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There's a brief appearance by a group of protest sign carrying suffragettes during a street scene in this Lincoln Center 2018 revival of Lerner and Loewe's classic musical My Fair Lady, and it may be the only bridge between this distinctly old-fashioned early 20th century Edwardian perspective and today's post-feminist world. This revival, nominated for 10 Tony Awards and directed by award winning director Bartlett Sher is a beautiful looking opportunity to experience one of musical theatre's greatest chestnuts.

The Public Theater announced a one-week extension of the world premiere musical THE VISITOR. Officially opening today, Thursday, November 4, THE VISITOR began performances in the Newman Theater on Saturday, October 16 and will now run through Sunday, December 5.

Signature Theatre just celebrated opening night of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith's gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city's racial anguish.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will stop in Jacksonville on the North American tour. The beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick will be at the Times-Union Center, November 2-7, 2021.

Trevor: The Musical is about a charming 13-year-old force of nature with a vivid imagination. As he deals with becoming a teenager, Trevor struggles to navigate his own identity and determine how he fits in a challenging world.

The Public Theater's THE VISITOR began performances in the Newman Theater on Saturday, October 16 and will run through Sunday, November 28. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs this unforgettable new musical about friends and lovers caught between two worlds.Check out production photos now!

All new photos have been released for Roundabout Theatre Company’s new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated and Olivier Award-winning musical Caroline, or Change.

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the world premiere of CULLUD WATTAH, written by 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner Erika Dickerson-Despenza and directed by Candis C. Jones.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON triumphantly took the stage at Broadway San Jose, returning to a changed world - as the masked patrons showing proof of vaccination at the door attested to. But more than that, in the intervening years since Miranda and his intrepid band of brothers (Alex Lacamoire, Andy Blankenbuehler and Thomas Kail) created the sound, look and feel of the nation’s origin story, the country today has undergone seismic shifts of great magnitudes.

Performances began for the return engagement of Freestyle Love Supreme on October 7. The show will run through Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Booth Theatre, 222 W.  45th Street.

Rajiv Joseph's LETTERS OF SURESH is set to open today, Tuesday, October 12.  The production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey and Thom Sesma. Ms. Overbey also appeared in Joseph's play, Animals Out of Paper, which is a companion piece to Letters of Suresh that had its world premiere in Second Stage's Uptown Series in 2008.

The show falls somewhat flat despite tight choreography, stunning set design, and some supporting star turns

What the Constitution Means to Me inspires its audience to examine their relationship with the constitution and its ever-changing application to everyday life. Schreck’s unique experiences as a teen debate participant, and other life experiences, provide context for how the constitution impacts every single person in this country. 

Check out a first look at the Broadway cast of SIX in action. SIX, the musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, will celebrate its long-awaited official Broadway opening night this Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th St, NYC).

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on October 12 at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.). A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. 

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Dayton Live announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on October 5, 2021. HAMILTON will be at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center for two weeks of performances Jan. 26, 2022 through Feb. 6, 2022 with the best ticket availability being Feb. 2-6, 2022.  

Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale now as part of the Haverland Carter Broadway in New Mexico series. Get everything you need to know about how to buy tickets.

With rehearsals now underway, the producers of the Tony Award nominated play  and Pulitzer Prize finalist What the Constitution Means to Me announced complete casting today  for the highly anticipated return of the North American tour.

After a year and a half hiatus, Broadway Sacramento is back in a big way!  Their 2021 season opened on Wednesday in the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center with the most revered piece of theatre in recent memory-Hamilton. Patrons were treated to a beautifully redesigned venue that includes updated sound and seating.  Broadway World was able to experience the much-anticipated opening and it was just as magical as a post-pandemic return should be! 

Last night I sat in a theatre for the first time in 557 days. I’m positive I wasn’t the only one holding a track record of that caliber, because the excitement in the Hobby Center was tangible. Theatre is back indeed. And what better way to welcome you than the visually stunning, lovely tale of Professor Higgins and his pupil Eliza Doolittle. MY FAIR LADY (1956) is as classic as it gets, the prime example of Broadway at its best and finest.