Musicals

MJ The Michael Jackson Musical to be staged in Singapore in August 2027

The Australian company of MJ The Michael Jackson Musical. American actor Ilario Grant played the role of Michael Jackson in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth in 2025 and 2026.

Broadway icon Lea Salonga to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Sept 4

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Tabitha Nauser and Frances Lee bring different shades of Mary Magdalene to Jesus Christ Superstar

Singaporean singer Tabitha Nauser (left) and Frances Lee as Mary Magdalene in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Mamdani speaks Mandarin to promote Broadway, and gets good reviews

Jesus Christ Superstar musical reunites Singapore singers Tabitha Nauser and Frances Lee

Singaporean performers Tabitha Nauser (right) and Frances Lee will share the role of Mary Magdalene in the acclaimed musical Jesus Christ Superstar that will run at MBS Sands Theatre.

Building the Yumi’s Cells musical from scratch still scares K-pop star Tiffany Young

Tiffany Young performs as Yumi in the musical Yumi’s Cells.

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to ‘step back’

Fans have expressed concern about Ariana Grande’s health, particularly after the July 31 release of a music video in which she appears to have lost significant weight.

British singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash

Boy George (second from right) performs during the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on May 12.

Singapore singers Tabitha Nauser and Frances Lee to play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar

Tabitha Nauser (left) and Frances Lee will share the role of Mary Magdalene across the production’s 23 performances.

Jesus Christ Superstar returns to rock roots with West End revival

The musical was created by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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