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Chart-topping a cappella group Straight No Chaser are “Back In The High Life,” kicking off their 2021 fall tour dates. The group has also released a deluxe edition of last year’s album Social Christmasing with two new songs, “Celebrate Me Home (with Kenny Loggins)” and “Christmas Show.” Listen now!

Cynthia Nixon has announced that she will be directed an episode of And Just Like That..., HBO Max's upcoming Sex and the City revival. The series is currently filming in New York and includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Sara Ramírez, Chris Noth, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson, Christopher Jackson, and more. 

“Mythic Quest” follows the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. In addition to McElhenney, who stars as the fictional company's creative director, Ian Grimm, the ensemble cast includes Academy Award-winner F. Murray Abraham, Danny Pudi, Imani Hakim, Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Jessie Ennis and David Hornsby.

The Broadway League has just announced that the 13th annual Jimmy Awards® will take place on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:30pm at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan. The ceremony will feature nominees from over 40 regions around the US.

After presenting films, radio programs, and zoom presentations, The Fresh Fruit Festival is returning to live theatre with 'Charlotte Lucas is 27 and Not Dead'.

This Year’s Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to Actress-Producer-Writer Gina Gershon for her outstanding and enormous contributions in Cinema, Theatre, Music and TV, and for her support of LGBTQ visibility in the arts.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 31st Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 29 feature films, 16 series, and 32 performances for recognition in twelve award categories. 'Passing' and 'The Lost Daughter' led this year's nominations.

Maple Tree Entertainment and Quatro Entertainment, producers of the hit musical tribute The Simon & Garfunkel Story, today announced tour dates for the North American tour of The British Invasion - Live On Stage.

Like so many companies, Pony World Theatre was in the middle of rehearsals back in March of 2020 when everything shut down due to the pandemic. Now cut to October of 2021 and things are starting to happen again in the theater community and among them is Pony World’s second shot at the West Coast Premiere of Blake Hackler’s harrowing play, “What We Were”. And while the play is a tad predictable, it’s no less hard hitting especially with the powerful performances from the small cast.

The York Theatre Company has announced show-only tickets are now available for the 29th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring musical theater legends Richard Maltby, Jr. & David Shire on Monday evening, November 1, 2021 at The Edison Ballroom.

These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Last night marked a shift change at Joe's Diner! Waitress just welcomed four new Broadway cast members at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, including Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Nettles as Jenna, Nik Dodani as Ogie, and former Waitress cast members Erich Bergen and Ben Thomspon as Dr. Pomatter and Earl respectively.

Charlotte Spiral, the duo of Amy Spencer and Avi Barath, impressed with their two early EPs, Ideal Life and New Light. The duo are now back with a new single, ‘Suddenly’ – their most intimate track yet. Listen to the new track now!

The Magnetic Theatre is partnering with Speakeasy Improv to present a weekend of 1920s-themed laughter and fun, November 12th and 13th.

WILLOW has premiered the music video for pop-punk anthem “G R O W,” with Avril Lavigne, a fan favorite from her acclaimed album lately I feel EVERYTHING. The recording features Travis Barker on drums. Watch the new music video now!

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, will award Chicago artists with nearly $1 million in unrestricted cash grants during the 14th annual 3Arts Awards, taking place virtually on Monday, November 1, 2021, live on YouTube. 

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new cast of the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Non-Equity Tour, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson.

Geoids Musical Theatre, a London theatre company, will present a new production of the much-loved Gershwin musical Crazy For You for a limited run at the London Oratory Theatre, Fulham from 27 to 30 October 2021. 

BLACKSTARKIDS have released 'Puppies Forever', their new debut album. The album features previously released singles, including 'Fight Club' and 'Juno'. Listen to the new full-length album and see where you can see the band live with their upcoming tour dates!