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How does Atlanta Opera bring the enchanted forest of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life? In this all-new video watch how how tradition met innovation for this production.

Nutley Little Theatre presents FIGARO by Charles Morley, a modern adaptation of the classic French play, featuring a comedic tale of working-class characters outwitting the wealthy in the French Court of 1778. Witness the schemes and farcical scenes unfold in this updated production.

Chatham Playhouse presents The Chatham Community Players will present “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Martin McDonagh from March 1 – 16, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave. Chatham. Bill Purdy of Riverdale is making his Chatham Playhouse Main Stage directorial debut.

Without doubt a definitive event for Seattle Opera, and worth experiencing in all of its many extraordinary aspects.

Experience the Tony Award-winning play, The Lehman Trilogy, as it makes its Philadelphia premiere at The Arden Theatre Company. This epic theatrical triumph takes audiences on a three-hour journey exploring nearly two centuries of the Lehman family from their humble beginnings to the devastating failure of a financial institution that would bring the global economy to its knees. 

The West End production of Hadestown  officially opened last night at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out an all new video from opening night here!

Theatre Forty's popular series of Monday Night Theatre Appreciation Seminars is resuming. Learn more about the series!

This teaser trailer shows an older Lali (Harvey Keitel) retelling his experiences of Auschwitz to Heather Morris (Melanie Lynskey) as we journey with him through his memories of that time. In the teaser trailer, we also see younger Lali (Jonah Hauer-King) as he meets and falls in love with Gita (Anna Próchniak). Watch the video trailer now!

Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin has made its long-awaited West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre.

Romantic fantasy literature festival Romantasy has been announced at Otherworld Theatre featuring top authors, panels, readings, and podcast tapings on March 22-24, 2024!

Following Greenwich Dance's closure at the end of last year, plans can now be announced for the continuation of some of its key activity through a series of new agreements fostered by the organisation, ensuring the local community continue to benefit from its work.

Created with director Rachel Chavkin, it’s a story of tragic love and politics, defeat and defiance. An epic anthem for the lovers and the runaways. The actors mostly new to Hadestown, Hades’ underground factory, with only Gloria Onitiri returning as Persephone (rather than a Fate) and Beth Hinton-Lever in the ensemble.

See lineup for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2024, featuring performances from renowned international and American artists like The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, and more. Tickets on sale soon!

It’s far more wrestling ring than Wagner’s Ring.

All new production photos have been released from the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, London. Check out the photos here!

Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year and we've got a new video teaser unveiling the casting.

The Chatham Community Players will present “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Martin McDonagh from March 1 – 16, 2024 at The Chatham Playhouse. Learn about the cast, production team, and more here!

What did our critic think of OKLAHOMA! at Center Stage Theatre?

Check out footage of the cast of Hadestown preparing for their first West End performance!

Join Broadway stars and industry professionals at the 'Light the Lights: Broadway Celebrates New York City Children's Theater' Gala on May 6th, 2024. Vanessa Williams will receive the Luminary Award, and Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth will receive the Family of Artists Award. The event raises funds for NYCCT's mission to promote children's literacy and social development through theater. Tickets are on sale now.