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All Roads Theatre Company’s (ARTCO’s) 2025 Season kicks off with the World Premiere musical One For My Baby, which features Broadway stars Lana Gordon and Luba Mason leading a cast of 28 performers, supported by a 12-piece Big Band. I decided to speak with ARTCO’s Fred Barton and Scott Thompson who wrote the musical’s book, with conductor Barton also creating the music arrangements and Thompson directing and choreographing the production.

Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, has revealed that tickets for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will go on sale this week!

Universal has just revealed that Elphaba and Glinda will be present during Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Attendees will be able to meet the costumed characters for a photo op during the event, which opens in April.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a reimagining of the story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. ‍Watch videos of songs now!

Lady Gaga shares insights into her connection with Wicked, revealing she identifies more with Elphaba than Glinda. Learn about her past involvement in the Wicked film project and her musical theatre roots.

Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of its highly anticipated North American Premiere musical event Sunny Afternoon.

Cygnet Theatre has announced its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. The lineup will feature four musicals and two plays, including several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions.

Marriott Theatre officially kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, previewing on Wednesday, February 5, opening on Wednesday, February 12 at 7pm and running through March 30. 

Cygnet Theatre has revealed its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

There's no place like Chandler Center for the Arts as THE WIZARD OF OZ comes to the Steena Murray Mainstage, 250 N. Arizona Ave., MARCH 14 and 15.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that drag queen The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams, has died at age 32. The performer died over the weekend, as confirmed by Publicist Simon Jones on social media.

BroadwayWorld has put together 12 facts that we learned from the Wicked movie commentary by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo including cameos, Easter Eggs, and shots that offer insights into how the magical world of Oz came to the screen.

Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2024 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Sara Bareilles, Sting, Reneé Rapp, and more. Additionally, the Wicked movie is now available to watch at home on digital.

Sir Tim Rice recently chatted about his iconic career, and what's in the pipeline for the future, including a Broadway revival of Chess, new film adaptation of Joseph the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more.

Belt out your favorite Wicked tunes with the new sing-along edition of the soundtrack! This release includes all of the tracks from the film- beginning with No One Mourns the Wicked and concluding with the iconic Defying Gravity- all with the main vocals removed, giving listeners the chance to sing along.

Take a deeper look at the wonderful world of Wicked on the big screen as choreographer Christopher Scott reveals how he made Oz come to life through the language of dance! Watch the video!

For those of us who have worn out our copies of the original Wicked cast album, we know Stephen Schwartz's original lyrics like the back of our hands. But what has been changed for the new movie? Before the Wicked sing-along screenings hit theaters next week, BroadwayWorld has put together a guide to all the lyric changes in the new movie.

WICKED author Gregory Maguire has confirmed that lesbian subtext between Glinda and Elphaba is an intentional feature of their relationship.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Merry, Merry Mischief — the final installment of the 2024 Classics for Kids series — this Saturday, December 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University. 

Wicked: For Good will soon arrive for all the world to see. BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what viewers can expect, and what will change from stage to screen.

Chandler Center for the Arts has announced its New Year's Eve Celebration, HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT)'s annual treasured holiday classic, The Nutcracker, opens this Friday, December 6, at the Benedum Center and runs through Friday, December 27.

Châtelet returns the great musical to its roots with a French-language production.

An all new Wicked trailer premiered during yesterday's airing of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. The trailer features Cynthia Erivo's rendition of 'The Wizard and I', set to scenes from the film. Check out the trailer here!