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Titanique, the splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is getting ready to begin its 16-week limited engagement on Broadway. Before previews officially begin, check out photos as the cast met the press for the first time.

Titanique, the splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is getting ready to begin its 16-week limited engagement on Broadway. Before previews officially begin, check out exclusive photos from inside the first sing-through with the star-studded cast!

Four years after its off-Broadway premiere, Titanique finally sails to Broadway this spring. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect from the kooky craziest new show of the season.

The new Broadway season is in full swing, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 12 have related films or series that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2026, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

The Broadway transfer of the hilarious parody musical TITANIQUE will celebrate its box office opening with a special event on Tuesday, March 10 at 5 p.m. at the St. James Theatre.

Comedian Alan Committie will present his latest solo performance, AV-A-LAUGH-TA, at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre from March 20th to April 12th, 2026. The show promises a blend of humor and insightful commentary, marking Committie's return to one of Johannesburg's premier venues.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four beloved musicals. The season will open with Little Shop of Horrors.

Now playing at Teatro SABESP Frei Caneca through December 14, Titanique — The Musical turns James Cameron’s epic into a sparkling pop comedy, hilariously narrated by none other than Céline Dion — embodied with flair and wit by Alessandra Maestrini. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the Brazilian production blends camp humor, pop-culture parody, and Céline’s greatest hits into a riotous night of theater. With a powerhouse cast Titanique is a glittery, over-the-top romp where nothing is sacred and laughter rules. Between sequins, high notes, and sinking ships, this musical proves that even when everything goes under, the show — and the singing — must go on.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

GRAMMY Award-winning pop artist Miley Cyrus has recorded a new song for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise. The song will appear in the end credits and be featured on the film’s original soundtrack.

The Key West Film Festival has announced the recipients of its Golden Key Award for Artistic Excellence, honoring comedian and performer Billy Connolly. The festival also celebrates its tenth annual Golden Key Award for Excellence in Costume Design, honoring Academy Award-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott.

Temple Theaters production of Titanic, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, is directed by Kyle Metzger, and performs at the Tomlinson Theater (1301 Norris Street, Philadelphia PA).

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Ragtime here and learn all about the starry cast and talented ensemble's bio and credits!

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative for Titanic The Musical, with a story and book by Peter Stone, and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

CAPA has announced that the Safety Last! (1923) silent film screenings scheduled for 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday, August 14-15, have been cancelled.  In their place, CAPA will screen Titanic (1997). 

Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Full speed ahead! The Omaha Community Playhouse has taken to the water with a 1997 Tony Award winning musical, TITANIC, THE MUSICAL. An ambitious undertaking based on actual events of the April 15, 1912 maiden voyage of the unsinkable RMS TITANIC, the musical displays humanity in all its shades when facing the prospect of a better life across the Atlantic or imminent death in its icy waters.

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

A strange, insistent music is coming back to Broadway. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Lincoln Center Theater will soon present Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Performances begin September 26. Member onsale May 13. Public onsale May 28.

These are lyrics from the song The Blame sung by Captain E.J. Smith, J. Bruce Ismay the owner and Thomas Andrews the ship designer. The ship? The Titanic. The current production at Marriott Theatre is Titanic the Musical. David Girolmo portrays the Captain, Adam Pelty is the owner and Christopher Kale is the designer. The story and book are by the late Peter Stone. Music and lyrics were written by Maury Yeston.

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

South Bay Musical Theatre will present a special benefit concert of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic. Learn more and see how to attend the concert here!

The San Francisco Symphony's April programming lineup features an Orchestral Series program led by Marin Alsop and featuring pianist and composer Gabriela Montero, Michael Tilson Thomas's 80th birthday concert, and more.

What started as one-night showing in Los Angeles, after docking on Broadway, in Canada and Australia, Titaníque has now sailed into London. Based on the idea that global pop icon Céline Dion was actually the hero of the 1997 James Cameron film, Titanic, the absurdity of this dazzlingly camp and frankly ridiculous show only grows from there.