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Prince Edward Theatre
(Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road) Old Compton Street London

Concert tribute based on events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


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Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Jun 7, 2026


Cast and Crew deliver a high-quality production that is both simple and sublime; historically accurate, topically relevant; and well worth seeing. BSC Artistic Director, Alan Paul said: 'It's fair to say that Daisy has become an American classic, and when you watch the show, you will see how contemporary and relevant its themes still are.  This play endures because it speaks to the best of who we can be.  Alfred Uhry's beautifully observed characters remind us that empathy, respect, and friendship can emerge in the most unexpected places.

BEETLEJUICE Broadway Tour to Make South Bend Premiere at Morris Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026


The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE is set to make its South Bend premiere at the Morris Center, closing out the 25-26 Broadway in South Bend Series with five performances.

Eric Carle Museum to Open Jerry Pinkney Retrospective Exhibition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026


The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present 'Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney,' a retrospective of over 75 works exploring music's influence on the late illustrator's career.

Who Will Win at the 2026 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 3, 2026


The 79th Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday, June 7, 2026. It's the biggest awards show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize?

Video: First Look at Maleah Joi Moon in A DIFFERENT WORLD Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026


Hell's Kitchen star Maleah Joi Moon is leading A Different World, a sequel series to the classic sitcom of the same name. Check out a new teaser, offering a first look at the Tony Award winner in character.

Broadway League Reveals Recipients of 2026 League Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The annual League Awards were held during The Broadway League’s 2026 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Andy Karl Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Perth
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


Broadway star Andy Karl will lead the Perth season of BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre, with Jenni Little joining as Barbara Maitland while Elise McCann takes parental leave. Several cast members reprise their roles from Melbourne.

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Open at QPAC in June Starring Andy Karl
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026


The eight-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway production BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL is set to open at QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, led by Broadway star Andy Karl, with Australian performer Jenni Little joining the cast as Barbara Maitland.

Alec Baldwin to Perform With Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026


Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2026 Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026


The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.

BEETLEJUICE Tour Will Come to the King Center
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026


The Broadway touring production of BEETLEJUICE will play a one-night-only Melbourne premiere engagement at the King Center, closing out the Broadway at the King Center Series.

BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Come to Sydney at the Capitol Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026


The eight-time Tony Award-nominated BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL will close its Australian national tour at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect.

King Center Names Nick Palmiotti As General Manager
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026


The King Center for the Performing Arts has appointed a new General Manager as the Florida venue marks its 38th anniversary, with a Community Open House planned for the public to meet the incoming leader.

Broadway Cares #RedBuckets Spring Fundraising Sets Record at $7.1M
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026


Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS raised a spring record $7,135,088 through its #RedBuckets campaign across 54 productions. JUST IN TIME led all shows with $932,461 raised.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS and More Set for Palace Theater Waterbury 26-27 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026


Palace Theater Waterbury has revealed its upcoming Webster Bank Broadway Series, featuring five productions including the national tours of Mrs. Doubtfire, Water for Elephants and more.

BROADWAY BARES: LICENSE TO STRIP Set for June at Hammerstein Ballroom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026


Broadway Bares will return with a seductive spy twist at Broadway Bares: License to Strip, an espionage-inspired edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual event.

HEATHERS Original Off-Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - May 23, 2026


BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the original cast of Heathers: The Musical, including Barrett Wilbert Weed, Ryan McCartan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and more have been up to since its Off-Broadway debut!

Review: VENUS at Actor's Express
by Joseph Harrison - Apr 21, 2026


There is something truly special about a play’s world premiere. Being some of the first audiences to experience a story brings with it a sense of excitement and uncertainty and is a real thrill. That is especially true when a play finds ways to surprise you the way Steve Yockey’s VENUS does. This “rolling world premiere”, playing through May 3rd at Actor’s Express, is funny, engaging, and yes, a bit shocking, but in a bold and refreshing way.

KING OF THE YEES, MILES FOR MARY and More Set for Signature Theatre 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026


Signature Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season, continuing its model of long-term artistic support for Resident Artists, across four productions, including Lauren Yee's King of the Yees, The Mad Ones' Miles for Mary and more.

The Many Roles of Laurie Metcalf on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2026


Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.

Tom Xander and More Join BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026


BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL announced its full cast for its West End run at the Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning May 20, 2026. David Fynn leads as Beetlejuice, joined by Hannah Nordberg, David Hunter, Chelsea Halfpenny, and Aimie Atkinson.

David Fynn Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026


First casting has been announced for the West End premiere of Beetlejuice The Musical.  Olivier-nominated actor David Fynn will take on the title role of Beetlejuice. Learn more here!

Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman Reprising A DIFFERENT WORLD Characters in Netflix Sequel Series
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2026


Netflix has announced additional cast members for the A Different World sequel series, including Dawnn Lewis and Glynn Turman, who will be reprising their roles from the original series. 

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Mar 13, 2026


With all its visual delights on full display, the non-Equity production directed by Catie Davis (from the original direction by Alex Timbers) is a carnival of the macabre.

Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026


In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.

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