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Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jun 17, 2026

I truly enjoyed Water for Elephants far more than I thought I would. I came to the theater fearing the puppetry of the elephant would over shadow the actors. While it was spectacular, it did not over shadow the actors and for that I am grateful. And in an effort of full disclosure, admittedly, I also really hate the circus. No need to judge, just offering a little vulnerability here. Still, in spite of that I enjoyed the performance a great deal.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Make Kansas City Premiere at Starlight
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

American Idol winner Nick Fradiani leads the cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Kansas City's Starlight Theater, marking the North American Tour production's KC premiere.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Extend Melbourne Run Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has added two weeks to its Melbourne season at the Princess Theatre following overwhelming ticket demand, with Broadway star Will Swenson leading the Australian cast.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL to Play The Stranahan
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

The touring production of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, created in collaboration with Diamond himself, is set to play The Stranahan, telling the story of how the hitmaker became a star.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Make Wisconsin Debut at Madison's Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, the Broadway musical based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, will make its Wisconsin premiere at Overture Hall in Madison.

Video: JoJo Sings From CHESS & Shares Reaction to Production Closing with Lea Michele
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has shared her reaction to the news that the Broadway revival of CHESS would be ending its run early on Broadway. In a new video, JoJo gives fans a behind the scenes look at her preparation process for the show, rehearsing the songs, 'Nobody's Side,' and, 'I Know Him So Well'.

JoJo Was Set to Start CHESS Rehearsals the Day They Announced Closing
by Michael Major - May 27, 2026

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has revealed that she was supposed to start rehearsals for CHESS on Broadway the day that the show announced its early closing. JoJo was set to take over the role of 'Florence Vassey' from Lea Michele.

CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026

Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit,  Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE To Play The Sydney Lyric
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 17, 2026

Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced the internationally acclaimed production A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play a strictly limited engagement at The Sydney Lyric from November 2026. 

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at TPAC'S Jackson Hall
by Catherine Burford - May 14, 2026

All I knew about Water For Elephants was that it is a romantic drama set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression. I expected a circus with a rich color palette, beautiful costumes, acrobatics, and an elephant.

Nick Fradiani Will Headline Post-Show Concert for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Canadian Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Nick Fradiani, who stars as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will perform a bonus post-show concert of Diamond songs at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre, free with a ticket to the performance.

Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.' Watch the video, featuring Casey Garvin, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Samantha Pollino, Katie Webber, and more.

Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.

Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.

CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.

Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026

During a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, a segment was dedicated to Broadway's Chess, featuring a performance of 'The Arbiter' from the cast of the hit revival. Watch the performance here, led by Bryce Pinkham.

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Join CHESS as 'Florence Vassy'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2026

Multi-platinum singer, songwriter and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque will return to Broadway as “Florence Vassy” alongside Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher in the record-breaking new production of CHESS beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Lea Michele Will Depart CHESS in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele will depart the twice-extended, record-breaking new  production of CHESS on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.

Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2026

On Tuesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, took the stage for a performance of 'Nobody's Side' from the hit revival. Check out Michele's rendition of the song here.