Birmingham Repertory Theatre has released new rehearsal photos from its upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The production stars Ramin Karimloo in the title role opposite Meow Meow as Mrs. Lovett and runs July 4 through August 9.
CAP UCLA announced its 2026-27 season spanning music, dance, theater, and film, featuring Akram Khan Company's final touring production, a world premiere punk operetta starring Kathleen Hanna, and Kronos Quartet performing an all-Glass program.
Recently, we had the chance to speak with both Karimloo and Meow Meow about bringing Sweeney Todd to Birmingham Rep. We discussed what made both of them want to be a part of this production, what it takes to balance the humour and darkness of Sondheim and even some historical context from the 18th century!
Pink Martini, the Portland-based 'little orchestra' now in its 31st year, will perform at the Tobin Center's H-E-B Performance Hall in San Antonio for a one-night-only show. Tickets start at $48.
OZ Arts Nashville and literary nonprofit The Porch will present the annual Art Wire fellows reading, featuring poetry and prose from 10 writers responding to the 2025/26 international performance season.
Portland's globally inspired 'little orchestra' Pink Martini will return to Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, bringing its signature blend of big band sound, pop, and multicultural music to the stage in its 31st year.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced three new additions to the 2026-2027 Kauffman Center Presents series lineup. Learn more about the shows here!
The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with the addition of two iconic tribute performances celebrating legendary voices of American music. From the unmistakable sound of Johnny Cash to the timeless charm of Dean Martin, these productions bring beloved classics to life with stunning authenticity and theatrical flair.
The full cast has been set for the new production of Stephen Sondheim's musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the UK.
The Plaza Theatre continues the rollout of its highly anticipated 2026–2027 season with a new slate of performances spanning world-class classical music, iconic pop tributes, theatrical storytelling, and beloved artists. Building on a season defined by artistic excellence and cultural resonance, this latest announcement reflects the Plaza’s commitment to presenting unforgettable live experiences in the heart of Palm Springs.
Performing Arts Houston announced its 60th Anniversary Diamond Season, running August 2026 through July 2027, featuring 41 engagements with artists from over 18 countries, including THE JOFFREY BALLET, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Morgan Freeman.
OZ Arts Nashville will present the return of cabaret legend Meow Meow for one night only on Saturday, April 11. The comedienne is known worldwide for her stage antics and vocal range.
Two-time Tony Award-winning star John Cameron Mitchell, currently starring in Broadway's Oh, Mary! will return to Australia later this year with a new theatrical concert celebrating the songs of David Bowie.
Internationally acclaimed artist Meow Meow will present an evening of cabaret titled 'Pure Chaos' at The Moss Center in Miami, showcasing her unique performance style.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sweeney Todd has found its Mrs. Lovett! Actress, dancer, and cabaret performer Meow Meow will star alongside Ramin Karimloo, who takes on the role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Bucks County Playhouse will present a new series titled 'Women of Note' starting in 2026, showcasing performances and works by prominent female artists and creators. The series aims to highlight the contributions of women in the arts at the renowned venue.
OZ Arts Nashville will continue its season of presentations by artists from around the world with 7 highly visual performance engagements by artists from Spain, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States.
Let’s get the essentials out of the way. Ovo — Portuguese for “egg” — catapults you into a bug-infested universe where creepy-crawlies are given the Cirque du Soleil treatment as they jump, flip, dance and contort around a giant inflatable egg. The oval centrepiece is about 28 feet wide and 22 feet tall and, if that sounds overly precise, welcome to the world of circus where the difference between wild applause and a trip to A&E is measured in mere inches.
Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.
