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Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.

Lisa Howard and Dylan Bradford Join THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

New faces will join the Abbey in the North American tour of The Sound of Music this fall. The show welcomes Lisa Howard as the Mother Abbess and Dylan Bradford as Rolf Gruber.

THE WIZ Tickets On Sale This Week at Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Tickets for the national tour of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. for eight performances at Overture Center's Overture Hall, running Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Weakened Friends to Release LIVE FROM HELL LP, Tour With Menzingers Sept 25
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

WEAKENED FRIENDS will release the double-live album LIVE FROM HELL September 25 in a limited vinyl pressing for independent record stores, launching a fall tour with The Menzingers and Hot Water Music starting in San Antonio.

THE WIZ North American Tour to Stop at Smart Financial Centre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

A new North American tour of THE WIZ will play a one-night-only performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 1, 2026, with tickets going on sale Aug. 14.

Everything to Know About PURPLE RAIN on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 9, 2026

What does it feel like when doves cry? Broadway is about to find out! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of Purple Rain will arrive on Broadway later this season. While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr. Will Join Producing Team of PURPLE RAIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Viajes Miranda, the production team comprising of Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr., have been added to the producing team for the upcoming Broadway production of Purple Rain. 

PURPLE RAIN Will Open on Broadway in Spring 2027
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026

Let's go crazy! BroadwayWorld has just learned that 42 years to the day since Prince’s legendary film premiered, and three weeks since the album re-entered the Billboard 200, the stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN will arrive on Broadway. PURPLE RAIN will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre, beginning previews on  Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opening on Monday, April 12, 2027. We have all of the details here!

Jessica Vosk and Dave Godar Tie the Knot
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2026

Congratulations are in order for Jessica Vosk, who just wed her fiance, Dave Godar! The recent star of Beaches just shared on Instagram: 'Happy one week of marriage! Dave, I’m so proud to be your wife.' The couple announced their engagement in September 2025. BroadwayWorld sends our congratulations!

Exclusive: HAZBIN HOTEL's Sam Haft Is Fulfilling Theater Dreams with New Murder Mystery Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2026

We caught up with songwriter Sam Haft, who shared insights into writing songs for the hit series Hazbin Hotel, discussed the challenges of staging musical numbers that were written for animation, and his unique new musical, The Con.

Did You Know That These Writers Had Two Broadway Shows Running on the Same Street?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 12, 2026

This season, 46th Street will join these special ranks when the new musical Warriors moves into the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Warriors, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, moves in across the street from Hamilton in its long-time home at the Richard Rodgers. Hamilton, with book, music, and lyrics by Miranda, already has a history of inspiring block party vibes on 46th Street with Ham4Ham, their in-person lottery turned pop-up concert event. Will there be a crossover lottery event for both shows? Perhaps Warriors will be the Lunt-Fontanne show to finally reopen the theater’s long-dormant retractable rooftop and wave to their neighbors? 

Harmonium of Texas to Present Yo-Yo Ma, Aoife O'Donovan in 2026-2027 Season Additions
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Harmonium of Texas announced additions to its 2026-2027 season, including a concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Texas premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras's Symphony No. 1, and a new program supporting young Latino composers.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

July 4th Weekend Viewing Guide: Kelli O'Hara, Adrienne Warren & More Perform at 250th Independence Day Celebrations
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2026

Happy Fourth of July weekend! In honor of the 250th celebration of America, BroadwayWorld brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances from the casts of Broadway's Ragtime and Just in Time, Tony-nominated stars Megan Hilty and Josh Groban, and more.

Broadway Says Goodbye To Boneau/Bryan-Brown, The Press Office That Shaped Theater History
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2026

It's the end of an era on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the curtain has officially come down on Boneau/Bryan-Brown, the iconic Broadway press office founded by ATPAM-members Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, after more than three decades representing theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world.

Interview: Theatre Life with Melanie Field
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 4, 2026

Today’s subject Melanie Field is currently living her theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) playing the role of Emilia in Othello. The production is helmed by STC’s Artistic Director Simon Godwin and runs through June 28th at Harman Hall.

Video: First Look at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

You can now get a first look into the North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera featuring Isaiah Bailey and more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 26, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Deep Dive and More
by - May 26, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

BEACHES Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - May 24, 2026

Beaches concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theatre May 24, following  28 previews and 38 regular performances. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance of its limited engagement on September 6.

Find Out How Zurin Villanueva Pumps Herself Up for Her 'Big Onstage Choices' at BEACHES
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Zurin Villanueva, who plays Janice and others in Beaches. She takes us backstage at the Majestic Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!