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Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Hadi Tabbal & More to Star in THE WINTER'S TALE at Folger Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

Tickets are now on sale for The Winter’s Tale at Folger Theatre! The Winter's Tale is Shakespeare romance that takes audiences on an exhilarating journey, weaving together a series of complex relationships.

New English Ballet Theatre Presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT Tour In Essex and London
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023

NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT, featuring music by prog-rock legends GENESIS and new works by contemporary choreographers. Don't miss this dynamic ballet tour in Essex and London.

THE LADY BIRD DIARIES Doc From ABC to Premiere on Hulu in November
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023

“The Lady Bird Diaries,” from Dawn Porter (“John Lewis: Good Trouble” and “Bobby Kennedy for President”). The documentary looks at the influential and misunderstood first lady, featuring audio from the 123 hours of revealing diaries Lady Bird Johnson began recording after JFK’s assassination and continued throughout her husband’s administration.

Ken Peplowski Quartet & Orchestra with Terell Stafford, Yardbird Big Band, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running August 21 - September 3rd.

Cindy Blackman Santana Band, Champian Fulton and Hide Tanaka, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running from August 14 - August 27, celebrating Charlie Parker's birthday all month long! 

75th Emmy Awards Will Air Monday, January 15 on FOX
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

The Television Academy and FOX have announced that the telecast of the 75th Emmy Awards will air on Monday, January 15, 2024.

IHRAF Festival 2023 Calls For Submissions
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) is back and calling all NYC-based performers to submit work. The festival runs December 4th - 10th, 2023 @ The Tank Theater, 312 W. 36th Street.

PUDDLES PITY PARTY Comes To The District, November 7
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2023

Puddles Pity Party is coming to The District on Tuesday, November 7. Tickets start at $30.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, August 4, at 10 a.m.

DEADLOCKED: HOW AMERICA SHAPED THE SUPREME COURT Coming to Showtime
by Michael Major - Aug 1, 2023

As the country reflects on the one-year anniversary of the historic Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that effectively overturned Roe v. Wade, and as the Supreme Court Justices increasingly are under the microscope, SHOWTIME announced that its timely four-part docuseries.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Opens FUSEBOX, a New Creative Space in Kingston-Upon-Thames
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

A new space for creative young people has been officially opened by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in Kingston Upon Thames in his capacity as President of charity Creative Youth. FUSEBOX is a 750m2 space on the Thames riverside which features areas for performance, exhibitions, creative practice, socialising, co-creation and more. 

Theatre Communications Group Reveals Programming For THRIVE! Week 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

Theatre Communications Group has announced THRIVE! Week 2023, a 4-day virtual convening to uplift the leadership and wisdom of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous, and Theatres of Color (BITOC*).

Gov't Mule Debut New Studio Album 'Peace…Like A River'
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2023

The 12-song rock journey, already being hailed as “perfection” and “captivating,” includes the previously released singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace” as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton, and Celisse. 

Boston Children's Chorus Names Akiba Abaka First Ever Director Of Good Trouble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

Boston Children's Chorus has hired Akiba Abaka as Director of Good Trouble, a newly-created position aimed at shaping program offerings and re-committing BCC to being a multicultural, anti-ableist, anti-racist organization for young people in the Greater Boston region.

MALCOLM X THE MUSICAL And SELMA THE MUSICAL To Be Presented In Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2023

Tommie Wofford Productions (TWP), IC Theatre Co. (ICTC) and MilkyWay Theatre Co. (MWTC) has announced their partnership by presenting a one-night only event, June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth) at 54 Below in Manhattan, New York.

Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek Named 2023 Lincoln Medalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Ford's Theatre Society will honor Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek at the 2023 gala performance.

PASSING STRANGE, A CHRISTMAS STORY And More Announced For Theatrical Outfit 2023 �" 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2023

Theatrical Outfit has announced its 2023 – 2024 Season of unmissable theatre created by incredible Atlanta artists, right in the heart of Downtown.

Cast & Creatives Revealed For the World Premiere of THE RUMBLE UNDER THE RUG
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of The Rumble Under the Rug, which is in partnership with Reading Libraries and will be directed and written by Helen Eastman after sell-out successes at Reading Rep with Alby the Penguin Saves Christmas, and Alby the Penguin Saves the World.

Gov't Mule Announces New Album 'Peace…Like A River'
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2023

Their single “Dreaming Out Loud” features Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster. For the stirring new song, GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes wove together inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert and John Kennedy, and the late civil rights leader and U.S. Representative John Lewis.

Theatrical Outfit Grand Reopening To Launch With TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023

Theatrical Outfit will welcome you back to the heart of Downtown Atlanta for the grand reopening of the Balzer Theater at Herren's with Tiny Beautiful Things (March 29 – April 23, 2023). Our brand-new lobby – complete with a great new bar and seating area – awaits you as you join us for this deeply moving and personal night of theatre. YOUR NEW DOWNTOWN DESTINATION is calling! 

Review: RUSALKA, Royal Opera House
by Alexander Cohen - Feb 22, 2023

A fish out of water tale that reflects our uneasy relationship with nature

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