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Arooj Aftab to Release New Album and Embark on Tour; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024


Arooj Aftab is set to release Night Reign, the follow up to her critically acclaimed album Vulture Prince, on May 31, 2024. Ahead of the release, she shares “Raat Ki Rani,” the album’s debut single and a music video helmed by actress Tessa Thompson (in her directorial debut) and produced by Kishori Rajan, who heads Thompson’s production company Viva Maude. Listen to the song here!

Cady Huffman And More Sing SONGS OF HOPE To Benefit Center for Safety and Change
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024


Join ArtsRock for 'Songs of Hope' on April 20th, featuring Broadway stars like Cady Huffman, Georgia Stitt, and Rita Harvey.

Patti LuPone & More Set for Bay Street Theater Music Mondays Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present the return of MUSIC MONDAYS. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: HADESTOWN's J. Antonio Rodriguez Receives DACA Renewal
by Joshua Wright - Apr 5, 2024


BroadwayWorld has learned that J. Antonio Rogriguez, who was playing Orpheus on the Hadestown tour before having to step away from the production following the expiration of his DACA renewal, will now be able to return to the production.

The Grace Kelly Quartet and Joy Party Jamboree Come to Broward Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024


Discover the captivating blend of talent, charisma, and innovation in the performance of the GRACE KELLY QUARTET with the Joy Party Jamboree.

Solange Knowles and Mikki Shepard to be Honored by BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


On May 1, BAM will honor two iconic trailblazers; the multi-hyphenate artist, Solange Knowles, and legendary arts producer and advocate, Mikki Shepard. Learn more about the honorees!

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets March 15 Episode Lineup
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024


Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max. 

New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

Itzhak Perlman is Coming to The Bushnell in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


The Bushnell will welcome multi-award-winning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman In Recital on Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 PM. Learn how to purchase tickets.

JW3 To Screen FUNNY GIRL, HELLO, DOLLY! And More As Part of Its 2024 'Season of Streisand'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


North London's Jewish Cultural Centre, JW3 will dedicate programming for their upcoming season to the legendary Barbra Streisand.

The World Premiere of OPHELIA by Stefan Marks to Open at The Odyssey Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2024


Playwright Stefan Marks will direct the world premiere of his new play “Ophelia” as a visiting production at The Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Learn more about this production and see how to purchase tickets.

Lizz Wright Announces Career-Defining Studio Album 'Shadow' And Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024


On Shadow Wright pens five originals including “Root of Mercy,” “Circling,” “This Way,” “Sparrow” which features Angelique Kidjo and “Your Love” with Meshell Ndegeocello. She showcases along with her own works singular renditions of songs by Cole Porter, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Sandy Denny, Candi Staton, Toshi Reagon, and Caitlin Canty.

Zarna Garg, Chloe Radcliffe, and Jenny Yang to Join RIOT! FUNNY WOMEN STAND UP at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


Zarna Garg, Chloe Radcliffe, and Jenny Yang will join the upcoming RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up at The Kennedy Center.

GRAMMY-Award Winning Harlem Quartet Will Perform At KSU
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024


Kennesaw State University's Bailey School of Music will host the New York-based ensemble Harlem Quartet at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. As part of the ArtsKSU Presents series, the concert is a highlight of the 'Moving Forward, Together: Black History Month Festival.'

State Theatre New Jersey Presents Itzhak Perlman In Recital, February 24
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital as part of its Classical Season Celebration on February 24, 2024. The program featuring Itzhak Perlman includes Handel's Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 15; Beethoven, Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer'; and Schumann, Fantasiestücke, Op. 73. For this performance Perlman will be joined by pianist Rohan De Silva.  

The Oratorio Society Of New York PerforMs Choral Movements Of Mahler's Second Symphony & Beethoven's Ninth Symphony At St. Bartholomew's Church On March 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024


THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF NEW YORK performs Mahler's Second Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth, and more at St. Bartholomew's Church on March 5. Program includes works by Call for Scores winners, Oliver Caplan's Cloud Anthem & Karen P. Thomas's Le Stelle. Featuring organist and arranger David Briggs, plus soloists Susanna Phillips, Heather Petrie, Joshua Blue & Tyler Duncan. 'A beautifully blended, thoroughly unified sound' - The New York Times. For more information, visit www.osny.org.

Video: Broderick and Lane Honor Mel Brooks With THE PRODUCERS Medley
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


The 2024 Governors Awards took place on January 9, where Mel Brooks was honored with an Honorary Oscar for his legacy of work. Prior to being presented with the award,  Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane took the stage to give a speech, and then performed a medly of songs from The Producers, including The King of Old Broadway and I Want to Be a Producer.

Philharmonic Society Of Orange County Presents An Evening With Itzhak Perlman With Longtime Collaborator Rohan De Silva
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2024


The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents 'An Evening with Itzhak Perlman.' Curated by Tony Award-winning director Dan Sullivan and produced by Elliott Forrest, this multi-media program interweaves storytelling by 16-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Itzhak Perlman alongside personal photos, clips from the Grammy-nominated Itzhak documentary, and live music-making by Perlman and longtime pianist and friend, Rohan De Silva.

AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN to be Presented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Don't miss 'An Evening with Itzhak Perlman' presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Join the legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman and pianist Rohan De Silva for a captivating multi-media program showcasing Perlman's remarkable artistry and joy for making music. Limited VIP experience available.

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