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West End leading man Matt Blaker and Irish soprano Majella Cullagh have been cast in Cork Opera House's THE SOUND OF MUSIC, joining previously announced Maria, Wendy Carr, with several performances already sold out.

MISTER SNICKERS OF NEW YORK CITY, starring Broadway's Sharon Wheatley and puppet artist Aaron Haskell, will present its world premiere at the Fresh Fruit Festival before extending to Urban Stages.

The Carbonell Awards announced three South Florida high school seniors as winners of the Jack Zink & Hap Erstein Memorial Scholarships, each receiving $3,000 toward college degrees in theater or journalism.

The Lion King has been touring North America for more than 23 years, and during that time has welcomed over 25 million theatergoers, making it North America’s longest-running and most-attended Broadway tour. Having already played more than 10,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to the DeVos Performance Hall. Michigan talent takes center stage with Disney’s The Lion King, as several accomplished musicians bring their artistry to the acclaimed production. Music Director Karl Shymanovtiz, born in Southfield and raised in Warren, uses his Michigan upbringing to lead the orchestra. Guitarist Robert Tye, born and raised in Detroit and now a resident of Birmingham, adds dynamic rhythm and texture to the show’s powerful score. Flutist Darlene Drew (Interview), born in Detroit and raised in Dearborn Heights, and a Comstock Park resident, brings elegance to the woodwind section. Keyboardist Eric Banitt, from Marquette, contributes depth and energy to the production’s vibrant musical landscape.

Sharon Wheatley and puppet artist Aaron Haskell lead Mister Snickers of Neew York City, a new play exploring addiction and queer identity, extending its run to Urban Stages following its Fresh Fruit Festival premiere.

Scottish soprano Kelly Mathieson, known for her role as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera, will present a solo concert at Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, London, with musical director Eoin Mallon.

From Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater suspending operations and Central Works announcing its closure after 36 years, to Duluth Playhouse navigating a leadership transition, regional companies across the U.S. are grappling with the pressures of rising costs and uncertain funding. Across the Atlantic, the UK theatre sector is meeting similar headwinds head-on, with the government distributing £127.8 million to 130 cultural organizations, Stagetext securing funds to expand captioning access nationwide, and SOLT and UK Theatre sounding the alarm over strains on the touring ecosystem.

Iconic composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed in an interview that he is a recovering alcoholic, and an auction will be held for his remaining wine collection.

San Diego Theatres continues its SILENT MOVIE MONDAYS series with a striking presentation of Metropolis, showcasing Kino Lorber’s most complete restoration of Fritz Lang’s groundbreaking silent film.

Based on data from The Broadway League, Touring Broadway has contributed more than $307 million in economic activity during the past 24 months in the Salt Lake City metro.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season, Olivia Katz, and many more!

The genre bending collective, made up of Jan, Andrew Barrett Cox, Dani Lu, and Hayley Moir, blends dark cabaret, pop spectacle, and club energy into one cohesive and wildly entertaining night.

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed earlier this week at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. Marking their 50th anniversary, the Olivier Awards celebrate the very best of London’s world-leading theatre industry. Check out some performances in these videos.

Ramsey Theatre Company and Orchestra Kentucky will present CAROUSEL, A CONCERT at SKYPAC in Bowling Green, KY, featuring Broadway performers Jeremy Stolle and Elizabeth Welch alongside local and national talent.

Maryland has extended its Theatrical Production Tax Credit Program through 2032, reinforcing support for national touring and pre-Broadway productions at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre and beyond.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including comedian Samantha Bee (Daily Show), Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera), Betty Buckley (Annie Get Your Gun) and more.

Katie Mitchell is among the Broadway veterans rehearsing for MOMS' NIGHT OUT: THE CONCERT SERIES at The Green Room 42. Check out a video from rehearsal here!

Tony Award-winning producer Michael Patrick and stage and screen veteran Franc D'Ambrosio have joined forces to launch New Ventures Entertainment, a multi-platform production company operating across theater, film, television, and digital media.

Meet Kyle Kilroy, a TikTok sensation better known as the “sewer singer.” The Boston-based Kilroy has gone viral for his stirring renditions of Broadway show tunes, opera and classical pop songs, performed during his shifts as a civil engineer. Watch the video above,

This year’s Fertile Ground Festival started last Friday. As in years past, I’ll be posting short reviews of everything I see. Here’s the first set.

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. See photos of Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and more!

On Broadway, the Justice Department's resolution of its investigation into Broadway Across America signals growing scrutiny of market power in the touring industry, while the Tony Awards season heats up with eligibility decisions, a surprise celebrity host announcement in P!NK, and a $100 million facelift planned for Studio 54.

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at TPAC'S James K Polk Theater?

The national tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, brings back the old favorite with refreshed reverence. The dark beauty of the original production remains intact while freshly burnished in this iteration, which features a new heartstopping chandelier drop that you’ll want to see for yourself. 

Andrew Lloyd Webber has teased his next project, a new musical about the theft of the Mona Lisa. In a recent interview with Frank DiLella, Webber revealed that he will begin writing the musical, which is based on a true story, soon.