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New Village Arts will present the San Diego Professional Premiere of the groundbreaking musical: THE COLOR PURPLE, based on the novel by Alice Walker.

Discover the film lineup for Harlem Intl FF 2024, returning to Columbia University's screens in May. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for the latest festival news.

Charming and classic, audiences will be transported to the dazzling world of Broadway through the clicking euphony of tap dancing feet, sparkling costumes, and dazzling songs in The Naples Players' upcoming production of 42nd Street.

Santa Fe Playhouse has released first look photos of the New Mexico premiere of the Pulitzer Prize finalist groundbreaking play What the Constitution Means to Me, by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lynn Goodwin, with Kate Udall* (SFP’s Sweat; Netflix’s Daredevil) taking on the role of Heidi.

Chelsea Music Festival has revealed Ania Vu as its 2024 Composer-in-Residence. Learn more!

Join the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective for their 12th Annual Dance Festival in July. Enjoy performances from artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, LA Dance Project, and Boston Ballet across multiple community nights and galas. Learn how to purchase tickets.

With a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released the digital version of the Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording). The album includes the singles, “Masquerade” and “Brightv1,” plus exclusive, brand-new songs not performed in full on stage and only available on the cast album. Listen to the album now!

Modern Times Stage Company has announced the world premiere of The Caged Bird Sings, specially presented by the Aga Khan Museum in association with Theatre ARTaud, from June 10-26, 2024 in the Museum's Courtyard.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass will reopen Palm Beach Dramaworks this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Experience the musical sensation EVITA this summer in San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the captivating story and unforgettable score from June 27 to September 7.

Join The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem for the presentation of RIPCORD, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Performances will be held at the Hanesbrands Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Get a first look at the song 'Show the World' in rehearsals for Theatre Calgary's upcoming International Premiere of Beaches the Musical.

David Zayas Jr. will make his Off-Broadway directorial debut with Sam Shepard's SIMPATICO. See when and where you can see the production!

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical came blazing in like a bolt of lightning with thunderous applause on opening night at the Ohio Theatre, just as most of our state was under severe tornado warnings.  TINA tells the remarkable story of the musical legend, and shares it all – the good, the bad, and the ugly – so be prepared for some cringe-worthy moments of raw and jolting physical, verbal and emotional abuse.  Despite that, TINA also shares her triumphant journey of resilience, redemption, freedom, and ultimate superstardom.  ritic think of TINA at Ohio?

Catch Resurrection Theatre's production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at California Stage in Sacramento in May and June. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Olney Theatre Center is rolling out a roster of events for the community on its campus, including live performances, parties, and talkbacks with Black artists and business owners to celebrate Black excellence and to highlight the many themes in and calls to action inspired by the world premiere of the musical Long Way Down.

Studio Ghibli’s SPIRITED AWAY, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki, has been re-imagined for the stage. Check out all new production photos here!

Following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022, the original Japanese cast will perform this spectacular production for a strictly limited London season. Check out photos from opening night at the London Coliseum here!

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.

Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the eagerly awaited production of 'Swingtime Canteen,' set to hit the stage on May 16th. Audiences are invited to step back in time to the swinging 1940s and experience the magic of this nostalgic musical journey.

Proud Image Theatre Company has announced the cast for Tomorrow We Love, a new gender-bending comedic homage to the classic romantic films of the mid-twentieth century.

Theater Breaking Through Barriers is presenting the Off-Broadway debut of Neil Simon's brilliant 1980 Tony Award-winning play, I Ought To Be In Pictures, directed by Nicholas Viselli. Go inside opening night in the photos from the big night.

Check out the photos from the opening night of The Grinning Man to see who came to see the show!

Discover the SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY's 2024-25 season in the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. Experience the milestone season in the revitalized, century-old theater transformed into an intimate concert venue.