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Broadway's lights are shining brightly, but behind the scenes, producers are feeling the squeeze. Rising costs have made it harder than ever for shows to break even. "It's just so difficult …
Work is well underway on a live action adaptation of Disney's Tangled, with filming due to start in summer 2026 in the UK. Reimagining the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, Tangled was origina…
Rent fans and musical theatre devotees have big news to mark their calendars for in 2026. The Jonathan Larson Project, a heartfelt tribute to the iconic composer behind Rent and tick, tick�…
Bill Kenwright's celebrated production of Blood Brothers is ready to hit the road again in Spring 2026 with a new UK tour. Vivienne Carlyle will continue her acclaimed run as Mrs Johnstone, …
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are in early talks to take on George and Dot in a new London revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Sunday in the Park With George. If plans stick, …
Spring 2026 is looking brighter for Broadway fans thanks to a new staging of Beaches, the musical adaptation of Iris Rainer Dart's beloved novel. After a celebrated premiere at Canada's Thea…
Producers have pulled back the curtain on key casting for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour. The tour of the award-winning musical kicks off at the Manchester Opera House on February 23, 202…
Céline Dion parody musical TitanÃque is officially moving to Broadway! Following success Off-Broadway, the show will transfer for a 16-week limited engagement at the St. James Theatre. P…
Disney is at it again, reimagining another of its classic animated characters for the big screen. This time, the spotlight is on Gaston, the memorable villain from Beauty and the Beast, as t…
Big changes are coming to the West End's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, as producers have unveiled a brand new cast taking the stage from January 26, 2026. Leading the new company, Katie Hall …
Coyote Ugly is getting the stage treatment, with a brand-new musical heading to London's West End in 2027. Jamie Wilson Productions and Nederlander Studios are teaming up to adapt the cult-f…
Once on This Island will return to London for a special concert staging at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Tony Award winner Alex Newell is set to reprise their celebra…
Musical Con has confirmed it will return to London for its fifth anniversary in 2026. Known as the world's largest convention for musical theatre lovers, Musical Con 2026will take place on S…
Tom Fletcher brought a touch of marmalade magic to Strictly Come Dancing, with a performance from Paddington The Musical alongside Paddington himself. We got an exclusive look at the new sta…
The cast of Ragtime's latest Broadway revival stopped by Good Morning America to deliver a taste of the show's powerful opening sequence. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Ni…
Here's a first look at drag icon Bob The Drag Queen making make a splashy entrance on Broadway. Starting January 27, 2026, Bob will step into the role of Harold Zidler in the cast of Moulin …
It's time for a new generation of young performers to step into the spotlight as the original production of Billy Elliot the Musical gears up for a fresh run. Producers have kicked off a cas…
Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco are set to headline The Ballad of Johnny & June, a new musical chronicling the legendary love story and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter C…
The hit Off-Broadway musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey's beloved book Dog Man series is finally coming to London. Roast Productions has revealed that Dog Man: The Musical will make its Europe…
A new musical tributing Chaka Khan's life and legacy is hitting the stage with a major star in the lead. From April 1-4, 2026, I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical will play Coventry's Be…
HOME Manchester is in for some musical mayhem as Freaky Friday, the hit body-swap comedy, drops its latest production images ahead of its anticipated UK premiere. Directed by Andy Fickman an…
La Voix will take on the role of Miss Hannigan in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Annie. Fans can catch La Voix's performance in cities including Wimbledon, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymo…
Wicked fans, get ready to pack your bags for another trip to Oz. Universal has confirmed it's exploring sequels and spin-offs that would expand the world of the blockbuster Broadway and West…
Novelist Gregory Maguire is expanding the world of Oz once more. The celebrated author behind Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West just revealed his latest novel, Galin…
A Broadway smash hit is taking center stage on your game shelf. Monopoly has joined forces with Hamilton for a special edition of the classic board game, in celebration of the musical's 10th…
