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What is the History of Mexican Performers on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 4, 2025


The terrific new musical Real Women Have Curves brings the story of a Mexican family to Broadway. Ana is a first-generation Mexican-American who dreams of becoming a journalist and must navigate being the only one with American citizenship in her family as she finds her own way in the world. Artists from Mexico have brought great and important work to the Broadway stage over the years.

Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025


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.

THE 52: STORIES OF WOMEN WHO TRANSFORMED TORONTO is Coming to Museum of Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025


Museum of Toronto will present the exhibition, The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto. The exhibit is organized into themes of science, arts and culture, politics, sports, and civic life. Learn more!

Review: Lillias White: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN
by Steve Murray - Mar 9, 2025


What did our critic think of LILLIAS WHITE: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN at Feinstein's At The Nikko?

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025


hile many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 14 are already films or series that you can watch from home now. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2025, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Review: FRIDA at Ballet Arizona - A Bold and Breathtaking Portrait of an Artistic Icon
by Herbert Paine - Feb 16, 2025


Epic, bold, and elegant in design and execution, Ballet Arizona’s production of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s FRIDA is a sensory feast – impassioned, radiant, and breathtaking.

DARE TO DANCE / TRY NOT TO DANCE Comes to the Greek National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025


Distinguished soprano and conductor Mata Katsouli is coming to the GNO Alternative Stage at the SNFCC to conduct a sixteen-member string ensemble at a unique concert.

Review Roundup: THE LITTLE FOXES at the Young Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024


Lyndsey Turner's new production of The Little Foxes is now playing at the Young Vic. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying!

Broadway and Film Composer and Conductor Marvin Laird Passes Away at 85
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024


Marvin Laird the award-winning Broadway and film composer, conductor and musical director for world famous artists passed away on December 2, 2024 at age 85 from natural causes. Read more about Laird's life and career.

Watch These 10 Family-Friendly Musicals After Seeing WICKED
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024


Looking for the next musical to watch after Wicked? Whether you are a musical theatre savant or completely new to the genre, BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide of ten musicals that you and your family are encouraged to check out if you enjoyed Wicked.

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Playhouse On The Square
by Kevin Shaw - Nov 23, 2024


What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Playhouse On The Square running through December 22?

25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024


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!

Review: CATS at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - Nov 19, 2024


I was never fond of Cats. But after seeing it performed at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, my viewpoint has changed forever. This production is spectacular!

Review Roundup: Is WICKED Part One Popular with Critics?
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024


The Wicked movie is finally here! Reviews have begun to come in for Part One of the highly anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit. Find out what critics think of the blockbuster event!

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Launches VOICES OF TODAY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024


The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), led by Music Director Andreas Delfs, has announced the launch of Voices of Today, a five-season commissioning, recording, and storytelling initiative.

New Plays and Musicals to License- Summer 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 14, 2026


What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

THEATERAMA! Series Concludes with a Unique Culinary and Theatrical Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024


Queens Theatre will wrap up its THEATERAMA! series on October 26 with WORLD'S FAIR PLAYS REVISITED.

Cantori NY to Present The World Premiere Of Karen Ouzounian & Lembit Beecher's DEAR MOUNTAINS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024


Cantori New York's 40th season will open with the world premiere of DEAR MOUNTAINS by Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher, featuring a choir, solo cello, oud, and percussion, inspired by the Armenian Diaspora. Learn how to purchase tickets.

World's Fair Celebration Series Concludes with Unique Culinary and Theatrical Experienc
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024


On Saturday, October 26th, Queens Theatre will host the grand finale of THEATERAMA!—a months-long series that began in April to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1964/65 World’s Fair.

Composer Rick Sowash To Debut A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS For Flute, Cello, and Piano on Digital EP Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024


For holiday listening, Cincinnati's Rick Sowash, a prolific, self-described 'outsider composer' with some 500 published scores to his credit, will release the world-premiere recording of the whimsical 'A Pirate's Christmas,' his newest trio for flute, cello, and piano, as part of a digital-only seasonal EP available November 8, 2024.

Breaking Down Theater Genres: Key Differences Between Plays, Musicals, Operas, and Operettas
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025


Let's break down the definitions of musicals, plays, plays with music, operas, rock operas, operettas, ballets, revues, variety shows, pantomimes, concerts, cabarets, immersive theatre, and experimental theatre.

How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 15, 2024


This time, the reader question was: I know sometimes writers perform in their own shows… but How Often Do Writers Play in the Orchestra for Their Own Musicals on Broadway?

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2024


54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Ensemble For These Times Reveals 2024/25 Home Season “Women In Transit”
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2024


Bay Area-based contemporary music group Ensemble for These Times has announced its 17th Home Season entitled 'Women in Transit,' the first in a two-year exploration of the transformational effects of women's border-crossing and liminality in 'our times.'

Baryshnikov Arts Announces Fall 2024 Performances + Artist Residencies
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2024


Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham. 

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