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Will Burton and More Lead CRAZY FOR YOU at Goodspeed Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals announced casting for CRAZY FOR YOU, the Tony Award-winning Gershwin musical comedy, featuring Will Burton and Brittany Zeinstra in the lead roles at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.

Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.

MUSE/IQUE To Present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM: Black Brilliance and the Harlem Renaissance
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM, celebrating the Harlem Renaissance with Tony winner Kecia Lewis, Sy Smith, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra at The Huntington and Skirball Cultural Center.

A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Acquired By The Licensing House
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

The Licensing House (TLH) has acquired the exclusive worldwide stock and amateur licensing rights to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, the acclaimed new musical inspired by the life and music of Louis Armstrong.

Kelli O’Hara, Yuja Wang, Punch Brothers And Gil Shaham Lead Caramoor Summer 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its 2026 Summer Season featuring Kelli O’Hara, Yuja Wang, Punch Brothers, and Gil Shaham. The lineup spans classical, jazz, dance, and family programming across multiple venues.

João Bosco, Gabrielle Cavassa, Joey Alexander, Bill Charlap and More Coming Up At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full month of nightly performances, including a João Bosco 80th Birthday Celebration, a Miles Davis Centennial tribute, and sets from Bill Charlap, Joey Alexander, and Robin McKelle.

Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, and More Will Lead AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Muny announced the cast for its premiere production of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, starring James T. Lane, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Jawan Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, and Daniel Yearwood.

Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.

Christina Sajous Will Direct PRIVATE LIVES at Weathervane Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Broadway director Christina Sajous will return to Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, NH to helm Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES, starring Shinnerrie Jackson, Robert H. Fowler, Ethan Paulini, and Marisa Kirby.

Amanda McBroom, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco & Gabrielle Cavassa Lead Upcoming Birdland Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco, and returning acts like VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY.

Lincoln Center Reveals Summer for the City 2026 Lineup Featuring Dance, Concerts and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present Summer for the City, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to a season centered on movement, community, and international artistry.

Full Cast Set for FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: THE FOREIGNER MUSICAL, Directed by Adam Pascal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026

Tilles Center and LIU's Post Theatre Company have revealed the full cast for Feels Like The First Time, a new musical inspired by the band Foreigner, FOREIGNER, running in Long Island, directed by Tony-nominated Adam Pascal.

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS at Center Stage Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Apr 12, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another excellent production at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, JERRY’S GIRLS, a show that celebrates the music of Jerry Herman whose music was featured in Hello Dolly!, Mame,  and other musicals. Starring the phenomenal first-rate vocals of stars Sandra Fernandes, Makenzie Massey, and Emerson Raymond, accompanied by talented pianist Jane Best, this show is highly entertaining! The star power of these performers succeeds in pulling off this challenging production, under the brilliant combination of the direction of Liz Muller, associate direction of Jacob Marcus, and choreography of Brandy and Michael Bailey. I am not exaggerating when I say that if Sandra, Makenzie, and Emerson were to audition for American Idol next year, they would likely be the top three contestants. Yes, they are that good!

Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder, and many more. 

Penn Live Arts Will Present the 2026 PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

Penn Live Arts will present the 2026 Philadelphia Children's Festival May 3-5 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring magic, theater, jazz, and free outdoor activities from Philadelphia arts organizations.

BWW Q&A: Michael Meth Talks Last Night at the Rue Bayou
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026

New Orleans has inspired countless stories, but few have tried to bottle the city itself — the spicy air, the flicker of votive candles, the way a zydeco riff can turn strangers into family. That's exactly what creator Mike set out to do with Last Night at the Rue Bayou, an immersive new musical that transforms Storyville Music Hall in the French Market into a living, breathing New Orleans haunt where the living and the dead mingle freely, the stage becomes an altar, and a single night can change everything.

Exclusive: Get a First Listen to 'Drink It Down' From THE DUST BOWL RADIO HOUR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The Dust Bowl Radio Hour is a new bluegrass-folk musical with book and lyrics by Sean McGee and music by Kasey Dillon Yeargain.  BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look inside the studio of the recording of “Drink It Down.' Check out the video here!

Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Karen Akers, Yellowjackets & More in April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Karen Akers, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, Ben Allison, and Billy Stritch Trio, alongside returning acts like Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.

THE DUST BOWL RADIO HOUR Concept Album Will Be Available to Stream Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The original concept recording of The Dust Bowl Radio Hour, a new folk-inspired musical by Sean McGee (book and lyrics) and Kasey Dillon Yeargain (music), will be available on all streaming platforms as of April 6, 2026.

John Beasley, YELLOWJACKETS, Karen Akers & JOÃO BOSCO Lead April Lineup At Birdland Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced a full April 2026 schedule featuring UNLIMITED MILES: Miles Davis at 100, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, João Bosco, and more across both venues.