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After six years, the Roleystone Theatre building has been restored to its former glory – and its theatre company is bringing the stage to life again with the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Check out production photos here!

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will celebrate the extraordinary fusion of music and the magic of cinema with a special presentation entitled, “Chaplin + The Immigrant”. Learn more!

In a new interview with Andy Cohen, actor John Leguizamo discussed his working relationship with Ghost star Patrick Swayze on the set of the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. After Cohen mentioned how highly people speak of Swayze, Leguizamo recalls a different experience on set, saying 'I love him. He was just neurotic and I'm not, you know, I'm neurotic too, but I don't know. He was just, it was difficult working with him.'

The Cape Ann Symphony’s 72nd Concert Season will wrap up with  The Three B's: Beethoven, Bizet and Brahms Concert featuring Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CAS audience favorite Lucia Lin on Sunday, May 12  at 2 pm at Manchester-Essex High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. 

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Ice Theatre of New York has announced the 2024 Home Season Performances, beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and continuing Saturday, May 4 at 7pm, before concluding with the Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Experience the magic of Handel's opera, AMADIGI DI GAULA, presented by Ars Lyrica Houston on May 24 and 25. Don't miss this enchanting musical journey.

Celebrate 25 years of Joe's Pub at their annual gala. The event also raises funds for artist development programs, supporting the future of Broadway.

Ragtime, based on the 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow, premiered in Toronto in 1996 before opening on Broadway in 1998. The musical, by Terrance McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, tells the story of the United States in the early 20th century, focusing on the experiences and tensions that existed (and still exist) between different groups of people. It is a beautiful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking show, and audiences can experience it on stage at Dutch Apple through May 12th. Tricia Corcoran, who portrays Emma Goldman, spoke with BroadwayWorld about this production of Ragtime.

A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Hadestown is a show that has taken the West End by storm. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie La Barrie, who plays Hermes. We discussed how La Barrie first got into theatre and decided to move to London, how she changed the role of Hermes by removing references to the character’s gender and why Hadestown such a special show.

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer.  Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!

Dennis Harrington announces retirement from his position at the Weston Art Gallery. Read about his contributions to the art world and what this means for the future of the gallery.

The Music Man Foundation offers up to $500,000 in 'Strengthening the Sector' grants for arts nonprofits advocating for policy changes and increased funding. Open to organizations in Los Angeles County, California, and nationwide.

Jones collaborates with his cast and crew to mount an artful production of Alice Childress’ important story. He captures the grievous nature of oppressive racism and the fears of mixed-race couples in doomed relationships. This outstanding production of Wedding Band is being presented by The Black Rep at COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre through March 31st.

Join Satellite Collective's Tribeca Show 2024 at Satellite Gallery for two weekends of premieres and events.

Island City Stage, GableStage, and Brévo Theatre have been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Warten Foundation to produce the Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAT HAM in South Florida, marking a significant investment in local theater.

54 Below will present Joe Marano in Keeping Your Italian Dad Awake Since 1998 on May 3rd, 2024, at 9:30pm.  

 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced Jay Moore as vice president, marketing.

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

​​​​​​​New England Conservatory has named violinist/violist Ara Gregorian as Chair of String and Piano Chamber Music beginning in the Fall of 2024.

Leo Frank led a comfortable life as a Jewish American in New York City who transferred to Marietta, Georgia to manage his wife’s uncle’s pencil factory. In 1912, he was accused of raping and murdering one of the young factory girls during the town’s July 4th parade, and was brought to trial where he was unjustly convicted. I decided to speak with actor Aaron Ellis on what it means to him to be taking on the role of Leo Frank, especially since the resurgence of racism and antisemitism are running rampant in the world today.