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It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently when the Irvine Barclay Theatre presented DEFYING GRAVITY: AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS to a sold-out crowd on the evening of May 23, 2026.

The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget. 

Multi- Award winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz has had a long and distinguished career in writing for both theatre and film. He is probably best known nowadays for his work on Wicked, but his career goes far beyond that one hit show.

Two-time Tony winner Christine Baranski and Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant will star in Noël Coward's HAY FEVER at Wyndham's Theatre, marking Baranski's West End debut and Grant's return to the West End stage after 20 years.

Sometimes alchemy really happens. A blockbuster title with a perfect cast at the most appropriate time of year makes up the spectacular new production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR now playing at Shea’s 710 Theatre.

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 115th season. The 2026–27 season features 26 guest conductors, including five making their Orchestral Series debuts, alongside a lineup of returning and debuting guest artists.

A new documentary film will be released about blues musician Bobby Rush. Titled King of the Chitlin’ Circuit, the movie explores the life of the 92-year-old musician and his 70-plus-year career. 

A highlight of enjoying any mystery is trying to figure out the endgame before you reach it to see if your powers of perception are good enough to beat the detective to the punch. Well, take that plan and throw it in the nearest garbage because Sleuth, the Guthrie’s newest production, is a mystery that will have you guessing until the final moment. Even then, you will be wrong.

The new Broadway season is in full swing, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 12 have related films or series that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

The Guthrie Theater will present an upcoming production of Sleuth, written by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Kimberly Senior.

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will celebrate one of Broadway's most influential composers with A Wicked Evening with the Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends with Pops Orchestra.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is a must-see. It will appeal to audiences of all ages, and the overflowing energy of joy and love will carry you out into the world filled with hope at a time when we so desperately need some hope.

Specific events in the intimate world of Anatevka, Russia are presented in a manner that propels universal understanding of the relevant themes of family, forgiveness, acceptance, and tolerance in the highly immersive and interactive staging of the renowned classic Fiddler on the Roof, now at the Signature Theatre. The engaging ensemble assembled here under the ingenious direction of Joe Calarco, shows why this landmark 1964 musical has spawned so many stage revivals through the decades as well as a magnificent 1971 film. (Based on the Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl).

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present A Wicked Evening with the Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m..

Playwright, actor, and director Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller will make his West End debut as a playwright with this special presentation reading of his latest play Pretty Rough Terrain.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed its 2025/26 Insight festivals and special projects. Learn more and see how to attend upcoming performances.

The recipients of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be announced on Wednesday, according to a statement from President Donald Trump. This marks the first time honorees have been chosen since Trump replaced several board members and assumed the role of chairman of the Kennedy Center.

John Stamos will step into the role of King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar concert staging., replacing Josh Gad, who withdrew from the production due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

In September, SFJAZZ will kick off its 2025/26 season with a mix of talent, setting the tone for a month of performances across its venues. Learn more about the September lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Palm Beach Symphony has revealed the 2025-2026 Masterworks Concert Series led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the new Lyrics & Lyricists season and a slate of American Songbook concerts. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Second Stage Theatre’s 43rd Street off-Broadway house, right near 8th Avenue, recently changed hands and is now the home of Studio Seaview . Seaview’s first production in the space is Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski. They have renovated and updated the space since Second Stage switched off-Broadway locations to now present shows at the Signature.

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!

For the first time in almost 30 years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will be joining forces to present Swan Lake.

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!