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On Monday evening October 6, more than five dozen theatres, professional and academic, around the US performed Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence, a half-dozen short plays selected from a semi-annual national competition among high school student writers to explore the theme in its title. However, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a fully rehearsed performance originating within the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system was silent, canceled at the last minute for indeterminate reasons.

The Jewish Museum will unveil its newly reimagined galleries and learning center on October 24, 2025—the institution’s most significant renovation in over 30 years.

ThinkTank Theatre values its role in fostering awareness, supporting new participants, and highlighting the impact of gun violence on communities through professionally staged, teen-written plays. Artistic Director Georgia Mallory Guy emphasizes the unique local spirit brought to the Tampa Bay staging and hopes the event inspires audiences to move beyond complacency and become advocates for change.

Vangeline will bring MAN WOMAN, a new duet set to premiere in New York City in Spring 2026, to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at Oxford University. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Tony nominee and Disney Channel star Kevin Chamberlin is bringing his family friendly cabaret show, “Finding the Joy,” to Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge. Chamberlin calls his show funny, emotional, and says it is peppered with fascinating stories about his career and how he became a TikTok sensation with nearly 11-million followers. Kevin took the time to sit down with Broadway World to talk about his upcoming performances in St. Louis.

What did our critic think of FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL at New York City Center?

Michael Cassel has announced the return of A (VERY) MUSICAL CHRISTMAS in 2025, this year taking place on the stage of MJ THE MUSICAL in Melbourne. Learn more here!

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the dates for the remainder of productions during its 2025-2026 season both on and off Broadway. Learn more here!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present The Marshall Tucker Band at Patchogue Theatre in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The hills are alive with the sound of music and the Arts Theatre is alive with The Sound of Music, in this most enjoyable production from the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Now, this is not the film. All your old familiar songs are there, but sometimes in a slightly different context. There’s a new duet for two of the supporting cast, and a lot more of the singing nuns.

The Growing Stage in Netcong, NJ will open its 44th season with Diary of a Wimpy Kid, running October 10–26, 2025. Based on Jeff Kinney’s hit book series, the musical follows Greg Heffley’s hilarious misadventures in middle school.

David Archuleta brought his EARTHLY DELIGHTS TOUR to Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre on Monday September 22, delivering a set that balanced new material with familiar favourites. Supported by opening act, Alexandra John, the performance marked his first time in Vancouver, BC and his return to touring across North America after more than five years away.

This October, stream Hazbin Hotel Season 2 and enjoy new movies and shows, including Elsbeth and The Woman in Cabin 10. Don't miss out!

Rosaway, the acclaimed Paris-based disco-jazz duo, will perform at Raue Center for the Arts on October 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Known for blending electro-pop, jazz, and funk, Rosaway features flutist/vocalist Rachel Ombredane and drummer Stéphane “SteF” Avellaneda.

The world premiere of Black Power Desk, a new Black British musical by critically acclaimed playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Old Vic 12, Roundhouse, Bush Theatre), will take place at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio from Wednesday, October 22 through Saturday, October 25, 2025.

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out.

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present a murderous double feature of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci — known collectively as Cav/Pag — two timeless operas that ignite music’s most incendiary emotions.

South Street Seaport Museum has revealed a robust schedule of Halloween offerings beginning October 1, 2025. Learn more about the activities and see how to join here!

Houses on the Moon will present its AMPLIFY 2025 Gala Celebration, to be held at Chelsea Table + Stage. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets here!

The North American tour of The Sound of Music is now underway! The tour launched at the Stanley Theatre in Utica, NY from September 5–6 before traveling to cities across North America for multiple seasons. Read the reviews here!

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a new spoken-word album will be released next month featuring several original cast members from the cult classic.

Due to popular demand, a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART will launch in Macon, GA, on January 14, 2026.

Zach Theater has revealed Holiday 2025 dates for The Market at Zach, a returning pop-up featuring Austin and Central Texas’ best local artisans and makers with drinks, performances, fun for the family and more.

Before this world ends, you need to see Catastrophic’s staging of ENDGAME starring Greg Dean and directed by Jason Nodler. They never truly seem to be finished with this one, but you can’t honestly expect the world to be here for a revival in thirteen years.