turned stage musical, to Santa Monica this summer. Sister Act is a lively stage adaptation of the beloved 1992 film about a nightclub singer turned accidental nun.

Official London Theatre will raise the curtain on their newly refurbished Ticket Booth in Leicester Square at a launch event. Costumed stars from 25 West End shows will gather for a photocall and ribbon cutting.

What did our critic think of MJ: THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?