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Orville Peck has officially been unmasked as he prepares to take on the role of the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! See new photos of the unmasked country singer, alongside his upcoming co-star, Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!

Orville Peck has confirmed that his iconic mask will not, in fact, be part of his Cabaret costume. Fans have been eager to see Peck's full face, which has not been revealed since his first album was released in 2019.

Glenn Davis had a huge part to play in the Purpose's journey, not only as a cast member in Chicago and now on Broadway, but as Steppenwolf's co-Artistic Director and the person behind pushing along its development in recent years.

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations hit Broadway in 2019, earning 11 Tony nominations and one win for Sergio Trujillo’s choreography. Though it was cut short by COVID in March 2020, the show returned in May 2021 and ran until January 2022. It now lives on through its national tour, reaching 24 U.S. cities. The current tour is notable for being supervised by the original director, Des McAnuff, and Trujillo. I spoke with Bryce Valle, the tour's dance captain and the lead actor portraying Paul Williams of The Temptations.

Previews are now underway, for BOOP! The Musical. The production will open officially at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Meet the cast of BOOP! here!

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.

Stravelli, a terrific jazz singer and interpreter of songs with a beautiful inner glow that permeates every note, will be back at Birdland on 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22. See highlights from the March 1st show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts will present Sunday Serenades, a new series celebrating the rich sounds of jazz, swing, big band, classical crossover, and Broadway favorites. Learn more and see how to attend.

bearly designed productions will present Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl written by Bear Kosik and directed by Erika Lupo. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival.

Jacob’s Pillow has announced the slate of acclaimed dance companies performing on its iconic outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, rounding out the calendar of ticketed performances that will comprise the Dance Festival’s 93rd season in the Berkshires.

Back by popular demand, the FACT OR FICTION, created by Caitlin Trainor will continue an extended run at SWING 46. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.

Another Melissa Errico triumph fills Birdland Theater with love.

Kiln Theatre has announced its new 2025/26 season, Amit Sharma's second as Artistic Director. The programme features three world premieres and a new version of a much-loved hit.

GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum superstar Offset rings in Valentine’s Day with “TEN,” an ice cold take on love out now. Listen to the track here.

Noah J. Ricketts has announced that he will be departing from The Great Gatsby on Broadway next month. Ricketts – who has also been seen on Broadway in Frozen and Beautiful: the Carole King Musical – will play his final performance as Nick Carraway.

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I was enthralled in the whole show, and I promise you don't want to miss this show when it's in town. You don't want to look back and regret not seeing Hadestown while it's in Detroit.

Actor and comedian Ricky Tomlinson will return to head a talented cast of performers in the musical production which will play 30 venues across England, Scotland and Wales.

In just a few weeks, the breathtaking stage production of LIFE OF PI will sail into Proctors in Schenectady! Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 best-selling novel, which captivated readers and later became an Oscar-winning film in 2012, the story made waves once again with its 2019 stage debut in the UK before dazzling Broadway audiences in 2023. Now, it’s hitting the road with its first U.S. National Tour, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Taha Mandviwala, who brings the iconic role of Pi Patel to life. Taha isn’t just a phenomenal actor; he’s also an athlete, wellness coach, and self-proclaimed D&D enthusiast. With his infectious energy and thoughtful insights, our conversation was as inspiring as the story he helps tell on stage!

Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it's back – this time as an explosive dance production - Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.

With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY has announced an extension to 31 December 2025 at The O2, London with tickets on sale now. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

“Broadway’s Bad Boys,” a concert of mischievous songs made famous by musical theatre’s iconic villains, will be presented by Westport Country Playhouse for five performances only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.