Golden News

Steppenwolf Theatre will present Rachel Bloom’s sell-out off-Broadway hit Death, Let Me Do My Show, playing a limited engagement in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

On the 36th anniversary of DIE HARD’s original release in theaters, Broadway In Chicago and James Seabright will present YIPPEE KI YAY, Richard Marsh’s acclaimed rhyming retelling of classic (festive?) film Die Hard. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NBC’s Emmy-winning hit musical drama series SMASH starring Debra Messing, Katharine McPhee, and Megan Hilty is now streaming on Peacock. The upcoming stage musical adaptation of Smash is slated to open on Broadway in 2025, with producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, and Steven Spielberg. 

PrideArts has announced it will present the off-Broadway and Broadway hit musical [title of show] to open its fall 2024-25 season from August 23 to September 22, 2024, directed by Jay Españo, with music direction by Robert Ollis.

Sir Wayne McGregor has been reappointed as the Artistic Director of the Dance Department of La Biennale di Venezia for the two-year term 2025/2026. The decision was made by the Board of Directors, chaired by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.

Opera Company of Middlebury announces Project Serenade, a community outreach initiative bringing live opera performances to local schools and senior centers, fostering a love for the arts in the community.

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

It has been reported that newly-minted Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff will lead a staged reading of a new Broadway-aimed musical about the life of singer Bobby Darin. 

Signature Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for SOFT POWER.

News of the veto two weeks ago was obviously bad for the arts communities--children’s museums, performing arts groups, youth programs, dance troupes. But then came the distasteful cherry on top, the reasoning why such severe action took place.

Warren Zeiders will release a new project titled Relapse on August 23 via Warner Records. The 10-track project features recent standout singles “Betrayal” and the title track “Relapse,” which has already amassed more than 15.2M US streams since its June release. Listen to a new song now!

Straight off the back of no less than three sets at this year’s Glastonbury festival, London via LA producer, DJ and songwriter, SG Lewis has shared his new sun-soaked collaboration with Loods called “Paradise.' The track lands off the back of SG Lewis’ collaboration with Nelly Furtado “Love Bites” as well as his hotly anticipated collaborative EP with Tove Lo called HEAT.

Watch as puppet designer James Ortiz talks about bringing the monsters of Hercules to life on stage in the Hamburg production, directed by Casey Nicholaw in this all-new video.

SpeakEASY DieHARD, a new 1920s-themed murder mystery show, will debut at Boggstown Cabaret with sold-out performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY from July 19-28, featuring music from HAIRSPRAY songwriters and classic film hits. Join Charlie and friends on a magical adventure.

Join the WOMEN BEHIND THE MIC book contributors at The International Black Theatre Festival for panel sessions on August 1-2, 2024, in Winston-Salem. Learn how to attend!

Get all the scoop on Name That Tune, airing Monday, July 15, 2024! Michael, a social worker from Chicago, IL, and Bethany, a sign language interpreter from Omaha, NE face off in game one. In game two George, a hotel bartender from Los Angeles, CA plays against Ade, who works in marketing from Detroit, MI. Watch a preview!

Watch as Bette Midler talks Hello, Dolly! with Busy Philipps!

Bette Midler stopped by TODAY for an interview with Hoda Kotb about her prolific entertainment career. The conversation covered multiple facets of her time across stage and screen, including her time on Broadway and her new film The Fabulous Four.

Paper Mill Playhouse will present the Front Row Center series featuring solo shows by Karen Mason, Jarran Muse, and Nicholas Rodriguez in an intimate cabaret setting. Learn how to purchase tickets.