Florence Foster Jenkins. Famous and infamous. American socialite and an amateur soprano with very poor opera singing skills and over-the-top costumes. Yet she did manage to perform in one of New York’s musical gems, Carnegie Hall. At age 75, 25th of October 1944, her life-long dream came true. 2800 seats of the auditorium were filled to the brim (with a waiting list of over 2000 people, who couldn’t get in).
Gabi Campo took to TikTok to share a tender video from the moment she found out she would be playing 'Frenchie' in the upcoming Broadway revival, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
Chatham Baroque welcomes Grammy-award winning Baroque group, Apollo's Fire, for their 'Violin Fantasy' performance.
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
The Words Will Come, a new work created by Melody Erfani and written by Sarah Miles, SMW, Sasha Hawkins, and Melody Erfani will be presented by LES Shakespeare Company as part of the HB Studio Residency at HB Playwrights Theatre starting this week. Learn more here!
Corrib Theatre will present the American Premiere of Spear by CN Smith, directed by Joy Nesbitt, from February 16 - March 10 at 21Ten Theatre, Portland. Learn more here!
NEW YORK CITY CENTER has announced full programming details for the return of Flamenco Festival, March 8 -17, 2024, as part City Center's 80th Season at the Center of the Arts.
Lisa Langford, the author of THE BREAKFAST AT THE BOOKSTORE, which is getting its world premiere at Karamu, the nation’s oldest African American theater, is a Cleveland based actress and playwright.
Soprano Hera Hyesang Park released new album, 'Breathe,' featuring operatic classics and contemporary works. Joined by mezzo-soprano Emily D'Angelo and the Orchestra Del Teatro Carlo Felice. Watch the new music video featuring Park freediving. Out now on Deutsche Grammophon.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season with a major tour to Singapore and eight cultural capitals across six European countries in February and March 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!
As part of this year’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival in Pittsfield, Jacob’s Pillow has announced that CONTRA-TIEMPO will host a community dance party and workshop (“Sabor Session”) on the evening of Tuesday, February 20, followed by a performance of ¡azúcar! on Friday, February 23.
Oakland Theater Project will open its 2024 Season with the Bay Area Premiere of Cost of Living. Performances run March 1—24.
Gwyneth Goes Skiing is a fun and delightfully queer show that has lots of hilarious audience participation and some great musical moments (even if it is a play with music). It is full of joy and some truly silly puns that had be groaning with a smile. I look forward to seeing more from Awkward Productions in the future!
Direct from the United Kingdom, with a cast from the West End of London, comes the second longest-running play in the history of British Theatre. Stephen Mallatratt adapts Susan Hill’s 1983 novel into a bone-chilling drama capturing its essence with masterful precision.
Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin will perform in San Diego. Patinkin will headline the 31st Annual JFest with an evening of song at Balboa Theatre.
Curated by Harvey Fierstein and Alyson Vega, Show Us Your Hearts asks artists to consider the vast visual history of the heart symbol and all its connotations. Check out photos from inside opening night!
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for February 2024, including The Wiz, Mystic Pizza and more.
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