December Songs

Wesleyan University has named its black box theater in the new Fries Arts Building the Lin-Manuel Miranda Theater, in honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who graduated from the university in 2002.

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

On May 8, rock ‘n’ roll musician Neil Diamond will unveil Wild At Heart, his third and final entry in his collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. Recorded initially at sessions for Diamond’s Home Before Dark, the ten-song collection is now available to preorder.

OFC Creations Theatre Center in Rochester, NY, will present its 2026-2027 Broadway in Brighton Series featuring shows like HAIRSPRAY, MISS SAIGON, and the regional premiere of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK.

LA Phil President & CEO Kim Noltemy has unveiled the 2026/27 LA Phil season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The season features figures including Esa-Pekka Salonen, who takes up his newly established role of Creative Director.

Tony Hadley will embark on a brand new UK tour for 2026, which will see him perform classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits alongside some Christmas favourites.

BroadwayWorld chats with Connecticut native Amanda Robles, who plays The Lady of the Lake in the North American Tour of Spamalot.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

The Chromolume Theatre has announced its 2026 season of musicals at The Zephyr on Melrose in Los Angeles. Themed as a season of identify and expression, it will kick off in March with The Color Purple

What did our critic think of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Merrimack Repertory Theatre?

Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff.

SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6).

After a sell out West End performance in 2024 Rob Brydon is taking his celebrated Christmas show around the country. He will bring songs, stories, and laughter to Bradford Live next week.

Turn back time and celebrate the holidays with some of the biggest R&B voices of the '90s! The '90s Holiday Rewind brings together 112, Ginuwine, and All-4-One for a night of smooth vocals, throwback energy, and holiday cheer .

OFC Creations Theatre Center will present the regional premiere and pilot production of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas as part of its 2025–2026 Broadway in Brighton Series. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Turnpike Troubadours will continue their “Wild America Tour” through next summer with newly confirmed shows at New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17, Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s (two nights), Philadelphia’s The Met Philadelphia, and more.

Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT. The production will launch at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning performances Monday, December 1.

Kelli O’Hara will star alongside Academy Award winner Tom Hanks in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, a new play by Hanks and James Glossman based on Hanks’ short stories, about a lonely scientist from the future who travels through time in search of true love.

OFC Creations Theatre has been a fixture of the Rochester, NY performing arts scene since 2005. After opening the 260-seat OFC Creations Theatre Center in 2020, OFC has continued to expand with the largest educational theater program for young actors in New York State, opening an immersive theatrical restaurant and cabaret performance venue in 2022.

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

Portsmouth NH’s Pontine Theatre will kick off its 49th Season with performances of Tell It Slant: Leaning Toward The Light in a Dark Time by guest artist, John Perrault. Learn more!

​​​​​​​The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the first production of their 35th season, “Norma & Wanda” a 20th Anniversary production of the comedy by Jeff Daniels, which originally premiered at The Purple Rose in 2005.

The historic Hanover Street venue is ready to welcome theatregoers to its freshly refurbished auditorium for a packed programme of music, drama, comedy, family shows and some very special appearances.

The Den Theatre today announced upcoming October 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages, including Alex Borstein, Janeane Garofalo and more. See the full lineup here!

The Bushnell in Hartford will welcome back the Tony Award-winning musical comedy SPAMALOT for a strictly limited engagement, running December 9 through 14, 2025. Tickets for the highly anticipated return will go on sale Friday, August 8 at 10:00 AM.