Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.
McCallum Theatre Hosts The Lucie Arnaz Awards, Top Student Performers Advance To Jimmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
The McCallum Theatre and Musical Theatre University hosted the Lucie Arnaz Awards, honoring high school musical theatre excellence across California's Inland Empire. Two winners will advance to the Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City.
Collierville High School Students to Represent Memphis at the Jimmy Awards on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Two Collierville High School students won Lead Actor and Lead Actress honors at the 17th annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and will compete at the Jimmy Awards at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway.
Jack Gunter and Mia Salas Earn Top Prizes at The 2026 Rita Moreno Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026
Broadway San Jose and Children's Musical Theater San Jose announced the 2026 Rita Moreno Awards winners, recognizing high school musical theatre achievement from San Mateo to Kern County. Lead Actor and Actress winners will compete at the Jimmy Awards at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.
UNDER THE MERSEY MOON To Play Epstein Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon is set to make its Liverpool debut when it comes to the Epstein Theatre this autumn. The inspiring and heartwarming show will be staged at the historic Hanover Street.
2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominees Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway In Chicago announced nominees for the 15th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards, with 24 student finalists selected from a record 348 applicants across 95 schools statewide. Nominees will perform a number from LES MISÉRABLES.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
Review: Crazy And Comic, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Shares The Power Of Art To Touch Deeper Than Expected
by Jade Kops - Jul 30, 2025
Annie Baker’s (Playwright) 2009 Obie Award winning Off-Broadway play, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION is presented with humour and heart by director Dean Bryant.
Photo Coverage: Remembering James Lipton
by Walter McBride - Mar 5, 2020
BroadwayWorld remembers James Lipton, executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series Inside The Actors Studio.
Photo Flash: Alice Ripley Plays The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019
Last night Tony Award winner Alice Ripley performed a peek into Alice's workshop with 'Alice's Corner' a pop-up concert experience featuring Christopher Schelling on piano at The Laurie Beechman.
Photo Flash: Jackie Burns Inspires Students at One Day Master Class with Broadway Artists Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2019
On Saturday, November 2nd, Broadway's longest running Elphaba, Jackie Burns, worked with a group of students at Broadway Artists Alliance, workshopping audition material and sharing stories about her experiences in the industry. Burns garnered critical acclaim for her long running portrayal of Elphaba in the musical Wicked. She holds the distinction of most performances as the green-skinned witch on Broadway.
Photo Flash: Dark Horse Theatre Company Presents NO EXIT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2019
Two women and one man are locked up together for eternity in one hideous room in Hell. The windows are bricked up, there are no mirrors, the electric lights can never be turned off, and there is no exit.
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