MAMMA MIA! Tickets Now On Sale at Playhouse Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2026
The 25th anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will perform at Playhouse Square's Connor Palace. Based on ABBA's songs, the musical tells the story of a mother, daughter, and three possible fathers on a Greek island. Tickets are on sale.
SIX To Play Sydney's Theatre Royal
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
The queendom of SIX will descend on Sydney's Theatre Royal to celebrate the newly coronated cast of queens. The official opening night of this award-winning global sensation will be at Theatre Royal Sydney.
Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
Feature: Indonesian Musical Theater: 2026 Overview (Part 1)
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 3, 2026
Indonesia has a long history of theatrical forms that integrate musical elements to the performance. From traditional art forms such as Lenong and Ludruk, to the birth of Komedie Stamboel during the colonial era, up to the modern influence of American musical theater, thespians throughout the nation have always been exploring how music can add another layer to theatrical works.
MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour to Play The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Tickets for the 25th anniversary touring production of MAMMA MIA! at The Bushnell in Hartford will go on sale this week, with the ABBA-scored musical set for a limited engagement this fall.
From Stage to Westeros: Theatre Veterans in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
40 High School Singers Selected for 2026 Songbook Academy
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Forty high school vocalists from 13 states and 29 cities have been chosen for the 2026 SONGBOOK ACADEMY, a weeklong summer intensive in Carmel, Indiana, featuring masterclasses and performances with Broadway stars including Mandy Gonzalez.
A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026
Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event.