Patti Smith News

Charlotte Street has engaged Lane Czaplinski to be its Interim Executive Director as it transitions from the formative leadership of outgoing director Amy Kligman over the last nine years.

Accredited for her transformative leadership and impact on the music industry, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons® honor.

As the most musical time of the year approaches, The ASCAP Foundation unwraps the ultimate gift list for music fans, announcing the launch of its fourth annual Holiday Auction. Among the exclusive experiences and items for bid is a signed and personalized musical 'Doodle' by Stephen Schwartz, 2 Broadway house seats for & Juliet, and more.

The star-studded lineup of People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith includes Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger of The National, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten, Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Kronos Quartet, Ben Harper, Karen O, Kim Gordon, and Angel Olsen.

New Mexico Actors Lab 2025 Season features five engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Bike America by Mike Lew (May 1-18), the premiere of local playwright Dale Dunn's A Subtle Kind of Murder (June 5-22), Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith (September 11 - 28), Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (October 16 - November 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (November 20 - December 7).

London's Roundhouse has announced the launch of Roundhouse Three Sixty, a bold and visionary new festival set within the iconic walls of Camden's Roundhouse during April 2025.

Read our interview with Brian Jucha of LOVE BOMB at Catastrophic Theatre.

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut an exclusive clip of Lin-Manuel Miranda in a deleted scene from the latest season of Quest for Craft. In the clip, the Hamilton writer recalls the challenges he faced while writing In the Heights. Watch it now!

Teal Wicks first performed “Shakespeare Meant for Kids” when she was in the fifth grade, and later, while in college at U.C. Irvine, the actor and singer did a production of “Romeo & Juliet” set to a Motown soundtrack.

The Tank will has revealed their Spring 2025 Core Productions. The spring season will begin in January with Peregrination, a co-production with Dutch Kills Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Audiences will get a double bill of jazz brilliance with Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA on Saturday, October 19. Check out a video sneak peek at the performance here.

David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

54 Below announced a Halloween celebration featuring performances by Broadway stars, themed cocktails, and costume contests. The event promises a night of entertainment and festive activities for attendees.

No plans for October 31st yet? Boo! Nothing is scarier than scrambling last-minute. If you want to do something extra-special to celebrate the season, it behooves you to start planning well in advance. Many of these will sell out quickly, so get those tickets now. We put together our favorite immersive experiences and scary cabaret shows.

Cassandra, a chamber musical featuring the songs of Patti Smith, will make its Seattle premiere at The Vera Project. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Baryshnikov Arts Center reveals its Fall 2024 season, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including dance, theater, and music, highlighting both emerging and established artists.

Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham. 

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including understudies, a disability pride show, and Sondheim Unplugged.