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This time, the reader question was: How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War? There are actually many musicals about war in the canon. The rare feat of Operation Mincemeat lies in its tone. The show is a fast-paced, zany, comedic take on a mission that used a dead body to mislead the Axis forces, leading to the successful Allied invasion of Sicily.

Jim Caruso’s The Swing Set: Deluxe Edition, the urbane baritone’s smart and sophisticated romp through the Great American Songbook, will be released on streaming and digital formats on Friday, April 18. 

Keep On Keepin' On is a new feel-good play which will tour to three non-theatre spaces in Northern Soul strongholds. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Cult comedy classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too is set to end its nationwide tour with a four-night residency at the Liverpool Olympia next month. The production is headed by X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and Dancing on Ice star Jake Quickenden.

This evening, or rather last evening, during their “Final Preview,” I was once again regaled to my seat with baited breath as I waited for the lights to fall on McDonagh’s masterpiece and, forthrightly, my favorite play, The Pillowman.

The title role in Shakespeare’s enduring tragedy Hamlet is on the bucket list for many actors wishing to challenge their range of emotions while offering their own interpretation of the iconic role. And in his new solo play, Hamlet (Solus), creator and performer David Melville (pictured), co-founder of Independent Shakespeare Co., plays all the roles while intertwining the text with original songs. I decided to speak with David about his interpretation of the role he has played many times, including why he decided to stress the grief in the story as well as making (the skull of) Yorick an important character, and how the production evolved.

The Tank will continue its Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two), directed by Janice L. Goldberg (I of the Storm). See photos of the production.

Theatre Tulsa's Broadway Series will bring beloved musicals to life on the Tulsa Performing Arts Center stage, including Hairspray, Rent, the regional premiere of Disney's Frozen, and Gypsy.

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).

The self-released, 16-track collection of music from the Great American Songbook includes music from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Comden and Green, George and Ira Gershwin, and Johnny Burke, to name a few iconic songwriters.

The tale as old as time is hitting the road and bringing some new stars along with it! Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the eagerly-anticipated tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Meet the stars in a new video giving fans a behind the scenes look at the tour.

For two weekends in a row in January 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presented some powerhouse talents from the world of Broadway to their enjoyable Cabaret Series. First up was the returning Jason Robert Brown, the Tony Award-winning composer of musicals such as PARADE and THE LAST FIVE YEARS joined by a new special guest, Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose. The following weekend, the Samueli Theatre then opened its doors to Tony nominee Kerry Butler’s hilarious one-woman comedy cabaret 'Breaking Broadway.'

Patrick Wolf has announced the release of his long-awaited new album Crying The Neck out April 25. Ahead of the album, Wolf has shared the first single 'Dies Irae', an anthemic 'affirmation of life.' Listen to it now.

Actor, playwright, producer, and director Jordan E. Cooper is on a roll. The Emmy-nominated television sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” which he created, co-executive produces and directs, premiered on BET+ in 2021 and is now in its fifth season on the streaming service.

The Tank has announced casting for the next Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two) and directed by Janice L. Goldberg (Liberty Talks!). 

Today’s subject Barry Edelstein is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of San Diego’s renowned Old Globe. On January 30th he will be giving a special presentation on putting together his adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays entitled Henry 6. at our very own Folger Theatre as part of their third annual Reding Room Series which runs from January 30th through February 2nd.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch lights up Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. The third attraction in BPAC's 2024-25 Mainstage Series, this open mic/variety show hybrid is a vibrant, impromptu, inside-showbiz salon where talent shines under the spotlight.

With their unmissable blend of Broadway razzle-dazzle and cabaret charm, 'Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch' will light up Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 5 features the cast of Cult of Love.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 16, 2024.

Clay Aiken, the singer and actor who got his start on American Idol before going on to perform on Broadway, is opening up about how his life and career changed after coming out as gay in 2008.

The Stylistics have announced their first new album in almost two decades titled 'FALLING IN LOVE WITH MY GIRL,' which will be released worldwide on February 21, 2025.