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Immersive Theatre Creation Experience Announced at the 13th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Photo Immersive Theatre Creation Experience Announced at the 13th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit at theREP
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

Get a glimpse into the immersive theatre creation experience at the NEXT ACT! New Play Summit. Explore the process of creating new plays and the future of theatre....
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Green Day's American idiot, Good Humor, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee– C Photo Green Day's American idiot, Good Humor, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee– Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Lauren Hilton - April 12, 2024

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a FREE Stage Mag for your own show? This week includes productions from brooklynONE productions, Limestone Stage, & Fredonia Performing Arts Company. ...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
American Repertory Ballet Presents Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Photo American Repertory Ballet Presents Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

Experience the magic of ballet with Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, presented by American Repertory Ballet....
Pride Month Kicks Off With History Fort Lauderdale's TAKE PRIDE! A 100- Year Retrospe Photo Pride Month Kicks Off With History Fort Lauderdale's TAKE PRIDE! A 100- Year Retrospective Of LGBTQ+ Milestones
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2024

In honor of PRIDE Month, History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale will present “Take PRIDE! A 100-Year Retrospective of LGBTQ+ Milestones” throughout the month of June....
21st Annual Oxford Film Festival Unveils 20224 Winners Photo 21st Annual Oxford Film Festival Unveils 20224 Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Discover the winners of the 21st Annual Oxford Film Festival. See the list here and learn more about the films....
This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Costume Design, Lighting, and More Photo This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Costume Design, Lighting, and More
by - April 11, 2024

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/11/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry....
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today! Photo 2024 Fertile Ground Festival Starts Today!
by Krista Garver - April 12, 2024

Get ready for 11 days of theatrical discovery!...
TARTE Announces Partnership With Turkish Coffee Lady Photo TARTE Announces Partnership With Turkish Coffee Lady
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

TARTE partners with Turkish Coffee Lady for the production of Daughters of Anatolia, featuring the micro art of world-renowned artist, Hasan Kale. The show premieres on April 20th, 2024....
Nomads NYC To Celebrate Composer Richard Cameron-Wolfe's PASSIONATE GEOMETRIES On Apr Photo Nomads NYC To Celebrate Composer Richard Cameron-Wolfe's PASSIONATE GEOMETRIES On April 20
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

Discover the unique musical journey of composer Richard Cameron-Wolfe as he unveils his latest work, PASSIONATE GEOMETRIES, on April 20. Stay tuned for an immersive auditory experience....
Repertorio Español Reveals Winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Photo Repertorio Español Reveals Winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Repertorio Español has revealed the winners of the New York Community Trust 2024-2025 Van Lier Fellowship. The first show premieres August 2nd, 2024....
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Com Photo Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience. ...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
54 Below Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With MARIACHI REAL DE MEXICO Photo 54 Below Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With MARIACHI REAL DE MEXICO
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2024

54 BELOW will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special performance by Mariachi Real De Mexico and several food and beverage specials, including a special Margarita Flight, on May 5 at 9:30pm....
National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE Photo National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience....
COME FROM AWAY Returns To Los Angeles To Make Its Hollywood Pantages Theatre Premiere Photo COME FROM AWAY Returns To Los Angeles To Make Its Hollywood Pantages Theatre Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

Experience the heartwarming musical COME FROM AWAY as it makes its premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Don't miss this Broadway sensation's return to LA....
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dat Photo Ben Platt Will Embark on 'The Honeymind Tour' Beginning This Summer; Full List of Dates!
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Ben Platt will embark on “The Honeymind Tour” playing across North America this summer.   Check out the full list of tour dates and find out where to get tickets here!...
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Announces Full Schedule For 92nd Season Photo Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Announces Full Schedule For 92nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2024

This summer in the Berkshires will feature nine weeks of performances by dancers, musicians, and artists from around the world—including a special week-long “takeover” by The Royal Ballet in their only U.S. engagement this year—plus, dance parties, community events, exhibits, workshops, PillowTalks,...




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