The 49th Vice President of the United States, Kamala D. Harris will receive Public Counsel's William O. Douglas Award, and performer Rita Moreno will receive the Trailblazer in the Arts Award at Public Counsel's annual event.
Laurie Metcalf is back on Broadway! The actress of stage and screen is back in New York, starring in Death of a Salesman. As Metcalf takes her next Broadway bow, we're looking back on some of her many iconic roles.
Joanna Pickering will bring her solo play DON'T HARM THE ANIMALS to Hay Festival, directed by BAFTA winner Philip John. The piece addresses PTSD and sexual assault and will be staged in the Bookshop Garden Marquee.
Heather Mitchell delivers a master class.
In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Do Something Pretty by Melissa Ross, directed by Jessica Fisch. Do Something Pretty runs May 2 – June 7, 2026, as part of Rivendell’s 30th Anniversary Season of new plays.
A new documentary film will be released about blues musician Bobby Rush. Titled King of the Chitlin’ Circuit, the movie explores the life of the 92-year-old musician and his 70-plus-year career.
THE SOUND OF SPRING Chinese New Year Concert returns to New York City on February 14 and 15, featuring a blend of Chinese and Western music at Fisher Center and Rose Theater.
The Spire Center in Plymouth has announced its lineup for Spring 2026, featuring four new shows. Tickets for these events will go on sale starting January 12.
The award-winning choir brings their all-new concert, PEACE, to Queens as part of their 60-City North American Tour. The inspirational concert also features spirited music by Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, and more.
In the end, the choir’s music prevailed over any language barrier. The cavalcade of different voices kept the mostly full theatre dancing, raising their arms in agreement, and being moved by the power of things they couldn’t understand.
My play Ragdoll takes place across two timelines. In 1978, a young American heiress is put on trial for her role in an armed bank robbery that has captivated the nation. In 2017, a disgraced celebrity lawyer calls upon a former client to help him redeem his reputation. The former really happened. The latter did not.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has unveiled its 30th Anniversary Season of new plays written by women, and its annual new play festival. See the full lineup here!
Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
“You have to prepare your soul and clear your mind as you’re getting ready to go on. I ask myself, ‘why are you sending this message?’ and ‘what does the message mean to you today?’ every day before I go out on stage.” Mary Mulovhedzi
BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
Comedy Works South at the Landmark will welcome legendary comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Darrell Hammond for a special engagement July 25–27. Known as the longest-running cast member in SNL history, Hammond gained fame for his uncanny impressions of public figures including Bill Clinton, Sean Connery, Regis Philbin, and Donald Trump.
Multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR will return to North America. CAPA will welcome the SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR to the Southern Theatre for a concert this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America explores Hodgson’s own fascination with America, which began when he was little and reading from a small book of speeches by President John F. Kennedy that his father kept in his office. Ever since then, his passion for America has not diminished, with Hodgson entering the Soho Theatre Downstairs in the style of an American politician, plasting Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” running up on stage from the back of the room as red, white and blue lights flash.
Unscripted: An Evening with Robert Reich, the next installment in BroadwaySF’s Unscripted series, is taking place at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn how to attend.
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