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TRU to Present 'How To Write A Musical That Works Virtual Feedback Lab #2: Conflict And Obstacles'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present the second part of its virtual feedback lab for musical theater writers and producers, focusing on songs that express conflict, character turnarounds, and plot complications.

Wayne Brady to Host Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2026 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Five-time Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady will host the Dramatists Guild Foundation's annual Gala, honoring Sue Frost, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and R. Patrick Morrow.

Video: Goodspeed Musicals Shares First Sing-Through of THE SNOW GOOSE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals shared footage from the first sing-through with the orchestra for its world premiere musical THE SNOW GOOSE, ahead of the show's opening in East Haddam.

JERSEY BOYS Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 22, 2026

BroadwayWorld is looking back at what the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys has been up to since the show first opened on Broadway, ahead of its 20th anniversary tour!

Video: THE SNOW GOOSE at Goodspeed Introduces Eric Graise as Philip
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals shared a new video introducing Eric Graise and his character Philip ahead of the world premiere of THE SNOW GOOSE this fall in East Haddam.

Cast Complete For FLYING TOWARD THE SUN at Penguin Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026

With the addition of Michael Notardonato in the role of Gary Campbell, casting is complete for the upcoming world premiere production of Flying Toward the Sun. Learn more here!

SILLY DILLY SONGS to Bring Family Concert to Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present a concert based on Alan Katz's parody songbook series, featuring more than 20 tunes for audiences of all ages.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Sue Frost and R. Patrick Morrow to be Honored at DGF Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026

Dramatists Guild Foundation will honor producer Sue Frost, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and former DGF Board Member R. Patrick Morrow at the organization’s annual Gala.

FLYING TOWARD THE SUN to Have World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026

Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point will present the world premiere of a new musical about asylum seekers, with book by BILL NABEL and music and lyrics by NEIL BERG and Nabel.

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.

ÉL Y ELLA to Receive Developmental Workshop at Drama Club Camp
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

Drama Club and Straighten Your Crown's Development Initiative announced a workshop for Él y Ella, a new Spanglish musical by Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca, ahead of a free public performance at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium.

Review: ANNIE at The Candlelight Theatre
by Rosanne DellAversano - Jul 23, 2026

Who doesn’t enjoy an evening of young musical theater performers strutting their stuff on a professional stage? Not me and certainly not the enthusiastic Opening Night audience of ANNIE now playing at The Candlelight Theatre.

New Musical BROOKLYN'S BRIDGE Will Open in Fort Greene in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

New musical Brooklyn's Bridge will open at The Space at Irondale in Fort Greene next month, inspired by the life of Emily Roebling, wife of Brooklyn Bridge Chief Engineer, Colonel Washington Roebling.

Idina Menzel Releases Upcoming Tour Dates
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026

Idina Menzel has announced a few new tour dates with local symphonies starting this month through May of 2027. All of the concert dates and ticket information can be found on Idina's website.Tickets are currently on sale for all performances, with the exception of the two performances in Costa Mesa and the one performance in Kohler. 

LES MISERABLES Cast Revealed At Lyric Stage Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026

Lyric Stage Boston has announced principal casting for its 2027 production of Les Misérables. Directed by Courtney O'Connor, the musical will star De'Lon Grant as Jean Valjean, Christopher Chew as Javert, and Kristian Espiritu as Fantine.

Broadway Road Trip! Where You Should Go and What You Should See Before Summer Is Over
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026

From world-premiere musicals to star-studded summer engagements, here’s what’s happening across the country in July and August.

PRIVATE LIVES to Open at Weathervane Theatre, Directed by Broadway's Christina Sajous
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026

Weathervane Theatre in New Hampshire will present Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, directed by Broadway's Christina Sajous, with a cast led by Shinnerrie Jackson and Robert H. Fowler as feuding ex-lovers.

John Tartaglia Named Vice President of Development and Production at The Jim Henson Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

The Jim Henson Company has promoted John Tartaglia to Vice President of Development and Production. Learn more about Tartaglia and his new role at the company here.

Interview: Elise Mestichelli - Chronicling the Competitive World of the Broadway Audition
by Donna Marie Nowak - Jun 9, 2026

South Jersey dancer brings viewers live experience and insights into auditioning for Broadway

Natalie Giannosa Will Bring STARS ARE BORN: GAGA, BARBRA, JUDY & ME to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Natalie Giannosa will bring her solo cabaret STARS ARE BORN: GAGA, BARBRA, JUDY & ME to The Green Room 42 for its New York debut, joined by drag icon Pissi Myles and Dillon Klena, with music direction by Ben Covello.