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Audra McDonald Says Gavin Creel Pushed Her To Take on GYPSY

by Joshua Wright — June 16, 2024

Audra McDonald revealed on the Tony Awards red carpet that Gavin Creel pushed her to take on the role of Rose Hovick in Gypsy.

Vineyard Theatre to Present FEARLESS COLLABORATIONS: Developing Theatrical Innovation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 4, 2024

Vineyard Theatre will showcase groundbreaking theatrical works through fearless collaborations, fostering innovation and creativity in the performing arts.

Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer

by Nicole Rosky — May 29, 2024

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY.

Kristin Hanggi and Ben Decter's IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! Will Premiere in Los Angeles

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2024

Kristin Hanggi and Ben Decter's new musical, It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!, featuring music by Decter, book by Decter and Hanggi, and directed by Hanggi, will premiere this November.

Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 10, 2024

Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend.

Photos: Go inside The Entertainment Community Fund's 2024 Gala

by Bruce Glikas — April 9, 2024

Last night at the Entertainment Community Fund, (formerly The Actors Fund) gala, they announced the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign: a bold and comprehensive effort that will combine all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places.

Entertainment Community Fund Launches $160 Million ESSENTIAL Campaign

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 9, 2024

Entertainment Community Fund is launching the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign, combining all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places.

SERIESFEST Set For This May in Denver

by Stephi Wild — March 29, 2024

SeriesFest, the esteemed international festival and non-profit organization dedicated to elevating emerging and underrepresented voices in episodic storytelling, has announced the full lineup for SeriesFest: Season 10.

Meg Gilbert of Parity Productions Joins TRU Town Hall: The Steps Taken Towards Gender Parity

by A.A. Cristi — March 19, 2024

Join Meg Gilbert of Parity Productions and other co-hosts at Theater Resources Unlimited's Town Hall event, discussing the steps taken towards achieving gender parity in theater.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Present Town Hall 'The Steps Taken Towards Gender Parity'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 12, 2024

Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their first Live Town Hall of 2024, focusing on steps towards gender parity in the arts.

Sir Patrick Stewart To Receive ICG Publicists 2024 Television Showperson Of The Year Award

by Michael Major — February 20, 2024

Stewart's career spans over six decades.

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2024

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March.

BLUE Will Transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse Following Edinburgh Season

by Stephi Wild — February 6, 2024

Following rave Edinburgh reviews and a Fringe First Award, tension-filled two-hander BLUE, will transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse from 5th - 30th March.

Video: BRIDGERTON Debuts First Look at Footage From the Upcoming Season

by Michael Major — February 1, 2024

The new season stars Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), an