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Theatre has long history of cultural exchange between the cities of New York and London. Every season, new productions make it to Broadway and off-Broadway after starting in the West End and vice versa. But what of all of the Broadway shows that have originated in countries beyond England? Productions originating in other foreign countries happen far less frequently but have resulted in some fascinating moments of history on Broadway.

Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records released WORLD TOUR, a box set marking Oscar Peterson's centennial featuring live recordings from 1969-1996 and a 48-page hardcover book.

Bryan Adams released 'The Ballad of Terry Fox,' a tribute song and video honoring Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, also featured in Sean Menard's documentary RUN TERRY RUN, premiering at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.

Raffi announced his 21st studio album, LOVE IS EVERYWHERE, featuring collaborations with JUNO Award-winning trio GOOD LOVELIES and the single "No One Like You."

The Canada Ireland Foundation has announced that their new multipurpose arts and culture venue, the CORLECK, will officially open its doors this November. Learn more here!

The Classic Albums Live Series Will Continue at The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, with tickets and series packages going on sale Friday. This series features iconic albums performed live.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert in New York City featuring new compositions by North American composers, with violinist Hattie Hye-Ri Ahn. The event is set for February 19, 2026, at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.

I Swear, the biographical film from director Kirk Jones, will be released in theaters nationwide on April 24, 2026, by Sony Pictures Classics. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

Park Avenue Armory has appointed Deborah Warner as its Anita K. Hersh Artistic Director. Warner was named a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2006.

Learn more about the winners of the Ensemble Studio Competition here! The annual competition was livestreamed for the fourth year in a row, providing an unparalleled platform for the young artists to share their craft. Learn more!

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.

Cynthia Erivo pays tribute to John Candy with her cover of 'Everytime You Go Away' from the documentary 'John Candy: I Like Me.' Listen now!

Lauren Mariasoosay is currently starring as Eliza Hamilton in the National Tour of Hamilton,  running August 19 - September 7, 2025 at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place des Arts, Montreal.

OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies. Learn more!

BroadwayWorld and Immortal Icons of Dance invited alumni who’ve been part of A Chorus Line’s history to share personal reflections about how the show shaped their lives and careers. Here we highlight ten of those voices whose intimate stories form a portrait of what this show has meant to those fortunate enough to be a part of it.

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the recipients of the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D'Andrea Foundation. See photos here!

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the recipients of the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Learn more about the full list here!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See the full lineup here.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

54 BELOW will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This week, legendary pop duo Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) will begin their 2025 North American Summer Tour, including dates at Washington, D.C.'s Lincoln Theatre, Los Angeles, CA's Greek Theatre, and New York, NY's Terminal 5.

Aerosmith guitarist and songwriter Joe Perry is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with The Joe Perry Project. The 8-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL, and wraps August 23 in Port Chester, New York.

X and Los Lobos—pillars of the Los Angeles music scene—are teaming up for their first national tour together to celebrate 99 Years of Rock ‘N’ Roll. The dates launch on July 19th in Denver and will continue, with several legs, through late November.

​​​​​​​Chromolume Theatre will present the musical Marry Me A Little in the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the show is based on an original idea by Craig Lucas and Norman René.