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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present 3 Faces of Steve: Sondheim in Concert, a song compendium that spans the breadth of Stephen Sondheim’s oeuvre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rotation Theatre Company, a female-founded artist collective in Los Angeles, will present William Shakespeare's HAMLET. Learn how to purchase tickets.

John's fifty-year plus artistic career began in 1972, writing, acting, designing, and directing religious and traditional Spanish plays. In 1974, painting murals became his primary focus and his work as a muralist has brought him international recognition.

Portland, Oregon-based songwriter, Haley Heynderickx, is releasing her first new song since the release of her debut record I Need to Start a Garden in 2018. “Seed of a Seed” sees Haley Heynderickx on vocals and acoustic guitar, William Seiji Marsh on tenor guitar, Caleigh Drane on cello and string arrangement, and Matthew Holmes on double bass.  

The Rake's Progress comes to Den Norske Opera in September. Performances run 21 September - 14 October. A machine that turns stones into bread, a bearded lady, a mental hospital – and love: Journey down a delightfully dark spiral into the mind of a madman in Vidar Magnussen’s production of Stravinsky’s fiendish opera.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare and directed by Patrick O’Connell will be presented by the Clementine Players in the Tuscan Garden at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens in Staten Island with performance dates on August 15th-17th at 7pm and 18th at 2pm.

Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills returns for it's fourth summer to present their latest production of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', produced by Shakesperience Productions.

The Wharton Performing Arts School has announced it will offer an array of new classes this season for students of all ages and all abilities.

Japan Society has unveiled its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season, featuring a diverse lineup of traditional and contemporary performances from Japan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Island Shakespeare Festival will present KING LEAR and THE LUCKY CHANCE outdoors on Whidbey Island through Sept. 8.

Experience outdoor classical theater with Island Shakespeare Festival's production of THE LUCKY CHANCE on Whidbey Island.

In Barry Edelstein, we’ve got an adaptor/director who is guiding these proceedings with a rock and roll brio...The production is big, brash, often overreaching, occasionally pandering and utterly arresting through its nearly six hours (over two evenings) of stage time.

California Shakespeare Theater is launching a $350,000 fundraising campaign in order to complete their production of As You Like It, directed by Elizabeth Carter. Learn how to join!

Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast of WAITRESS for their 65th season opener, featuring Julia Levinson as Jenna. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival has revealed Week 9 performances. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Penguin Rep Theatre opened the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato last night, Sunday, July 28th, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

The Muny has announced its full cast and design team for In the Heights, the sixth show in the theatre's 106th season, which runs Aug. 9-15 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. This is the musical's Muny premiere.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker,  and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

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