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MOFFIE to Return to South African Stages at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026


The one-man show MOFFIE, starring David Viviers, will play the Adam Small Auditorium in Stellenbosch following acclaimed runs in London and at the Baxter Theatre.

Photos: Greenwich Entertainment to Release A GIRL UNKNOWN, LIGHT PILLAR and More Films
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026


Greenwich Entertainment has outlined its upcoming theatrical slate, including new titles A GIRL UNKNOWN, LIGHT PILLAR, RUN AMOK, and NAGI NOTES alongside previously announced releases.

DBA Release HELLO HELLO, Second Single From TRAUMA Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026


Downes Braide Association released the second single and video from its upcoming album TRAUMA, following the earlier track WONDERLAND, via Cherry Red Records.

Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026


54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Best Cabaret in September 2026: Tony Danza, Sleater-Kinney & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 1, 2026


See some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Check this list when you plan out your month!

MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS to Return to San Francisco Opera
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2026


San Francisco Opera will present Thea Musgrave's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS in a new co-production with English National Opera, starring Heidi Stober in the title role.

Dave Alvin's BLACKJACK DAVID to Return in Deluxe Reissue
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026


Craft Recordings and HighTone Records will reissue Dave Alvin's 1998 album BLACKJACK DAVID with bonus tracks, including the previously unreleased Angel On Your Shoulder, on 2-LP, CD, and digital.

Interview: Mickey White Brings a Starry DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Hingham
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 4, 2026


Mickey White is about to realize one of his career dreams – playing the title role in “Dear Evan Hansen,” the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

2026 Dora Mavor Moore Awards Winners Announced; See the Full List
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026


TAPA announced the recipients of the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards at a ceremony at Meridian Hall in Toronto, with multiple wins going to THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, THE DIVISION, and NARNIA, among others.

Review: The Mac-Haydn’s 9 TO 5 Clocks In and Gets Even
by Steven Favreau - Jun 29, 2026


Dolly Parton’s office revenge comedy makes a fast, funny, gratifying summer night in Chatham, New York. The production runs now through July 5.

Rodgers & Hammerstein Shows By the Numbers
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 27, 2026


Lincoln Center Theater will revive The Sound of Music in 2027, marking the second ever revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's beloved musical. Director Lear deBessonet returns to the  Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years,  starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by  Christopher Gattelli. This will be the first Rogers & Hammerstein Broadway revival since Oklahoma! in 2019.

A History of Pop Stars on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 28, 2026


Much has been written about the proliferation of pop singer-songwriters writing new musicals for Broadway and off-Broadway. Less covered is the trend of pop singers performing on Broadway, which has made for a number of memorable appearances in current and recent seasons. 

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Wesleyan Names Black Box Theater for Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026


Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.

The History of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Callouts — and What ‘Virgins’ Should Know Before They Go
by Michael Gioia - Apr 23, 2026


BroadwayWorld breaks down how and why The Rocky Horror Show callouts began and explains what you could expect before taking a jump to the left, a step to the right and joining Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Transsexual, Transylvania. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Direct Film Adaptation of OCTET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026


Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet. Casting has yet to be announced for the film, and will be forthcoming.

Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026


San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

From Ethel Merman to Liza Minnelli: Revisit the Best of Broadway on THE MUPPET SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 7, 2026


It's time to meet Broadway's best on The Muppet Show tonight! With the new special now streaming, we have rounded up some of the best of Broadway talent during the show's original run.

The Bessies 2024 And 2025 Award Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026


Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025


In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Nominations Announced for the 2025 BESSIE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025


The New York Dance and Performance Awards, known as THE BESSIES, will announce the 2024 and 2025 honorees at a ceremony on January 20 at Dixon Place. This year’s nominations span choreography, performance, design, and revival categories.

Which Pre-Broadway Tryout Theater Boasts the Most Best Musical Tony Award Winners?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 30, 2025


While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Surprising Celebrities Who Began Their Careers in HAIR
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 24, 2025


Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.

Meet the Broadway Icons of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025


Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.

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