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The Muppets are back! Check out a new sneak peek from the special episode of The Muppet Show, featuring Kermit the Frog and Scooter as they realize they have booked too many acts for their show.

​​​​​​​Riverside Studios has announced the first details of our spring theatre programme, launching in a landmark year as the iconic West London venue celebrates its 50th anniversary.

McCarter Theatre Center will present acclaimed jazz singer José James in a special 50th anniversary tribute to Marvin Gaye’s iconic album I Want You on Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. 

Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, will make its Connecticut premiere at Waterbury's Palace Theater as part of a U.S. National Tour. 

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/29/2026 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Titled after Neil Diamond’s 1976 album of the same name, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL aims for something more intimate and riskier than the average jukebox musical. Rather than simply charting a performer’s rise to fame, it presents a man in conversation with his past where he’s both haunted and sustained by the songs he wrote to survive it. The structure is unorthodox and quietly daring.

STEREOPHONIC,  the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, opens its Chicago premiere today at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a two-week limited engagement, running through February 8.

It's time to meet Broadway's best on The Muppet Show tonight! With the new special now streaming, we have rounded up some of the best of Broadway talent during the show's original run.

To say that the Tony Award-winning 2022 musical “Some Like It Hot,” which Broadway in Boston is presenting at Citizens Opera House through February 8, has quite a pedigree is putting it mildly.

THE SOUND OF SPRING Chinese New Year Concert returns to New York City on February 14 and 15, featuring a blend of Chinese and Western music at Fisher Center and Rose Theater.

Nearly 50 years after its debut, Chico Buarque’s landmark musical returns in a vibrant new staging. Directed by Jorge Farjalla, Ópera do Malandro dives into Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian underworld to expose corruption, desire and hypocrisy with sharp humor and unforgettable songs. Inspired by Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera and infused with elements of Afro-Brazilian spirituality, the production blends satire, ritual and popular culture in an immersive, festive experience. Featuring a large, star-studded cast the show reaffirms the enduring power—and provocation—of one of Brazilian musical theatre’s most iconic works.

It's time to play the music! The official trailer and new photos have been released for The Muppet Show, giving audiences a brand-new look at the upcoming special, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic series.

Piedmont Opera has appointed Joseph Mechavich as General Director, a move that aligns with the company's upcoming 50th anniversary. Mechavich's leadership is expected to enhance the opera's commitment to high-quality productions and community engagement.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that guitarist and composer Ralph Towner, known for his solo work as well as that with the chamber group Oregon, has passed away.

The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the lineup and ticket sales for the 51st Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 18–21 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

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!

In celebration of her 80th birthday, Dolly Parton just released a new rendition of her hit song, “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire. Check out the music video.

The Cleveland Institute of Music will present a spring 2026 concert season that places a strong emphasis on contemporary music alongside established classical repertoire.

Join renowned pianist Max Lifchitz on January 18, 2026, for a captivating evening of piano music from the 20th and 21st centuries at Klavierhaus Auditorium, NYC. The free concert will feature compositions by notable figures such as Luciano Berio and Leon Kirchner, alongside contemporary pieces by Lee Calhoun, John McGinn, and others. The event, starting at 7 PM, will also be available via live stream.

Carousel Theatre for Young People will present the 1st Annual Family Forward Festival over the Family Day long weekend, running Saturday, February 14 through Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Broadway Maven will present a special anniversary roundtable for 'PACIFIC OVERTURES' on January 27, featuring discussions with key figures like John Weidman and BD Wong. The event celebrates 50 years of the groundbreaking musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman, exploring its innovative narrative and enduring impact.

Tommy Mesa will release his new album '17(67)' on February 13, 2026, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary music performed on a historic 1767 Nicolò Gagliano cello.

The Carlisle Floyd Centennial will present an international celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth on June 11, 2026, recognizing his lasting role in American opera and his deep ties to the cultural life of the American South.

Wendy Osserman Dance Company will present the World Premiere of Echo Glass on at Danspace Project, St. Mark's Church. Echo Glass was developed through an ongoing collaboration between composer Concetta Abbate and Wendy Osserman Dance Company.

STEREOPHONIC, which is now on stage at the Connor Palace, is a 4-act, 3-hour production, was written by American playwright David Adjmi, with music composed by Will Butler.