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The idea of the concept album took flight at the same time as the idea of the rock musical. A concept album introduces audiences to the score of a musical by deliberately releasing an album of the songs before any live production exists at all. The concept album ostensibly stands on its own terms.

One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage. For many people, their first experience in theatre is a production of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol.” This season, we get the opportunity to add a third story to that growing list. On Tuesday, December 16, the national tour of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” started a week-long run at Des Moines Performing Arts. While this show may be new to Des Moines audiences, the story is a classic that is sure to make your heart grow three sizes.

El Portal Theatre will present Irving Berlin’s White Christmas on the Debbie Reynolds Mainstage, for six performances only.

The Greek National Opera is getting ready to welcome its little friends with Isadora Duck, a highly successful musical suitable for the whole family, written and directed by Stella Michalidou, with music composed by Kostas Vomvolos.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

With the magical notion of having a real ice skating rink on a dramatic stage, the Holiday Spectacular on Ice at the Gateway in Bellport creates wonder in the audience from inception and delivers well beyond expectations in person.

The Young Vic Theatre has revealed the cast for Arthur Miller’s Olivier Award-winning Broken Glass, a thrilling psychological drama exploring marriage, passion, and female defiance.

Seven Dials Playhouse has revealed Extraordinary Stories, the new Spring Season that spotlight the vast, complicated and often surprising narratives that shape our lives.

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA will present an evening with the legendary Gladys Knight. With a career spanning more than six decades, the seven-time GRAMMY Award winner remains one of the most celebrated voices in music history.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Harriet Slaughter, a Broadway actress and longtime director of labor relations at the League of American Theater Producers, died on November 12.

Turn back time and celebrate the holidays with some of the biggest R&B voices of the '90s! The '90s Holiday Rewind brings together 112, Ginuwine, and All-4-One for a night of smooth vocals, throwback energy, and holiday cheer .

Employing a 12-person cast who are largely at ease with difficult music, Esposito and company deliver a rare opportunity to commune with this difficult play.

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.

SF contemporary chamber music group Ensemble for These Times will start the New Year with the seventh edition of its popular annual series, a program of music by women and nonbinary composers.

During his prolific and storied career, Sondheim collaborated with many other artists, from book writers to directors, from actors to musicians. Seeing Sondheim’s regular collaborators, close friends, one-time associates, mentors, and rare connections make appearances in his collection was both moving and illuminating.

Take a trip down memory lane with our 40 favorite parade performances of years gone by! The Parade is known for bringing may of our favorite Broadway shows and performances to the small screen and our editors have battled it out to pick their favorites. 

With special elements designed to enhance the theatergoing experience, South Coast Repertory celebrates 45 years of bringing Orange County the timeless tale of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

The Theater Project, in partnership with the Friends of the Cranford Library, will present a free staged reading of B.B.’S, a new play by Bill Mesce, Jr., inspired by the writings of three acclaimed New Jersey authors.

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the guest pianists for its E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit. Learn more here!

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will be 'movin' out' the extremely popular Billy Joel, My Life: A Piano Man's Journey exhibit with a special event entitled: The Billy Joel Collectors Presentation. 

The Theater Project, a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for New Jersey artists, is accepting submissions for its 24th annual Young Playwrights Competition. All high-school aged students in the state are eligible.

“You have to prepare your soul and clear your mind as you’re getting ready to go on. I ask myself, ‘why are you sending this message?’ and ‘what does the message mean to you today?’ every day before I go out on stage.” Mary Mulovhedzi

Join WMI to celebrate 40 years of presenting world music and dance in NYC; honoring those whose artistic vision and long-standing financial and Board service support have most significantly contributed to WMI's success.

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges have created the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works. Learn more about the events here.