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Center Stage Records has released the EP featuring three selections from It’s Kind of a Funny Story: A New Musical in streaming and digital formats today, Friday, November 14. It’s Kind of a Funny Story features music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and book by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman.

Performances begin November 1, for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The production will officially open on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Two Strangers here!

Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Reed and Humphrey Kerr about Sherlock Holmes & The 12 Days of Christmas. We discussed what inspired them to create the show, taking on the iconic roles of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, and even what it has been like collaborating with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber!

We’re thrilled to have the chance to speak with composer Bob Kelly, one of the creators behind Confessions: A New Musical, which is set to have a private industry reading in New York City on October 20. The musical is based on Tom Rastrelli’s memoir Confessions of a Gay Priest and explores the powerful intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity through the eyes of a Catholic priest confronting his truth.

Megan Ita O’Rourke is an actor-writer with a gift for creating stories that share a positive light on vulnerability. During a raw time in her life, after the passing of her father, O’Rourke wrote a poem full of inner thoughts and openness. That very same poem would transform beautifully into her debut play. After an incredible run at The Cockpit last year, 384 Days is back for a limited two-night run at The Pleasance Theatre this month. BroadwayWorld sat down with O’Rourke to gain an insight into the world of her play and hear all about her passion.

The Doo Wop Project, comprised of Broadway veterans Charl Brown, Dwayne Cooper, John Dias, Russell Fischer & Dominic Nolfi, will release their new full-length album, Echoes of the Street, on October 10th. Listen to their latest single, a rendition of “Blue Moon,' here.

Director, Lee Lewis, brings Melanie Tait’s new work to the ensemble theatre. The world premiere of HOW TO WRITE A HIT IN TWO DAYS. 

HOW TO WRITE A HIT IN TWO DAYS, Melanie Tait’s heartfelt and hilarious world premiere at the Ensemble Theatre. Review by Kym Vaitiekus

Singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart has announced that his sophomore album, What If? will be released on October 24th. Listen to a newly released song now.

Netflix has revealed that The Diplomat, the critically acclaimed political drama starring Keri Russell, will return for its third season on October 16. Check out a new teaser now.

Set across a post-apocalyptic Great Basin, Hearthbound is a full-cast limited-series audio drama and folk musical reimagining of the Odyssey. Learn more about the production here!

The award-winning short documentary film about the life and career of Mary Ellen Ashley (Broadway: The Innocent Voyage, Annie Get Your Gun with Ethel Merman and Yentl) is now available to screen on YouTube.

Cher will release her classic concert album, The Farewell Tour, on 2LP Vinyl and streaming platforms for the first time ever on September 26, 2025. Listen to a track from the album now.

Karamu House is bringing the holiday spirit to Playhouse Square with A Motown Christmas, running for 17 performances from November 28 through December 14, 2025, at the Hanna Theatre. Tickets are now on sale.

South Korean singer-songwriter Yves, formerly of K-pop girl group LOONA, is releasing her forthcoming EP, Soft Error, on August 7. Ahead of the release, she has shared a new single entitled “White Cat,” out now. Listen to it here!

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team for MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE. Performances are now underway. Learn more here!

Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE makes its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Learn more!

Grateful Dead fans worldwide are invited to celebrate the band's 60th Anniversary with this year's highly anticipated 'Meet-Up At The Movies.' Tickets and a new trailer are available now.

BETTER DAYS: A NEW MUSICAL will receive its world premiere, public reading at the LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER’s Renberg Theatre. Learn more and see how to attend.

The much-anticipated Frozen proshot is now on Disney+! In commemoration of the release, Disney has shared a new clip from the recorded show, featuring Samantha Barks and Laura Dawkes performing 'For the First Time in Forever.' Watch the clip!

Georgia Ensemble Theatre is closing out its 2024–25 season with an imaginative, immersive production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, now running through June 29 at Act3 Playhouse in Sandy Springs.

Ray Brewer, recently retired reporter of WMUR-TV, will host and moderate a single special screening of the new award-winning documentary film at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey entitled '76 Days Adrift.'

SoHo Playhouse will present the return engagement of A Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First, which begins previews tonight! Learn more here!

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first teaser for the third season of “Foundation,” the epic saga from storyteller David S. Goyer, and announced that the series will return for season three on Friday, July 11. Watch the teaser!

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW! is running May 7th at 7:30p at the Lexington Opera House. Read our interview with one of the show's stars, Tony Award-nominee Laura Bell Bundy!