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Tickets are on pre-sale now and on general public sales from Friday for the return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS at Theatre Royal Sydney in June next year.

The Cut in Gloucester, MA has announced three new shows coming to the North Shore’s newest entertainment venue in December. Rock-band The LeeVees, featuring Adam Gardner of Guster and Dave Schneider of the Zambonis, bring The Leevees Hanukkah Party for All to The Cut on December 13th.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of  three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Oceanside Theatre Company announced its 2025 season featuring ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and SPRING AWAKENING, offering a mix of drama, music, and comedy at the Brooks Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced another selection of iconic shows and curated special events during its 2024/2025 season!  From Broadway legends BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL and DAVIS GAINES, to country superstars PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN, this is going to be a Fall, Winter, and Spring to remember!  

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host legendary Motown acts, THE COMMODORES in December and THE MIRACLES in January, offering fans a chance to experience classic hits live.

For the first time in modern American history, the national tour of a Broadway show performed for the military community at U.S. military installations. The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Tony-award-winning musical, performed an exclusive live concert version of the show at three military installations, organized by the USO and No Guarantees Productions. Check out video from inside the special concerts.

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.

The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical BACK TO THE FUTURE celebrated Back to the Future Day in style on Broadway. See photos here including an appearance by Don Fullilove, who played “Goldie Wilson” in the original Back to the Future film in 1985.!

Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!

LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR has set its full Australian Tour schedule. The show is coming to the ICC Theatre Sydney on 30 April 2025, to be followed by Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne from 14 May 2025 and then Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 28 May 2025 for strictly limited performances.

Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda were honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 'Living Landmarks' celebration, recognizing their contributions to the community.

CATS returns to Australia, marking 40 years since its original debut, offering audiences a chance to experience the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Audiences in Lincoln, Nebraska are abuzz with news of the current sit down of Back to the Future: The Musical currently playing at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Adapted from the 1985 Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, Back to the Future, the show blends original music seamlessly with iconic songs heard in the film. Featuring original music and lyrics from Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, and a book by Bob Gale, who co-wrote the film with Robert Zemeckis, this musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Following an award-winning production in London, Back to the Future: The Musical moved to Broadway in June 2023 where it is still delighting New York audiences today.

The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.

On Monday, October 21st, God’s Love We Deliver will host their 18th annual Golden Heart Awards. The event will honor Oh, Mary! creator Cole Escola. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.

The annual gala raises funds for the only medically tailored meal nonprofit in the New York Metropolitan area. The sold-out gala will also feature a special performance by Sam Smith.

Stage, film and television star Juan Pablo Di Pace will return to 54 Below on 10/4 and 10/5 with a brand new show. Di Pace will pay tribute to iconic songs from Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, and the Bee Gees – plus original compositions. Read a conversation with Di Pace about his upcoming cabaret show and film debut later this month.

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.

The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts (PCC) is gearing up for a transformative renovation of its historic facility at 736 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Laguna Art Museum has announced the return of its 12th Annual Art + Nature, a vibrant celebration that explores the relationship between art and the natural world.

Stevie Wonder has added an additional final tour date for his highly anticipated 'Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart' tour in Chicago Saturday, November 2, at the United Center.

A memorable musical event, featuring a heartfelt tribute to the untimely passing of the accomplished music director Christopher Riddle, son of legendary arranger Nelson Riddle, as well as an inspiring interview with distinguished Sinatra Scholar Charles L. (Chuck) Granata, will be presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and founder of The Rat Pack Music Alliance.

Alhambra Theatre and Dining has announced the highly anticipated opening of the hit musical The Wedding Singer presented by Fleet Landing on October 3, 2024. This lively, feel-good production will run through November 10, bringing laughter, romance, and 1980s nostalgia to Jacksonville’s beloved dinner theater.