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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A Weird Al Yankovic Musical is Officially in the Works by Ben Thomas

A new musical built around the wild and witty catalog of Weird Al Yankovic is officially in the works. Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical is set to bring the polka parody master’s gre…

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Friday, May 8, 2026

James Brown Musical In Development for Broadway by Ben Thomas

James Brown The Musical is officially on its way to Broadway. The announcement comes just as we mark what would have been James Brown’s 93rd birthday and twenty years since his passing. Af…

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Watch Ragtime Revival Cast Perform Tiny Desk Concert by Ben Thomas

The Ragtime revival recently took its critically acclaimed sound and soul directly to NPR’s Tiny Desk, where company members from the Tony-nominated Lincoln Center Theater production serve…

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Watch the Cast of Cats: The Jellicle Ball Perform on TV by Ben Thomas

The cast of Cats: The Jellicle Ball took center stage on Good Morning America this week with a taste of the reimagined musical. The new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical swap…

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Watch New Wicked Broadway Cast Perform 'What Is This Feeling?' by Ben Thomas

Broadway's newest witches, Keri René Fuller and Emma Flynn have showcased the current production of Wicked with a performance of What Is This Feeling? on Good Morning America. Fuller, now o…

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Watch Maybe Happy Ending Cast Perform Tiny Desk Concert by Ben Thomas

Maybe Happy Ending, fresh off its big win as Best Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards, rolled into NPR's Tiny Desk studio for a special performance. The musical centers on the story of two human…

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Watch a Performance From the Cast of Immersive Phantom Revival Masquerade by Ben Thomas

Masquerade, New York City's immersive revival The Phantom of the Opera, showcased the new production with a performance on TV this week. The cast took over the Good Morning America stage as …

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Jessie J Sings Defying Gravity After Revealing Wicked Audition by Ben Thomas

Jessie J says she almost starred in the Wicked movies, and shared her version of Defying Gravity. The singer stopped by BBC Radio 2's Piano Room and surprised us with some unexpected news ab…

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Watch Joshua Henry sing 'Make Them Hear You' from Ragtime by Ben Thomas

Joshua Henry delivered a stirring performance of Make Them Hear You on The View, bringing a bit of Broadway magic to daytime television. Currently starring in the revival of Ragtime the Musi…

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Princess Bride Musical Nears The Stage After 20 Years by Ben Thomas

After nearly 20 years of stop-and-go progress, a stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is finally edging closer to reality. The project, which once saw its original creators William…

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First Look at Legally Blonde the Musical's New UK Tour by Ben Thomas

We're getting a fresh look at the new production images for the new UK & Ireland tour of Legally Blonde the Musical. Amber Davies leads the company as Elle Woods. She's joined by George …

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Sara Bareilles' New Musical To Make World Premiere by Ben Thomas

Sara Bareilles is set to bring her new musical The Interestings, adapted from Meg Wolitzer's acclaimed novel, to the stage for the first time. The show will premiere at Berkeley Repertory Th…

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

13 Going On 30 Musical Announces North American Premiere by Ben Thomas

13 Going On 30 The Musical is officially heading to North America for the first time. Producers announced the beloved stage adaptation will join the 26/27 Mirvish season in Toronto for a str…

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Practical Magic Musical Announced With Songs From Norah Jones by Ben Thomas

A new musical is brewing, and it's got magic in spades. The bestselling novel Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, which also inspired a 1998 film with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is maki…

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

New Musical Lifeline Reveals Cast for London Premiere by Ben Thomas

An all-new musical is about to hit the stage with a unique blend of Scottish folk sounds, real-life science heroes, and heartfelt stories. Lifeline, featuring music and lyrics by Robin Hiley…

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

A Wicked Spin-Off Musical is in the Works by Ben Thomas

Stephen Schwartz just isn't done with the world of Wicked yet, and it looks like he doesn't plan to be anytime soon. Backstage at Dubai Opera, where Wicked is making its UAE premiere, the le…

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show Broadway Revival Cast Announced by Ben Thomas

Looks like Broadway's going to be shivering with antici…pation. The Rocky Horror Show is heading back to the Main Stem, and the casting is packed with big names from stage and screen. This…

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Watch Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Perform Songs from Two Strangers by Ben Thomas

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts brought a taste of Broadway to Good Morning America with a medley of songs from Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The musical rom-com that's been w…

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Cast Announced for Avenue Q West End Revival by Ben Thomas

Avenue Q heads back to London's West End for a special 20th anniversary run at the Shaftesbury Theatre from March 20 to August 29, 2026. Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions have name…

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Hadestown Unveils New West End Cast For 2026 by Ben Thomas

Hadestown is gearing up for a fresh start in the West End as a new cast is set to step into the underworld at the Lyric Theatre from March 10, 2026. Rachel Adedeji will take on the lively ro…

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Watch Luke Evans in Rehearsals for The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway by Ben Thomas

The Rocky Horror Show is returning to New York in a blaze of fishnets and glitter. We've just caught our first look at Luke Evans in rehearsal as Frank-N-Furter, guided by director Sam Pinkl…

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Starlight Express to Be Filmed for Future Release by Ben Thomas

Andrew Lloyd Webber's high-octane stage hit Starlight Express is headed for the screen. Performances of the current London revival are set to be filmed this January. A release date for the p…

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Chess Broadway Revival to Release Cast Album by Ben Thomas

Us Chess fans have something new to celebrate with a cast recording of the new Broadway revival officially confirmed. On January 26, the current cast will start work on a brand-new cast albu…

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Six the Musical Issue Statement After Broadway Cast Announcement by Ben Thomas

The Broadway production team behind Six: The Musical is voicing zero tolerance for bullying after their latest casting news sparked a wave of transphobic comments online. Last week, the show…

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Full Cast Announced for World Premiere of Pride Musical by Ben Thomas

The world premiere of Pride, a new British musical based on the celebrated film, has revealed its full cast and creative team. Pride draws inspiration from true events during the 1984 miners…

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Sinatra The Musical Sets Its West End Debut for Summer 2026 by Ben Thomas

Sinatra The Musical is officially heading to the West End, with performances slated to begin at the Aldwych Theatre on June 3, 2026. After its initial run at Birmingham Rep in 2023, the musi…

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Will Star in Sunday in the Park With George Revival by Ben Thomas

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are confirmed to lead a brand new revival of Sunday in the Park with George at London's Barbican Centre, coming Summer 2027. The news puts months of rumors …

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The Choir of Man Announces Cast for UK & Ireland Tour by Ben Thomas

The cast is set for The Choir of Man as the hit musical gears up for its first-ever tour across the UK and Ireland. Direct from acclaimed West End runs, The Choir of Man kicks off at New Wim…

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Six The Musical Announces New West End Cast by Ben Thomas

SIX the Musical has announced a fresh lineup of queens set to take the stage at the Vaudeville Theatre starting February 24. This record-breaking hit, created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, w…

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

The Fantasticks Heads to Broadway With Reimagined Story by Ben Thomas

A beloved Off-Broadway classic is about to take center stage on Broadway, this time with a contemporary update that speaks to new generations. Producers Broadway & Beyond Theatricals, Da…

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Legally Blonde The Musical UK Tour Cast Confirmed by Ben Thomas

Exciting casting news has arrived for the upcoming UK tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. Hannah Lowther, known for her performances in Six and Heathers, will take on the roles of Margot and…

SOURCE: musicalsdaily.com at 03:36PM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off