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Only one of the ten plays in two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's masterful The American Century Cycle has never been seen on Broadway - until now. JITNEY is now in previews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) for a Thursday, January 19 opening night. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Only one of the ten plays in two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's masterful The American Century Cycle has never been seen on Broadway - until now. JITNEY is now in previews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) for a Thursday, January 19 opening night. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! 

Beloved storytelling nonprofit The Moth - the force behind the popular The Moth Radio Hour, heard on 450 public radio stations nationwide, and The Moth podcast, which is downloaded over 45 million times a year - will return to Mesa Arts Center onFriday, Jan. 27 for a 7:30 p.m. event. Tickets are on sale now.

Previews are underway for the Broadway debut of August Wilson's Jitney, directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Gem of the Ocean). The limited engagement of August Wilson's Jitney opens Thursday, January 19 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Check out photos of the marquee below!

As we enter the new year, it is important to remember those we have lost in the preceding twelve months. From actors, to directors, to international pop stars, join us as BroadwayWorld remembers all the great men we lost in 2016.

Performances begin tonight, Wednesday, December 28, for the Broadway debut of August Wilson's Jitney, directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Gem of the Ocean). The limited engagement of August Wilson's Jitney opens Thursday, January 19 at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Scroll down for a portrait of the cast!

Spiritual Master and UN Recognized Humanitarian, Mata Amritanandamayi, from Kerala, India, known as Amma (The Hugging Saint), is sending her Senior Disciple, Br. Dayamrita Chaitanya, to share the teachings and inspiration in a special public talk entitled, "Nature Is Our Home." The famous humanitarian, affectionately known as Amma, was recently invited by Pope Francis to the Vatican to speak about ending human slavery. Amma's Senior Disciple, Br. Dayamrita is returning to Honolulu on January 7 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Honolulu Waldorf School in Aina Haina for a Spiritual Talk, Concert, Meditation and Special Peace Prayers that Amma is asking all of us to perform to help heal our planet.

The Muppet show needs a temporary venue after Doctor Bunson Honeydue and Beeker's latest experiment - fireproof paper - went awry and burnt down their theater.

Today, HRC announced it will honor critically-acclaimed, multi-award-winning actress Meryl Streep with the organization's Ally for Equality Award at the 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

The critically-acclaimed actress and LGBTQ-icon will be presented with the HRC Ally for Equality Award for her commitment to the LGBTQ community.

Images of David Walliams visiting the set of The First Hippo on the Moon and production images for the play have been released today.

Yesterday, John Legend stopped by August Wilson's JITNEY rehearsal at Manhattan Theatre Club to say hello to the cast. Take a look at the photo below!

The Players is hosting a pair of December events that will allow attendees to experience one of New York City's oldest and most storied private social clubs at its holiday finest, in a historic Gramercy Park mansion that brings 19th-century New York City to life. 

Porchlight Music Theatre announces the Chicago premiere of the Broadway musical The Scottsboro Boys, February 3 - March 12, featuring music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, book by David Thompson, direction by Samuel G. Roberson, Jr, music direction by Doug Peck and choreography by Florence Walker-Harris with Breon Arzell as associate choreographer, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

The Players is hosting a pair of December events that will allow attendees to experience one of New York City's oldest and most storied private social clubs at its holiday finest, in a historic Gramercy Park mansion that brings 19th-century New York City to life. 

Ford's Theatre Society presents its 35th-annual production of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, now through December 31, 2016. This 'musically high-spirited' and 'infectiously jolly' (The Washington Post) production is adapted by Michael Wilson, directed by Michael Baronand features Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge. Click below to watch a trailer with footage from the show!

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway debut of August Wilson's Jitney, directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Gem of the Ocean), will begin previews Wednesday, December 28 ahead of a Thursday, January 19 opening night at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld just met the cast and you can check out photos below!

Ford's Theatre Society presents its 35th-annual production of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, November 17 to December 31, 2016. This "musically high-spirited" and "infectiously jolly" (The Washington Post) production is adapted by Michael Wilson, directed by Michael Baron and features Craig Wallace as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Effective today, Paulo P. Lima, Ph.D. will serve as senior vice president and chair of the Arts & Culture Practice. Dr. Lima has held various roles in his 12 years with LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS such as senior counselor and vice president, managing director, Hispanic Practice. In this newly created role, Dr. Lima will play an integral part in further driving the agency's presence in the arts and culture industry.   

Long Wharf Theatre, under the director of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, present Other People's Money, by Jerry Sterner, directed by Marc Bruni from tonight, November 23, through December 18 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck Theatre.