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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Make South Africa Premiere Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025


Step back into the late ’80s as one of Hollywood’s most cherished love stories, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to life for the first time in South Africa in 2026.

Review: The Umbrella Stage Company's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Rocks Out with Meaning
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 19, 2025


What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at The Umbrella Arts Center?

Billy Joel Exhibit To Close At Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025


The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will be 'movin' out' the extremely popular Billy Joel, My Life: A Piano Man's Journey exhibit with a special event entitled: The Billy Joel Collectors Presentation. 

RSC Appoints Patsy Rodenburg as Emeritus Director of Voice
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025


The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the appointment of internationally renowned voice coach Patsy Rodenburg OBE as the Company's Emeritus Director of Voice.

Birmingham Royal Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Comes to Birmingham Hippodrome and The Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2025


This Christmas, Birmingham Royal Ballet will present two beloved productions of The Nutcracker in both Birmingham and London. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL to Debut in Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025


The hit Broadway and West End musical Pretty Woman will open in Adelaide, Perth, and Melbourne in 2026, starring Samantha Jade as Vivian Ward and Ben Hall as Edward Lewis.

A BAND CALLED HONALEE Extends at Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025


Florida Studio Theatre has announced that, due to overwhelming audience demand, its popular cabaret A Band Called Honalee: A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary…and Friends will be extended.

Photos: RENT at North Shore Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025


Production photos are now available for RENT, playing at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) through Sunday, September 28, 2025. Performances are Tuesday–Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., with matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Violinist Curtis Stewart Unveils 2025-2026 Concert Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025


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.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

The Temptations and The Four Tops to Bring Motown Magic to Columbus In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025


Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) will host Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops at the Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:30 pm.

Lost Broadway Theaters Still Standing... Continued!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 28, 2025


Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!

Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday Documentary Set for December Theatrical Release
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025


In honor of Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday this December, Fathom Entertainment will release a brand-new film, Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, in theaters on December 13 and 14.

Deniz Erkan Sancak: Celebrated Performer Across America’s Premier Dance Stages
by Felicitas de la Fare - Sep 15, 2025


In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary dance, few artists embody versatility, dedication, and cultural depth as profoundly as Deniz Erkan Sancak. With a string of standout performances at some of the most important stages in the United States, he has quickly made a name for himself as a central presence in both contemporary and ballet circles.

Royal Alexandra & Princess of Wales Theatre Marquee Lights to Dim in Honor of Graham Greene
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025


the Royal Alex and Princess of Wales Theatres will dim their marquee lights in honor of actor Graham Greene, who passed away this week. Learn more here.

NED AND NANCY SEE AMERICA and More Set for Bird-in-Hand Stage 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025


Bird-in-Hand Stage has revealed its schedule for the upcoming 2026 show season. It includes two new shows and one popular favorite from Blue Gate Musicals as well as a Ryan & Friends musical comedy variety show. Learn more!

Carlos Acosta Will Receive Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award at UK Theatre Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025


Dancer, choreographer and artistic director Carlos Acosta CBE, Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award at the UK Theatre Awards 2025.

Adventure Theatre MTC Will Open Season with NOT YOUR MOTHER'S GOOSE
by Emmy Rice - Aug 31, 2025


Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) will open its 2025–2026 “Timeless Tales” season with a laugh-out-loud, world-premiere adventure for the whole family: Not Your Mother’s Goose! The show will run October 3- November 2, 2025.

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025


A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Series
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025


New first-look photos have been released for Netflix's Death by Lightning, a new limited series that brings to life the story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau. Take a look at the photos, featuring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen and Oh, Mary! star Betty Gilpin.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025


The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.

Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025


Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!

Photos: MAIDEN VOYAGE at Southwark Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025


The world premiere of Maiden Voyage is now playing at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the production!

Exclusive: They’re All Special - A CHORUS LINE Alumni Share Their Treasured Memories
by Lauryn Johnson - Jul 25, 2025


BroadwayWorld and Immortal Icons of Dance invited alumni who’ve been part of A Chorus Line’s history to share personal reflections about how the show shaped their lives and careers. Here we highlight ten of those voices whose intimate stories form a portrait of what this show has meant to those fortunate enough to be a part of it.

Full Cast St For UK Tour of INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025


Full casting has been announced for Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. Led by the previously announced Tom Chambers. Learn more about the UK tour here!

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