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Katie Mitchell breathes dangerous life into Rebecca Watson's disarmingly experimental novel

The National Women’s Theatre Festival, the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, has announced the full schedule of WTFCon23. See full programming!

The new single debuted in the fourth episode of the hit series’ second season and is available now to download and stream globally via Universal Music Canada. “No Return” (Main Title Theme) by YELLOWJACKETS composers, Craig Wedren and Anna Waronker, was originally released in January 2022.

In collaboration with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, Wayward Voices presents “Wayward Reads,” a staged reading production of two one act plays written by BIPOC playwrights on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird was adapted for the stage by Aaron Sorkin and opened on Broadway at the Schubert Theatre in December of 2018. The play is set in 1930s Alabama and follows the story of Atticus Finch, a small-town lawyer in his defense trial of Tom Robinson, an African American man wrongfully accused of rape. However, Sorkin’s adaptation differs from the book by Lee, in which we see Atticus as the protagonist here, unlike the portrayal of Scout in Lee’s novel. Witnessing Atticus as the protagonist of the story we go on an emotional journey, and are able to see the change in Atticus as the show progresses. As Sorkin developed his adaptation, the production was faced with its own legal disputes. One being with the Lee estate in regards to its faithfulness to the original narrative, and the other to exclusivity rights regarding the use of the script by Christopher Sergel.

New York Theatre Workshop's 2023 Gala will be held on Monday May 1 at 6PM at Capitale. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

See photos from Paulo Szot's Sardi's caricature celebration!

The Belmont Theatre will deliver laughs to the theatre's main stage with A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, written by York native Ken Ludwig.

Lucille Carr-Kaffashan will celebrate woman singer songwriters in series that will span spring, summer and autumn.

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine's 2022-2023 season of Great Music in a Great Space continues with Multitude of Voyces, a performance featuring choral ensemble Musica Sacra under the baton of Director of Cathedral Music Kent Tritle, on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 pm, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street).

What happens when fan fiction get fans! Find out in Cowgirl Summer by KJ Stewart, part of the 2023 Fresh Fruit Festival Limited Run.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Green Room 42 will present the world premiere concert of R.E.D. Hat Fight Club, with Broadway performers in an utterly ridiculous and overtly queer musical parody.

For the second year in a row a We Make Movies Team has joined The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. This year is especially exciting as it is the 10th anniversary of the film challenge. Over 500 authentic films have been created over the past decade as part of an amazing community of disabled artists and leaders. Check out photos here!

 ArtsUp! LA will present Romeo Rocks the 80’s, a new jukebox musical featuring an all-blind cast and extraordinary musicians with different disabilities. 

HAIRSPRAY is a toe-tapping, dance in your seat, good time show with a message we still need to hear. With an audience who came ready for a party, the show hummed along with enthusiastic support from the crowd. With catchy tunes, over-the-top characters, and energetic dance numbers, HAIRSPRAY is a whirl of excitement. Beyond the flash, the show has a poignant message of inclusion, self-worth, and acceptance.

The Huntington announces the cast and creative team of Joy and Pandemic, a new play by renowned playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco, making her Huntington directorial debut. The world premiere production runs from April 21 – May 21, 2023 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA at 527 Tremont Street in the South End.

Classic Stage Company has announced Classics Gone Mad!, presented by the CSC Associate Board in their inaugural benefit event. See which stars are taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!

Stages Theatre Company has announced the world premiere play - Raymie Nightingale. Based off the 2016 book Raymie Nightingale the first novel in Kate DiCamillo's award-winning trilogy, and adapted by playwright Jeannine Coulombe.

K Dance Artistic Director Kaye Weinstein Gary has announced the program for K Dance's 24th annual YES! Dance Festival at Firehouse Theatre on Friday, April 21 at 8pm and Saturday, April 22 at 4pm and 8pm. K Dance is the resident dance company at Firehouse.

Ava Max will be 'On Tour (Finally)' with her new lineup of U.S. tour dates! Check out where you can see Ava Max live in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Nashville, San Diego, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Portland, and more now! Check out the complete list of Ava Max tour dates here.