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Much has been written and expressed about how few new Broadway musicals—six—hit the boards last season. The Broadway landscape is experiencing several challenges at the moment, largely tied to the American economy as a whole. In addition, the number of new musicals per season always fluctuates. In particular, the post-pandemic seasons stuffed with productions that were waiting in the docket were bound to cause a few course-correcting smaller slates in subsequent years.

Jersey singer-songwriter Jared Hart shared a new single ahead of his upcoming solo album, featuring guest appearances from Ben Nichols of LUCERO and others.

Jonathan Cohen will lead the Handel and Haydn Society's period orchestra and chorus in Handel's L'ALLEGRO, IL PENSEROSO ED IL MODERATO, marking Lecolion Washington, Jr.'s first performances as President and CEO.

Red Hot Chili Peppers marked the 20th anniversary of STADIUM ARCADIUM with limited-edition 4LP vinyl variants, released through Warner Records and the band's official store.

HeadHuncho Amir released a new single, CONFIDENTIAL, featuring Luh Tyler, following the success of his mixtape ALL MY INTENTIONS REAL.

Haruomi Hosono has released the single SINCERELY, a Japanese-language reworking of a 1954 doo-wop song, ahead of his upcoming album YOURS SINCERELY on Ghostly International.

German band HASA has released its second album STREIK, mixing jazz, funk, blues, reggae and dialect lyrics following its 2022 Baden-Württemberg Cabaret Prize win.

Michelle Branch and NEW RADICALS frontman Gregg Alexander appear together in a reimagined music video for The Game of Love, marking Alexander's first on-screen band appearance in decades.

FRIGID New York will present its 29th season, including the Days of the Dead Festival, Gotham Storytelling Festival, and The Fire This Time Festival, with performances at UNDER St. Marks.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS, David Marino, and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY over a two-week run.

Jeff Harnar will bring back BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH for two encore performances at Don't Tell Mama, reuniting with longtime music director Alex Rybeck for songs from their decades-long partnership.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.

Brixton House announced its fourth Housemates Festival, presenting seven new plays by South London writers exploring healthcare, faith, race and survival under capitalism.

First Flight Theatre Company will present DECLARATION, a musical based on the Declaration of Independence, at the Hermitage Museum in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey, marking America's 250th anniversary.

Grease is the word yet again as immersive theatre giant Secret Cinema rolls back into London with a repeat of last year's summer spectacular. Given how the last twelve months have gone for them (and the industry in general), Rocky may have been a more apt choice.

The 27th annual Englewood Jazz Festival will present free performances at Chicago's Hamilton Park, honoring Oscar Brown Jr., JOHN COLTRANE and Miles Davis with an updated artist schedule.

Aaron Lazar is grateful for the support from the Broadway community and beyond amid his journey living with slow-moving ALS. ‘I had no idea that this many people love me,’ he tells BroadwayWorld.

Los Angeles based Dance/Theater company, Mixed eMotion Theatrix has revealed its line-up of upcoming projects. First up will be a fully staged developmental production of a brand new musical, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shadow.

In a candid conversation with BroadwayWorld, beloved actor Aaron Lazar discusses the progression of his ALS diagnosis and says his purpose ‘feels more exciting to me than dying.’

Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.

ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) is pleased to announce its 2026-27 season!

THE SECRET GARDEN at MacHaydn Theatre is a force of nature. Get tickets to the final week of its run.

Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Photo Coverage: “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC @Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan July 3rd, 2026

BIFA-nominated actor Lauryn Ajufo will play Tracey Gordon in Theatre503 and tiata fahodzi's revival of Michaela Coel's debut play, stepping into the role Coel originally performed herself.