The Apollo News

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced a new set of live dates for 2026 with Off Menu Live: The Tasting Menus. Learn more here!

TheaterWorksUSA's new musical, Stuntboy, In the Meantime, will premiere at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria with public performances this month. Learn more about the show here!

The award-winning improvised comedy show Austentatious is moving to the Vaudeville Theatre, playing on Mondays and sharing the stage with Six The Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play by Katori Hall, The Hot Wing King, with direction by Timothy Douglas.

To celebrate Spring Break at The Play That Goes Wrong, The Cornley University Drama Society is inviting ticketholders to play their favorite games including “Cornley Corn Hole” and “Pin the Moustache on Chris Bean” next month.

Patricia Ward Kelly, wife and biographer of the late Hollywood legend Gene Kelly brought her acclaimed show, Gene Kelly - A Life in Music to Auckland, New Zealand this week for a special show with the Auckland Philharmonia orchestra. Audiences were treated to an additional surprise when international star Michael Crawford made a surprise appearance. Long before he created the lead role of The Phantom of the Opera, Crawford was directed as Cornelius Hackl, by Gene Kelly in the film adaptation of the musical Hello, Dolly!, opposite Barbra Streisand and Walter Matthau. 

Ryan Calais Cameron’s tight knit three-hander cuts deeper than a meditation on money or morality.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present a special Sunday afternoon with the nationally acclaimed Gospel sensation Carla Harris on Sunday, June 8th, at 3:00 p.m.

Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, an acclaimed European tour, and a triumphant New York Soho Theatre residency, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on the road with his latest show, Life After Near Death.

During his first term, Trump was criticized by artists who were at the gala. Now, during his second term, he is looking to have more say in who these honorees are. 

The Apollo has added two members to its executive team: Joy Profet, assuming the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer (CGO), and Tysus Jackson, as Chief Development Officer (CDO). Learn more!

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown for three performances only, Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6. Also in April, audiences can step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm.

Watch Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton, Company) in the curtain call for Richard II, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Watch the new video from the Bridge Theatre now!

The Last Five Years begins performances tonight, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and officially opens on Sunday, April 6, 2025 for a strictly limited, 14-week-only engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of The Last Five Years here!

Mischief will return to the West End for a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show - Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.  Learn more about the show here!

Comedian, podcaster and star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, Angela Barnes is adding further dates to her hit tour Angst this Autumn due to demand.

Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.

bearly designed productions will present Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl written by Bear Kosik and directed by Erika Lupo. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival.

 Stratford East has announced new shows and events for its milestone 140th anniversary year, bringing together a mix of comedy, music, and unmissable live performances.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky, a three-week festival of live performances, films, art, interactive exhibits, and discussions designed. Learn more!