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Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D. White's thoughtfully sprawling and emotionally layered new play—directed by Lili-Anne Brown—delivers an ambitious, deeply affecting examination of generational legacy, Black identity, masculinity, and the elusive pursuit of emotional healing. Set almost entirely within the walls of a suburban home in Southern California, the touching, and, often times, quite humorous play unfolds across multiple decades, chronicling the intersecting lives of three generations of African-American men connected not only by blood, but by inherited silence, buried resentment, generational trauma, and a complicated yearning for deep connection.

While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylor’s.

Planet of the Grapes, a tabletop sci-fi comedy where talking grapes enslave humans, will play Brooklyn and the Lower East Side before heading to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed by creator Peter Michael Marino.

The tenth edition of its Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance will include a retrospective of films by and about theater artist Robert Wilson. Learn more about the upcoming program and film lineup.

This June, Constellation will present the Indiana Premiere of Another Revolution, a new play by Jacqueline Bircher, playwright of Constellation’s hit 2024 production of Webster’s B!+@#.

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. 

A new collection of recordings is now available from Shani Wallis, who starred as Nancy in the 1968 film adaptation of Oliver! The new release is the first retrospective CD spotlighting the early recordings of the performer.

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.

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.

As Dionne Warwick took the stage at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton recently, before she had sung a single word, she was met by a rousing standing ovation. It was clear from the get-go that the capacity audience knew they were in the presence of a legend.

Helicline Fine Art is now presenting Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen, a dynamic new exhibition celebrating nearly a century of performance as seen through the eyes of some of the most influential artists and designers of the 20th century. On view through May 10, 2026, the exhibition brings together more than three dozen works that capture the spectacle, emotion, and cultural impact of live theatre, film, dance, opera, and popular entertainment.

The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea will return to Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer. Back by popular demand, this year marks its twelfth West End season.

The Tanglewood Popular Artist Series, which each summer brings a star-studded lineup to the music festival's Koussevitzky Music Shed, has added Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour.

Apple TV has unveiled the premiere date and a first look at season two of “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”), the Spanish-language crime drama. Take a look at the newly released image now.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Shani Wallis, who starred as Nancy in the 1968 film adaptation of Oliver!, recently went viral when she performed the musical number 'As Long as He Needs Me' on Britain's Got Talent.  Watch her rehearsal video here!

Stages has revealed its 2026–27 season, a selection of beloved musicals, award-winning dramas and comedies, and bold contemporary works that celebrate the power of storytelling and community.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

After 70 years, Shani Wallis, who starred as Nancy in the 1968 film adaptation of Oliver!, returned to the stage at Blackpool's Winter Gardens for a performance of the musical number 'As Long as He Needs Me' for Britain's Got Talent. Watch as the 92-year-old impresses the judges with the performance.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!

Thanks to de Santos’ insightful direction, the on-going dialogues never seem to drag and the action flows at a pace which keeps the audience interested in just what happens between these well-written characters.

In the play “The Mountaintop” by playwright Katori Hall, audiences are led into Room 306, during the late hours of April 3rd. This play is a fictional reimagining of Dr. King’s final night, after delivering his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. Through a conversation with multi-faceted character of Camae, Dr. King confronts mortality and the idea of what type of legacy he wants to leave behind. Through acting, directing, set design, lighting and sound, this play, directed by Dee Selmore, is delivered with a deep sense of respect for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This production of “The Mountaintop runs at The Studio at Theatre Tallahassee until March 15th.

STAGES St. Louis founder Jack Lane may need to clear space on his mantle for additional hardware. This morning, when the Society of London Theatre announced their 2026 nominations for the Olivier Awards, Lane became a first time Olivier nominee. Two of his productions, Evita and The Producers picked up nominations for Best Revival of a Musical.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The festival, curated by Nicky Paraiso, features twelve productions across four venues, highlighting a blend of emerging and established dance artists.