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Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

Though modest in scale, Chanel Bragg’s and Kelcey Watson’s production achieves gravitas, a testament to a life fully lived in history’s shadows. They have turned Still’s monologue into a reminder that history is shaped not only by those in power but also by those who carried the trays, polished the silver, and stood just behind them.

Just missing 'Back to the Future Day' on 21 October (the date Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to in the sequel), the iconic film Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. A re-release is coming to cinemas at the end of this month and the stage version keeps on growing, showing the public appetite for this beloved film shows no signs of slowing down.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Original The Little Mermaid star Jodi Benson joined the Counter-Melodies Podcast co-hosts Jonathan Tilkin and Anthony Gargiula for a stripped-back rendition of 'Part of Your World' from the hit animated movie musical. Watch the video!

Rock legend Billy Idol is set for the release of new vinyl re-pressings of three classic albums: Charmed Life, Whiplash Smile, and his first-ever solo release, the Don’t Stop EP, are all due August 15.

Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.

Jerry Harrison doesn’t have too many regrets in his musical career. The Talking Heads’ keyboardist, who was in town to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s landmark film STOP MAKING SENSE May 4 at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main Street in downtown Columbus), is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with his bandmates in 2002 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 2021.

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Among the most popular destination for locals and tourists this time of year is the Tuacahn spring concert series, featuring a wide range of musical and comedic performers — a little something for everyone.

Distinguished soprano and conductor Mata Katsouli is coming to the GNO Alternative Stage at the SNFCC to conduct a sixteen-member string ensemble at a unique concert.

For SCR's impressive, must-see local revival, the show gets a hyper-hybrid treatment that combines nostalgic elements inspired by the original but infused with 21st-century sass and sensibilities. Alongside its visual splendor, the show also features a superb ensemble cast, resulting in a blissfully-raucous, infectiously smile-inducing production.

Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

This time, the reader question was: How often have Broadway musicals like The Outsiders been about teenagers?

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Steve Harley, lead singer of the band Cockney Rebel, who released a single of Phantom of the Opera with Sarah Brightman, has passed away at the age of 73 from cancer, according to Deadline.

Experience the world premiere of SMILE, THOUGH YOUR HEART IS ACHING in collaboration with composer Eve Beglarian. Join Megan Williams Dance Projects on April 5, 6, and 7 at Mark Morris Dance Center’s James and Martha Duffy Performance Space.

Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

Jodi Benson will lead a production of Hello, Dolly! in Florida next year at Encore! Performing Arts. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

FOREIGNER and STYX are ready to rocket across North America starting June 11, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena. Nothing sounds more like summer than collective feel-good anthems such as “Come Sail Away,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Renegade,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Mr. Roboto,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.”

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 13, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Two new albums featuring Barbra Streisand will be released next month. EVERGREENS: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records and YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will both be available on Friday, October 27. Learn more about both albums, and how to pre-order them now, here!

If there’s one takeaway from an evening with Carole Bufford, it is that I’ll be looking forward to her next show, open mic appearance, or wherever she might appear.

At a time of dynamic change, Hong Kong-based dance company TS Crew is launching Hong Kong Soul, a new platform to communicate the radical creativity, diversity and talent of the Hong Kong contemporary dance and performance scene and connect it to a wider global audience.