Long Beach Symphony Opens 2025–26 Classical Series with Tchaikovsky, and the Music of WEST SIDE STORY
Long Beach Symphony will open its 91st Classical Season with an evening of passion, rhythm, and drama on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.
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Video: WEST SIDE STORY at Maine State Music Theatre First Look
Get a first look at Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT)'s production of one of the most celebrated musicals in American theatre history - West Side Story, running August 6–23 at the Pickard Theater.
Review: BBC PROMS: SHOSTAKOVICH'S FIFTH BY HEART, Royal Albert Hall
At The Proms over the weekend, conductor Nicholas Collon and his remarkable Aurora Orchestra collaborated with contemporary theatre company Frantic Assembly to explore the dual meanings and hypocrisies surrounding this seminal piece of music.
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater? I’m Still Here.
Photos: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
Oil Lamp Theater is presenting Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne with continuity by Ned Sherrin.
Tom Cruise Turned Down 2025 Kennedy Center Honor
Earlier this week, President Trump unveiled the 2025 class of Kennedy Center honorees.
Interview: A Once in Forever Collaboration: MSMT Panel Discusses WEST SIDE STORY
MSMT’s Peek Behind the Curtain drew its largest audience of the summer for its last program on August 13, 2025, which was devoted to the theatre’s revival of WEST SIDE STORY, the final main stage production which has won widespread critical acclaim and is drawing sold out houses at the Pickard T
Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor & More Named 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees
The Kennedy Center has officially announced the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
The Brick Presbyterian Church Reveals 2025–2026 Worship & Arts Season
The Brick Presbyterian Church will present its 2025–2026 Worship & Arts Season, featuring sacred masterworks, contemporary premieres, and beloved traditions including Mozart’s Requiem, Lessons & Carols, and the 102nd Good Friday performance of Stainer’s The Crucifixion.
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
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Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS at Dizzy’s Club Celebrates Jimmy Van Heusen
'Come Fly with Jimmy Van Heusen' hosted by Debra Grace Winer on 8/3 featured Billy Stritch, Christine Andreas, Gabrielle Stravelli and David Marino, the latest in this bi-monthly program celebrating the American Songbook.
Cellist Anastasia Kobekina Records Bach’s Cello Suites for New Album
An extraordinary two years for Anatasia Kobekina, who reaches a high point in September when Sony Classical releases the trailblazing cellist’s recording of Bach’s iconic Cello Suites on September 26, 2025.
BWW Q&A: Lauren Maria Medina on WEST SIDE STORY at Maine State Music Theatre
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is proud to conclude its 2025 mainstage season with one of the most celebrated musicals in American theatre history - West Side Story, running August 6–23 at the Pickard Theater.
Zero to Hero: The Musical Evolution of Disney's HERCULES From Screen to Stage
With Disney's Hercules now playing on the West End, take a look at the rich evolution of this musical, which has seen several iterations throughout the years both on stage and screen.
Son of American Composer Leonard Bernstein Passes Away
The Bernstein family is mourning the loss of Alexander Bernstein, the only son of Leonard Bernstein, who passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 70.
Tony-Nominated Jazz Singer Cleo Laine Passes Away at 97
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Dame Cleo Laine, the Tony-nominated performer and acclaimed jazz singer, has passed away at 97.
PHOTOS: NICOLE ZURAITIS Plays Dizzy’s Club
Nicole Zuraitis thrilled a SRO audience of Jazz connoisseurs on 7/24 with her incredible voice, musicianship, and personality.
Christine Ebersole to be Honored at Abingdon Theatre Company Anniversary Gala
Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed two time Tony Award Winner Christine Ebersole as their 33rd Anniversary Gala Honoree.
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch to Perform in Ptown in August
Tony Nominated Producer Mark Cortale will host the return of Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch at Town Hall.
Jimmy Van Heusen Will Be Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Come Fly with Jimmy Van Heusen.
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