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Interview: Joshua Finkel of HERE'S TO US!
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 3, 2026

HERE'S TO US! Celebrating thirty years of presenting not oft-enough produced musicals from Broadway to Los Angeles! Featuring memorable songs from critically acclaimed productions including Titanic, Fanny, The Pajama Game, Sunday in the Park with George, and many more, the concert offers audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at the artistry that has defined more than 125 Musical Theatre Guild concert readings. Inspired by Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated lyric, “Here’s to us! Who’s like us? Damn few!,” the evening celebrates the performers, directors, musicians, volunteers, patrons, and supporters who have shaped Musical Theatre Guild over the past three decades while raising funds to support the Guild’s youth education initiatives. https://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/show/heres-to-us/

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Writer-Producer Virtual Speed Date
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold its Writer-Producer Speed Date, pairing writers with producers for one-on-one pitch sessions and coaching in a virtual format.

LEVELLERS to Release Remixed LEVELLING THE LAND for 35th Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

Levellers will release a remixed and expanded edition of their platinum album LEVELLING THE LAND via Warners/Rhino, featuring rediscovered demos and bonus tracks.

Feature: Indonesian Musical Theater: 2026 Overview (Part 1)
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 3, 2026

Indonesia has a long history of theatrical forms that integrate musical elements to the performance. From traditional art forms such as Lenong and Ludruk, to the birth of Komedie Stamboel during the colonial era, up to the modern influence of American musical theater, thespians throughout the nation have always been exploring how music can add another layer to theatrical works. 

Interview: Davis Gaines is live in DAVIS GAINES @ COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY!
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 25, 2026

DAVIS GAINES to headline in the desert at Coachella Valley Repertory on 7/30/26 @ 7pm. DAVIS performed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times on Broadway, in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Subsequently, he was chosen by Hal Prince and Lloyd Webber to play the leading role in the World Premiere of Whistle Down the Wind. Other Broadway and National Tour credits include Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! (with CAROL CHANNING), Camelot (with RICHARD BURTON) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (with ALEXIS SMITH). In Los Angeles, Gaines received Best Actor awards for his portrayals of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha and Hannibal Lecter in SILENCE! The Musical. Film and television work includes Warlock: The Armageddon, Sweeney Todd, Desperate Housewives, Charmed, Chicago Hope, Veronica’s Closet, Bodies of Evidence and Murder, She Wrote. Additionally, Gaines has sung for six U.S. Presidents and with virtually every major symphony orchestra in North America, including the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. A native of Orlando, he currently resides in Los Angeles and is a frequent singer of our National Anthem for the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Dodgers.

Baltimore's Love Riot to Release First New Album in 26 Years
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Baltimore band Love Riot announced NOTHING IS ETCHED IN STONE, their first new album in 26 years, marking a long-awaited return for the group.

In This Economy? How Inflation Impacts Broadway
by Carli Freeman - Jul 20, 2026

Inflation is rising and hitting New York City especially hard. In May 2026, inflation reached 4.2%, its highest level in over three years. While national inflation cooled slightly in June, NYC-area consumer prices stayed high, with local prices up 4.1% compared to the year before. So, if your pocketbook is feeling squeezed this summer, the numbers back up your economic instinct. But how does inflation affect Broadway? Across the board, everyone is grappling with the economic impacts, from artists and fans to the Broadway productions themselves.

Building 'The Stuff' That Dreams Are Made Of- How a Prop Shop Creates Broadway’s Most Magical Items
by Emma Forgione - Jul 1, 2026

A week before their Tony performance, the candelabra that Amber Gray holds during the Rocky Horror set sat on a counter in Brooklyn for repair. You’ve seen the shimmering pink vial in the hands of Megan Hilty and plastered across Playbills and pole banners in the theater district, or maybe you’ve seen the light-up “Handbook For The Recently Deceased” on the Beetlejuice tour in Sarasota, Florida. Wherever they are now, those props were born in a small, unassuming workshop on the intersection of Meeker Ave. and Apollo Street. 

Antonio Banderas' Theater Loses Millions Each Year. He Says That Was Always the Plan.
by Joshua Wright - May 18, 2026

Antonio Banderas has issued a statement refuting reports of a financial crisis at his Teatro del Soho CaixaBank, confirming the venue receives no public funding and that his programming will continue.

Review: Love Will Keep Audiences Going To Don't Tell Mama For CAMILLE SINGS TENNILLE
by Stephen Mosher - May 7, 2026

A night of perfect cabaret doesn't come along every day, and when it does, it needs to be acknowledged. This is it.

Review: ELEVENTH HOUR RADIO Prompts Conservation Conversation
by James Lindhorst - Apr 20, 2026

Director Kathryn Bentley has built an infectious production of Colin McLaughlin and Ryan Marquez’s new groove heavy musical. She inspired and evoked vibrant performances from a high-octane cast who enthrall the audience with lively storytelling. Bentley delivers Eleventh Hour Radio’s ‘save the world’ message by entertaining instead of preachy bludgeoning. Eleventh Hour Radio is a head nodding, toe-tapping, irresistible bop. It is simply a fun time

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Apr 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by Chad Beguelin and Chris Herlihy, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Director and choreographer Travis Kendrick-Castanho combines his strong directing talents with those of the associate Emily Rafala and the musical director Nate McCuin to help bring out the best in this first-rate cast! Without exception, every lead and ensemble cast member absolutely excels in his or her role or roles!

Review: THE ROOMMATE at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2026

Silverman's dark and witty script, Mason's incisive direction, and two beautifully calibrated performances make this one of the season's more provocative and entertaining productions.

Review: CABARET at Smyrna Opera House
by Greer Firestone - Apr 14, 2026

The Smyrna Opera House’s Cabaret isn’t just good—it’s a minor miracle. This is their first musical in years, and instead of easing back in with something safe, they went straight for one of the most stylistically demanding, tonally complex shows in the canon. And they pulled it off with grit, intelligence, and surprising polish.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Lakeshore Players
by Jared Fessler - Mar 14, 2026

What did our critic think of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST at Lakeshore Players?

Snow Update: Monday Shows Canceled Due to Severe Weather
by Team BWW - Feb 22, 2026

A major winter storm will hit NYC today, February 22nd, 2026! Find out what happens to Broadway shows during the snow including how to get refunds and if the show will go on.

How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Future
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026

In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.

Review: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 26, 2026

Is there a story more universally connected to the experience of girlhood than Little Women? Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 coming-of-age novel is a beloved read across the world, with its descriptions of sisterly devotion, struggle, love, and loss. The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - have woven themselves into the lives of women and girls since their publication. The March sisters are also no strangers to the theatre, and this is not the first time that someone tries to adapt it for the stage, and we’ve had quite a few less-than-deserving examples that shall go unmentioned.

Broadway Shows Weather the Storm: Disney, MAMMA MIA!, LITTLE SHOP & More Cancel Sunday Shows
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2026

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.

Major Snowstorm Headed Toward NYC; Does Broadway Close Down Because of Snow?
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2026

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.