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Scarlett Strallen, Tam Mutu, and More Will Lead Industry Readings of Cole Porter’s THE NEW YORKERS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026


Industry readings will be held for a new production of The New Yorkers, the 1930 Cole Porter musical which was last performed at NY City Center's Encores! in 2017.

Experiential Orchestra to Perform MUSIC IN THE CRYPT at St. John's Cathedral
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026


The GRAMMY-winning Experiential Orchestra, led by James Blachly, will present MUSIC IN THE CRYPT: OUT OF THE SHADOWS on April 10-11, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Who Are Broadway Theaters Named After?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 29, 2026


Our 41 Broadway theaters provide a home for every production that hits the Great White Way. From our oldest continually operating Broadway house, the Lyceum, to our newest reopened and functioning Broadway house, the Hudson, the Broadway theaters are all located in midtown Manhattan. Who are all of our current Broadway houses named for...? 

Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026


Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.

Michael Pärt Will Give Pre-Concert Talks at Arvo Pärt’s Music For Strings Performed By Experiential Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026


The GRAMMY️-winning Experiential Orchestra (EXO) will continue its 2025-2026 season, titled Origins, running from November 2025 through May 2026. Learn more here!

Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff to Star in COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026


Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen will receive its first London staging since its 1998 premiere in a new production. Opening at Hampstead Theatre in March. The cast will feature Alex Kingston and Richard Schiff.

Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026


Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.

Review: DISPERSION OF LIGHT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
by Audrey Liebross - Jan 28, 2026


Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) world premiere production of DISPERSION OF LIGHT, a historical drama by Richard Rubin, is, as usual, brilliantly directed and acted and technically superb. Mr. Rubin has written a dark psychological study that requires a great deal of thought on the audience’s part. The production is a must-see.

André de Ridder and Danielle de Niese Will Lead ENO’s RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026


The English National Opera will present a new production of RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY, featuring Andre de Ridder and Danielle de Niese. Learn more here!

Martha Graham Dance Company Will Host Centennial Celebration and More Winter/Spring Performances and Events
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026


The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100, a celebration of the company formed 100 years ago by visionary choreographer Martha Graham.

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026


Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

The Martha Hill Dance Fund Unveils Honorees for 2026 Martha Hill Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2026


The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed the honorees of the 2026 Martha Hill Awards. The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed The MESH Fellowship, a new initiative for mentoring emerging choreographers and professional dancers.

Music From George Gershwin, Betty Boop, and More Enter the Public Domain
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026


Four songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Betty Boop, Nancy Drew, and many more are among the intellectual properties that have officially entered the public domain, as part of Public Domain Day 2026.

Video: Melissa Errico Shares Holiday Song 'Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025


Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthcoming album. Check out the official music video now.

Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 5, 2025


Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times. Directed and choreographed by Se Layne, with musical direction by Linda Mack Berven, this beloved musical bursts with warmth, humor, and dazzling performances. Running November 28 through December 21, 2025, the production captures the spirit of the Great Depression-era story while infusing it with a fresh, contemporary energy that makes it feel timeless.

Top Off-Broadway Shows for December 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Get into the holiday spirit with a popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol, plus more.

ALL'S WELL SISTERS: Blanket of Snow Comes to All Souls NYC
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025


New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, presents ALL'S WELL SISTERS: Blanket of Snow, a one-night only holiday concert on the Upper East Side at All Souls NYC.

Wesley Taylor and More to Star in HOLIDAY at The Goodman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025


Goodman Theatre’s Centennial 25/26 Season will continue with Holiday, adapted by the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg in a contemporary reimagining of Philip Barry’s classic Roaring Twenties love story

The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025


The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025


Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.

Listen: Melissa Errico Releases Three New Tracks From Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025


Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared a new three-track bundle, comprising her renditions of “But Beautiful,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” and “Remind Me.” Listen to them now.

Video: Melissa Errico Drops Video for New Single 'There’ll Be Another Spring'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025


Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has released her new single, “There’ll Be Another Spring,” the 4th track from her forthcoming American Songbook album I Can Dream, Can’t I? Watch the lyric video now.

Interview: Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY at Luna Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025


Luna Stage in West Orange, NJ is presenting Jenny Lyn Bader’s Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library, directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The show will run through November 2.

Listen: Melissa Errico Releases Two New Tracks From Forthcoming Album
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025


Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico has released a new two-song bundle, featuring the tracks “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” and “I Didn’t Know About You.'

Video: Melissa Errico Sings 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' in Video for Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025


Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has released a new music video for the title track – Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal’s 1937 ballad – of her upcoming album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?. Check it out now.

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