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The Atlanta Opera will present a dynamic 2026-2027 season with seven productions, including classic and contemporary operas and musical theatre, before relocating to a new venue.

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!

One of the most effective things the musical gains by moving from page to screen to stage is permission to reframe the story without betraying it. By leaning harder into the Curtis brothers as the emotional spine, the musical clarifies a distinction that’s always been present in the text but rarely foregrounded this explicitly: Darry, Soda, and Ponyboy are family by blood, bound by obligation and grief; while the Greasers are family by choice, bound by loyalty and survival.

The world’s premier touring guitar festival, International Guitar Night, returns to Massey Theatre with an unforgettable lineup of four extraordinary guitarists, Sunday, February 1, 2026.

BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.

The Royal Ballet season continues with Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston, Peck. A triple bill that will supposedly “ignite the imagination” - stir, perhaps; ignite, not quite.

​Broadway In Chicago is inviting high schools across the State of Illinois to participate in the 15th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. Learn how to apply!

FRIGID New York has revealed the lineup of programming for their 28th season including the 4th annual Days of the Dead Festival and more. See full programming here!

Due to scheduling conflicts, I was able to avail myself of only a small sampling of the W71 events during the first weekend of programming. We attended a performance of MANY HAPPY RETURNS at 11am and Tennessee Williams’ CAMINO REAL at 2pm. We had time between to enjoy lunch and a bit of shopping on Spring Street. The performances were very well done, a bit non-traditional, and without a doubt up to the long standing and well-established standards / expectations associated with the WTF. Bravo to all involved in the resurrection of this Phoenix from the Ashes. Although, admittedly once skeptical (I am a former New Yorker) I am happy to highly recommend immersion in the newly re-imagined Williamstown Theatre Festival. You will have to move quickly though as W71 runs only through August 3. That said, I am already looking forward to what W72 will bring us in the Summer of 2026.

Rogue Theatre Festival (RTF) returns with a bold and eclectic lineup for their 7th annual celebration of new works. This year, the festival will showcase 37 original plays and musicals, including fully staged productions, short plays, staged readings, and digital streaming performances.

When Footloose dances onto the stage at Maine State Music Theatre this summer, it brings more than high kicks, power ballads, and iconic '80s fashion. Under the direction of E. Faye Butler, the production taps into the heart of what makes the story resonate: community, resilience, and the courage to challenge the status quo.

Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

The award recipients of Broadway In Chicago's 14th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA) were announced and presented, in an award ceremony sponsored by NBC 5, celebrating outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre performances at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on Monday, May 12.

A lot of people ask, “Why do you think it won the Pulitzer?” Post pandemic, and with all of the social media stuff that we have going on. There's something so simple that she was able to capture again, how we need each other, and it goes so against what society tells us.

Broadway In Chicago has announced the 24 student nominees for Best Performer in an Actor and Actress role, nominees for Best Ensemble, Best Direction, and Best Production, and this year's show sponsor for the 14th Annual Broadway In Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards.

Today is the third installment of out weeklong series Sister Act: Behind The Habit. It’s time to introduce you to one more performer who brings the show to life eight times a week and this one is a legend of the DC theatre community to be sure. Sherri L. Edelen plays Mother Superior and trust me, it’s a performance for the holy books and beyond.

This time, the reader question was: The Last 5 Years makes its Broadway debut this spring… but everyone you know already has the show memorized. How did that happen? Tepper unpacks the history of the beloved show.

Front Porch Theatricals has announced casting for their 2025 season, featuring Baby and Sunday in the Park With George. Learn more about the productions and how to get tickets here!

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated opening night of A Knock on the Roof, written by Khawla Ibraheem, and directed by Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Oliver Butler. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new play...

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.

Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of ten films about theater for those seeking a taste of Broadway drama (or comedy). Take a look at the list here and happy watching!

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running October 28th - November 10th.

The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for its Globe for All production of AS YOU LIKE IT, bringing Shakespeare's classic comedy to diverse communities across San Diego. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced the jazz programming running October 14th - October 27th. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets here.