Concert Theatre

Opera Lafayette to Launch 32nd Season With World Premiere and Masquerade
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

Opera Lafayette announced its 32nd season, 'Crazy in Love,' featuring a modern world premiere of Rameau's LES SURPRISES DE L'AMOUR at Folger Shakespeare Library, a musical masquerade, and Mozart's LA CLEMENZA DI TITO.

Cast and Dates Set For TARTUFFE (REMIXED) Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Tickets for the World Premiere of Tartuffe (Remixed) starring Oscar and Olivier-Award winner Mark Rylance will go on general sale this week for a strictly limited 7-week season. Learn more here.

Grace McLean to Star in PENELOPE at Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026

Penelope, presented by rigor + ruckus and starring Grace McLean, will run from August 5–30 at Underbelly Cowgate as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Review: MJ: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Jun 12, 2026

Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ world tour was ground breaking in many ways. Meticulously planned to go beyond merely memorable, even 30 years on there are parts of it that are truly unbelievable. Distilling the groundwork that went into making such a huge tour into a single musical theatre piece may suggest a dulling of the tours power, but if anything the powers are amplified, with MJ: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL blowing away a packed Crown Theatre with part biography, part concert theatre spectacular.

SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.

SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to be Presented at Chelsea Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present an evening of five works by living composers united by themes of water, memory, and transformation at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.

COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.

Gregor Milne and Barry James Will Join Ben Platt in MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The full cast has been announced for Midnight at The Never Get with book, music and lyrics by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Mark Sonnenblick.

Cellist Edward Arron to Perform Chamber Music at Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Cellist Edward Arron joins violinist Louisa Stonehill and pianist Nicholas Burns for an Ashuelot Concerts program of Grieg and Tchaikovsky piano trios at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

THE RACHEL PARRIS SONGBOOK Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

BAFTA-nominated comedian Rachel Parris announced a new live tour, THE RACHEL PARRIS SONGBOOK, featuring fan-favorite comedy songs from the past fifteen years alongside new stand-up material.

Student Blog: Ryan Scoble Weighs In On Something Rotten! at WVU
by Student Blogger: Riley Moore - May 6, 2026

WVU Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Ryan Scoble takes a step back from his usual director role and steps into the spotlight as Brother Jeremiah in Something Rotten!

Samantha Barks, Cedric Neal, John Owen-Jones, and More Will Lead THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

A one-night-only concert, THEATRE ROYALTY DRURY LANE, hosted by Brian Conley, will bring together West End stars including Samantha Barks, John Owen-Jones, and Rachel Tucker at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Chelsea Music Festival to Present 17th Annual Season 'Every Story Counts' in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026

The Chelsea Music Festival has revealed that tickets and season passes are on sale for its 17th annual season, featuring 17 New York Premieres, 1 World Premiere, and a week of concerts, visual art, and culinary events in New York City.

MY SUITCASE OF FRAGMENTS Will Come to Cambridge This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

Dream Stack Productions, a new Boston-based producing company, will present its inaugural event, My Suitcase of Fragments, an interdisciplinary salon-style performance, written and performed by celebrated Ukrainian author Marta Gusovska.

CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL Will Present 2026 Season: Every Story Counts in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

The Chelsea Music Festival will present its 17th annual season, titled Every Story Counts, from June 20–27, 2026, featuring concerts, visual art, and culinary events celebrating American stories.

Wunderhorse Set New North American Summer Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2026

Fresh off winning Rolling Stone UK’s Group of the Year award, Wunderhorse has announced a new slate of North American tour dates set for this July and August.

Student Blog: High Kicks & Confidence with the National Touring Cast of Kinky Boots!
by Student Blogger: Riley Moore - Mar 13, 2026

I had received an email a week ago announcing that the National Tour of Kinky Boots was performing at WVU's Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, and that the cast would be hosting a special dance masterclass the same afternoon.

Idobi Radio Summer School Tour Unveils Third Annual Run
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

The annual idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced its return for its junior year. Founded by Eric Tobin, Michael Kaminsky, and Kevin Lyman, the North American tour will continue to spotlight rising stars.

Interview: JUNNY Talks 2026 [null] Tour, Returning to Vancouver, and New Single “SEASONS”
by Alyson Eng - Feb 14, 2026

On behalf of BroadwayWorld, I spoke with JUNNY over Zoom ahead of the North American leg of the [null] tour. The call took place at 6 p.m. KST, which meant it was 1 a.m. in Vancouver. While I was reaching for coffee, he was wrapping up his evening. Despite the time difference, he was thoughtful, reflective, and eager to talk about returning home, the growth behind his new album, and what fans can expect from the [null] tour. 

R&B Star Myles Lloyd to Support JUNNY on Canadian Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Following the release of his 2025 album I’m Still Thinking, rising R&B star Myles Lloyd is hitting the road this winter alongside Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter JUNNY.