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The current touring production of Beetlejuice, now playing at the National Theatre, is an odd theatrical piece –in that it is really more of an ostensible cult musical event for the generations in their twenties, thirties, and early forties. This in itself is perfectly fine, but I must admit that this musical had none of the edgy cult musical appeal of such marvelously innovative and witty cult musicals as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horrors. There should be some measure of real solid wit and interesting songs in even the most beloved generational cult musicals.

After a year of performing in Operation Mincemeat on Broadway, Jak Malone returns to the States for a cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre! We chatted about the inspiration behind the title for the 7/15 and 7/16 cabaret and more.

Millbrook Playhouse will present THE WEDDING SINGER, the Broadway musical based on the New Line Cinema film, on its Ryan Main Stage in Mill Hall, PA, with director and choreographer Danny Durr leading the production.

Over the years, Broadway has seen a number of family acts sharing the stage. It’s extra special when family members team up to write a Broadway show together. The Great White Way has seen many instances of this historically, in a variety of different situations. 

Trevor Barrette is a prominent multi-hyphenate artist in the Montreal and off-island theatre community, who is currently producing and directing the intergenerational comedy The Rules of Playing Risk at the Hudson Village Theatre.

While audiences applaud the stars on stage, swings are the performers who keep a production running behind the scenes. BroadwayWorld spoke with Hello, Dolly! company member Rhagan Carter about covering five ensemble tracks at Ogunquit Playhouse, preparing for the unexpected, and the unique challenge of being ready to step on at a moment's notice.

Trafalgar Entertainment announced the acquisition of The London Theatre Company, adding The Bridge Theatre and King's Cross Venue to its growing portfolio of entertainment venues.

New Diorama Theatre has announced its upcoming Autumn Season, unveiling three productions, The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media), STUFFED, and Orlando: A Pornobiography. Learn more about the season here.

Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Fynn, who plays the titular Beetlejuice, about taking on the iconic role of “The Ghost with the Most” on the West End. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it has been like taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.

Shakespeare in the Woods announced a ten-person cast for its 2026 repertory season of LEAR and MERRY WIVES, featuring Off-Broadway and Helen Hayes Award-winning talent performing outdoors in Manchester, VT.

Nicholas Payton and Jon Batiste will perform at NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival, premiering Louis Armstrong at 125: A New Orleans Celebration, featuring fellow New Orleans musicians Reginald Veal and Herlin Riley.

Naut Human Productions will present an immersive séance experience at The Ghost Museum in Berlin, Maryland, where guests gather by candlelight to contact Edgar Allan Poe through storytelling and audience interaction.

What begins as a faithful staging of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya slowly mutates into a theatrical battle for the audience's attention in Paper Mouth Theatre’s Uncle Vanya - But There's ASMR Soap-Cutting Videos Playing In The Bottom Right Corner.

See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs next week with Independence Day celebrations, jazz, social dance parties, silent discos and more!

Boasting a dynamic cast and a kickass band, We Will Rock You is essential viewing. Perfect for fans of Queen and those who want their musicals tinged with plenty of sass, the show is the perfect amalgamation of driving beats, finger snaps, get down grooves, and phenomenal performances.

Sophia Talwalkar, who understudied Marianna Gailus in NEW BORN and Ella Beatty in SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES, earned both her first professional and off-Broadway credit for her performance, and was met with support from a huge group of family and friends. She is telling us all about the experience in the exclusive essay below:

Weekend of Cultural Elevation will return to the Hamptons for two days, as five important cultural institutions invite audiences to experience a series of free and ticketed programming centering Black storytelling, performance, and community.

The Young Vic announced full casting for the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical adaptation featuring Olivier Award nominees Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, with music by Neko Case and direction by Trip Cullman.

The Great Clown Bank Show skewers capitalist America with razor-toothed humor, exposing a world where wealth is the greatest magic trick of all — and everyone outside the ring is paying for it. I spoke with creator/director Hank Jacobs about the social commentary in his new play.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 35th anniversary season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, directed by Jim Helsinger and starring national tour veterans recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session at DeSales University.

About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.

There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all people involved is evident, with the entire cast bringing their A game to this show! They all have excellent stage chemistry with each other, a strong stage presence, and clearly enjoy performing. The synchronicity in dancing is breathtaking, enhanced by the impact of real mirrors as the back stage wall, creating the illusion of twice the dancers being on stage.

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Guthrie Theater?

​​​​​​​Natalia Saulo: A production singer who captivates audiences every night in the grand theaters of luxury cruise ships traveling the globe. Hailing from Argentina, this talented artist has spent over 13 years at the forefront of the spectacular yet demanding world of maritime entertainment. Since launching her global career in 2013, Natalia has toured the world’s oceans and refined her craft in New York as a Broadway scholarship recipient. With an impressive and versatile vocal range, she boasts incredible versatility, with extensive experience performing in multiple languages. Until very recently, she was bringing audiences to their feet as a lead vocalist in six main stage shows onboard the massive cruise ship, *”MSC Bellissima.”

The Festival has released initial programming for the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards. The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway will feature three days of musical theater performances and activations.