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Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

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.

Presenting two works written centuries apart, the Main Street Chamber Orchestra with 54 professional musicians will perform Beethoven's masterful Fifth Symphony and music from John Williams' legendary Star Wars Suite for Orchestra.

Portland State University Opera will present COSÌ FAN TUTTE from April 17 to April 26 at Lincoln Performance Hall. The production, directed by Layna Chianakas, features a modern interpretation of Mozart's classic opera.

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 

Liza Minnelli is looking back on her storied career in Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!. In her memoir, Minnelli details her relationship with director Martin Scorsese, both romantically and artistically and how it led to a problematic collaboration in Broadway's The Act.

The Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will return to Toronto, captivating audiences with its classic tale of fame and fortune. Learn more about the show here!

On the business side, the independent acquisition of Serino Coyne signals a shift away from the consolidation model that has defined much of the advertising world, while the merger of Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO illustrates how financial pressure is prompting institutions to find strength in unity. On the creative side, BroadwayWorld's Spring Preview paints an exciting picture of a season packed with star power and long-awaited arrivals. Internationally, UK theatremakers are pushing for greater recognition of emerging craft disciplines at the Oliviers, and a landmark Irish experiment offers compelling evidence that investing directly in artists yields measurable cultural and economic returns.

The American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association revealed six finalists for the 2026 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of NYC in 2025.

This May, Theatre Pro Rata will present 'FEFU AND HER FRIENDS' in an immersive format at the historic Searle Mansion in Minneapolis. Audiences will experience the play by María Irene Fornés by moving through different rooms of the mansion.

Current CEO of Serino Coyne, Matt Upshaw, has assumed independent ownership of the advertising and marketing agency. Learn more about the acquisition here!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen veteran Jane Lapotaire, who won Olivier and Tony Awards for portraying French singer Édith Piaf in the play Piaf, passed away on March 5 at 81 years old.

A new clip has been released from the feature-length documentary film Billy Idol Should Be Dead, discussing the genesis of Idol's signature sound. Watch the clip ahead of its upcoming Hulu debut coming later this month.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story will return to the road with a North American tour to nearly 60 U.S. cities, including East Lansing's Cobb Great Hall Stage at Wharton Center.

Before Amadeus arrives on STARZ later this year, find out everything to know about the play, including its origin, major productions and players, adaptations, and more!

Actor and singer Emilie Kouatchou is only in her twenties and she’s already making musical theater history.

NEON will host a series of free public screenings of The Secret Agent to celebrate the film’s global box office success and four Academy Award nominations for one day only on Sunday, March 8th, 2026.

Pontine Theatre will present an original stage adaptation of The Flat Iron Lot, written in 1899 by Hampton Falls NH author Alice Brown. Learn more here!

Marin Theatre will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special gala on April 19, 2026. The event promises a memorable evening of celebration, reflecting on six decades of theatrical excellence.

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

The City of Aventura will present Yakov Smirnoff, a legendary figure in American comedy, at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. The performance marks the final show of the 2025/2026 Aventura Comedy Series.

About Time has announced a new $45 in-person rush policy. About Time is the new Maltby & Shire musical revue with music by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner David Shire and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr.

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will continue its national tour, showcasing the landmark production STILL/HERE across eight cities from February to May 2026.