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Bobby Rush Musical SLIPPIN' THROUGH THE CRACKS to Have World Premiere in Jackson, MS This Fall
Slippin’ Through the Cracks: The Bobby Rush Musical, the new musical based on the life of Grammy Award-winning living legend Bobby Rush, will have its world premiere this fall at New Stage Theatre in Jackson, Mississippi.
NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW to Stream on Hulu
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's comedy series NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW is set to stream on Hulu, Neon announced.
Tarell Alvin McCraney to Join Black Broadway Men Playwriting Initiative Panel in NYC
Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and playwright York Walker will participate in a live conversation hosted by Black Broadway Men Inc.
WICKED: FOR GOOD, STRANGER THINGS Win 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards
ASCAP announced the 2026 Composers' Choice Award winners at its Screen Celebrates event in Los Angeles, honoring composers behind WICKED: FOR GOOD, PALM ROYALE, STRANGER THINGS, and more.
Nominations & Finalists Revealed For The Shea’s Wonder Awards
Shea's Performing Arts Center announced nominees and semi-finalists for the SHEA'S WONDER AWARDS, with over 1,600 students from 25 Western New York high schools competing.
NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE Sets Home Release
xNIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, the time-travel comedy, will be available for digital rental or purchase starting Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and available on Blu-Ray and DVD starting May 26, 2026, from NEON.
Top Film, TV and Video Game Composers Nominated by Peers for 2026 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards
ASCAP has announced an upcoming event, inviting participation and coverage.
How Michael Arden Is Redefining Broadway
As the recipient of two Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical in the past three years, there’s no question that Michael Arden is at the top of his game.
Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs.
WICKED: FOR GOOD and More Nominated for Society Of Composers & Lyricists 7TH ANNUAL SCL AWARDS
The Society of Composers & Lyricists has announced nominees and honorees for the 7th Annual SCL Awards, taking place February 6, 2026.
Stephen Schwartz, Sara Bareilles, & More Receive Nominations for Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards
Broadway songwriter Stephen Schwartz has been nominated for three awards at the 2026 Annual Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards for his work in Wicked: For Good.
Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS.
Wayne Brady, Amalia Yoo and More to Star in WITHOUT WALLS Industry Reading
An invite-only industry presentation will take place for WITHOUT WALLS, a newly rediscovered and revised play by Pulitzer, Tony & Academy Award–winning Alfred Uhry.
Alfred Uhry's WITHOUT WALLS to be Developed and Produced by Lisa Dozier Shacket
Tony, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy, Parade) has granted producer Lisa Dozier Shacket the option to develop and produce his long-shelved play WITHOUT WALLS.
NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
Video: Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington & More in NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Trailer
Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet,' which features Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and more.
Cast Set For FOOTLOOSE at Algonquin
Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its latest musical, Footloose, set to begin performances next month.
Meri Stypinski, Michael Underhill and More Will Star in The Hanover Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
The Hanover Theatre Repertory's (THT Rep's) 2024-2025 season concludes with Shakespeare's famous battle of the sexes, Much Ado About Nothing, April 10-27, 2025.
Lisa Catalfamo Will Lead THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Algonquin Arts Theatre
Algonquin Arts Theatre has just announced the cast and creative team for its winter play, The Diary of Anne Frank.
