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Lisa Mazzola has been named the William Randolph Hearst Chief Officer of Learning and Community Engagement at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL, bringing extensive experience from MoMA and other prestigious institutions.

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.

Broadway Sacramento is starting off the new year with a legend. The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards, is back in town after seventeen years. The familiar score by Elton John and Tim Rice has been a favorite since the animated version debuted in 1994. Songs like “Hakuna Matata,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” have helped to catapult The Lion King to the status of highest-grossing Broadway production of all time. This was my first time experiencing the magic, and you shouldn’t wait as many years as I have.

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Boston’s Emmanuel Music, which has been performing cantatas by J.S. Bach every Sunday for the past 50 years, will perform three solo cantatas as part of Music Worcester’s THE COMPLETE BACH (TCB).

Wicked on Broadway will welcome two new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring: Keri Rene Fuller as Elphaba, and Emma Flynn as Glinda.

Following a spectacular sold-out performance at Tokyo Dome, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, 'COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025–2026 STARTO to MOVE,' is now available for global audiences to stream on Netflix. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of J-pop’s most influential artists, the showcase serves as a vibrant celebration of the agency's rich musical legacy and its promising future on the world stage.

Ian Bell’s Brown Derby Series will present a staged reading of TWILIGHT at Theatre Off Jackson in Seattle. The four-night engagement offers a comedic reinterpretation of the film screenplay performed by a local ensemble.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos has canceled upcoming Kennedy Center performances, citing concerns about the venue’s current climate.

The comedian's Facebook page was disabled on 1/6, apparently for reporting anti-trans hate comments on one of her viral videos. Read a conversation with Ryan about social media censorship, and how it affects her ability to draw audiences to shows.

Youth America Grand Prix will host auditions for more than 300 student dancers in Tampa from January 8–11, 2026. The weekend culminates with the Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on January 10 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Telly Leung has shared an acoustic video of 'Music of the Night' from The Phantom of the Opera. The Broadway favorite is currently starring in Masquerade as Erik, the Phantom, in the new immersive staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Zama Magudulela as Rafiki. Magudulela will begin performances on Tuesday, January 13 in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center.

Mania: The ABBA Tribute is coming to the Fargo Theatre next month. The performance is on Thursday, February 19th, 2026. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Jane Krakowski took her final bow as 'Mary Todd Lincoln' in Oh, Mary! on Broadway Sunday night. After her final bow, she was greeted onstage by Cole Escola, Sam Pinkleton, and Hannah Solow. Watch the video!

Will Crave's hit, new, queer hockey series be skating to Broadway in a Heated Rivalry show? Maybe! In a recent interview, book series author Rachel Reid revealed her hopes that the series could land on stage. 

Top viral moments on Broadway this year included Rachel Zegler in Evita, Nicole Scherzinger's megaphone, Death Becomes Her on TikTok, John Proctor is the Villain, Paddington the Musical, Jonathan Groff in Just In Time, BOOP!, Hamilton, and more.

Broadway's Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that combines the game everyone knows with choreographed song-and-dance performances. Learn more and watch the video here!

Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels presents its second program in New York City running Feb. 16—Mar. 21, 2026. Founded in 2020, Dance Reflections is dedicated to cultivating global artistry and awareness of choreographic culture and education.

The three-night engagement from December 19-21 featured Mason’s annual holiday cabaret program. See photos and a write up of the show by guest writer Maryann Lopinto.

Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.

A Nostalgic Blast: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ’90s MUSICAL Brings Pop to Midtown

Join the Jack & Jill Center for their annual Flip Flops on the Boardwalk fundraiser at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Flip Flop remains Jack & Jill's largest fundraisers of the year and a premiere event in South Florida.

Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow is postponing his 2026 farewell tour following a lung cancer diagnosis. It will now kick off in late February.

The release of con slancio, with premier recordings of music written by Swiss composer and nonpareil oboist Heinz Holliger, marks 40 years of collaboration with ECM New Series.