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As NYC celebrates America250 with eight commemorative ball drops, the New York Marriott Marquis is having a supporting celebration on July 3rd with an elevated “America’s Birthday Over Broadway” event in the iconic Broadway Lounge restaurant.

At one point, in June 1939, the UK-US ‘Special Relationship’ was defined by the King eating hotdogs on the president’s lawn. King George VI and the future Queen Mother may not have persuaded President Franklin D. Roosevelt to promise Britain his allegiance in the forthcoming war in Europe, but their state visit – the first for a British monarch in the US – provided a model of transatlantic friendship to be mimicked for decades to come.

Tony Award winner Faith Prince returned to 92NY last week to lead the annual Summer Cabaret Conference alongside Michael Kirk Lane. The week-long program also welcomed guest artists including Lindsay Mendez, Sally Mayes, Carolyn Montgomery, Jennifer Tepper, Jim Caruso, and more. Check out photos of the event.

DAMES AT SEA: A fun, well-done, one-off, on-target concert of a happy-go-lucky old-fashioned musical, presented by Charles Kirsch (BACKSTAGE BABBLE) and Michael Lavine, makes the crowd happy

The multi-award-winning solo show WHY I STUCK A FLARE UP MY ARSE FOR ENGLAND, written and performed by Alex Hill, will make its U.S. debut at SoHo Playhouse in a limited Off-Broadway engagement.

Ivoryton Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776, starring Broadway's Mark Aldrich, has opened to enthusiastic audience and critical response at the Connecticut venue. Check out photos of the show.

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for HAIRSPRAY, led by Grace Carroll as Tracy Turnblad and 'Drag Race' star Alexis Michelle, with direction by Bill Fennelly and choreography by Felicity Stiverson.

AILEY II will take the stage in Jacksonville as part of the FSCJ Artist Series season. Tickets go on sale soon for the upcoming performance at the Florida-based presenter.

Alex Syiek will perform his original cabaret concert DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF at The Green Room 42, featuring new songs and guest performers exploring self-criticism with humor and catharsis.

Chicago-based tribute band Jagged Little Pill will perform at Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake, IL, delivering renditions of Alanis Morissette's hits and deep cuts from the iconic 1995 album.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a deliciously kooky and quirky delight.

The Charlotte Symphony will present Stars & Stripes Spectacular, a patriotic concert celebrating America's 250th anniversary in Charlotte, NC.

Singer-songwriter Patrick Droney announced a stop at Boston's Boch Center Shubert Theatre on his Made You Look Tour, supporting his third full-length album featuring collaborations with Kelsea Ballerini and contributions from members of The National.

The Park Theatre has announced the final schedule for its America 250 Cultural Fair, taking place July 2–4 in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The three-day celebration of America's 250th anniversary will include live performances, film screenings, historical exhibits, a community cookout, and the placement of a time capsule.

Fool Moon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Margate Community Church in New Jersey, featuring a cast led by Mike Palmreuter alongside Nick Efstatos and Erin Maegerle.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame awarded $10,000 in scholarships to ten graduating high school seniors across Long Island, with an additional Pat DeRosa Memorial Scholarship presented for the fourth consecutive year.

MCC Theater just celebrated opening night of Birthright, running through July 26, 2026 at MCC Theater’s Newman Mills Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.

The comedy rock extravaganza CINDY OF ARC, a Richard Rodgers Award finalist directed by Emmy winner Dani Davis, will stage one performance at The Wilde at Gifford House in Provincetown.

Guild Festival Theatre announced the appointment of Alison Wong as Artistic Director Designate, with the Scarborough-raised, Hong Kong-born performance-maker set to officially take the helm in September.

Pianist and Roots associate Ray Angry will headline a show at 54 Below in New York City, with special guests Wayne Brady and Broadway star Orfeh. Angry recently co-composed the score for HBO's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary with Questlove.

Barrington Stage Company, in association with Midnight Theatricals, is in its final week of performances of THE ZIONISTS, A FAMILY DRAMA in Pittsfield, MA.

Check out new production photos from RIDE THE CYCLONE, now playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The hit musical returned on June 17 following its sold-out UK premiere in 2025 and recently became the venue's fastest-selling production.

Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps star Faye Tozer, alongside Emily Lane as Cady (Frozen, Starter for Ten) and Vivian Panka as Regina (Dear Evan Hansen, Heathers).

Tony Award nominee Luke Evans visited the Empire State Building to light the landmark in rainbow colors in celebration of NYC Pride. Evans was joined by Jaymes Black of The Trevor Project and Stacy Lentz of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative for the annual Pride lighting ceremony. See the photos.

Check out new production photos of Scott Adsit, Ben Rappaport, and Thomas Sadoski in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, Eric Bentley's 1972 docudrama, now playing at New York City Center Stage I through July 12.