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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Close Pittsburgh Public Theater 51st Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

Pittsburgh Public Theater will close its 51st season with Alumni Theater Company's production of Once On This Island, Summer Sessions education programs, and a 'Turning the Page' 50th Anniversary Book Launch and Fundraiser.

Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2026

The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York. The show features choreography from classic musicals including West Side Story, Pippin, and A Chorus Line.

Jenna Russell Joins West End Premiere of SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell joins the full cast of SINATRA THE MUSICAL, set to begin performances June 3, 2026 at London's Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Sinatra hits.

Cast Set for SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Both fresh and familiar faces will take the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage for the iconic Singin’ in the Rain. The full cast has been revealed for the production, set to take the stage this spring.

DCPA Broadway & Cabaret Reveals 2026/27 Season - THE BOOK OF MORMON, DEATH BECOMES HER and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret has revealed the 2026/27 subscription season. The subscription season kicks off with the Broadway classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Review Roundup: Liza Minnelli Releases Memoir 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Liza Minnelli's memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, is available now, from March 10, 2026. Learn more about the book and find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!

Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 26, 2026

Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The production runs from February 27 to March 15. $10 off for tix bought in advance online.   It will be followed by a two-night engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, written and performed by DINA MORRONE.  On  Mother's Day there will be a Theatre West cabaret concert of 30 years of Broadway hit show tunes for moms, dads, sibs and caretakers.  

58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. 

Dance on Camera Festival Unveils 2026 Film Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026

Dance on Camera and Symphony Space have unveiled the 54th edition of Dance on Camera Festival, running from February 6–9, 2026. All films screen at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater. 

Video: Michael Crawford Talks Being Honored By the Kennedy Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2025

Theatre legend Michael Crawford is being honored at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony and according to the star, 'there are no words,' to describe his excitement about earning the distinction. Watch a video of his pre-show interview.

Interview: A Career That Goes Beyond The Mask, Michael Crawford Looks Back on A Long and Distinguished Career
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 19, 2025

International performer Michael Crawford is probably best known the world over for originating the title character in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on Broadway, and an extended engagement in Los Angeles. But his seventy year career goes far beyond that one show. Prior to The Phantom of the Opera Mr. Crawford appeared regularly on the West End in such productions as Barnum, Black Comedy, Flowers for Algernon, and Billy. You might also remember him from his performance of Corneilus Hackl in the movie version of Hello Dolly. He also appeared in EFX at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well as having a very successful concert and solo recording career.

Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine At The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

The York Theatre Company has released a first-look video of GOTTA DANCE with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, celebrating iconic musical theatre choreography. The production features reconstructed dance numbers from West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Singin’ in the Rain, and more. GOTTA DANCE is presented at the Theatre at St. Jean’s in New York City.

Feature: Talent, Determination, Influence and Legacy: The Kennedy Center Honors
by David Friscic - Dec 12, 2025

Craftsmanship, creativity, guts, determination and the talent that influences new generations and that creates a lasting legacy –all represented the qualities of the honorees that have been awarded the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (which was taped on December 7, 2025, and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS on December 23, 2025).

Robbie Fairchild and Max von Essen Will Lead AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Grand Théâtre de Genève
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

An American in Paris will be performed in Switzerland this month. Original cast members Robbie Fairchild and Max von Essen will lead the cast as Jerry Mulligan and Henri Baurel.

Review: THE RED SHOES, Sadler's Wells Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 12, 2025

I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, a trip to Sadler's Wells will more than suffice.

Review Roundup: GOTTA DANCE Opens Off-Broadway at the York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

The York Theatre Company and American Dance Machine are now presenting Gotta Dance, co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Randy Skinner. Read the reviews here!

Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025

Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway. 

Kelly Strayhorn Theater Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Suite Life Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) invites audiences to celebrate its 25th anniversary and experience the beloved holiday concert Suite Life: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.

Photos: First Rehearsal of The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

THE YORK THEATRE and AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, present GOTTA DANCE, Co-Directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins (Producing Artistic Director of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century) and Randy Skinner (42nd Street, White Christmas, Dames at Sea). Check out photos from inside the show's first rehearsal.

Jessica Lee Goldyn And More Announced In The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The York Theatre Company and American Dance Machine will present Gotta Dance, co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Randy Skinner. The production will run from November 25 through December 28, 2025.