Wonderful Journey

Toronto City Opera will present a fully staged production of Offenbach's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Trinity-St. Paul's Centre, marking the company's first production to feature a full orchestra, provided by the North York Concert Orchestra.

Studio Tenn has unveiled its 2026-27 season lineup of five shows coming to The Factory at Franklin later this year, including The Addams Family, Something Rotten! and more.

From the Rose Theatre in Kingston, to Wolverhampton, to Chichester and soon to arrive in the West End, Ntombizodwa Ndlovu talks the journey of Marie & Rosetta, learning, legacy and the joy of working on a two hander with Beverley Knight.

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Avalon Productions and Union County Singsations will present It's a Wonderful Life: The Musical, a heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved 1946 Frank Capra film.

The Georgetown Palace Theatre has revealed its 2026 season, marking the 100-year anniversary of the historic Springer Stage with a lineup of twelve productions that highlight themes of music, mystery, dance, diversity, peace, love, and laughter.

Hendersonville Theatre invites audiences to step back and celebrate the holiday season with It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Hendersonville Theatre is inviting audiences to step back and celebrate the holiday season with It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hedgerow Theatre Company will celebrate the holiday season with a re-imagined presentation of Frank Capra’s beloved classic, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Check out photos from the production.

The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA, announced its winter production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE MUSICAL, running from November 23 to December 22, 2024, featuring local veteran talent.

 This December, the Ojai Art Center Theater will present the beloved holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life in a truly unique and captivating format.

The Shawnee Playhouse will hold auditions for their 2024 Winter Headline and Children's Musicals, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and A CHRISTMAS WIZARD OF OZ. Learn how to audition.

A co-production between Latino Theater Conpany and Playwrights’ Arena, the world premiere of Boni B. Alvarez’ Mix-Mix: The Filipino Adventures of A German Jewish Boy opens May 18, 2024; at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.

As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our central US picks!

Pittsburgh CLO has announced its FALL INTO HOLIDAYS season and the opening of the newly renovated Greer Cabaret Theater! Between September - December, Pittsburgh CLO’s Kara Cabaret Series will include Jonathan Larson’s 'tick, tick...BOOM!' and Matthew Lombardo’s 'WHO’S HOLIDAY!' Then at the Byham Theater, KeyBank presents Pittsburgh CLO’s holiday tradition for the whole family, 'A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL.'

 The Nashville Symphony has announced the appointment of Peter Otto as the Orchestra’s new Walter Buchanan Sharp Concertmaster beginning in January 2024.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 46th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Learn more about the honorees here!

Reading Rep Theatre has today announced details of their 2023/24 Season, which will go on sale on Monday 19 June at 12pm.

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!

See photos of George Bailey, Clarence, and the Bedford Falls community coming to life at Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will begin preview performances on November 19, open on November 25, and run through December 24 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Tickets are on sale now.

George Bailey, Clarence, and the Bedford Falls community will come to life at Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will begin preview performances on November 19, open on November 25, and run through December 24 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. Tickets are on sale now.

A sweet and sentimental Christmas play geared to fans of the classic movie

This holiday season, Theater at Monmouth brings back a holiday favorite, previously performed in Cumston Hall. This Wonderful Life, with its hilarious and touching message of hope and love, reminds us of the power of perspective, family, and community just in time for the Holidays.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will resume in-person performances when it launches its previously announced 51st season, featuring eight plays and musicals presented October 2021 through August 2022, kicking off with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy.