See, we are ALL smiling. Tonight, from the stage of the Hollywood Bowl (iconic), Jason Robert Brown, Ben Platt, and Rachel Zegler announced that Atlantic Records will release a live recording of The Last Five Years (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium). The new album arrives on Monday, April 20th, pre-orders and pre-saves are available now HERE. Captured live during the limited, sold-out concert residency at the historic London Palladium from March 24-29, 2026, the recording documents the electric chemistry of Platt and Zegler in this special 25th Anniversary staging. Conducted and directed by Brown (Parade, The Bridges of Madison County), the album brings the intimate, non-linear story of Cathy and Jamie to life with a symphonic scale and emotional depth.
Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct the musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet as his next feature film.
The Academy Award-winning animated film Happy Feet is being developed as a new Broadway-bound musical.
Joanna “JoJo” Levesque will star in the Broadway revival of Chess as Florence Vassy beginning June 23. A new block of tickets is now on sale through Sept. 13. JoJo takes over the role from Lea Michele, who will play her final performance on June 21.
Lea Michele will depart Chess on Sunday June 21. The new Florence Vassy will be announced at a later date. A new block of tickets will go on sale next week.
