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Opened: April 22, 1932

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Ballet Nights to Feature Alina Cojocaru at Richmond Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026


Alina Cojocaru OBE will perform in BALLET NIGHTS with dancers including Laurel Dalley Smith and James Wilton. The program features the revival of choreographer Kim Brandstrup's Afsked and work from Martha Graham Dance Company.

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason Releases SONGS WITHOUT WORDS EP on Sony Classical
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026


UK pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has released her new EP SONGS WITHOUT WORDS on Sony Classical, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Saint-Saëns, and Nina Simone.

FEAR OF HEIGHTS – A VERY FUNNY PHOBIA to Play Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026


Kevin Flynn's one-man show traces his Irish-American family heritage and his break from steelworking tradition, performing at Westport Country Playhouse's Barnstormer Series.

CHRISTIAN HOLDER: MY LIFE IS DANCE Documentary to Premiere
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026


A new documentary about former Joffrey Ballet dancer Christian Holder, directed by Academy Award winner Brigitte Berman, will premiere at the Chicago History Museum. The film examines Holder's career in ballet, choreography, theater, music, and costume design.

Tickets on Sale in November For SPIRITED AWAY North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026


Tickets for the North American premiere of the stage adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY will go on sale for a 15-week engagement at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, performed in Japanese with English surtitles.

SPIRE-WEEN: A HORROR CLASSIC COUNTDOWN to HALLOWEEN to Take Over Plymouth Spire Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026


The Spire Center for Performing Arts will screen three classic horror films on consecutive Wednesdays, featuring Carnival of Souls, The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price, and Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff.

Jeneba Kanneh-Mason to Release SONGS WITHOUT WORDS EP on Sony Classical
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026


Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has released the first single from her upcoming EP, a Nina Simone-arranged take on Saint-Saëns' Samson and Delilah theme, ahead of the full Sony Classical release.

Stage and Screen Actress Phyllida Law Dies at 94
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026


Phyllida Law, the veteran stage and screen actress and mother of Emma Thompson and Sophie Thompson, has died at the age of 94.

HERE'S TO US! to Launch Musical Theatre Guild's 30th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026


The Musical Theatre Guild has revealed its 30th Anniversary Season, celebrating three decades of preserving and presenting rarely produced musical theatre works through its acclaimed concert-style productions.

Eventim Apollo Unveils OPEN Series with Special Events in Summer 2026
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2026


Eventim Apollo, the London live entertainment venue, will launch Eventim Apollo: OPEN this summer, a special series giving the public the chance to experience the Apollo in a new way through three events: Centre Stage, H+F Spotlight and Venue Tours.

How Have Broadway Theater Sizes Changed Over the Years?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 24, 2026


xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved. 

Bergen County Players Announces Full Schedule For Open House Event
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 9, 2026


Bergen County Players (BCP) has announced that the complete event schedule is now live for its upcoming Open House. This special event invites theater lovers and curious neighbors to go 'Behind the Curtain' at the Little Firehouse Theatre.

San Francisco Symphony Will Present SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY at Davies Hall & Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026


The San Francisco Symphony announced its summer season, featuring classical programs, film concerts, and performances with Andrew Bird, Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, A.R. Rahman, and St. Vincent at venues including Davies Symphony Hall, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

Countertenor John Holiday To Release Debut Album 'Over My Head' on PENTATONE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026


Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.

Photos: TITANIQUE Company Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 13, 2026


Titanique has set sail on Broadway! The musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!

REVIEW: The Deceptive Power Of Acting On Performers Plays Out With Hilarious Comedy In STAGE KISS
by Jade Kops - Mar 21, 2026


Alice Livingstone (Director) brings Sarah Ruhl’s (Playwright) study of human behaviour and the blurring of acting and actual to the New Theatre stage. 

Review: 42ND STREET at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Jan 20, 2026


This sparkling musical is a brand of theater that’s all surface and shimmer and doesn’t pretend to be otherwise. A showbiz fantasy at full throttle making you feel delightfully upbeat.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Will Present MOZART 360 At Booth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025


The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will present MOZART 360, an in-the-round concert experience at Booth Playhouse. The program will move through key moments in Mozart’s development, including excerpts from early symphonies and later masterworks.

The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025


The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Central City Opera Reveals 94th Festival Season Featuring Mozart and Colorado Sesquicentennial Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025


Central City Opera has announced its 94th festival season, running June 27–August 2, 2026, in Central City, Colorado. The lineup will feature Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, The Ballad of Baby Doe in honor of Colorado’s sesquicentennial, Terrence McNally’s Master Class, and the return of CCO in Concert.

Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON (1942-2025)
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2025


Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

Interview: Marnie Near and Michael Cooper on GRAND HOTEL at Alchemy Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - May 27, 2025


Step through the revolving door of 1928 Berlin and into a world of glamour, longing, and quiet desperation as Alchemy Theatre brings the rarely staged musical GRAND HOTEL to life at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage.

EGOT Explained: Who Has Joined the Elite Group and Who Is Close to Making History?
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025


Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

The BBC Proms Reveals Lineup For 2025 Edition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025


The BBC Proms has announced the lineup for its 2025 edition. The BBC Proms will present an eight-week celebration of  music featuring over 3,000 artists, the first overnight Prom  in almost half a century and more than 80 solo debuts.


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