Ohio middle school students take the stage with wisdom from the late Gavin Creel.

When you make a Playbill with PLAYBILLDER, you can also design your own covers.

Book writer Marco Ramirez on how he took a legendary album and turned it into celebration of Cuban heritage on the stage.

The immersive theatrical design program for high schoolers is partnering with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts this summer.

Youth performers of Move Productions in Barrington, Illinois are learning to have fun on the stage.

Strive Higher is making a difference by connecting Bronx students with transformative learning experiences—from virtual reading mentorships to city excursions.

Is your local school or theatre trying to decide what show to produce next? Check out what titles have recently been released for licensing!

College students in Virginia are learning to trust the process.

The organization has developed initiatives, including a censorship response guide, to address the findings.

Kimberly Marable, Dionne Figgins, and Carla Martinez are creating change beyond the stage.

Tennessee high school students are overcoming their fears of speaking in public.

The pop jukebox musical is currently on Broadway and touring the country.

In this Georgia dance studio, teenage thespians mentor younger actors, and no role is small.

Music Theatre International's high school version of the 2023 musical is now available for licensing.

Students will enjoy live performances of Hell’s Kitchen, Alvin Ailey, and The Nutcracker, and receive career-building workshops.

Applications are now open for the annual scholarship, which supports undergraduate and graduate students of color pursuing degrees in any offstage theatrical field.

This Texas high school is putting its students' acting skills front and center.

The five selected dancers will receive $10,000 each to support their education.

Highlighting the best of high school musical theatre talent, the ceremony will feature 110 nominees from 55 regional awards programs.

The new initiative is designed for students to receive leadership training from non-binary, trans, and gender-expansive professionals.

The Jeanine Tesori-David Lindsay-Abaire musical is currently touring North America.

Disney has partnered with Music Theatre International and the Educational Theatre Association to give free Disney show licenses to 21 middle and high schools across the country.

This Texas High School's "student-driven theatre" has created "superfans" of the craft.

The Best Musical Tony nominee is currently playing Broadway's Imperial Theatre through December 8.

The initiative aims to expand access to Broadway touring performances for students nationwide.

Allen Contemporary Theatre is enlivening and enriching its community with disco infernos.

The work will help support students, teachers, and programs at schools across the country.

In a town with nearly 50 theatres, this Branson Regional Arts Council production stood out.

The initiative awards more than $500,000 in scholarships and grants to student artists and school communities.

Co-founder Danielle DeMatteo shares how the organization is inspiring new generations of writers, expanding into film and TV, and bringing deeply local stories to life.

Let these fantastic covers serve as inspiration for your next show or event.

The actor has joined forces with The Harriet Tubman Effect to found a new mentorship program called SwingNation.

Go inside the three-day NYC workshop for theatre teachers with this special journal from an attendee.

Founded in 2020, TPOC works to increase equality in the theatre industry.

This guide takes you step-by-step through FAFSA financial aid application, helping you pay for your performing arts education.

Business, psychology, and other concentrations will build your skills so you’ll become an even better artist.

Jeremy Strong starred in the adaptation's Tony-nominated Broadway premiere last season.

As Only Make Believe marks its 25th anniversary of bringing joy and through interactive theatre to children in hospitals, care facilities, and special education programs.

Why Once Upon a One More Time is the perfect show to join Music Theatre International's catalogue of musicals adapted for performers under 18.

The initiative from non-profit Saving Our Daughters will allow elementary students to work with mentors including Six's Jasmine Forsberg and Storm Lever.

Find out which schools and youth groups won the Sing Like a Sponge contest.

New York City's live experiences are critical learning opportunities that shape young minds. Yet, for many students, especially those from low-income families, these experiences remain behind doors.

Broadway Licensing Global has released tools helping schools with the Tony- and Olivier-winning play's illusions, set, and more.

The cult favorite musical is now available in a special version for performers 18 and under.

University students Rebecca and Aiden reflect on their inspiring summer thanks to the Black Theatre United Rise Internship.

The cheerleading-themed pop-rock musical played an Off-Broadway run in 2019.

This program at the public park provides NYC students with hands-on experience, professional development, and career pathways.

At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, retirees are showing that if you want to perform, there's always a second act.

New York City Public School teachers, the city's unsung heroes, reflect on a challenging year and the transformative impact of Broadway on their students.

The Britney Spears jukebox musical played a Broadway run in 2023.

The North Carolina educator will receive a $5,000 cash prize from The ASCAP Foundation and the Educational Theatre Association.

The Miami University students were recognized for their work in sustainability in theatre.

The follow-up to Junie B. Jones The Musical is written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.

Both programs support early career and emerging directors with mentorship and other resources.

Both awards have been pivotal in launching the careers of future Broadway stars and fostering a love of theatre in young people.

"I get to be someone's inspiration to keep going and pursue their dreams."

Both received $25,000 scholarships at the high school musical theatre awards. Watch their solo performances here.

The annual event celebrating the best in high school musical theatre is held at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.

Zachary Noah Piser, Carly Hughes, and Jodi Picoult are among the roster of stage luminaries on hand for the annual week-long festival.