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Co-Artistic Directors Mark Barford, Connor Delves and Jillian Geurts has announced six finalists for the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2022 New Play Award.

HELLO, DOLLY!, the musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's hit play 'The Matchmaker,' bursts with humor, romance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Experience this charming Broadway hit directed and choreographed by 2-time Tony Award nominee Denis Jones. Musical direction is by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival will take place in downtown Gatlinburg and the surrounding area from August 18th-21st. Nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains, the highly-anticipated and prestigious three-day conference and live music event will feature nightly shows, showcasing an array of musical talent spanning multiple genres with more than 25 #1 hit songwriters and 60 selected songwriters.

The wonderful young cast makes this show feel entirely fresh and new!

James Andrew Walsh's new film based on his 2017 play of the same name.

The Muny is presenting Legally Blonde! Tune into our Instagram Story as Hayley Podschun takes you behind the scenes of her day at Legally Blonde at The Muny.

On September 17th, THE REVUE returns with a Special Cabaret Edition featuring All-New Songs based on favorite movies turned into musicals, including: Top Gun, Caddyshack, The Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, Men in Black, The Princess Bride, There's Something About Mary, Pulp Fiction, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and many more.   The new edition will also feature a live band performing in the style of “Rock of Ages”. 

Get a first look at The Muny's production of The Color Purple, which began performances August 3rd and runs through August 9th, 2022.

This Muny production of THE COLOR PURPLE is too beautiful for words. It is a stunning love letter to Alice Walker and her epistolary novel of redemption. Director Lili-Anne Browne’s vison brings to the stage a concert-like version of this production similar to the 2016 Tony Award Winning Broadway revival. Her leadership, coupled with Breon Arzell's spirited choreography, help this epic 40-year story come to life with theatrical sophistication. Music Director Jermaine Hill’s perfectly balanced orchestrations were almost unnoticeable while supporting the beautiful score sung by this incomparable company of actors.

Watch the cast of Hamilton give their first morning talk show performance on Good Morning America. Broadcast live from Central Park, the cast performed 'Wait For It,' featuring Nik Walker as Aaron Burr. Earlier, Mandy Gonzalez, Krystal Joy Brown, and Aubin Wise joined Walker for 'The Schuyler Sisters.' Watch videos of the performances now!

Watch the video of Hamilton taking over Central Park for their first morning talk show performance. The cast performed 'The Schuyler Sisters,' featuring Mandy Gonzalez as Angelica Schuyler, Krystal Joy Brown as Eliza Schuyler, Aubin Wise as Peggy Schuyler, and Nik Walker as Aaron Burr. Plus, watch a new interview with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda!

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE), the professional Equity company in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), opens its 2022-2023 three-play season with Bruce Norris’ Tony, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning “Clybourne Park,” directed by Kurt Naebig+ (Sept. 8 – Oct. 9). 

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Inc. has announced its 18th season. MET, renown for producing Masterwork and Contemporary Classics, will present three plays and two musicals for the 2022-2023 season.

EXTENSITY is launching EXT Pop Ups-an ongoing series of short-form concerts spotlighting today's most promising emerging composers in non-traditional venues and unexpected locations-with two adventurous California recitals in partnership with Wildflower Composers.

Get a first look at The Muny's production of The Color Purple, which began performances August 3rd and runs through August 9th, 2022.

Welcome foolish foodies to the wickedest Disney Foodie Guide of the year – so far, that is. If you’re a fan of the spooky season, you’re in for a treat because this year Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park is filled with plenty of eats and treats to get you in the Halloween spirit.

The band has shared the official video for their new single 'Join As One.' The video, which was directed by Benjamin Blanchard, debuted at Glide Magazine and can also be shared at YouTube. 'Join As One' is the third release in a trilogy of videos off Golden Dawn's upcoming album and was shot at Paramount Theater & The Texas Capitol Building.

HYMNS FOR THE HOLLER: A CONCERT FOR APPALSHOP will raise money for flood recovery efforts on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 8 p.m. at The Kentucky Center Bomhard Theater.

Internationally-recognized disability arts ensemble Kinetic Light will return to New York City to perform the NY premiere of its latest work Wired August 25-27, presented by The Shed as part of the organization's Open Call performance series.

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the award recipients for 2020 and 2021. Poor Clare (The Echo Theater Company) and The Father (Pasadena Playhouse) received the prestigious Production award, with additional honorees named in 18 other categories.