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From hundreds of applicants nationwide, 40 high school students from 14 states have been selected to participate in this year’s Songbook Academy®, aweeklong summer intensive that immerses young performers in America’s musical heritage and helps them develop as artists under the guidance of Broadway stars and other entertainment professionals and music educators. 

Experience the Wild West with Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre's WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL, a comedic, historically based show about Buffalo Bill and his famous Wild West Show, in Cody, Wyoming.

Discover the exciting lineup for Goodman Theatre's Summer 2024 season, featuring a mix of classic plays, contemporary works, and world premieres. Enjoy diverse and dynamic performances all summer long.

Experience the Wild West with Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre's WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL, a comedic, historically based show about Buffalo Bill and his famous Wild West Show, in Cody, Wyoming. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Arc Stages will present ENTER HAMLET, a new musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic in July. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Tammie Brown, known from RuPaul's Drag Race, will celebrate 25 years in entertainment with the New York premiere of JUBILEE at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

This 2022 revival of the 1964 musical is quite enjoyable, not because of its new changes (via director Michael Mayer and Harvey Fierstein's new book) but thanks mostly to its lead star McCrimmon, who is reason enough to see this touring iteration. The show continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (with co-star Melissa Manchester) through June 9.

Brody Grant stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday to perform the song Great Expectations from the musical The Outsiders. Grant plays Ponyboy Curtis in the show and received a Tony nomination for his performance- one of 12 total nominations for the production. Watch the performance now!

Based on Khaled Hosseini's international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting a new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Richmond Shakespeare has announced its 26th season lineup of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. Season 26 will include Lord of the Flies, The Father, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cyrano De Bergerac, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.

Seattle Shakespeare Company has announced MY BAD PARTS, a new musical by Justin Huertas. This marks the company's second-ever commissioned project, promising an engaging and innovative theatrical experience.

Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance concludes Season 24 with The Winter’s Tale, a new production based on Shakespeare’s classic, at The DiMenna Center on June 5 and 6.

Peter Fenton returns to the Rogue Theater Festival with a dark comedy twist on Peter Pan in I THINK WE'RE LOST. Catch the first public reading on June 7 at The Flea Theatre, exploring themes of escapism and revenge.

Experience a modern twist on Shakespeare's classic comedy, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Kelsey Theatre in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include the Company national tour and more.

STARZ has announced that the highly anticipated second half of “Outlander” season seven will premiere on Friday, November 22. New episodes will be available weekly on Fridays at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. In addition to the eight remaining episodes in season seven, “Outlander” is currently in production on a 10-episode eighth and final season. Watch the new teaser!

The Secret is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. Performances run through 28 May 2025.

American Apollo comes to Des Moines Metro Opera in July. Performances run July 13-19.