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Which Broadway overtures stand out as ovation-worthy? The opinion might be a little bit biased at the Majestic Theatre, but when BroadwayWorld asked the question just last month, the resounding response from the theatre community was the same- Gypsy. 

An evening at Toby’s Dinner And Show in Columbia, Maryland for THE SOUND OF MUSIC is a clutter-free treat for your loved ones. Toby's presents a classic, now entertaining a fourth generation, that feels lush and rich with detail and meaning, and contemporary relevance. An audience favorite since the dawn of the 1960s, this beloved Rogers & Hammerstein standard runs at Toby's through January 12th, 2025.

Frankie Beverly, The Clash, Dr. Bobby Jones, Taj Mahal, Prince, Roxanne Shante, and Frankie Valli are the 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. Erroll Garner, Glyn Johns and Tania León are the Trustees Award recipients.

The Sound of Music is hitting the road for a new North American tour, kicking off 65 year after its original stage debut. The production will kick off at the Kennedy Center in September 2025.

Broken Box Mime Theater has revealed the complete line-up for the second annual PhysFestNYC, New York City’s only festival dedicated to physical theater. See full programming and learn how to attend.

It’s not often that audiences have the chance to experience a completely new musical here in Central Florida, but that is what is happening every night (and select days) on stage at Titusville Playhouse with the premiere of WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD which plays on the Titusville, FL stage through December 15th. This light, family-friendly holiday-themed musical will add more than a bit of holiday cheer to even the biggest Scrooge and provides the perfect start to the season.

Additional cast members will join the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning,  STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

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While Marc Shaiman's score often sounds effortful in striving to make SOME LIKE IT HOT what it was in the first place—a musical with cherry-picked hits for Marilyn Monroe to sing—the book by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin helps the story and its main characters diversify and evolve. Director Casey Nicholaw's high-heel tap choreography further assures high energy all evening long.

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

All new production images have been released featuring the new cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The show has also announced an extension. Check out the photos here!

Celebrate the 90th birthday of South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim, presented by World Music Institute and The 92nd Street Y. Discover his impact on music and history, including his anti-apartheid anthem. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Undermain Theatre has announced its production of EXIT THE KING by Eugène Ionesco, exploring themes of mortality and power. The play will run from November 1 to December 10, 2023, in Dallas.

Curtis Studio has announced the release of its fifth recording: A Century of Sounds, a collection of nine works chosen in honor of Curtis' historic 100th anniversary season, and celebrating the artistry and innovation of the school's alumni, faculty, and students.

For this 90-minute concert Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Artistic Director Brett Weymark OAM has curated an irresistible program of Rodgers & Hammerstein favourites including ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘Edelweiss’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ ‘I Whistle A Happy Tune’ and ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain.’

Take Two Production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG far exceeded expectations. Stephen Peirick’s leadership, the vocally accomplished cast, and the polished musical direction all come together to create a gem of a show. This production illustrates how, in the hands of the right people, a show of any size can succeed, giving an audience a memorable evening in the theatre.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Performances are now underway for the National Tour of Some Like It Hot, which kicked off in Schenectady. The tour will continue on to play 30+ cities across North America. Read the reviews as they come in here!

With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.

One of the most exciting updates to expect from the 2024 revival of GYPSY will be the inclusion of a fully restored score- a project that is being helmed by Musical Supervisor, Director and Conductor Andy Einhorn. He checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about the work he and his colleagues are doing to create a Gypsy that hasn't been heard since 1959.

With their co-production with the RSC of The Buddha of Suburbia about to transfer to the Barbican, Wise Children has announced their forthcoming season of work, which includes Artistic Director Emma Rice's brand-new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, which she also directs. Learn more about the full season here!

New casting has been announced for the Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. Learn more about the cast here!

Bucks County Playhouse has released production photos for its new production of “Grease,” which opened last weekend and continues on the historic stage through September 8.

Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!