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The BAD STAR UK headline tour will see HIMALAYAS play six dates across the country starting at the Key Club in Leeds on May 28th and finishing with a hometown show at Cardiff’s Tramshed on June 6th.

Overall, the show is an expertly-crafted piece of unapologetically silly live comedic theatre that demonstrates the power of precision in the guise of 'random' chaos. By blending slapstick humor, meta-theatrical elements, and sheer physical comedy-laced energy, this theatrical enterpris creates an unforgettable theatrical experience that will have you laughing non-stop. While its primary goal is to be an entertaining, crowd-pleasing spectacle, it also spotlights the resilience of theatre performers and the thrilling unpredictability of live theatre—proving that, sometimes, abject failure can be the greatest source of laughter.

Today’s subject Kaitlyn Jackson is currently living her theatre life on tour playing multiple characters which include Beverley the pilot in the North American Tour of Come From Away. The show will be in our area from January 31st to February 2nd at Capital One Hall.

Jin Hao Li: Swimming in a Submarine is the first stand-up show I have been to in which, before the show starts, the comedian goes around the audience, giving each person a thumbs-up and asking, “You good?” It’s a surprise, but a welcome one that makes something immediately clear - Jin Hao Li is not your average comedian.

Hamilton celebrates ten years on Broadway in 2025 and to celebrate, the show has been sharing flashbacks to the early days of the musical's development. Throw it back with this early draft of 'Right-Hand Man,' performed by Christopher Jackson as part of The Lincoln Center American Songbook Series in January 2012. Watch the video here!

Multi-hyphenated producer and artist 2hollis has released the new single “afraid” featuring nate sib. Nate sib is currently opening for 2hollis on his North American “Leg Two” headlining tour, where the pair have been performing the track to nightly sold-out crowds. Listen to the track now.

World Music Institute has revealed a fresh batch of new events for 2025. This Spring-Summer season's program includes such well-loved artists as Anoushka Shankar and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Even before the show begins, Demi Adejuyigbe is Going To Do One (1) Backflip has me laughing with its preshow playlist, a fascinating tracklist of songs that have been turned into some absolutely wild mash-ups. From combining Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan to making a seamless transition from Kendrick Lamar to Fleetwood Mac, there are some surprisingly great ones - my particular favourite was ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” combined with Disturbed’s “Down with the Sickness!”

It's the time of year for Valentines and boxes of bite-size chocolates, which means short plays and Be Bold! Productions 13th Annual Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival LUV! Learn how to attend.

Pop meets classical in this one-night only concert by the Vitamin String Quartet at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the concert this spring and see how to purchase tickets.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is inviting audiences to step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka's iconic factory this February with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Recording Academy has selected the powerful anthem for unity, 'Deliver' —written by Iman Jordan (performer), Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh as the recipient of its Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award.

Multi-disciplinary artist and producer Lauren Mia ushers in a transformative new chapter with the launch of her record label Halcyon, unveiling the imprint's inaugural single 'Sapiosensual.' Check out the new track now.

Cynthia Erivo recently visited the Sundance Film Festival to accept its Visionary Award, stopping first at The Elvis Suite for an intimate conversation with film critic Elvis Mitchell. BroadwayWorld was present in person for the private discussion, which centered on her Oscar-nominated role of Elphaba in the film adaptation of WICKED.

The theatrical world premiere of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s award-winning television comedy Inside No.9 is now open in London’s West End at Wyndham’s Theatre with a newly written story – Inside No.9 Stage/Fright. Read the reviews here!

The Recording Academy and MusiCares are partnering with Direct Relief, the California Community Foundation and the Pasadena Community Foundation to bolster support for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Jimmy Fallon has officially joined the Broadway cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Check out photos of Fallon in the show here!

The official trailer for the IVE THE 1ST WORLD TOUR in CINEMA has been unveiled. On Wednesday, February 26 and Saturday, March 1, 2025, fans in select countries worldwide can experience the dreamlike excitement of IVE's world tour on the big screen. Watch the trailer!

Anastasia: The Musical Live For One Night Only! Manhattan Concert Productions will soon present a one-of-a-kind concert performance of Anastasia: The Musical, In Concert as part of its celebrated Broadway Series.

Broadway-lovers know that the legendary Palace Theatre has gone through quite a transformation over the last several years. What happened at the Palace before now? Watch in this video as Lane chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about the venue's incredible history

In some ways, Lolita Chakrabarti's Life of Pi, adapted from the novel by Yann Martel and directed by Max Webster, can feel like a grown-up version of the puppet-heavy visual multimedia spectacles often seen in high-end children's theatre.

Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early forties, and Mag, her manipulative aging mother, whose interference in Maureen's first and possibly final chance of a loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that leads inexorably towards the play's terrifying dénouement.

See what the critics are saying about The Gift at Park Theatre. Read the reviews for the production starring Nicholas Burns, Laura Haddock and Alex Price.

Seasoned pop-rock pros Bad Suns are back with a feel-good single titled “Communicating” – their first new music since 2023’s Infinite Joy. Listen to it here!

Little Shop of Horrors is getting a new Audrey and Seymour in February!  Elizabeth Gillies will make her first return to the New York Stage in over 16 years alongside Milo Manheim, who makes his New York musical debut. How will they fare as the iconic character? Check out some highlights of past performances here!