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Harris Center For The Arts Presents JOHNNY CASH: THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE and STEP AFRIKA!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023


Experience the official concert of Johnny Cash and the electrifying performance of Step Afrika! at the Harris Center for the Arts. Don't miss these exciting events on January 18-19 and January 21.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023


RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN Will Transfer to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2023


HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will make its Broadway premiere this spring! We have all the details on the show's transfer!

Joshua Bell Announces a Return to Australia in 2024 for a Solo Concert Tour
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2023


Joshua Bell announces his return to Australia in 2024 for a solo concert tour. The acclaimed violinist will be performing in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, with the UKARIA shows in Adelaide already sold out.

Audra McDonald Will Be Grand Marshal of 2024 Rose Parade
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023


Audra McDonald will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade, it was announced on Friday, December 1st.

Interview: Audra McDonald Lighting Up LA Opera Again
by Gil Kaan - Nov 28, 2023


Broadway legend Audra McDonald returns to LA Opera backed by the LA Opera Orchestra and her four-piece ensemble (led by musical director Andy Einhorn) December 2, 2023. Be prepared to experience the stunning vocals of six-time Tony winner singing her expansive Broadway and opera repertoire filling the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The busy mom found some time between her touring engagements to chat with me on the phone.

John Oliver, Phoebe Robinson, Denée Benton, and Alex Edelman to Take Part in Comic Relief US Gala Honoring Henry R. Muñoz III
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023


Comic Relief US will present their inaugural U.S. gala on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Cipriani 25 Broadway.

See Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Anthony McGill, Clarinet: American Dream at 92nd Street Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


Join Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill for an unforgettable evening of American music, featuring Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto. Tickets starting at $35.

The Royal Ballet to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the First Time in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, will appear at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the first time, as the company's sole stop in the United States in 2024.

Audra McDonald To Tour Australia In 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


Broadway superstar Audra McDonald, known for her roles in 'The Good Fight' and 'Private Practice,' is set to tour Australia in 2024. Don't miss the chance to see the most Tony Awarded Performer in Broadway history live in concert.

The Loukoumi Foundation Will Host Benefit at Bond 45 Honoring Chita Rivera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


The Loukoumi Foundation will honor Chita Rivera at a benefit event at Bond 45, in which she will accept the foundation's first Make a Difference ICON Award.

Showtime Announces Series Finale of THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2023


After eight seasons and 130 episodes, the groundbreaking, four-time Emmy® nominated political docuseries THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH – hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Jennifer Palmieri – concludes with a series finale episode.

Review: AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - Nov 5, 2023


What did our critic think of AUDRA MCDONALD WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall?

Kersten Stevens to Perform at City Winery in NYC in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


Join Kersten Stevens and Christian McBride for a captivating live performance of their new single at City Winery NYC. Find out all the details about the date, venue, and how to get tickets. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience their incredible talent firsthand!

Chita Rivera's 'Aurora' Joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends Ornament Collection
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Add the aura of Aurora from Kiss of the Spider Woman to your hearth and home with an iridescent homage to Chita Rivera and her Tony Award-winning performance as she becomes the 16th ornament in Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Broadway Legends series.

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023


La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Arooj Aftab Will Perform in Australia For the First Time in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023


Arts Projects Australia have today announced Grammy Award winning, Brooklyn-based singer, composer and producer, Arooj Aftab’s Vulture Prince Australian Tour – for the artist’s first time in Australia – bringing her mesmerising live-performance experience to Sydney City Recital Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre and WOMADelaide, from 6 to 11 to March 2024.  

Itzhak Perlman Unveils 2023/2024 Season Highlights Featuring Tours of His Autobiographical Program & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023


In an exciting 2023-2024 season, GRAMMY-winning virtuoso violinist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Itzhak Perlman engages with audiences across the world as he builds on his career as one of the most distinguished classical musicians of our era.

Coalition Of Immigrant Artists Launches Initiative To Combat Xenophobia In The Theater Industry
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023


COALITION OF IMMIGRANT ARTISTS is launching an initiative to combat xenophobia in the theater industry. The Immigrant Theatermakers Advocacy initiative works with institutions to reverse xenophobic policies and support immigrant artists.

Classical Legends Evgeny Kissin & Itzhak Perlman To Return To The Roy Thomson Hall Stage In 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023


Classical Legends Return To The Roy Thomson Hall Stage in 2024 with two legendary performances. Don't miss out on these iconic classical concerts.

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