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Michael James Scott, who recently concluded his record-breaking tenure as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, has dropped his first pop single, “Brighter.' Listen to it now.

Michael James Reed told Broadway World that he was particularly thrilled to be a part of OTSL’s 2026 Festival Season. “I’m looking forward to all of the shows and cannot wait to see the production of A Streetcar Named Desire,” says Reed. “I love that version of Streetcar.” Last season he directed A Streetcar Named Desire for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis.

Michael James Scott, who recently concluded his record-breaking tenure as the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, will release his new single, “Brighter,” on Thursday, May 29.

New Jewish Theatre will present GOD OF CARNAGE, winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Play, at the Wool Studio Theatre in St. Louis. It marks NJT's first production of a work by French Jewish playwright Yasmina Reza.

The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.

Made Up World Productions announced WORLD BUILDERS, a new development pipeline for original musicals, partnering with Webster University, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and Out of the Box Theatrics to guide selected works from workshop to Off-Broadway.

Lize Lewy is having a moment. The actor, director, and playwright is currently slaying audiences in their breakout turn as Harriet in the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ production of Emma. Their scene stealing portrayal of Emma’s awkward friend is a masterclass in expressive physical comedy.

National Black Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Originally written by one of the foremothers of the Black Arts Movement, the late Aishah Rahman, in 2002, this work is directed by NBT's SOUL Directing Resident Abigail jean-baptiste.

National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Performances run May 27 - June 22 at The Flea Theater.

Market House Theatre has appointed Benjamin S. Grimes as its new Managing Artistic Director. Learn more about Grimes and about the position in the company here.

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere production of A Driving Beat by Jordan Ramirez Puckett at FIM Elgood Theatre. Learn more about the show here!

Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project will present the Eleventh “Backstage Legends and Masters Award” to Michael Wyatt.

Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!

New Jewish Theatre will present Red by John Logan, running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11 at the J's Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, the New Jewish Theatre is hosting three special events that will give special understanding for this compelling play about the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko.

PrideArts has announced it will present the off-Broadway and Broadway hit musical [title of show] to open its fall 2024-25 season from August 23 to September 22, 2024, directed by Jay Españo, with music direction by Robert Ollis.