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Soaring Solo Studios and Fringe Management will present BUEN CAMINO, written and performed by Susan Edsall, developed with and directed by Jennifer Lynn Johnson.

Fringe Management will present A POEM AND A MISTAKE, written by Cheri Magid, performed by Sarah Baskin, and directed by Michelle Bossy.

Somers Point's Gateway Playhouse has announced that original Broadway cast member of the international hit, Jonathan Larson's “RENT,” and Obie Award-winner, Anthony Rapp, will teach a master class to the all-teenage cast of “RENT: School Edition” 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 2, as part of the Gateway to the Arts program.

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!

Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time.

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!

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have already made a major mark on Broadway, and 2025 is bound to be a milestone year as the biggest musicals that feature their work, Mamma Mia! and Chess, will be running at the same time. Let's learn more about both...

Once you get past the title of the show and the setting of a public restroom, Roxy’s production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL is more than bathroom wit – it’s hilarious satire that pokes fun at capitalism, local government, environmental doom, and musical theatre itself.  It’s an entertaining evening that Wichita audiences won’t want to miss!

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting June 2, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

Imagine, if you will, with an invisible posse having your back at all times. That is the state of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical now playing at Broadway Palm.

Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month's return of Los Angeles' largest indie film-focused film festival (June 19-29) for its 28th edition.

National Sawdust has announced the formation of its inaugural Global Strategic Council, as it enters its second decade. Formed at a pivotal moment for the performing arts sector, this group of visionary leaders and advocates from diverse disciplines will offer connections, expertise, and insights that help National Sawdust model how a cultural institution can both catalyze artistic innovation and drive social change.

British girl group FLO brought their Access All Areas Tour to Vancouver, BC on Sunday night lighting up the Commodore Ballroom with a performance charged with anticipation and energy. Hailed as the biggest British girl group to tour the U.S. since the Spice Girls, the trio is riding high on the success of their 2024 debut album of the same name taking the stage with undeniable confidence and charisma. This stop was more than just another date on the itinerary; it was a powerful showcase of their star power. In front of a packed Canadian crowd, FLO delivered a statement performance that reaffirmed their meteoric rise in an ever-evolving global music scene.

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Celebrate the Magic of Musical Theater with 42nd Street at The Gateway Playhouse

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

 LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in fall 2026.

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026. Learn more here!

A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

LEGALLY BLONDE:THE MUSICAL has everyone shouting “Omigod You Guys” in true Valley-girl fashion as it takes to the Shea’s 710 Theatre stage. Presented in it’s new home, Musicalfare seems like to have found the perfect sized theatre  for all of it’s future productions.

Stage star Carolee Carmello has played a wide range of roles in her career – from “Cordelia, the kosher caterer,” in the original Broadway production of “Falsettos,” Lucille Frank in the Broadway premiere of “Parade,” Donna Sheridan in “Mamma Mia!” Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” now she's starring in the national tour of Kimblerly Akimbo. Read our interview!

Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 stage play of the same name, Kimberly Akimbo follows a bright and funny teenage girl from New Jersey who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. However, her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.

Atlanta’s fastest-growing performing arts organization, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC), has announced its latest season of musicals at the beautiful Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs, with new subscriptions going on sale May 1.

Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway as The Gateway starts its 76th Season with the tap sensation 42nd Street - a show that celebrates the magic of Broadway! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway star Kay Cole, who portrayed Maggie in the original production of A Chorus Line, has joined the cast of The Wedding Singer at The Colony Theatre.