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Hello, friends, and welcome to my 2023 Broadway World Year in Review. I literally doubled the number of articles this year from last year, and I’ve had the best time!

KPFK's Arts in Review celebrates The Road Company's 15th Annual Summer Playwright's Festival, hosted by Arts Journalist Julio Martinez. Join the discussion with actress/director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and Cherish Monique Duke.

Stefanie Rummel, a 6X German Rock & Pop Award winner, returns to the Adelaide Fringe with her musical cabaret, 'Chansons: Piaf, Brel & Me - A Musical Cabaret about France.' Don't miss her stunning vocal performance and captivating storytelling. Tickets on sale now.

Southwest Shakespeare brings a magical production of 'Midsummer Night's Dream' to Mesa Arts Center.

Queens College will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday, January 14. The college’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring guest speakers, musical performances, and the premiere of the latest episode in the college’s docuseries on Dr. King’s connection to the college.

Broadway Palm is kicking off 2024 with an all-new musical fit for The King, Elvis: A Musical Revolution playing December 30 through February 17, 2024. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star and cultural icon whose impact shaped the history of music.

The prestigious and pioneering National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced dates for a host of free UK-wide community auditions. Learn more about how to audition here!

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of February programs and events, including a member artist exhibit, an art talk, and a colored pencil workshop in the Arts Advocates Gallery; tours of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Rep; and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club. 

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers will star in the world premiere of a new play – “The Journals of Adam and Eve” by Ed. Weinberger, with a little help from the authors of Genesis, John Milton, and Mark Twain, for six performances only January 18 to 21.

Now open to the public, Metamorphosis in The Melrose Wing features new acquisitions by leading Australian and International artists. Learn more about the art here!

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) presents the visually stunning Cirque FLIP Fabrique: “BLIZZARD” at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Ailey II, the next generation of dance, will mark its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage by embarking on a world tour from January 20 – May 19, inspiring audiences from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Kansas City, Missouri.

Upcoming Shows at The Smith Center featuring Broadway classics, jazz masters, and Black History Month headliners. Tickets on sale now at TheSmithCenter.com.

BTE Opens 2024 with Bruce Graham's 'The Outgoing Tide' Directed by Steve Scott, Feb. 1 - March 3. Get the details on this upcoming production at BroadwayWorld.

Ivoryton Playhouse announces its 2024 season with a diverse and enchanting array of performances for all ages and tastes.

Betsey Perlmutter has been appointed as the Vice President of Schirmer Theatrical, a part of Wise Music Group.

Musical Brilliance, LLC, will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Brilliance, a musical based on the life of Frances Farmer, with book by Lance Lewman, music and lyrics by Lance Lewman & Kristan King, and additional music by Gabriel Kane.

BroadwayWorld Guest Contributor, David Appleford, gives high marks to the pre-Broadway tour of THE WIZ at ASU Gammage through January 7th.

Thematically, the movie continues the journey of Arthur Curry/Aquamanl. This idea of the relationship between two brothers - an idea close to the band's heart with the relationship between lead vocalist Sam Nelson Harris and his brother, keyboardist Casey Harris, playing a pivotal role in their music. Watch the new music video now!

The Hollywood Creative Alliance announced they will be honoring Willem Dafoe with the Excellence in Artistry Award, celebrating his 2023 performances such as Nemo from “Inside,” Saltzburg Keitel from “Asteroid City,” the voice of Noble Pelican from “The Boy and The Heron,” and Dr. Godwin Baxter from “Poor Things.”