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The New York Pops held their 43rd Birthday Gala, Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz, at Carnegie Hall. Performers included Ben Platt, Lindsay Mendez, and more. Check out photos from the event here!
The live Chicago staged reading of CHILDREN OF EDEN IN CONCERT, featuring Michelle Williams, David Phelps, and Koryn Hawthorne, has extended its streaming availability with tickets redeemable for 48-hour viewing access.
The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.
For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th.
The Argyle Theatre is presenting The Prince of Egypt, the musical adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks animated film. Get a first look at production photos.
Midland Center for the Arts will present Center Stage Theatre's production of PIPPIN, featuring Stephen Schwartz's score and a cast led by Jason Briggs and Jared Kaufman, running for two weekends of performances.
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the North American rights for the documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell. It will hit theaters this September.
Ramsey Theatre Company has revealed a 34-member cast plus a 20-person choir for its production of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame at SKYPAC in Bowling Green, KY, with Orchestra Kentucky in the pit.
The Gospel of Matthew is alive and well on stage at Folsom Lake College, as Falcon’s Eye Theatre presents Godspell. In 1971, composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and writer John-Michael Tebelak introduced their show that reimagines the Gospel through a series of parables, songs, and storytelling. This production places the story in a world framed by looming office buildings—a choice that asks what faith, kindness, and community look like in the contemporary world.
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a New York Pops concert honoring Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a new solo show by Natasha Vaynblat (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central), Lyrics & Lyricists, and more.
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The Prince of Egypt officially opened at the Argyle Theatre in Long Island. Learn more about the Long Island premiere and check out photos from the show here!
Composer, lyricist, and pianist extraordinaire Stephen Schwartz presented an evening of conversation and song- a celebration of his continuing support and collaboration with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.
A magical wonderland full of pinks and greens have hit the Robinson Center Performance Hall stage, and it is nothing short of spellbinding. I have always been a fan of The Wizard of Oz, but for some reason, I was never able to make it to see Wicked at the movies or on Broadway.
The Flint Institute of Music will present a month of performances across its venues, including Stomp, The Gazillion Bubble Show George Lopez stand-up, choral and dance showcases, plus more.
The College of New Jersey's Lyric Theatre will present From Hollywood to Hairspray: The Music of Marc Shaiman, featuring Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler performing songs from Hairspray, Smash, and Some Like It Hot.
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical Pippin, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The production will star Brayden Bambino as Pippin and Cedric Neal as the Leading Player.
Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame comes to Houston June 16–July 5 with a 21-piece live onstage orchestra in a U.S.-premiere expanded orchestration.
Sunday school lessons have never been so groovy as Godspell, conceived by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and The Pocket Community Theatre brings it to life with a joyous spirit that makes every moment feel personal and uplifting. Running through Sunday, 19, this production invites audiences into a space where community is not just a theme, it is the experience.
Algonquin Arts Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for PIPPIN, running May 8–17, 2026 in Manasquan, NJ, with Matthew Paul Johnson in the title role and Natalie Hayes-Scott as the Leading Player.
