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What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre. In general, a pro-shot seeks to film the exact experience that audience members would have at a live performance of the show, in contrast with a feature film which actually adapts the piece into a new form, including different locations, the removal of theatrical aesthetic, and changes to make the script work as a film as opposed to as a live theatrical show.

Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced the internationally acclaimed production A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play a strictly limited engagement at The Sydney Lyric from November 2026. 

With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert coming to an end this week, we are looking back at some of our favorite Broadway performances and musical theater-themed moments from over the past ten years.

Fugly dogs and an AI of a queer aunt kick off BroadwayWorld's coverage of the 35th annual fringe festival.

We sat down to discuss everything from Philadelphia Theatre Company to the world premiere of Pulitzer-Prize winner James Ijames' new play, Wilderness Generation.

Gaulier-trained American clown Zoe Wohlfeld will present her debut solo show DOG FUNERAL at the London Clown Festival and Edinburgh Fringe's Underbelly Cowgate, using dark comedy to explore grief and loss.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival will return to New York after a nearly decade-long hiatus, partnering with the American Theatre of Actors for a multi-show season coinciding with the venue's 50th Anniversary.

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

The Muny announced the principal cast for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, with Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Katerina McCrimmon and others joining previously announced Beth Leavel in the production's return to Forest Park.

Electronic hip hop producer and composer Sascois is collaborating with poet DENAMIS (aka Dena Igusti) on an upcoming documentary poetry album titled 'Depletion Halos.'

I & You: The Musical, premiering at Olney Theatre Center, is ambitious. It’s full of tremendous verve, emotion and promise. But it’s not without flaws.

The Public Theater's revitalized Delacorte Theater will reopen this summer with PUBLIC FORUM and PUBLIC STORIES programming, featuring Amy Sherald, Michael Sandel, Anna Deavere Smith, and DC 37 union members as civic storytellers.

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Since the start of television’s legendary Saturday Night Live in 1975, there has been cross-over between the show and Broadway. Actors who have started out on Broadway have ended up gracing our televisions on Saturday night as cast members in the sketch comedy program.

Reviews are in for The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s new Broadway play starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. Now running at the James Earl Jones Theatre, the production marks the Broadway debuts of both screen actors.

Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...

Amanda Seyfried is entering her princess era with Steps, a new animated film from Netflix. The Mamma Mia! alum will voice the iconic character of Cinderella in the feature, which is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale.

Learn more Darnell Abraham as he shares his experience as a performer on the National and International Tours of Hamilton, as well as the National Tour of The Lion King. Additionally, learn about his new work as a Voice and Speech Professor at Manhattanville University.

The Pike HairFest will return to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The day-long festival will feature tributes to some of the most popular acts from 80’s bands.

San Francisco / Bay Area 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. Check out our top picks in San Francisco for Spring 2026.

DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt is a stage musical with a book by Phillip LaZebnik and music/lyrics by the great Stephen Schwartz. A retelling of the Book of Exodus, based on the 1998 DreamWorks Animation film of the same name. The story follows Moses on his journey from being the Prince of Egypt, being cast out altogether, and then ultimately fulfilling his true destiny of leading the Children of Israel out of Egypt.

Star Lorna Luft, one of Judy Garland's daughters, returrns to the Beechman on 4/25, 5/21 and 6/27. She doesn’t just “accentuate the positive”—she embodies it. Read a review of the 3/27 show.

Following the announcement of their forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, GRAMMY Award-winning English rock group Muse has revealed an extensive North American amphitheater tour.

China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.