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Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the young performers and dancers who will be joining its previously unveiled slate of Porchlight favorites and special guests at its annual fundraising concert. Learn more!

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast for its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight’s 30th anniversary, Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight.

Inside Broadway has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000.

Porchlight Music Theatre will present Fun Home: Behind the Show Backstory with Artistic Director Michael Weber in December. Learn more about the program and see how to purchase tickets.

The Rehearsal Club will present “What a Wonderful World”, a one-night-only cabaret celebrating gratitude, friendship, and the magic of performance, featuring a lineup of past and present residents.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Judith Jamison, who later became Artistic Director of the company, passed away on Saturday, November 9, at the age of 81, after a brief illness

Dancers Over 40 will present the 16th Annual Legacy Awards on December 9, 2024, hosted by Michael Musto at LIPS Restaurant. Learn more about the awards and see how to purchase tickets.

Tap dancer and singer John Manzari will return to Birdland with his new show 'RECENTER' in November. Known for his role in Broadway's FUNNY GIRL, Manzari brings a fresh performance to the stage. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Adrian Bailey passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 67. In a rare tradition that reflects the magnitude of Mr. Bailey’s impact on the Broadway industry and the community, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of one theater from every Theater Owner on Broadway in his honor. Learn more.

Get a first look at STAGES St. Louis' production of RAGTIME, now on stage through October 20 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Adrian Bailey, who passed away at the age of 67. 

Porchlight Music Theatre announced the cast for NEW FACES SING BROADWAY NOW, set to perform on November 11 and 12.

Cassie Abate has been named the new Associate Artistic Director at ZACH Theatre. Learn more about the position and the company.

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present “A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Collage Dance has revealed its 2024-2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco’s Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a return to The Joyce Theater from July 9 through July 14, 2024.

On Monday, June 10th, 2024, the dance community will join for the “HINTON BATTLE - DAY OF DANCE.'

54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway. 

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company will continue its 47th Season with Alice Childress' masterpiece WEDDING BAND. Directed by Geovonday Jones, the production opens tonight and runs through Sunday, March 31 in the Berges Theatre.

54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway. 

On March 12, 2024, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim all the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute at exactly 6:45pm, in his honor.

The Broadway community will honor the memory of Hinton Battle on March 12 by dimming the lights of Broadway theatres.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway producer Ira Bernstein, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 94 years old.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle. He was 67 years old.

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Indianapolis! Winners include Actor's Theatre of Indiana, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Summer Stock Stage Eclipse and more.