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Ben Davis, Savy Jackson & More Complete the Cast for THE HELLO GIRLS Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024


Prospect Theater Company has revealed the complete cast for the special concert presentations of their hit musical The Hello Girls. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Kennedy Center's New Hip Hop & Series Launches with the Hip Hop & Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced Hip Hop &, a new annual season focus highlighting hip hop’s intersections with other genres, forms, and disciplines.

Atlanta Opera Presents Its Third Annual 96-Hour Opera Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024


Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.

New York City Ballet 2024 Spring Season To Include Works From Balanchine And More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary celebration will continue with the 2024 Spring Season which will open on Tuesday, April 23 and conclude with a week-long run, May 28 through June 2, of Balanchine's full-length production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

BACKWARDS, FORWARDS, BACK Rolling World Premiere to Open at Centenary Stage Company This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Discover the latest premiere at Centenary Stage Company - 'Backwards, Forwards, Back' by acclaimed playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger. Engage with the captivating narrative and unique storytelling in this NNPN Rolling World Premiere.

Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Some Nights'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing 'Some Nights' by Fun.! 

Video: The Cast of CHOIR OF MAN At Apollo Theatre Performs 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


See first look video of the Chicago engagement of The Choir of Man, now playing at the Apollo Theatre. Check out the cast singing Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes! 

PBS Premieres Ben Folds & Joshua Redman 'Next at the Kennedy Center' Specials on April 12 & 19
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a multi-year partnership and collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to spotlight critical contributions to the arts, returns to PBS with two new performance specials this April featuring indie music icon Ben Folds and renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman.

Cast Announced for PlayGround's 28th Festival of New Works Premieres From Anne Yumi Kobori and Jacob Marx Rice
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024


Meet the cast for PlayGround's 28th Festival of New Works Premieres featuring APERTURES OF LOVE IN TIMES OF WAR and A THOUSAND NATURAL SHOCKS.

THE HELLO GIRLS to Play the Kennedy Center & Symphony Space This May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024


Prospect Theater Company's production of The Hello Girls will play Washington, DC for one night only on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30pm in the Terrace Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.

Stages Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


Stages Theatre Company (STC) has announced their 2024-2025 season. It is 'A Mystical Season of Adventure' featuring a diverse blend of plays and musicals.

PlayGround Reveals Casting For 2024 Festival Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024


Casting has been announced for PlayGround’s 28th annual Festival of New Works Premieres: Anne Yumi Kobori’s Apertures of Love in Times of War (May 11-12, 2024) and Jacob Marx Rice’s A Thousand Natural Shocks (May 18-19, 2024). 

Actor Jeffrey Wright Delivered The 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture On Arts And Public Policy
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Host Spring 2024 Gala In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY will host their Spring 2024 Gala honoring trailblazing women on April 18.

Kate Udall Stars In WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At Santa Fe Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024


Kate Udall stars in the New Mexico premiere of the Pulitzer Prize finalist play WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Santa Fe Playhouse. This play by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lynn Goodwin, offers a fresh perspective on our Constitution.

Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize
by Michael Major - Mar 14, 2024


The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, and more.

AILEY DAY Dance Celebration Returns To NJPAC This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024


Join the fun at NJPAC's Ailey Day in Newark on April 6th. Enjoy free Ailey dance classes and more exciting activities.

Video: Get A First Look At THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS World Premiere at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Mar 8, 2024


Get a first look at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's world premiere musical Through the Sunken Lands in an all-new video. Check out the trailer!

Video: Neil Patrick Harris Shows Off His Dance Moves in Debut TikTok
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 5, 2024


Watch Neil Patrick Harris' lively entrance onto TikTok in a hilarious new video, showcasing his dance prowess alongside his two children, Harper and Gideon.

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