Feature: BROADWAY IN THE HOOD PRESENTS I GOT THE LAST LAUGH THROUGH MAY 31
by Debbie Hall - May 18, 2026
Broadway In The HOOD brings a profound theatrical experience with its latest production, I Got the Last Laugh, written by James E. Carter and based on the life of legendary comic Jackie 'Moms' Mabley. The play showcases Mabley’s career and cultural significance, with performances running until May 31 at The Legacy Theatre of Excellence.
Review: THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS, Apollo Theatre
by Clementine Scott - May 15, 2026
It’s clear before the curtain rises – before you’ve even set foot in the theatre – that The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is about more than the sum of its parts. Several audience members are in costume, and need to be reminded via the pre-show voiceover not to sing along, even if they know every line.
LAUGHTERAMA Comedy Festival Will Come to Somerset House
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Somerset House will host stand-up comedy for the first time with LAUGHTERAMA, a new five-day festival featuring Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain, Sara Pascoe, Ross Noble, and more across seven open-air shows.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Peels Back the Myth at San Diego Civic Theatre
by Lucía Serrano - May 7, 2026
I was 14 when Michael Jackson passed away, and I mourned him like I’ve never mourned a public figure since then. I was never really a fangirl of anyone, but Michael Jackson existed in a league of his own. That is exactly what the Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical, with a book by Lynn Nottage, captures with precision, spectacle, and surprising tenderness.
James Brown Bio-Musical in Development
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The life and career of Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is the subject of a new musical currently in development. The show will feature iconic James Brown hits including, “Please, Please, Please,” “Cold Sweat,” “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) Sex Machine,” “The Payback,” “Living in America,” and more.
Fatiha El-Ghorri Extends ‘Cockney Stacking Doll' Stand-Up Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026
Due to high demand, Fatiha El-Ghorri’s debut stand-up tour, ‘Cockney Stacking Doll', has been extended for 25 further shows. The now 37-date tour is hitting venues across the UK this year from 25th April – 17th December 2026.
Black Women on Broadway Reveals 2026 Honorees
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Black Women on Broadway announced its 2026 honorees, recognizing the contributions of Black women to the Broadway community. Learn more about the honorees here!
AN EVENING WITH ADRIENNE WARREN is Coming to 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Adrienne Warren, a one-night-only event featuring songs from her Tony Award-winning performance as Tina Turner, musical theater favorites, pop covers and storytelling.