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While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom. 

The Broadway classic Dreamgirls makes its Brazilian debut in a dazzling production. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the show captures the rise and struggles of a 1960s girl group inspired by Motown legends. Letícia Soares shines as Effie White, while Laura Castro (Deena) and Samantha Schmütz (Lorell) complete a dynamic trio. With striking sets, costumes, and a vibrant score, Dreamgirls is both a tribute to soul music’s golden era and a moving story of ambition, resilience, and identity and thrills with its energy, soul, and spectacle.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. It is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin’”.

Jacquelyn Holland-Wright, a 30-year veteran of the Las Vegas and Broadway stages, will take time off from her leading role in the hit musical Menopause the Musical at Harrah’s on the Strip with a return on Sept. 2. She is returning to her native Hawaii to perform the role of Rose in Gypsy with production shows to benefit I’m A Bright Kid Foundation Aug. 8-24.

Axis Theater is one of the first companies in years to bring Rock of Ages-a high-energy, fan-favorite musical-back to local Orange County audiences. Performances run July 11-13 at the historic Huntington Beach HS Theater, located at 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

Rock of Ages, Chris D'Arienzo’s jukebox musical which runs from May 2-18 at the Axelrod Theater, has had many incarnations since its 2005 Los Angeles premiere, including Broadway, the West End, and a brilliant 2012 film starring Tom Cruise.

The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages storms into the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ for a limited two-week run in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Real Women Have Curves is open on Broadway! It’s the summer of 1987, and Ana Garcia dreams of flying away from East Los Angeles. But when her family receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother’s expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds. Let's see what the critics have to say...

Get ready to turn up the volume as PCS Theater presents Rock of Ages, a high-energy musical celebration of 1980s rock anthems, big dreams, and even bigger hair. Learn more!

Pamela Des Barres, renowned author and groupie, brings her one-woman show to City Winery Boston on November 10, sharing firsthand tales from rock and roll's wildest era.

Over and over again, that has happened to me for the almost half a century during which I’ve been reviewing theater. No matter if it’s a play I have seen countless times, I find myself excited to witness a new take on a much-loved title or to find new and expressive meaning in something I know like the back of my hand. More importantly, I find that theater can elicit in me a profound response and cause me to recall people, places and memories that feed my very soul.

Ashley Paul and Luv Foundation (UK) released their new single 'Hearts Up,' a dynamic collaboration with infectious melodies and uplifting lyrics, co-written by Lucas Marx.

Rock of Ages (Teen Edition) comes to the Sutter Street Theatre this month. Performances run June 15th – July 14th.

With their recent US headline tour now wrapped and before the band heads over to continue their global domination in Europe, California’s greatest export Steel Panther is announcing the final batch of headline dates in the US as part of their On The Prowl World Tour 2024. The band return to the road in the United States on August 23 in Buffalo, NY and runs through September 14 where it wraps up in Jacksonville, NC. The 15-date trek will make stops in Hampton Beach, NH (August 24 & 25); Portland, ME (August 30); Baton Rouge, LA (September 8) and Augusta, GA (September 14) to name a few.

Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

The band comprised of Michael Starr (Vocals), Satchel (Guitars), Stix Zadinia (Drums) and Spyder (Bass) will kick off the tour on April 18th in Omaha, NE and run through May 18th where it wraps up in San Antonio, TX. The 21-city trek will make stops in Denver, CO (April 19); Seattle, WA (April 27); Nashville, TN (May 8) and Austin, TX (May 17).

Two new shows have been added to the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA.  Scotty McCreery returns on Sunday, June 23, 2024 and RUMOURS: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show performs on  Sunday, July 21, 2024.

STEEL PANTHER Announces 'ON THE PROWL TOUR 2024' DatesAlong the way, the tour will stop in Anaheim, CA (February 2, 2024), Fargo, ND (February 14, 2024 – for all the North Dakota lovers) and Memphis, TN (February 22, 2024) to name a few. This new tour announcement comes as the band is getting ready to stuff stockings for all the naughty housewives.

Get ready for the highly anticipated debut of XXPONYBOYDEREKXX, a groundbreaking new play executive produced by John Cameron Mitchell. Find out where and when you can catch this unique theatrical experience exclusively on OnlyFans and X.

Discover the exciting lineup of LGBTQ+ films at aGLIFF's Prism 36. Don't miss out on this celebration of diverse storytelling and powerful narratives. Plan your movie marathon and be part of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

Rock of Ages was recently performed at ACT of CT. Performances ran February 23 - March 19, 2023. Check out clips from the show in this all new video!

The Sieminski Theater and Centenary Stage Company will present 80’s rock musical Rock of Ages, an exhilarating and unapologetic homage to the timeless classics of rock ‘n’ roll on Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 23 at 2:30 PM.

Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes to Watch Out For,” the award-winning cartoonist’s iconic comic strip that ran from 1983 - 2008, was released as an episodic podcast in partnership with Audible today, led by a queer cast in time for Pride Month.