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Syracuse Stage has announced a special performance of the 25/26 season opener “The Hello Girls” (music and lyrics by Peter Mills, book by Mills and Cara Reichel, directed by Reichel) for veterans, military members and their families.

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

The once and future idol has come of age in the most delightful ways, all of them on display in his recent releases, current concerts, and fabulous fashions. David talks his new music, moves, and memoir with BroadwayWorld Cabaret.

GRAMMY®-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has premiered a new song, “Snow White,' alongside the official music video, which was completely shot in her native Iceland. Check it out here.

Spider-Man: No Way Home, one of the most successful Super Hero films of all time, will be presented live in concert for a world premiere performance at London's Royal Albert Hall this year, in what will be the ultimate experience for Spider-Man fans.

New Village Arts (NVA) kicks off their 24th season with the delightfully quirky and self-referential musical [title of show]. This one-act musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and book by Hunter Bell, is a love letter to musical theatre and the creative process itself.

Graeae, in association with Live Theatre, Newcastle have announced the cast for the world premiere of Bad Lads by Mike Kenny this autumn. Learn more here!

Manchester International Festival 2025 officially gets underway at 6pm today as a herd of life-sized puppet animals stampede through the streets of Manchester to launch the festival, travelling north to flee climate disaster. Learn how to attend!

The new national tour of the iconic musical Beauty and the Beast is now traveling across America. Read the reviews as they come in here and learn more about the production!

'I suppose it's like the ticking crocodile, isn't it? Time is chasing after all of us.' One of my favorite quotes from Peter Pan and it fits so well with this particular story. Kimberly Akimbo teaches a unique lesson about time and aging. 

GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has premiered “Lover Girl,” the latest single from her highly anticipated forthcoming album.

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company and Z Space revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Day the Sky Turned Orange. Learn more!

Double D, NYC Improvisers, will present REJECTS ANONYMOUS, directed by Sarah Nowak. The show will take place on Sunday, June 29 at 2:30 pm at the Caveat, 21 A Clinton St. New York, NY 10002.

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has announced a brand new cohort of resident artists who will be presenting a plethora of developmental readings, workshops, and fully staged productions as part of their 2025-26 season.

Dorian Woodruff is a noted cabaret singer. Read a review of FOREVER ME WITH LOVE, the release concert for his exquisite new album of the same name, and see photos of the night.

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.

Acclaimed American theatre artist Jason Woods is set to make his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this August with not one, but two dazzling solo performances. Running from 1–23 August 2025.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) will present a scripts-in-hand presentation of beloved fairytales in the Classics for Kids! production of UNEXPECTED: The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen.

On the heels of announcing her highly anticipated forthcoming album, Laufey has confirmed the “A Matter of Time Tour.' Starting in September, the tour will see Laufey bringing her enchanting and theatrical live show to her largest North American venues to date.

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!

Graeae has joined forces with Live Theatre, Newcastle to present the world premiere of Bad Lads by Mike Kenny this autumn. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

 Playwright, performer, documentary-maker and screenwriter Bryony Kimmings will return to the stage with Bog Witch —her first solo show in half a decade. Lear more here!

Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris  will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details 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.