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Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle,, Rainn Wilson and more. The video features highlights from the starry production.

Watch a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. The video features Fisher singing 'Run, Freedom, Run,' along with a montage of the cast in action.

Watch in this video as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast and creative team of Urinetown at Encores! as they give a special sneak peek of 'Follow Your Heart' and 'Privilege to Pee.' 

Step inside the rehearsal room for Urinetown at New York City Center with Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher, Stephanie Styles, Kevin Cahoon, and more! Watch videos of the cast performing 'It's a Privilege to Pee' and 'Follow Your Heart.'

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 11 for the organization's sixth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, to be held from September 2-9, 2025, at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.

Rehearsals began today for NEW YORK CITY CENTER Encores! Urinetown. Learn more about the upcoming show and see a photo of the company in rehearsals here!

New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.

The Second City New York announced new comedy shows, a stand-up spotlight, and its debut at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, marking a significant expansion in its comedic offerings.

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the Fund and about the projects.

Hannah Gadsby's WOOF! recently celebrated its opening night at the Abrons Arts Center. The new comedy is written and performed by Gadsby and directed by Jenney Shamash . Production Design for the Off-Broadway production is by Oona Curley, based on Original Design by Shamash. Check out photos from opening night here!

Just last week, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone took their opening night bows in Jen Silverman’s The Roommate, which is now running at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

Next Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm, catch musical comedian Tim Murray's latest show at Joe's Pub. Fresh off a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tim Murray is WITCHES is a mix of stand-up and original comedy songs about Tim's favorite pop culture witches. Murray is like a gay Bo Burnham, but painted green and doing drag!

Sayre’s genius isn’t just in tapping perfectly into the noir world that inspired him. He crafts bold, over-the-top characters who, despite their outrageousness, feel completely believable in this heightened reality. The script is loaded with sharp one-liners, brilliant turns of phrase, and expertly executed callbacks. It has the feel of an old radio play—think *Haunted Honeymoon*, but with no werewolves and plenty of d*ck.

The Actors Center will launch a new Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists, scheduled to begin in October 2024. Learn more about the program.

The Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed third and final season of the HBO Original comedy series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, starring, written, and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, returns SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Watch a teaser trailer!

Justin Elizabeth Sayre will return to Joe's Pub with a new play, Murder for Breakfast, a campy noir about murder and the munchies starring Jeff Hiller (Somebody, Somewhere), Josh Sharp (DICKS), Phillip Taratula (The Skin of Our Teeth), and Ruby McCollister (Search Party).

HYPROV is returning with the 'Yes, It's Real” Tour, visiting 49 cities across North America beginning October 10 at the Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu.

THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including plenty of jazz, examinations of gender and a RENT reunion.