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New York City Ballet named dancer and choreographer Tiler Peck to the role of Choreographic Associate, expanding her creative responsibilities with the company.

Tickets are now on sale for Cameron Mackintosh's new production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha, running Feb. 17-28, 2027. The tour features Isaiah Bailey as the Phantom and marks the musical's return to North America.

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

The Fartiste will return to New York for two performances at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, featuring Kevin Kraft in the title role alongside Joel Blum, and more.

Neil deGrasse Tyson will present 'This Just In: Latest Discoveries in the Universe' at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Islandia Music Records released the third volume in the WEATHER SYSTEMS series from percussionist Steven Schick. The album features compositions exploring themes of time and temporal experience.

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's revitalized production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA go on sale for a Des Moines Performing Arts engagement at the Civic Center March 3-14, 2027. The new North American tour features the acclaimed London production direction by Seth Sklar-Heyn.

'Evita' is making its way back to Broadway, but it’s been more than four decades since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning musical first arrived in New York City. BroadwayWorld looks back at the original cast.

When you go to a show and find out that an understudy is going on for one of the leading roles, you may actually be seeing a future Tony Award winner in the making.

Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville from February 3-14. Tickets go on sale September 18.

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.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's national tour of The Phantom of the Opera will go on sale in September ahead of performances at Bass Concert Hall in Austin.

Annette McLaughlin, Deka Walmsley, Jack Bandeira and Lesley Joseph will lead BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, with new tour stops added at Wales Millennium Centre, Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin, Bristol Hippodrome and Alhambra Bradford.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS has announced its Season 35 celebrity cast and professional dancer pairings, with a two-night premiere set to air live on ABC and Disney+ and stream next day on Hulu.

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.

BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

The Swedish post-metal band released a slow-burning new track from its upcoming tenth studio album, set for release via RED CRK Recordings.

We attended Unity Fest Day 2, out at Heritage Landing in Muskegon, Michigan, and although Unity has great Bands and Artists and is a multi-day event, it isn’t just about the music; it is far bigger than that! For over 25 years, the heart behind the Unity Christian Musical Festival has been bigger than music: Unity exists to strengthen and support nonprofit ministries, making an impact across our communities. Nonprofit ministries are given opportunities to connect directly with thousands of festival attendees through on-site booths and relationship-building opportunities during the event.

Company Philip Connaughton will present the stage premiere of Rebellious Hope at Project Arts Centre, featuring seven dance artists aged 46 to 86 alongside composer Mel Mercier.

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!

Deaf West Theatre will present The 35th Anniversary Gala – One Night in New York at Joe’s Pub. Marking Deaf West’s first-ever New York City gala, the event will celebrate 35 years of innovation, collaboration, education, and social change.

BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys has been up to since the show first opened on Broadway, ahead of its 20th anniversary tour!