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New York Festival of Song announced the release of MY BROTHER'S KEEPER on NYFOS Records, featuring six leading Black male vocalists co-produced by baritone Justin Austin and GRAMMY-nominated pianist Steven Blier.

In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”

Boz Scaggs will perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on his Rhythm Review 2026 tour. The singer-songwriter, known for 'Silk Degrees' and hits like 'Lido Shuffle,' has tickets starting at $62.75.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.

Penfold Theatre Company revealed its 19th season, featuring Clue, Steel Magnolias, Always... Patsy Cline and more, alongside year-round classes in Round Rock, TX.

For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th.

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!

August Wilson is back on Broadway with Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and more in a new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, directed by  the legendary Debbie Allen. The critics are weighing in on the show! See what they're saying in tonight's review roundup!

The Muny announced the principal cast for HAIRSPRAY, opening its 108th season at Forest Park. Katy Geraghty and Richard Kind lead the production, which marks the show's return to the St. Louis stage for the first time since 2015.

Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.

The new Broadway season is in full swing, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 12 have related films or series that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

The 2026–2027 Broadway season has been announced at the Ordway in Saint Paul. The season will kick off with Dirty Dancing beginning this August. The lineup also includes The Music Man, Oh, Mary!, Waitress, and more. The add-on show is Legally Blonde.

Singapore, step back into 1979! Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the nostalgia as Björn Again brings The ABBA Forever Tour to Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company will continue its national tour, showcasing the landmark production STILL/HERE across eight cities from February to May 2026.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! You’ve done it, Sacramento! You’ve summoned the ghost with the most, and you’re going to love every minute of his antics. We first fell in love with him in Tim Burton’s 1988 film, Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton as the titular character. Continuing the legend, Eddie Perfect’s music and lyrics set to the 2019 stage production make Beetlejuice The Musical. The Musical. The Musical. one of the few movie to musical adaptations to die for.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Nashville Repertory Theatre, in co-production with The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, will present the Regional premiere of FAT HAM, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames.

The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, Ute Lemper and more. 

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.

BroadwayWorld spoke with Frank Wildhorn to discuss his wide-ranging international career and his excitement for Chimney Town the Musical, his success across Asia and Europe, his writing process, and much more. Read the full interview here!

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.