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Do you remember which Broadway show had a historic 182 previews? BroadwayWorld looks at 10 Broadway shows that had exceptionally long preview periods and quite the problematic journey to opening night.

The North American tour of BEETLEJUICE will arrive at Tennessee Performing Arts Center June 15-20, 2027. Single tickets go on sale October 30 at the TPAC box office and online.

The new North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will run at Music Hall in Kansas City from Dec. 2-13 for 16 performances, opening the 26-27 PNC Broadway season.

Singer-songwriter Toni Cornell released a cover of the synth-punk duo's 1988 single with an accompanying music video directed by Una Smoole, featuring spooky visuals and supernatural imagery.

The York Theatre revealed performers including Brian d'Arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Patrick Wilson will attend the 34th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.

The North American tour of BEETLEJUICE will open at Bass Concert Hall in Austin on March 19-21, 2027, with tickets starting at $48. The Broadway musical comedy, based on Tim Burton's film, is directed by Catie Davis and choreographed by Michael Fatica.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 40th anniversary in London's West End today, October 9, with a special gala performance at His Majesty's Theatre, featuring an appearance by original Phantom Michael Crawford. See photos and video from the celebration.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be filmed for the first time at its original London home, His Majesty's Theatre, in front of a live audience, and released internationally in cinemas in 2027.

When 'The Phantom of the Opera' opened 40 years ago at His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End, there were quite a few elements that may have been different from the show we all know today.

A new book by Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov features essays from 80 celebrated musicians, including Dolly Parton, Erykah Badu, Chris Stapleton, and Jamie xx, highlighting overlooked and beloved albums.

Tickets are now on sale for Cameron Mackintosh's new production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, running Feb. 17-28, 2027. The tour features Isaiah Bailey as the Phantom and marks the musical's return to North America.

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's revitalized production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA go on sale for a Des Moines Performing Arts engagement at the Civic Center March 3-14, 2027. The new North American tour features the acclaimed London production direction by Seth Sklar-Heyn.

'Evita' is making its way back to Broadway, but it’s been more than four decades since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning musical first arrived in New York City. BroadwayWorld looks back at the original cast.

The Phantom of the Opera celebrates 40 years in the West End with an October 2026 gala at His Majesty's Theatre, reuniting alumni artists with the current cast.

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville from February 3-14. Tickets go on sale September 18.

Theatre has long history of cultural exchange between the cities of New York and London. Every season, new productions make it to Broadway and off-Broadway after starting in the West End and vice versa. But what of all of the Broadway shows that have originated in countries beyond England? Productions originating in other foreign countries happen far less frequently but have resulted in some fascinating moments of history on Broadway.

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's national tour of The Phantom of the Opera will go on sale in September ahead of performances at Bass Concert Hall in Austin.

There is a reason The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running show in Broadway history. And now, San Diegans have a chance to see why.

The West End production of Beetlejuice The Musical has moved up its closing date and will play its final performance at London's Prince Edward Theatre on January 2, 2027.

Directed by Elaine Epstein, the documentary follows the arrest of a midwife serving Amish and Mennonite families in rural New York and the women who organized in response.

The ST. CHARLES SINGERS, led by Jeffrey Hunt, will release a new album on Navona Records featuring a title work written for the choir by John Rutter, alongside commissioned pieces and a cappella works.

Japan Society will host a weekend film series highlighting rare films scored by composer, musician, and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.

The York Theatre will present its Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala honoring Kelli O'Hara for lifetime achievement in musical theater, with Charles Wright also receiving a Founders' Award at The Edison Ballroom.

Four-time Olivier Award-nominee Summer Strallen, will take on the role of Delia Deetz in the London production of Beetlejuice The Musical for a strictly limited season. Learn more here!