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The Shawnee Playhouse will host a three-week S.T.A.R.S. Academy musical theatre intensive for children ages five to eleven, culminating in four performances of DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO KIDS.

Jim Carrey is looking to reprise his role as the infamous Christmas-stealing character in a sequel to the hit 2000 blockbuster, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. If it moves forward, the actor and comedian, who remains largely out of the spotlight, will reunite with director Ron Howard for another go at the Dr. Seuss character.

Sadler's Wells announced a world premiere of THE LOVE BOOK, choreographed by Jade Hackett and set to the music of Omar Lyefook, alongside Martha Graham Dance Company's centenary return and Rambert's IT'S A SIN London premiere.

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced the full company for its reimagined London production, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. Tickets are on sale now.

The North/South Chamber Orchestra will conclude its 46th consecutive season with a free concert featuring works by composers from France, the Czech Republic, and the United States at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York.

Playwright Caspian Keys' debut tragicomedy, inspired by his journals from a Mormon mission, will premiere at Native Earth's Giizis Studio during the Toronto Fringe Festival, starring Claire Rice and drag performer Nicky Nasrallah.

TUTA Theatre announced an extension of its sold-out production of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at its 25-seat Chicago venue, adding six weeks of performances. The original three-person cast will continue throughout the run.

Based on Richard Linklater's 2003 film of the same name. School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.

Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis

The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Patron of Northern Ballet, attended the London opening night of GENTLEMAN JACK at Sadler's Wells Theatre, meeting dancers, creative staff, and BBC/HBO series creator Sally Wainwright OBE.

Lea Michele exclusively tells BroadwayWorld about auditioning for her first Broadway show, the 1987 production of 'Les Miserables,' on a whim.

Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” is among the selections joining the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026. Learn more about the full list here!

Young People's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, 'The Hero in Us All,' featuring five productions including Disney and Pixar's FINDING NEMO, a return engagement with Fred Penner, and JORDAN, honoring the legacy behind Jordan's Principle.

Young People's Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, featuring five productions including JORDAN, FINDING NEMO, a Fred Penner concert series, GRAND SOFT DAY, and BATTLES at its Toronto stages.

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present HAUNTED, a one-act dance opera with music by Paul Salerni and libretto by former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, featuring baritone Rod Gilfrey and three dancers.

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?

DrumatiX, the 2024 San Diego Fringe Audience Choice winner, will return to Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park with RHYTHM DELIVERED, blending tap dance, body percussion, and found-object music.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced eight newly elected board members, joining as the company celebrates its 60th Anniversary Season. Ann Cady Scott returns as Board President for a third term.

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.

In most, if not all, other mountings of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” Tracy Turnblad is tucked under her bedcovers when audiences first see the young heroine, ready to show off her high-teased bouffant and let loose with the first notes of the rousing opener, “Good Morning, Baltimore.”

Lyric Stage Boston announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring ALL MY SONS, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MIRROR CRACK'D, KING JAMES, and a yet-to-be-named musical.

Pleasance Theatre Trust has added 95 new shows to its Edinburgh Fringe programme, featuring Tim Vine, Alex Edelman, and Flo & Joan among the highlights spanning comedy, theatre, and new writing.

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 

What did our critic think of GEM OF THE OCEAN at Actors' Shakespeare Project?

There’s a strange dichotomy that exists in live theater. I may not like the material, but will still find reason to love its execution. And at Theater West End, they’ve culled together a company of players who help elevate the material of POTUS into a comedy that now exists thanks to their approach to the characters. They form a symbiotic relationship with the audience throughout the two acts to make us still care for them, for their arcs, and for their resolutions – no matter how far-fetched it may seem. This is where the production of POTUS shines.