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The University of Michigan’s Department of Musical Theatre, nationally ranked among the country’s top programs and a pipeline to Broadway, will bring She Loves Me to The Encore Musical Theatre in Dexter.

This summer, LEGALLY BLONDE the musical struts onto the Malkin Bowl stage for a summer of sparkle and show-stopping songs. Back by popular demand, the hit show makes its highly anticipated return as part of Theatre Under The Stars’ 2025 season, playing in repertory with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from June 27 to August 16.

A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

Freeform’s “30 Days of Disney” will make a splash this Summer with themed weeks full of feel-good favorites and nostalgic classics. Highlights include the world television premieres of Disney Pixar’s “Elemental” and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Strange World.'

Amid the success of the Wicked movie, we are revisiting Geppetto, another Stephen Schwartz musical that reimagines the fairy tale Pinocchio from the perspective of his father.

Oakland Ballet Company has announced the program for its fourth Dancing Moons Festival, an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s shows. Learn more.

The world premiere of a new adaptation of The Passenger by Nadya Menuhin will open at the Finborough Theatre for a five-week limited season next month. Learn more here!

UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art revealed its new exhibition Common Ground: Early 20th-Century Artist Communities in Southern California. Learn how to attend.

What did our critic think of USHERING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at TampaRep?

The Yale Philharmonia will return to Carnegie Hall for the first time since 2012 and the first time ever under internationally renowned conductor Peter Oundjian.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts and American Ballet Theatre have announced an expanded educational partnership, enhancing training opportunities for students in dance and performance.

The film first existed as a play, and Vincent Victoria wisely kept his lead actress from that production, Wykesha King, playing Hattie McDaniel. Wykesha creates a three-dimensional character who can act and sing; we believe she is a glamorous actress in the golden age of Hollywood. And we feel the struggle of her playing parts that make her downplay her own beauty and grace.

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.

“30 Days of Disney” will return in November of 2024 with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family. The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics, Disney-Pixar films, and modern fan favorites. Take a look at the full lineup!

Vincent Victoria Presents have announced the premiere of THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL, a film exploring the life of the first African American Academy Award winner, debuting October 26, 2024, in Houston.

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.

A Celebration of Life for SANDE CAMPBELL, a pioneering female conductor and Broadway musician, will be held at Pearl Studios. Join to honor her six-decade career in musical theater.

Step Afrika! announced the Chicago premiere of their work 'Migration' for a one-night-only performance on October 19. The event will take place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for July 2024 include Funny Girl, Back to the Future, and more!

The Colburn School has launched a digital archive celebrating the legacies of music pioneer and Holocaust survivor Herbert Zipper and renowned dancer and teacher Trudl Dubsky Zipper, preserving their contributions to the arts.

Casting has been announced for Play On!, a co-production with Talawa Theatre Company, that will open at the Belgrade Theatre 23 September – 5 October, with a national press night on Thursday 26 September, ahead of a UK tour.  

I will be the first to admit that I am NOT a big fan of this show, so BOO! HISS! if you like...BUT I will admit this cast has SO much fun and energy and talent. I won't argue with a cheering SOLD OUT Show.