HAMILTON, WICKED, BEETLEJUICE and More Set For WEST END LIVE Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
West End LIVE, Europe's largest free musical theatre festival, announced its 2026 line-up featuring over 50 performances at Trafalgar Square, including HAMILTON, WICKED, LES MISÉRABLES, MAMMA MIA!, and PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL.
Listen to the Tony-Nominated Tunes from Concord Theatricals Recordings
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
While we await Tonys night (June 7, 2026), we're saluting the Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Awards celebrated shows of Concord Theatricals Recordings- From Some Like It Hot to Come From Away; Smash to Death Becomes Her. Enjoy a show-stopping 50 songs from their catalog here!
Playlist: A Broadway Memorial Day
by Sidney Paterra - May 25, 2026
Memorial Day has arrived, and BroadwayWorld is saluting the brave men and women who have served our country with a playlist of musical moments that honor their sacrifice. Looking for the perfect showtunes to spice up your holiday barbecue? Cue the overture- we’ve got your soundtrack ready to go!
A History of Broadway Proshots and Screen Adaptations
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 31, 2026
What is a pro-shot and how is it different than an adapted film? Pro-shot is an abbreviation for professionally shot, denoting a stage play that was captured in its native habitat: a theatre. In general, a pro-shot seeks to film the exact experience that audience members would have at a live performance of the show, in contrast with a feature film which actually adapts the piece into a new form, including different locations, the removal of theatrical aesthetic, and changes to make the script work as a film as opposed to as a live theatrical show.
American Stage Will Host Summer Cabaret Series
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
American Stage announced its Summer Cabaret Series in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring three shows: BEACH, PLEASE!, BLACK GIRL MAGIC, and SAMMY & DINO, with tickets at $35.
Mothers of Broadway- A Mother's Day Celebration
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026
Mother's Day weekend is here, and if mama can't provide you a Broadway-tastic Mother's Day, then BroadwayWorld sure will! To celebrate the special day, we salute some of this Broadway seasosn's current mothers.
THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE MUSICAL Will Come to Bus Barn Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Los Altos Stage Company will present THE TOXIC AVENGER, THE MUSICAL at the Bus Barn Theater in Los Altos, CA. The rock musical features a book by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro and music by Bon Jovi's David Bryan.