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Before bartending at SUR on Vanderpump Rules, Ariana Madix was pounding the pavement in New York City, waiting for her Broadway dreams to become a reality. During her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Bravo-lebrity contestant shared that her vision of being in the entertainment industry didn't include reality television.

Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Next on Stage is back bigger and better for its fourth season! This season's top contenders might find themselves closer to Broadway than ever... literally!

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 13, 2023.

Additional cast members will be joining Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Atlantic magazine will publish a new play by Anna Deavere Smith, titled The Ghost of Slavery, in its December issue. The play is also available in full on the magazine's website. 

Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia have announced that Logie winner and AACTA nominee Brenna Harding will take on the role of Esme Nicholl alongside rising star Carlos Sanson Jr. as Gareth/Mr Crane in the upcoming Melbourne season of The Dictionary of Lost Words.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, THE BOOK OF MORMON, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, WAITRESS, TITANIQUE, and SAW THE MUSICAL: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY. Join us on Monday, November 20th at 7 PM for this monthly residency showcasing Broadway talent.

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE at NextStop Theater?

Zach Berkman's new LP 'The Heart Of' is released via Brooklyn Basement Records.

Verity Laughton’s adaptation of Pip William’s debut novel, THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS, is a beautiful interpretation of the historical fiction that seeks to highlight the invisible women and their influence in undocumented language.  

MILE SQUARE THEATRE has announced their holiday play of their 20th anniversary season: The World Premiere of THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM, directed by RACHEL DART. THE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM will play a four-week limited engagement at Mile Square Theatre.

HADESTOWN, the multiple Tony Award winning Broadway musical finally made its way to Vancouver this week. Asserting its dominance amongst the rest of the theatre scene in the city, HADESTOWN presented a tragic, thought-provoking love story that sparked the attention of audiences near and far. 

Listen to Joaquina Kalukango sing 'What I'm Here to Find' from the world premiere recording of Wild About You!

In recognition of his extraordinary tenure and artistic accomplishments, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has named Louis Langrée as Music Director Laureate of the CSO, effective at the conclusion of his Music Director tenure (2023-24) and extending through the 2027-28 season.

Diving into the glittering winter wonderland head on, McOnie Company dancers perform to Tchaikovsky’s world famous score, reimagined for an onstage Jazz band by multi-award winning jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi.

Morven's annual winter exhibition, Festival of Trees, returns this month. Enjoy the museum's elegantly decorated galleries, mantels, and porches, celebrating history, pop culture, sustainability, and superheroes.

With the ethereal pop opener “a cautionary tale,” Shivers examines who she is in the wake of loss and transition, capturing an internal struggle to confess that she’s not always as put together as she seems, all while pulling the listener into a stunning musical terrain.

The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season.

Open Stage will present a full lineup of holly jolly holiday performances, including 'Who's Holiday!' from Nov. 25 - Dec. 23, 'A Christmas Carol' from Dec. 2-23, and 'Paige Turner: SLAY RIDE!' on Dec. 9. Get ready for a season of laughter and holiday magic in downtown Harrisburg.

FRIGID New York and Odd Salon will present ODDMENTS NYC: III, curated by Guest Curator and Fellow Olivia Owre-Bell, at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street) on Tuesday, December 12 at 7pm (doors at 6:30pm).