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Sixty years ago, pirate radio floated on a diet of great pop, but was sunk by a spoilsport government. That said, its spirit lived on - and still does today!

The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.

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.

Jerry Seinfeld is returning to New York's Beacon Theatre with all-new comedy, adding to his record-breaking residency that began in 2016. He currently holds the record for most comedy shows at the venue with 133 lifetime performances.

Next Week, 54 Below will some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Stephanie Pope, Jonathan Poretz, Ari Axelrod and more. 

LOKI – THE END OF THE WORLD TOUR at Lifeline Theatre is the kind of ambitious storytelling that reminds audiences why Chicago theatre remains one of the most exciting and vibrant theater communities in the country.

Traditionally, most Broadway shows hold off on releasing live captures until after the show closes. But could releasing a filmed capture earlier be a smart business move, one that solves a fundamental supply-and-demand problem bothering Broadway since the 1960s? If shows like Hadestown and Six can turn live captures into added income, all while keeping up the demand and fan fervor for the Broadway tickets themselves, then live captures might be the Broadway business trend of the future.

Kayna Montecillo and Josh Butler join returning cast members for RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, following the show's sold-out UK premiere run in 2025.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that voting is now open for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.

In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers joined the cast of Titaníque during their curtain call to celebrate their four Tony nominations. Watch a video of the 'Las Culturistas' hosts speaking after the performance, congratulating the company on their nominations.

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Avalon announced its Edinburgh Festival Fringe theatre programme, featuring Bryony Kimmings' BOG WITCH, Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, and the UK debut of new musical THE REAL KYLE McCARREN.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The official trailer is here for Sofia the First: Royal Magic, featuring a first look at Rapunzel, who makes a special appearance in the premiere episode. Check it out now.

Last month, the Greenpoint Comedy Club opened in Brooklyn. We spoke with its founder, Jeremy Pinsley, discussing his decades-long journey in comedy, what it’s like to open a comedy club, and more

The cast of Titaníque kicked off TODAY's 'Broadway Week' on Tuesday with performances from the musical comedy. Watch as the cast performs renditions of Céline Dion’s 'I'm Alive' and 'To Love You More' as part of the Citi Concert series.

June Squibb made Tony history this morning by becoming the oldest actor to receive a nomination. At age 96, the performer is nominated for her performance as Marjorie in the recent Broadway production of Marjorie Prime.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

With his debut album Something To Say on the way, Blake Whiten is coming to the stage with his 16-stop headlining Something To Say Tour. Kicking off Oct. 8 in Lexington, Ky., the nationwide run will hit Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, New York City and more.

The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd. The curtain has risen on a revival of the 1960s Broadway classic Cactus Flower, and if the opening week's standing ovations are any indication, Kansas City has another bona fide hit on its hands.

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. 

Following the release of his highly anticipated fourth studio album Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, Oliver Tree will embark on an expansive global headline tour set to kick off this May, spanning all seven continents.