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Broadway talents Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, and Bella Coppola will perform at the 'Listen to the Beat' benefit concert to support The American Heart Association. The event, set for February 9 at St. Luke's Theater, aims to raise awareness and funds for heart disease research.

The official trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated yet oft-delayed musical biopic about Michael Jackson starring Jackson's nephew, Jaafar, as the musical icon. Check it out now, along with new photos.

Check out videos giving a sneak peek into the first rehearsals for Chez Joey at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., running January 30 through March 15, and starring Myles Frost.

The Kravis Center has announced its February lineup, featuring MJ and Kim’s Convenience. The month includes Broadway, classical concerts, cabaret, film, and family programming.

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Austin. Tickets for The Wiz will go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, for eight performances from May 12 to 17 at Bass Concert Hall.

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the upcoming world premiere of That’s Love! The Dorothy Dandridge Musical, starring N’Kenge. N’Kenge, who conceived the musical, will direct alongside Broadway veteran Christina Sajous.

MJ the Musical will celebrate its 4th anniversary on Broadway with a special post-show performance of Michael Jackson’s hit song, 'Remember The Time.' Learn more about the performance here!

Broadway in Atlanta will offer special rush tickets and a lucky seat lottery for performances of MJ The Musical, catering to students, educators, and veterans. This initiative aims to make Broadway more accessible to a broader audience.

There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.  

A major winter storm is on the way! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.

54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.

The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Tsehay Hawkins will appear in the Melbourne production of MJ The Musical, making her theatrical stage debut. MJ THE MUSICAL must close at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in March.

The Wiz will play The Paramount Theatre. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey.

MJ THE MUSICAL could be summed up in two words: jukebox musical. But that is a disservice to this powerhouse of a show. MJ THE MUSICAL has incredible intensity, depth, and intentionality that brings out the man behind the myth. It is a remarkable tribute to a true musical visionary and what makes him an enduring part of pop culture to this day. 

MJ THE MUSICAL has an obvious draw. It features the music and moves of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. However, what the musical brings to the forefront is not just the output of this star but the input it took to create his unforgettable legacy.

The National Tour of The Wiz will play Portland’s Keller Auditorium for eight performances. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, featuring an iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical will return to 54 Below with a special APAP-week performance featuring guest artist Krystal Mackie. The show presents an improvised musical awards format driven by audience suggestions.

New York City Tourism + Conventions has revealed the start of reservations for NYC Winter Outing 2026, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 600 restaurants and 2-for-1 tickets to 26 NYC Broadway Week shows.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for Chez Joey. The production will be directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.

The first national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award winning HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit Broadway musical from Alicia Keys, is set to ignite Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from January 6–11 as part of the 2025/2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season. To celebrate this electrifying new musical, I caught up with JonAvery Worrell, who stars as Knuck, to talk about his journey from Georgia to the stage, the heart of HELL’S KITCHEN, and what it means to perform for his hometown crowd.

Why all of these limited runs? Shows with celebrities in them make sense, they have busy schedules, and setting aside 16 or 20 weeks to rehearse and perform in a Broadway show is a non-trivial juggling act. But increasingly there has been a trend of limited runs, even absent celebrity casting.