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Laufey Sets Deluxe Edition of 'A Matter of Time' Album; New Track Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026


Laufey will release a deluxe edition of her GRAMMY-winning album A Matter of Time this spring. Titled A Matter of Time: The Final Hour, the album includes four new tracks and will be available April 10. Listen to one of the new tracks now.

Tickets Now Available for FREEDOM, a New Rock Musical at HART
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026


The Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre (HART) selected Chari Smith's new rock musical Freedom to be a part of their Fertile Ground Festival of New Works lineup.  Learn more here!

Listen: ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE New Musical By Adam Gwon Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026


Joy Machine Records has released All the World's a Stage: Original Cast Recording – the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Adam Gwon. You can listen to the full album now.

Lakewood Cultural Center to Present A CHORUS LINE with Performance Now Theatre Company
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026


Presented by Lakewood Cultural Center Presents, with Performance Now Theatre Company, A Chorus Line will run Fridays through Sundays from March 13 to 29.

Jenna Rubaii, Maya Days and More to Star in SONGS FROM AVALONA: A MUSICAL LEGEND Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026


The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center will present Songs from Avalona: A Musical Legend, a special one-night immersive concert event, offering audiences an intimate introduction to the powerful music and mythic world of Avalona.

EDGAR A. POE'S SMASHED VALENTINE to Explore the Final Days of Poe at The RAT NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026


Edgar A. Poe's Smashed Valentine, an intimate theatrical production delving into the last days of literary icon Edgar Allan Poe, is set for a workshop at THE RAT NYC.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Season 3 Coming Later This Year; Watch a First-Look Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026


Following the release of the Season 2 finale of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' it has been confirmed that the third season of the hit series will arrive on Disney+ later this year.

Luke Combs Sets Release of New Album 'The Way I Am,' Listen to a New Track Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026


Global superstar Luke Combs will release his highly anticipated new album, The Way I Am, on March 20. Ahead of the release, his new song, “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” is out now. Listen to it here.

Tickets on Sale Now For REBEL: A New Musical in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026


After acclaimed productions in 2014 and 2019 and international workshops, Drew Downing’s REBEL will return to Melbourne in 2026. Learn more about the production here!

END OF A PRIEST is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025


End of a Priest is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. The production made its Czech premiere on 27 and 28 November 2025 at the National Theatre. Learn more here!

Tickets To A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Toledo on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025


Single tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, are on sale now. This engagement is part of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series and will take the stage at The Stranahan for eight performances.

10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE to Make Canadian Premiere at the Bluma Appel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025


10 Days in a Madhouse is a bold contemporary opera from innovative American composer Rene Orth and acclaimed Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch that will make its Canadian premiere in four performances at the Bluma Appel Theatre.

Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025


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.

Meet the Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK), Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025


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!

Interview: 'Murder Mysteries Are a Huge Part of a British Christmas': David Reed And Humphrey Kerr on SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Rep
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 14, 2025


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!

Interview: Bob Kelly of CONFESSIONS A New Musical at Theatre Now
by Jared Fessler - Oct 17, 2025


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.

Interview: 'We're In A Moment of Endurance': Writer and Actor Megan Ita O'Rourke on Grief and Inspiration for Her Play 384 DAYS
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Oct 17, 2025


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 to Release New Album 'Echoes Of The Street'; Listen to a Single Now
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2025


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.

Review:The World Premiere of HOW TO WRITE A HIT IN TWO DAYS
by Kym Vaitiekus - Sep 15, 2025


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. 

REVIEW: HOW TO PLOT A HIT IN TWO DAYS, the latest sucess at The Ensemble Theatre
by Kym Vaitiekus - Sep 5, 2025


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

Alexander Stewart Sets Sophomore Album 'What If?'; Listen to a New Song Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2025


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.

Video: THE DIPLOMAT Season 3 Sets October Release; Watch a Teaser Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 18, 2025


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.

HEARTHBOUND, A Folk Musical Reimagining of THE ODYSSEY, is Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025


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!

JUST A BROADWAY BABY: MARY ELLEN ASHLEY Documentary Now Available to Watch
by Emmy Rice - Aug 10, 2025


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 To Release 'The Farewell Tour' Live Album for the First Time on Digital; Listen to a Track Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2025


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.

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