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Check out rehearsal photos of shadow/land at The Public Theater!

30 original songs will appear in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies over the course of its 10-episode premiere season. BroadwayWorld sat down with executive music producer and GRAMMY nominee Justin Tranter, who wrote the songs, each of which will soundtrack a dance number choreographed by Jamal Sims.

“New Cool,” which features the character Cynthia, played by Ari Notartomaso, and the T-Birds, is the first original song from the series to be released. “New Cool” is one of 30 original songs featured in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES, with executive music producer Justin Tranter at the helm. Watch the music video now!

Last week, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL began its run in Vancouver. Presented by Broadway Across Canada, the show played at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from March 29th to April 2nd. With its beloved story, upbeat music, and enthusiastic cast, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL made audiences fall in love again.

Project III also known as the People's Performance Project is a performing arts initiative made up of creators from around the globe that sponsor, facilitate, and collaborate with dance companies, independent artists, and freelancers. They are pleased to announce their official launch event on Monday, April 10 hosted by Monet's Garden: Immersive Experience.

​​​​​​​Junie B Jones, the very fiery, very funny, first grader, is set to fly off the page and onto the stage this Friday at Valley Youth Theatre!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present James Jackson, Jr. and John-Andrew Morrison in “5 Questions with James and JAM – LIVE!” for three shows on April 17, May 15 and June 12, all Monday evenings at 7:00 PM.

Check out photos from A Little Life's Gala Night at the Harold Pinter Theatre!

History Theatre will present the world premiere of The Defeat of Jesse James book by Jeffrey Hatcher and music and lyrics by Chan Poling.

The National Women’s Theatre Festival, the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, will present their 8th annual festival, June 21-July 1, 2023 at the North Carolina State University’s Frank Thompson Hall.

Maude Apatow sat down with Seth Meyers last night to discuss starring as Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors. Apatow revealed how many times her father, Judd Apatow, has seen the show, discussed working with Tony winner Matt Doyle, and told the story of the time she got a concussion backstage. Watch the video now!

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 2 March 2024, with tickets now on sale.

The world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company, celebrating its 97th season this year, will host its Spring 2023 Gala on Thursday, April 20, at 7pm.

The hit production TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and produced in association with Tina Turner herself, today (31 March 2023) announces that booking is extending to 11 February 2024 as the show celebrates 5 years in the West End.

THE UPSETTERS have announced their first full-length production, DISMISSED: the debut play by Daniel Rusteau, directed by Nikhil Vyas, coming to Soho Theatre from Tuesday 16 May - Saturday 3 June.

Get all the scoop on BOB'S BURGERS, airing on FOX on Sunday, April 2, 2023! A VR arcade opens next door and Gene spends all his money. Meanwhile, Louise and Tina try to build a menu tower taller than they ever have before in the “Ready Player Gene” episode of Bob’s Burgers. Watch a video clip now!

Hartford Stage has announced the Tony Award-winning theater's highly-anticipated lineup for the 2023/2024 season.

New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!

New York, New York will take over The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next week. The episode will feature writers Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Kander sitting down with Colbert for an interview. The cast of the new Broadway musical will also perform.

Kentucky Shakespeare returns with the free SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour this spring. The 7-actor, 85-minute production of HAMLET will tour to multiple parks in Indiana and Kentucky this April and May.