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Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the big-screen adaptation of Wicked, has recorded an audiobook for Elphie, Maguire's prequel novel, which was released in March. The new audiobook will be available on July 29.

The 30th anniversary edition of Fire Island Dance Festival dazzled with world premieres and celebrated works - all part of a record-breaking weekend of artistry and impact.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Joel Sandel has been referred to as the “Energizer Bunny” of Houston's acting scene, and this captures him perfectly. He’s acted in so many shows that we couldn't even name them all, and even when faced with a medical emergency, he just bounces right back on the stage.

Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.

P3 Theatre Company’s Cozy Cabaret Series was created to present a platform for local professional theatre artists and nonprofit arts organizations to showcase their talents and bring quality arts into the community, and to serve as a fundraising series to help P3 Theatre Company continue to pursue its mission and vision to help make the world a better place through the arts. Here's my interview with Jon Peterson on the creation and future plans for the Cozy Cabaret series.

Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS), in partnership with San Jose Stage Company, will present the 2nd annual AAPI Playwright Festival, a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) storytelling.

Goodman Theatre is teamig up with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to generate an unprecedented celebration of the artistic fabric of Chicago, offered entirely FREE of charge. Learn more!

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

Golden Thread Productions, in partnership with Art2Action, Inc., will present the regional premiere of The Return by Hanna Eady and Edward Mast, directed by Eady, a powerful exploration of the erasure and violence that Palestinian citizens of Israel face on a daily basis.

Dezart Performs has announced its new home: the Dezart Playhouse, formerly the First Church of Christ, Scientist, an architectural landmark designed in 1957 by Robson Chambers and Albert Frey.

Applications are now open for the biennial nationwide Linbury Prize for Stage Design, the UK’s leading award for emerging industry design talent. Learn more about how to apply here!

Gilded Balloon has unveiled a line-up of comedy stars to take part in a special ‘40 Years of Fringe’ in conversation series, to celebrate the venue’s 40th anniversary. 

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of July! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

​Festival Latino—the largest Latin event in Ohio and marking its 28th year in 2025—is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community. Learn how to a trend.

VAULT Creative Arts and The Glitch have announced the world premiere of 'in defence of adventurous mothers' by Simon Marshall, the award-winning entry to the inaugural VCA Playwriting Award.

A poignant world premiere, a full-circle performance from the festival’s first year and celebrated works from acclaimed contemporary companies are among the newly announced additions to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.

Palm Beach Symphony has revealed the 2025-2026 Masterworks Concert Series led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

On Saturday, June 21st, when the ASA, Cabaret Scenes, and Montgomery and Dain present Steve Ross with this year’s Darrell Henline Award, they will do so during a star-studded evening of entertainment.

Three decades after the show dazzled the world, RIVERDANCE has returned to the stage in celebration of its 30th anniversary with RIVERDANCE 30: THE NEW GENERATION. While honoring its legendary roots, this revitalized production infuses fresh energy into RIVERDANCE, captivating both longtime fans and first-time audiences alike. RIVERDANCE 30 is presented by Broadway Across Canada and MagicSpace Entertainment and will run from June 10 - 15, 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC.

A nostalgic trip based on a 1976 Disney movie

Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time.

What did our critic think of MILLENNIUM at Shadowbox Live!?