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Step back into the late ’80s as one of Hollywood’s most cherished love stories, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to life for the first time in South Africa in 2026.

All new production photos have been released of Minnie Driver in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing @sohoplace theatre. The play runs until 8 November 2025. Check out the photos here!

Chamber Music Northwest will present the West Coast Premiere of the newly-created Trio Afiori that consists of clarinetist Anthony McGill, Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron, and CMNW Artistic Director pianist Gloria Chien.

Here's my conversation with playwright Ankita Raturi about the genesis for the play and how she developed it as a comedy rather than a drama about a mother and son cross-country college tour.

A new teaser trailer has dropped for Wicked: For Good, which arrives in theaters in just one month. Check out the video, featuring new shots of Elphaba, Glinda, flying monkeys, and the tornado that brings chaos (and Dorothy) to the land of Oz.

Following their run of Fly, You Fools! at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Hold On To Your Butts on the West End, Recent Cutbacks will present the return of their holiday show KEVIN!!!!!

In celebration of the upcoming film, Simple Modern has released three new limited edition tumblers themed to the movie, featuring designs inspired by Glinda, Elphaba, and the world of Oz.

The New Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 50th anniversary season on a dramatic note-with a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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!

With Wicked: For Good arriving in one short month, nine new character posters have debuted for the film. Take a look at your favorite characters in the posters below, including Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, The Wizard, Nessarose, and more.

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking run during the 2022-23 season, will return to Wilmington for a limited engagement.

As in-depth, thrilling, and heart-breaking as Carole King’s legendary album, Tapestry, Cultural Performing Arts Center Syosset’s production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” was a full ride of the human emotions that was embodied in the songs that defined American music for a generation.

Good news! Tony nominated actor Colman Domingo is officially the voice of the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good. The news was confirmed by the Wicked account in a new video of the actor surrounded by stuffed animals of the character. 

A world premiere semi-staged West End concert production of Jo - The Little Women Musical is set for next year. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Mississinewa High School’s fall musical was scheduled to be performed this month at the Gas City Performing Arts Center, and the cast had been in rehearsal for months already, when they found out it would be cancelled.

Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan will return to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.

The Producers has extended its run at the Garrick Theatre, with performances now booking until 19 September 2026. Learn more here!

The National Theatre and Playful Productions have announced that Inter Alia, the National Theatre's recent production will transfer to the West End next Spring for a strictly limited season.

 On Saturday evening, The Play That Goes Wrong opened at the Kwai Tsing Theatre, performed by the Chung Ying Theatre Company. Originally conceived by Mischief Theatre, this Olivier Award-winning farce has dazzled audiences on both the West End and Broadway for its ingenious mix of chaos and precision.

Over the next few months, theatre is heading to Hollywood. To celebrate the release of movies like Blue Moon, Hedda, and more, BroadwayWorld has put together a guide to five new titles that are sure to appeal to Broadway fans. 

The new one-person show GETTING THROUGH IT played on the West End on Sunday, October 19 at The Old Vic, both being created by and starring Michael Rosen.

As he wraps his freshman year as a cabaret performer, Macon Prickett reflects on the path that brought him to the nightclub stage, the terror of that first time, and the rewards that being a cabaret professional yields.

San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of The Monkey King by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang, running November 14–30, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Two new featurettes have been released for Wicked: For Good, each highlighting where we find the characters of Glinda and Elphaba in the upcoming film. Watch them both here.