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A benefit concert at Bell Theater at Bell Works honored ALS-diagnosed Broadway star Aaron Lazar, drawing performers including Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz and Patrick Wilson to raise funds for his family. See photos of the event.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M. Ojeda.

Cortland Repertory Theatre (“CRT”) has announced that Producing Artistic Director Kerby Thompson will step down from his position, concluding a 26-year tenure with the professional theatre company.

Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.

Now in performances at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, Mamma Mia! is a delightfully cheerful and charmingly-quirky musical that had audiences roaring with applause and laughter.

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.

DIRECT FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA is set to perform at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Swedish singers and musicians performing hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Waterloo.

Hennepin Arts announced MAMMA MIA! will kick off its Broadway on Hennepin season at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets going on sale to the general public at HennepinArts.org.

The Broadway touring production of Mamma Mia! set to the songs of ABBA, will play eight performances at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, presented by American Theatre Guild.

The 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! is coming to Keller Auditorium. Featuring the iconic songs of ABBA, the long-running hit follows a daughter’s quest to discover her father’s identity on the eve of her wedding.

Center Theatre Group is presenting the 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, at the Ahmanson Theatre this June and July

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. 

This May, Regal is showcasing theatrical showpieces with its Musical Mayhem series, with screenings of musicals like Chicago, Funny Girl, Hairspray, and Mamma Mia!, among others. Take a look at the full lineup and schedule below.

Direct From Sweden – The Music Of Abba will come toThe Newton Theatre in June. The performance is set for Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8pm. Learn more about the show here!

Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.

The legendary West End publicist Peter Thompson, who's work includes the publicity for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and more, has passed away at 81. 

It’s the heart of Broadway Touring announcement season, where venues around the country announce what shows they are planning to present across the country over the next year. Over 50 venues have already announced their seasons for next year, and there are hundreds more still yet to come. 

The beloved musical MAMMA MIA! is returning to Toronto, bringing its classic hits and vibrant performances back to the stage. The production, known for its engaging storyline set to the timeless songs of ABBA, will open its doors to the public once again, offering a fresh opportunity to experience its magical allure.

Jeannette Bayardelle is headed back to Verona! The Tony nominee will be returning to & Juliet on Broadway as 'Angelique' next week for a limited run. Watch a video of her singing a song from the show!

“El musical español es el más desconocido de todos y quería rellenar ese hueco para que sepamos de dónde venimos“, nos comenta el director ante el lanzamiento de su obra.

The Smith Center has announced its early 2026 performance calendar, featuring Broadway tours, concerts, dance, and family programming across multiple venues.

A video is going viral after a man was seen yelling at fellow audience members during a recent performance of Mamma Mia! on Broadway. Watch the video here!

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.

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.