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Black Rock Theater will present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, CT. The rock opera classic is set for a limited three-performance run.

Black Rock Theater has announced its upcoming production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, running February 26 through March 1 at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne in downtown Fairfield.

AMT Theater has announced the premiere of The Paparazzi, a new original musical by Al Tapper and Tony Sportiello, continuing the venue’s commitment to developing contemporary work in New York City.

AMT Theater will present the opening of a new musical 'The Paparazzi', music and lyrics by Al Tapper, book by Tony Sportiello, directed by Nancy Robillard and musical direction by David Wolfson.

AMT Theater will premiere The Paparazzi, a new musical with music and lyrics by Al Tapper and a book by Tony Sportiello. The production follows the story of a young journalist drawn into the world of tabloid media and celebrity culture.

If Encores can transfer many of its productions to Broadway, why not MasterVoices—starting with its current revival of Sweet Smell of Success? If you missed its brief run (November 21–22), keep an eye out for future MasterVoices offerings. The show proved to be an electric, full-throttle performance within the grand Frederick P. Rose Hall, part of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Four time Tony-nominee Raúl Esparza recently spoke with NBC New York about taking on the role of J.J. Hunsecker in MasterVoices’ newly revised concert edition of Sweet Smell of Success. Watch the video!

MasterVoices has announced the full cast for its newly revised concert edition of the musical Sweet Smell of Success, running for three performances on November 21–22, 2025, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.

Step inside the rehearsal room for Love Life at New York City Center Encores! Watch videos of Kate Baldwin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the cast of the Victoria Clark-directed production perform 'I Remember It Well' and 'Women's Club Blues.'

Step behind the scenes of Love Life at New York City Center, as Kim Kowalke, President & CEO of the Kurt Weill Foundation, dives into the story behind the iconic 'Love Song' and get an exclusive first listen to the song, performed by John Edwards. Watch the video!

Up next at New York City Center Encores! is Love Life, directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark with Guest Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Joann Hunter. Watch in this video as Clark explains what audiences can expect from the production and Kate Baldwin sings “Mr. Right.” 

Get a first listen to the Encores! Orchestra rehearsing the music of Kurt Weill’s Love Life, which has not been heard in New York for over 75 years. Love Life’s original Broadway production never recorded a cast recording. See the video!

Directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark, Love Life has not been seen in New York in over 75 years. Learn more about who is starring in the City Center Encores! production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Additional cast members have been revealed for New York City Center's Encores! series. City Center’s 2025 Encores! series includes Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) 60th Anniversary Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The classic Tony and Oscar -winning musical plays thru Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The Cape Playhouse will continue its 98th summer season with the Tony-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET directed by Tony Award nominee Hunter Foster, and the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, directed and choreographed by David Ruttura and Joyce Chittick.

For the first time in more than two decades, Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring one of the world's most beloved musicals to life with a 60th Anniversary Production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

Axelrod Performing Arts Center is now presenting Sunday in the Park with George, a vibrant, beautifully staged production that enjoys splendid direction and choreography by Broadway veteran, Eamon Foley.

A Bold Reimagining of Sunday in the Park with George!

We sat down with director Eamon Foley, who is currently staging The Axelrod Performing Arts Center's bold new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.