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Rewind to 2008 when the Broadway cast of Rent took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes!

Complete casting has been announced for the North American Tour of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s Company. The Broadway revival was the winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival.

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that 2019 Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger will lead the cast of a Script in Hand play reading, “100 Saints You Should Know,” on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. Learn more about the reading here!

South Bay Musical Theatre has announced its upcoming production of RENT, a revolutionary musical written by the legendary Jonathan Larson that is one of only 10 Broadway musicals in history to win the coveted Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Theater for the New City Executive Artistic Director Crystal Field is presenting the premiere of 'A Tale of Love and Perimenopause - from the East Village and Beyond,' a seriocomic theater fable written and directed by Joanne Schultz with original music composed and played live by Ralph Denzer and Susan Hwang.

Palm Beach Symphony has released its 2022-2023 Season Impact Report which documents the non-profit organization's growing national recognition, continued artistic triumphs and powerful education and community programs. 

Lady Gaga made her return to Las Vegas for the first time since 2021 last night. With a dazzling show complete with new outfits and visuals, Gaga debuted a new version of her hit 'Chromatica' single, 'Stupid Love.' Lady Gaga also spoke out in support of the transgender community, dedicating 'Born This Way' to them. Watch videos!

Get ready for a musical masterpiece as Lyric Theatre brings the world premiere of CONCERTO to the stage. Don't miss this highly anticipated debut, filled with captivating performances and unforgettable melodies. Mark your calendar and be one of the first to experience the magic at Lyric Theatre.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a 1920s mystery theatre experience set in a historic West Chester mansion. Uncover secrets and solve puzzles in this unique and interactive production that will transport you back in time.

Harlem Stage has made tickets available for its 40th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, September 5, and announced the full lineups for its Uptown Nights music series and the newly launched Uptown Nights Latin Music Series.

Get ready for a gripping courtroom drama as A Few Good Men comes to Cumberland Theatre in September. Don't miss this limited run of eight performances. Based on the award-winning film, the stage adaptation tells the story of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines in Guantanamo Bay, uncovering a high-level conspiracy along the way. Find out more and book your tickets now.

Algonquin Arts Theatre (Pamela Ward-Executive Director) has announced the cast and creative team for its October musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from October 7 through October 22.

Lady Gaga took her Instagram followers inside rehearsals for her return to Las Vegas with new Jazz & Piano performances, revealing that she will be performing 'The Best Is Yet to Come,' a Tony Bennett classic that she has yet to perform in person. The rehearsals photos also feature her long-time band member Brian Newman. Check out the photos!

A lot can happen in 525,600 minutes. Love is found, dreams are lost, and lives are irrevocably altered. Such is the premise of Jonathan Larson’s rock musical, Rent, which is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s 1896 opera, La Bohème. Larson wanted to tell the stories of his friends who were afflicted by the AIDS epidemic and, at the same time, highlight the struggles that he and his peers faced as young artists in New York City. Sadly, Larson died from an aortic aneurysm the night before Rent opened Off-Broadway. He would not see it go on to Broadway and win the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama; however, his vision continues in Broadway at Music Circus’ finale of their 2023 season.

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta will present the world premiere of Felicity Castagna’s multi-award-winning novel, Girls in Boys’ Cars. Priscilla Jackman’s theatrical adaptation will be presented at Riverside Theatres from Thursday 19th October to Friday 3rd November at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres. 

Experience the groundbreaking musical RENT, winner of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Awards, as Bergen County Players opens their 91st season. Don't miss the performances at Oradell's Little Firehouse Theatre from September 9 to October 14. Get your tickets now!

Join Tony Award-winning actress Patti LuPone as she brings her acclaimed 'Don't Monkey with Broadway' concert to Seattle in support of the Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Broadway while supporting a great cause.

Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, has announced that its production of “RENT” will be extending thru August 27th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will again present a cast of Harvard and Yale grads and current students in The Eighth Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata: The Eras Tour. To celebrate the Eras, we are including writers and performers from the last eight decades. This show is a competition of Harvard alumni vs. Yale alumni, as performers and writers.