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Melanie La Barrie (Hadestown; &Juliet) will join the cast of WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE in the role of Drew 5, alongside powerhouse Jenna Lee-James (Frozen; We Will Rock You) as Drew 6 / Featured Artist.

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann will play Daisy Buchanan when his smash hit new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby makes its West End debut at The London Coliseum this spring. 

Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will kick off a series of special string quartet shows beginning April 25 in Lawrence, KS. Tickets are on sale now.

Actor, playwright, producer, and director Jordan E. Cooper is on a roll. The Emmy-nominated television sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” which he created, co-executive produces and directs, premiered on BET+ in 2021 and is now in its fifth season on the streaming service.

Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The 30-date tour set to kick off on Friday, July 4 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.

Candice D’Meza is a being that never stops evolving; she is constantly being reborn. She is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, actor, activist, filmmaker, and mother. It's so hard to pin down Candice D’Meza because when you think you got her, she shifts again.

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!

Paramount has revealed the lineup for their 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD series, including the Chicago premieres of Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen. Learn more here!

Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts have jumpstarted 2025 tapping global pop superstars, Jonas Brothers on their new single “I Dare You,” challenging even the most weary hearts to love unabashedly. Listen to it now!

The BAD STAR UK headline tour will see HIMALAYAS play six dates across the country starting at the Key Club in Leeds on May 28th and finishing with a hometown show at Cardiff’s Tramshed on June 6th.

Baltimore's historic Hippodrome Theatre has announced the lineup of hit Broadway shows that will be taking the stage in the new 2025/2026 Hippodrome Broadway Series.

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of this year’s Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production, Macbeth, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson (Director of Education, Shakespeare’s Globe) in the Globe Theatre.

As the release of his third studio recording, 'Things that Come and Go' approaches, we sat down with Hadley Fraser to discuss music, his influences, what he listens to, and what music means to him.

2025 has kicked off on a high note for Vancouver's theatre scene. Among the many shows debuting this month is one that perfectly captures the essence of chaos, featuring a quirky plot, catchy songs, and eccentric characters. BEETLEJUICE The Musical made its debut in Vancouver, BC on January 21 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Running until January 26, the show based off of the 1988 Beetlejuice film by Tim Burton, brings audiences into a new era of musical theatre.

Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! New York is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. Whether you're a fan of sharp one-liners, hilarious storytelling, or outrageous characters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Discover the exciting Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 lineup featuring WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY, and new premieres. Explore the full series, including audience favorites and fresh productions.

Craig Finn has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new album, Always Been, arriving on Friday, April 4. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Adam Granduciel, the album is heralded by the premiere of the new single, “People of Substance,” available everywhere now. 

Burlington-based songwriter Lily Seabird will release her new album Trash Mountain on April 4th. The almost titular lead single “Trash Mountain (1pm)” channels the overwhelming comedown of returning home from tour. Listen to it now.

Servant Stage recently released its 2024 annual report, showcasing a record-breaking year with the highest audience turnout in the company's 12-year history. A total of 54,348 audience members attended Servant Stage performances in 2024, representing a remarkable 23% increase from the previous year.

Larkin Poe are kicking off the new year with their latest single, “Easy Love Pt. 1,” available now. The track heralds Larkin Poe’s upcoming new album, Bloom, arriving this Friday. Check out the song here.

With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Son Lux, the band of composers enlisted to score 2023’s genre-defying Best Picture, Everything Everywhere All At Once, is back with their first release of new music since their prismatic 49-track soundtrack. Check it out here.