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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE and THE WIZ to Open Broadway in Akron Spring 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026

Playhouse Square announced tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and THE WIZ will go on sale October 21. Both touring Broadway productions will perform at E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron during spring 2027.

Rema Webb to Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour as Madame Giry
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026

Broadway veteran Rema Webb will join the North American tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, taking on the role of Madame Giry in the second year of the production's tour.

Meet the Cast of WANTED, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

Performances are now underway for Wanted, the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Learn more about the show and meet the cast of Wanted here!

DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Will Open at Majestic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026

A holiday comedy will arrive at Majestic Theatre Studios in Manchester, New Hampshire, featuring a cast of eccentric guests causing chaos at a bed-and-breakfast during the Christmas season.

SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL to Open at The Derry Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026

The Majestic Theatre will present SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL, a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring an ensemble cast of all ages and a score with six new songs.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Wanted Pigeons in Original Production, but They’d ‘Sh— All Over the Audience’
by Michael Gioia - Oct 5, 2026

When 'The Phantom of the Opera' opened 40 years ago at His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End, there were quite a few elements that may have been different from the show we all know today.

Shall We Dance? A Look at Ballroom Dancing on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 25, 2026

Broadway has always known that sometimes the best way to tell a story is to put on your dancing shoes. From elegant waltzes and fiery tangos to quicksteps, foxtrots, rumbas and cha-chas, ballroom dancing has found its way into Broadway musicals for generations. Sometimes it's simply part of the spectacle, while other times the act of two characters taking the floor can say more about their relationship than pages of dialogue. With ballroom dancing continuing to captivate audiences on television and beyond, we're taking a spin through Broadway history to revisit some of the shows that have brought the ballroom to the stage.

THE WIZ Will Come to Madison in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ will run at Overture Hall in Madison in October. The production features a new cast including Gabby Samone as Dorothy and Bryan DeMond as The Wiz.

ANAMANAGUCHI Release Hyperpunk Single 'Yeah I Guess'
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

ANAMANAGUCHI released the single 'Yeah I Guess' via Polyvinyl Record Co., marking a new sonic direction for the chiptune band. The group will support Madeon's tour and co-headline dates with Covet.

MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER Will Open at The Majestic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026

The Majestic Theatre will present an audience-participation murder mystery where guests attempt to solve a crime at a Halloween party. The production is directed by Becky Rush and features a cast solving the mystery of Carlton Larraby's death.

Soul Glo to Release NA I'M GON GRAB ALLAT Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Philly hardcore band SOUL GLO announced their new album NA I'M GON GRAB ALLAT, featuring guest appearances from Tunde Adebimpe, MIKE, BbyMutha, and others. The album follows the band's 2022 release Diaspora Problems.

Interview: Director James Warwick On THE NORWEGIANS at Shakespeare & Company
by Joshua Wright - Sep 8, 2026

Director James Warwick discusses staging C. Denby Swanson's dark comedy THE NORWEGIANS at Shakespeare & Company, a sharp and surprising tale of heartbreak, revenge, and disarmingly polite Norwegian hitmen.

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!