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Did you know there are multiple Phantom of the Opera musicals? It's more common than you think for musicals to share the same subject matter.

The 60s Doo-Wopper discusses his life, including heroin, Ed Sullivan, Del Shannon, Buddy Holly and the plane crash that killed him, his big hits, Bruce Springsteen, more.

Exciting news for Wicked fans! Jake Pedersen will be the new Boq in the hit musical. Learn more about the latest cast addition and get ready to see Jake Pedersen in action in the upcoming run of Wicked.

Jordan Litz will join the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Fiyero, beginning performances on Tuesday, May 16th at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets to Wicked!

WICKED will play its 7,486th performance on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00pm, surpassing Cats to become the 4th longest running production in Broadway history. The musical will also celebrate its 20th Anniversary this October.

Check out photos of the newest cast of Wicked on Broadway, including Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, John Dossett as The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl as Nessarose, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond. Their first performance at the Gershwin Theater will be Tuesday March 7.

A ‘Wicked’ Original Cast Member Is Returning to the Broadway Show, Almost 20 Years Later! Wicked will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on Broadway this year and an original cast member is returning to the show! The beloved musical opened on Broadway…

Wicked will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Tony Award-nominee John Dossett will take over the role of The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, last seen on Broadway in Girl from the North Country, will assume the role of Nessarose, and William Youmans, the original Dr. Dillamond, will reprise his role and return to the halls of Shiz University.

In honor of National Swing Day, we explore some of Broadway's most hard-working and versatile performers.

Top stories include Jessica Chastain returning to Broadway in A Doll's House in 2023! Plus, Ruthie Henshall will open a drama school in London, Funny Girl will release a cast recording, and more!