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Wayne Brady, the five-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee, and star of Broadway's The Wiz, will take on the role of Rick Braithwaite in a special concert adaptation of To Sir, With Love, set to be performed at the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank.

The music video for the title track from the new West End musical, Why Am I So Single? by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the team behind the musical SIX. 8 Dates is co-produced by the chart-topping music duo Future Cut, consisting of Tunde Babalola and Darren Lewis, who have worked with Rihanna, Shakira, FKA Twigs, Dua Lipa, Little Mix and many more.

Yesterday, students from Shepherd University's Contemporary Theatre Studies Program in West Virginia saw Thornton Wilder's Our Town on Broadway. Check out a photo here!

American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group, has released Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights for the new season. This list was based on the 1,281 productions at 305 TCG member theatres, plus 176 productions at commercial or non-member theatres.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke has teamed up with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for a new adaptation of Shakespeare's HAMLET, blending innovative music and theatrical direction.

When it comes to creating exciting new environments for the stage, Adam Koch and Steven Royal know what they're doing. With over 200 shows under the belts as collaborators, these scenic and video designers will soon transport audiences through the vibrant life of Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World.

Despite gaining success and recognition on Broadway, Colman Domingo has turned his attention to screen projects in recent years. On a new episode of The A24 Podcast, the actor explained why he has been away from the stage for the last 12 years.

See photos of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more from the cast of Death Becomes her on Broadway meeting the press. Preview performances begin Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Kristen Bell visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in her latest film project Nobody Wants This. Also on the show, the performer told Meyers about a recent weekend she spent with her daughter attending a slew of Broadway shows. Watch the interview!

Tori Spelling may have Broadway in her future! In a new interview, the actress, who was just eliminated from Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars with her partner Pasha Pashkov, told a reporter that she is open to performing on Broadway.

A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only industry presentation. See who is starring and learn more about the show.

The Eartha Kitt estate has collaborated with renowned fashion doll designers and marketers, Integrity Toys, to bring to life the Eartha Kitt doll. Take a look at photos here!

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction. This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a group of diverse celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, Jinkx Monsoon, Kristin Chenoweth, Sara Bareilles, and more.

Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.

The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.

This summer, Jamaal Fields-Green assumed the title role of ‘MJ’ after achieving the distinction of being the first and only person to have played the role in all three global productions. Get a first look at production photos and see how to purchase tickets.

The HELL’S KITCHEN’s Original Broadway Cast Album has hit #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums chart. HELL’S KITCHEN is a new musical from 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, whose songs and experiences growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. Learn more about the show and the album.

Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film recording will also be available in the U.K., Canada, and other international markets.

Lindsay Mendez and husband J. Alex Brinson have welcomed a daughter! This is the couple's second daughter. Learn more about the happy news and see what Mendez had to say about the birth of her daughter on Instagram.

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. Check out the video!

Teeth is coming back! The new musical comedy TEETH is in rehearsals for its upcoming off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Check out photos from a special sneak peek here!

Lady Gaga has shared a sample of her recently announced album Harlequin with a brand new video featuring vocals from one of the new songs. The album is a companion to the film Joker: Folie à Deux, where Gaga plays Joker's confidant Lee Quinzel or Harley Quinn.

A new featurette has been released, offering a deeper look into the themes and magic that are featured in the long-awaited adaptation. The video offers new behind-the-scenes footage from the film, including scenes with Elphaba (both young and old), Madame Morrible, Glinda, and more.