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Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2024 include The Hot Wing King and more.

'I Don’t Smoke' is one of my favorite songs on this record,' shares Flanigan. 'Originally cut by Lee Brice and Warren Haynes, who are two of the greatest. I wanted to do my version of it on this record. I haven't had a drink in nine years now, and this is one of the only songs out there saying 'I don't drink' and 'I don't smoke,' while still sounding like a party!' Listen to the single now!

Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording has released its third single – “The Road Don’t Make You Young'. Listen here!

Multi-platinum recording artist iann dior has released his newest single, “Edge of Tomorrow.” The single has quickly become a fan favorite, and iann is excited to share this long-awaited track. He's noted the significant fan enthusiasm for this song online and looks forward to its wider reception. 'Seeing such a positive reaction to 'Edge of Tomorrow' is really motivating,' dior remarks. Listen to the new single!

With a record-breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, Sony Masterworks Broadway has released the digital version of the Stereophonic (Original Cast Recording). The album includes the singles, “Masquerade” and “Brightv1,” plus exclusive, brand-new songs not performed in full on stage and only available on the cast album. Listen to the album now!

Sam Turlington's debut short play, For Sale By Owner won First Place at The Fresh Fruit Festival's 10-Minute Play Competition early Sunday afternoon.

Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!

Beginning this month, Chenango River Theatre will present one the most popular French plays ever written, the hysterical farce Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti.

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew – the final production in Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director. Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia directs Tobi Bamtefa, Branden Cook, Pamela Nomvete, and Racheal Ofori.

After a sold-out presentation of Act 1 as part of MTFestUK 2024, the new musical REDCLIFFE will return with public workshop performances that offer a first look at the full show from Wed 29 – Fri 31 May at The Other Palace Studio.

Singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall will join the London cast of Shrek the Musical, which will run at the iconic Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith for six weeks only from 19 July – 31 August 2024, hot off the heels of a major UK Tour. 

Tanglewood has announced additional programs and updates to its 2024 season (June 20–August 31), which celebrate the legacy of Seiji Ozawa and reflect the BSO's commitment as a service organization to advancing the humanities and enriching the lives of Berkshire residents: 

Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, has announced that its ticketing platform has launched a new feature that enables moviegoers to quickly and seamlessly pre-order concessions along with their advance ticket purchase. The new functionality is rolling out first with AMC Theatres®, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, with more exhibitors to follow. 

A veritable hail-storm of verbal shrapnel, with shreds and shards of Shakespeare, frenzied fund-raising fragments, and a sprightly sprinkle of super-powers.

Join the Associates Theater Ensemble for post-show talkbacks and affinity nights, an engaging experience for theater enthusiasts to discuss and connect over the performance.

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.

The HBO Original documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, will debut Saturday, August 3rd on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The film will have its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes offers an unprecedented exploration into the life of Elizabeth Taylor, Hollywood’s quintessential star.

Get all the scoop on this special reunion episode FARMER WANTS A WIFE, airing on FOX on Thursday, May 16, 2024! The farmers and their ladies look back at the season’s most unforgettable moments and relive their time on the farm. Watch a video now!

The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Following on from the highly successful A Very, Very Bad Cinderella last year, Jodie Prenger (Coronation Street, I'd Do Anything), along with Bobby Delaney (Zog and the Flying Doctors; As You Like It), are back writing this year’s The Other Palace Studio Christmas show: Homo Alone! Which will play from 29 November 2024 until 5 January 2025.