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This weekend, Broadway landed at the Hollywood Bowl in a concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas and more! Read reviews for the production!

Josh Gad returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend in triumphant fashion after beating COVID to perform the iconic role of King Herod. Check out photos of his performance.

Following its acclaimed, sold-out runs in Chicago and LA, the smash-hit musical comedy 44 -THE MUSICAL returns to Chicago for a second term, playing at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, August 23 – September 21, 2025.

Bradford Arts Centre, formerly known as Kala Sangam, is relaunching this October with its new name, building and brand after significant, in-depth consultation with local communities, artists and partners.

Hollywood Bowl presented Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring lyrics are by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. See photos here!

The Dying Wish will run September 30 through October 1 at the Golden Goose Theatre as part of the Lambeth Fringe Festival. Tickets are £16  and the running time is 75 minutes. 

As the first person to introduce a Reggaeton class at the internationally acclaimed Millennium Dance Complex, Julio has played a significant role in expanding Latino representation within one of the most influential dance studios in the world.

To the left of the Netherbow Theatre stage hangs an ancient stone from a trio of canes, to the right a chair and instrument stand – our programme tells us it was designed by Tim Vincent-Smith. This sets the scene for the first of three plays being presented by Mairi Campbell, this first chapter titled “Pulse” on its return to the festival alongside the two new works.

Josh Gad has returned to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl! He had originally stepped out for the opening performance after testing positive for COVID, and then testing negative quickly there after. See the video of his performance here! 

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, titled “METAMORPHOSIS,” featuring five world premieres alongside celebrated works that explore transformation, discovery, and the power of human expression through dance.

The Hollywood Bowl performance of Andrew Lloyd Weber's Jesus Christ Superstar is finally here! See all the highlights, like Cynthia Erivo singing 'Gethsemane', in this video.

The capital witnessed an unforgettable evening steeped in tradition, nostalgia, and the ethereal spirit of monsoon as Padma Shri Malini Awasthi took center stage for “Sawan – A Celebration of Rain” at Kamani Auditorium on 31st July 2025.

After announcing that he tested positive for COVID just a few days ago, Josh Gad took to social media again to say that he has tested negative and will return for the final show on Sunday. See more details here!

The Parsnip Ship, the Brooklyn-based audio theater podcast celebrated by The New York Times as one of “5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home,” has released six new audio dramas as part of its latest programming slate. The new episodes, available for free across streaming platforms, highlight the company’s commitment to accessibility, community, and fearless storytelling.

The 92nd Street Y will present Debbie Gibson in conversation with Rolling Stone’s Rob Sheffield for the launch of her long-awaited memoir, Eternally Electric. Learn more!

THING Festival 2025, the eclectic, all-ages music and arts festival presented by Seattle Theatre Group (STG), will kick off this weekend on Saturday, August 2 at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington.

Westport Country Playhouse will present “Linedy Genao: Songs from My Sala,” sharing the songs and stories that shaped the actress/singer's journey from Dominican Republic roots to Broadway.

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet has released Woodland Songs: Music of Jerod Impichcha̱achaaha' Tate, Pura Fé, and Dvořák. Learn more and see when the album is available!

Live Nation Urban (LNU) and Spotify have announced their upcoming limited concert series, “RNB X Live: The UK Sound.” The two-city concert series will bring emerging R&B talent from across the UK to both coasts of the US.

​​​​​​​Against a backdrop of cultural tensions and renewed challenges to LGBTQ+ rights nationwide, The Bent —one of only a handful of exclusively LGBTQ+ focused theater companies in Southern California—announces its 25/26 season: a rich tapestry of plays, musicals, cabarets, and staged readings that shine a light on the complexity, resilience, and vibrancy of queer life.

The Harlem Jazz Series has announced its electrifying August 2025 lineup, continuing its celebrated Thursday Night Rhythms of Resistance concert series at Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church.

Passim has announced that the acclaimed Celtic music groups Altan and Old Blind Dogs will headline the 23rd annual Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest), taking place January 15-18, 2026 in Cambridge and Somerville.

MARY POPPINS THE MUSICAL has its roots in the classic children's books by P.L. Travers, first published in 1934. The magical nanny who brings order and wonder to the Banks household became a cultural icon after Disney’s 1964 film adaptation, which blended Travers’ stories with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers.

On August 31, 2025, the Lower East Side will welcome the debut of REacting Theater’s first official production: Short Play Series Vol. 1: Inception. Presented at Caveat, a celebrated venue for experimental performance and cabaret, the evening marks the launch of a bold, original theatrical initiative created by three Latin American artists living and working in New York City.

With Wicked: For Good fast approaching, we have put together a guide for newly released products, including new Mattel dolls, squishmallows, LEGO sets, books, t-shirts, and more.