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Broadway is mourning the loss of a beloved and accomplished theater performer.

Next spring, a new musical celebrating the life and legend of Muhammad Ali will debut in Chicago.

“The Outsiders” became the essence of a Broadway insider on Sunday as the gritty adaptation of the classic American young adult novel won the Tony Award for best new musical. Sunday night also saw theater history made for women as Broadway directors and score writers. Danya Taymor won a directing award for “The Outsiders.” Then Shaina Taub won for best...

The 2024 Tony Awards aired live Sunday night from Lincoln Center’s David H. Kosh Theater in New York City. The event was hosted by Ariana DeBose.

Dolly Parton is writing new songs to go along with some of her past hits and co-writing a stage story inspired by her life for a musical that she hopes to land on Broadway in 2026.

The musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.

Angelina Jolie had a mother-daughter outing on Broadway with her youngest girl. On Wednesday, 15-year-old Vivienne joined her mom for a rare appearance in celebration of the new musical “The Outsiders,” which is in previews in New York City.

The hit Broadway show “Wicked” is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The show starred Kristin Chenoweth, who played Glinda, and Idina Menzel, who played Elphaba. The two reunited on the red carpet to celebrate the milestone anniversary, and they reflected on their special experience with the musical with Access Hollywood.

Broadway actor Chris Peluso, who performed in “Mamma Mia!” and toured in “Wicked,” died on Aug. 15 at age 40. No cause of death has been shared

A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”

Clifton Oliver died early Wednesday morning, according to his sister Roxy Hall.

Broadway appears to have dodged a strike by stage workers that would have shut down dozens of shows and tours, right in the peak of the summer tourist season.

The union’s previous contact reportedly ended on July 2, and its members have been working under those terms in the weeks since.

When Jay-Z and Alicia Keys filmed the video for “Empire State of Mind,” their valentine to New York City, they naturally ended up in Times Square, singing on illuminated red glass steps. It was no mere set: It was two New York icons standing on another. Their stage was the top of the TKTS booth, which has become part of…

Wayne Brady and Alan Mingo Jr. will return to the stage to portray the wizard in the revival of the 1974 production of “The Wiz.”