GENE to Launch North American Tour Starting November 12
by Rachel Stone - Oct 20, 2026
The British rock band returns to the U.S. for their first North American dates in 24 years, beginning November 12 and including an appearance at the Darker Waves festival on November 14. The reunion follows the band's 30th anniversary celebration of their debut album OLYMPIAN.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Chicago's October 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 1, 2026
Chicago 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. Selections for October 2026 include TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and more.
THE LOVE OF SOUL TOUR to Come to UBS Arena
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026
Fantasia Barrino, Anthony Hamilton, and October London will perform at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, showcasing the signature sounds and celebrated hits of three chart-topping artists.
Interview: Todd Schroeder Creative Director slated for Kym Johnson (DWTS) @ NY's 54 Below!
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 14, 2026
Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.
Broadway Shows with Foreign Origins: A Deep Dive Into International Productions
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 13, 2026
Theatre has long history of cultural exchange between the cities of New York and London. Every season, new productions make it to Broadway and off-Broadway after starting in the West End and vice versa. But what of all of the Broadway shows that have originated in countries beyond England? Productions originating in other foreign countries happen far less frequently but have resulted in some fascinating moments of history on Broadway.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Transcends Trite Melodrama
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 7, 2026
When American novelist Nicholas Sparks released 'The Notebook' in 1996, it had enamored many romance fiction fans through its saccharine love story of Noah and Allie—a literally rain-soaked melodrama driven by a one-summer romance in South Carolina in the ‘60s (based on the musical's book) and a fateful separation brought about by meddling parents.
A FINE BALANCE Extends Run at Crow's Theatre Amid Ticket Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Crow's Theatre has extended its world premiere adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto, following its status as the company's fastest-selling production, with the run already 95% sold.
Tim Curry Has Passed Away at 80
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026
Legendary film, TV, and stage actor Tim Curry has passed away at age 80. Curry is best known for starring in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Annie, Clue, and more.
These Stars Will Headline Broadway’s Fall 2026 Season
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
Every season, more than a few household names make their way to perform alongside all of our Broadway favorites! Fall 2026 is no exception, with some of the entertainment industry's brightest stars heading to Broadway. See the full list!
How You Know These TED LASSO Stars from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and West End Stages
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 16, 2026
Cherished television series Ted Lasso has just begun airing its fourth season, following a more-than-three-year hiatus, and fans are thrilled. Among the show’s fanbase are many theatre folks; did you know that the actors who populate the screen on Ted Lasso have quite a theatrical past as well?
A Broadway Show With Every American President
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 23, 2026
Theatre has always intersected with politics, and the presence of American presidents in Broadway, off-Broadway, and regional theatre plays and musicals is a major part of this. Did you know that all of our heads of state have been featured in shows, whether as characters or as plot points that are part of the action? Dramatizing current and former leaders of our nation is a way to examine their affect on society at the time and how political events, even those of many years ago, still impact us all.
Beth Leavel Will Be Inducted Into Muny Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.
PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026
Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!