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What did our critic think of ANDY WARHOL PRESENTS: THE COCAINE PLAY at Jackalope Theatre?

The Princeton Festival will present Queen Nation, a Freddie Mercury tribute band, at Morven Museum & Garden as the finale of Princeton's Pride celebration, which includes a morning parade and after-party at the YMCA.

Former Tony Awards seat fillers exclusively tell BroadwayWorld what it was like sitting next to the stars on Broadway’s biggest night.

Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Stockard Channing will make her directorial debut at the Edinburgh Festival with KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, starring longtime friend David Westhead, with all proceeds benefiting the Wembley to Soweto Foundation.

What did our critic think of FLANNEL: A 90S MUSICAL at Shadowbox Live!?

Midwest Coast Collective will present JESTER!, a new comedic play written by Sydney Michael Hollingsworth and directed by Zoe Redlich, at The Broadwater Black Box during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Check out new rehearsal photos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre’s upcoming world premiere of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a soaring contemporary score and an immersive blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold musical which tells the true story of William Kamkwamba who had the courage to dream in the face of impossible odds. It is 25 years since William's initial invention of the first turbine with this production marking the ongoing impact and retelling of his story. William’s closest friend Gilbert, the son of the Chief Wimbe, was integral in supporting, fund and labour for William’s windmill project.​​​​​​​Idriss Kargbo plays Gilbert – William’s best friend from Malawi (whom he is still friends with) now writes about his experience in playing the role.

All I had to do was take that initial leap. My passion for theatre supersedes judgment and I am constantly feeling grateful that my high school theatre community showed me that. I thank every “theatre-friend” throughout the years who has respected me for my fearlessly geeky self.

Amphibian Stage has announced the full lineup for SparkFest'26, its annual celebration of live entertainment in Fort Worth's Near Southside. This year, SparkFest proudly shines a spotlight on the Latine community, offering a vibrant array of events.

Only months prior, we were all high schoolers who dared to dream on a national level. And by a miracle, we were the lucky ones who got to travel to one of the most iconic places on earth to make these dreams come true. I still don’t fully know what the Jimmys saw in me, but I am so grateful that they gave me the opportunity to pursue what seemed impossible.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

Ogunquit Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Hello, Dolly!, featuring a book by Michael Stewart and music & lyrics by Jerry Herman. The cast will feature Beth Leavel as Dolly Levi.

THE SOUND OF AMERICA, a rock musical reimagining Benjamin Franklin as America's first rock star, will have its world premiere at FringeArts in Philadelphia, with Roger Daltrey of The Who serving as Royal Governor.

EPIC Players will present a neuro-inclusive production of RENT this June at A.R.T./New York Theatres in Manhattan. Directed by Travis Burbee and Cassidy Kaye, the production centers neurodivergent and Disabled artists in Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.

Red is a dazzling and richly entertaining musical revue which celebrates the flame haired icons who have shaped stage and screen history, whilst simultaneously showcasing the extraordinary talents of its creator and performer, Amber Topaz. Stylish, intelligent and brimming with affection for its subjects, this is far more than a cabaret showcase. It is a lovingly crafted theatrical celebration of female performers whose influence continues to resonate across generations.

At the heart of every female friendship group, no matter the age group, is love and a joint effort to make sure you’re in each other's lives until you’re old and grey. Our Mother’s Daughters looks at the question of ‘is loving someone enough to look past their political views and belief systems?’, and wonders how complex being alive actually is. 

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present its annual New Plays Festival, featuring four original works written, directed, and performed by upperclassmen theatre students in Bethlehem, PA.

The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, and more were among the winners at the 52nd American Music Awards. Check out the full list here.

What did our critic think of THE PERFECT TIME at Almonte Old Town Hall?