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BroadwayWorld hits the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to ask the cast what beauty means to them, which moments in the show they love most, and what they're doing while in L.A.

What if you thought the funniest and saddest thing you could ever write/act would be the story of your crazy brother taken directly from his own “manifesto” about his own illness?  In Shatterproof, a solo show written and performed by Dana Block. 

Icarus Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of WALDEN, following its Off-Broadway run, at The Theatre Centre's BMO Incubator in Toronto with a cast led by Charlotte Dennis and Oshen Aoun.

Manhattan Theatre Club is getting ready to present the Broadway premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play written by Tony Award nominee Jocelyn Bioh, and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Whitney White. The production will begin previews on Tuesday, September 8 and open Monday, September 28 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the new theatre marquee here.

Brandon Flowers discussed his new solo album THRASHER, his sister's abusive marriage and an imagined encounter with Elvis Presley in a new interview with Anthony Mason.

ABC's weekly schedule will feature DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE NEXT PRO, JEOPARDY! MASTERS quarterfinals, CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD matchups, SHARK TANK and 9-1-1: NASHVILLE episodes.

Brandon and Cameron Ashplant are set to film I'LL GET BY, a WWII drama shot on Guernsey and at RAF Thorpe Abbotts, through their banner Golden Goat Films.

To quote Skaespeare, 'I have had a most rare vision.' In this vision, I saw a day where the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's annual Shakespeare in the Park productions would return to Centennial Park. Funnily enough, the last time the company had performed there was my first time seeing Shakespeare in the Park.

An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the  Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays  are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intimate Court House Theatre as well as the raucous British farce ONE FOR THE POT by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton at the Festival Theatre. Both  were splendid examples of what this fine repertory theatre continues to produce season after season.

The Castellows recorded a new version of Addicted with the late Dan Seals, marking the final single ahead of a tribute album celebrating his music.

The Jimmy Buffett-inspired musical ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will run at New London Barn Playhouse, bringing the beach-set comedy to the New Hampshire stage this summer.

Little Women is a stage musical based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved 1868-69 novel of the same name. Featuring a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, it tells the story of the four March sisters during and after the American Civil War.

Art as Activism on Broadway is a recurring series exploring how theater can move beyond entertainment to serve as a catalyst for social change, advocacy, and cultural dialogue. Through the Harriet Tubman Effect, Dr. Nicole Johnson is using storytelling, imagination and intentional action to transform who gets to create, lead and experience theater.

Arena Stage posted a new performance clip showing the company of CRAZYSEXYCOOL: The TLC Musical performing TLC's 1995 hit 'Waterfalls.' The video, produced by Miceli Productions, gives audiences a preview of the musical built around the group's Billboard-topping, MTV VMA-winning single.

Denise Fennell Pasqualone returns to STAGES through August 16th for a Houston premiere of the live version of Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice! BROADWAY WORLD writer Brett Cullum got a chance to catch up with the actress out of her nun’s habit to discuss gambling, love, and how to raise money for a church by sinning just a little.  

The Beautiful City Project will present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's THE BEAUTIFUL GAME in concert at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture in Chicago, with proceeds benefiting the venue.

The Argyle Theatre's founding Artistic Director Evan Pappas will retire following a nine-year tenure. Taking the helm is Long Island native Tommy Ranieri, who will work alongside Executive Producers and Managing Partners Mark and Dylan Perlman.

One of the greatest joys of experiencing live theater comes from the ability to revisit a past show through a new lens. When shows are revived or a new company mounts their own production, this allows newer voices to put their stamp on timeless material. The hallmark of any timeless story is its ability to transform and adapt with the changing times. Part and parcel with this is a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone in order to provide a new emotional truth to material that is both familiar and unknown.

Indonesia has a long history of theatrical forms that integrate musical elements to the performance. From traditional art forms such as Lenong and Ludruk, to the birth of Komedie Stamboel during the colonial era, up to the modern influence of American musical theater, thespians throughout the nation have always been exploring how music can add another layer to theatrical works. 

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for PLAY ON!, a jazz musical retelling of Twelfth Night set to Duke Ellington's music, opening its 40th Anniversary Season.

Here are my interviews with director Melissa Chalsma, composer David Melville, and actor Carene Rose Mekertichyan on COMEDY OF ERRORS presented by Independent Shakespeare Company outdoors in Griffith Park this summer.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. While last week’s column focused on spouses penning shows together, this week is all about blood relatives partnering to write work. 

Daniel Krikler leads a cast of Rosalind Ford, Oliver Grant, TJ Holmes and others in the musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, directed by Thom Southerland.

Catherine Alcorn, Sally Bourne, Lena Cruz and Chelsea Gibb will star in a new Australian production touring Geelong, Parramatta, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.

Tickets are now on sale for City Theatre in Pittsburgh's 2026/2027 subscription season, featuring five plays including two world premieres and the return of Second City.