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54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Center Theatre Group will present Big League Productions' national tour of THE MUSIC MAN at the Ahmanson Theatre from October 27 to November 8, 2026, marking the show's first major Los Angeles engagement since 1980.

Bruce Cockburn will release a covers album tracing the gospel, blues and folk songs that influenced him, with a title drawn from a Simone de Beauvoir novel.

Bruce Cockburn will release an album of songs by other artists that shaped his musical development, spanning gospel, blues, jazz and folk influences from his youth in Ottawa.

The Academy of Country Music announced performers and special guests for its 19th ACM Honors, including a tribute to Dolly Parton, who will receive the ACM Poet's Award.

The musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that has just landed at the Sands Theatre leans into celebrating a world of vivid invention. It keeps the heart of the beloved material and commits even further into its absurdity. It guarantees a night at the theatre that will leave you going “what…was…that.' A night you won't soon forget. 

Jason Robert Brown shared a video of Stephen Sondheim singing 'Good Thing Going' from Merrily We Roll Along at a 2019 event.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!

During an appearance on CBS's Soapy podcast, John McCook shared his short-lived Broadway experience in a 1964 City Center revival of West Side Story and how it led to his long career in Hollywood. Watch the clip now.

On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!

The story of KC and the Sunshine Band, GET DOWN TONIGHT follows the early years of singer, songwriter, producer and musician Harry Wayne Casey (KC). Learn more here!

Bucks County Playhouse will continue its summer season with a new revival of the beloved musical romance “She Loves Me,” directed and choreographed by two-time Tony-nominee Denis Jones. Check out all new photos here!

Bucks County Playhouse will continue its summer season with a new revival of the beloved musical romance “She Loves Me,” directed and choreographed by two-time Tony-nominee Denis Jones.

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

Which Sondheim show is best? While the answer to that question is entirely subjective, it is perhaps easier to investigate which Sondheim shows have the best track records. We're breaking it down show by show, as they were created chronologically...

The Argyle Theatre opened its production of the Tony Award winning musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Evan Pappas and choreographed by Debbie Roshe with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. Check out photos!

The Argyle Theatre will present the Tony Award winning musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Evan Pappas and choreographed by Debbie Roshe with musical direction by Jonathan Brennerr. Learn more!

Opera Saratoga will present an intimate production of Bock, Harnick and Masteroff's jewel-box musical She Loves Me. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Three-time GRAMMY winner KC and The Sunshine Band and producers have announced the London premiere of GET DOWN TONIGHT, the KC and The Sunshine Band Musical.

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

This time, the reader question was: How Often Do Broadway Musicals Tackle the Topic of War? There are actually many musicals about war in the canon. The rare feat of Operation Mincemeat lies in its tone. The show is a fast-paced, zany, comedic take on a mission that used a dead body to mislead the Axis forces, leading to the successful Allied invasion of Sicily.

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.