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Based on the Oscar-winning movie, Finding Neverland tells the uplifting story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful, widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers.

Six-time GRAMMY Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart has revealed his 2025-2026 season, highlighted by his first public performance of Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade with National Philharmonic, the world premiere of a new work, and more.

Joanna Pickering's play Misty and Rover has been selected for The Spark Theater Festival, with a special performance on Sunday, September 21st at 5:00 PM at the Chain Theater in New York City.

Before Darren Criss departed Maybe Happy Ending earlier this week, he 'passed the charger' to Andrew Barth Feldman before he took over as 'Oliver' in the Tony-winning production. Watch the video!

Get ready for a night of laughs with Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, and Pete Davidson when they take to the stage in Belmont Park, NY at UBS Arena on October 15.  

Andrew Barth Feldman joins Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway tonight. Prior to his debut in the Tony-winning Best Musical, the production has released a first look at Feldman in costume as 'Oliver.'

The cast has been set for the return of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural sensation Ghost Stories to the West End. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

The cast has been announced for A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse. Reimagined within the woollen industry, this festive favourite promises a heartwarming journey filled with ghosts, generosity and glittering charm.

Leeds Playhouse has announced the cast of its production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. Learn more about the upcoming production, opening this November.

Hawaiian superstar Maoli is set to make his debut appearance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry on November 21. The appearance came following the release of his album, Last Sip of Summer, earlier this summer.

New York Theatre Workshop will present the first ever In the Bricks Festival, a curated festival of intimate work that explores the elemental connection between performer, audience and our times presented in the bricks of New York Theatre Workshop.

National Black Theatre has officially unveiled its upcoming season. The Alchemy of Return: Remembering is a Radical Act expands on the idea that the future acts as a north star influenced by the impact of the past.

Lolita Chakrabarti, in her stage adaptation of LIFE OF PI seems to wish for a more delicate balance between the veracity of Pi’s two different tales of his harrowing sea adventure. Yet all the Award-winning artifices of puppetry, lighting, and projection that accompany his more fantastical version make us want to believe Pi’s unrevised story more and more.

It is beautifully poetic that this show, based on the true stories of the 7,000 people from all over the world who were grounded in the small Newfoundland town of Gander on September 11, 2001, should have its community theatre debut in Wailuku, Maui, a stone’s throw from Lahaina. What could be more apt than a show about a community of (Canadian) islanders coming together to care for people in need being performed by, well, a group of (Hawaiian) islanders who came together to care for people in need?

Join Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association for their first Messiah Spectacular! Join a distinguished roster of conductors, soloists, and a chamber orchestra as you become the chorus!

Actor Darren Criss and composer Will Aronson, both of whom won Tony Awards for their work on Maybe Happy Ending, were recently featured on PBS NewsHour's CANVAS series to discuss the acclaimed musical. Check out the segment now!

The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Deaf Broadway returned to Lincoln Center last week with a live staging of the Broadway smash Waitress by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson—offering a more equitable shared evening for hearing and Deaf audiences alike, showcasing a full Deaf Broadway cast performing the music through ASL with direction by Sandra Mae Frank. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you highlights from the special performance in this video.

OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies. Learn more!

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed that multi-award winner Leslie Uggams is the 2025 ICON Award recipient and will attend the signature fundraising event. Learn more!

Under the Radar will return for its 21st edition. Since its reemergence in 2024, Under the Radar has gathered artists, audiences, and theater industry experts around a thrilling array of contemporary performances shaped by fearless experimentation.  

Trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more including free outdoor summer concerts, musical theater star Christine Pedi and the JLCO.

Kinesis Project dance theatre, the New York City and Seattle large-scale, outdoor dance company, led by Melissa Riker, has revealed their 2025 Summer performances in Seattle. Learn more and see how to attend!

Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre has officially rebranded as Expand the Canon, marking a new era for the Brooklyn-based company and affirming its long-standing mission: to reshape the classical theatre canon through advocacy, research, and restoration of plays by women and gender-expansive playwrights.

Witness will present a second extension of its acclaimed immersive production, The Double. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!