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The latest recipients have been announced for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

Burgeoning indie-artist Windser returns with his new track, “TV,” a lilting love song from the Northern California native. Brimming with the complex magic that comes from digging into one’s own experiences, “TV” wraps you in a blanket of twinkling guitar-driven, harmony-rich folk rock. Plus, check out tour dates!

Marilyn S. Miller, an ATPAM member since 1966, passed away on September 2, 2023 at the Actors Fund Home. Ms. Miller was an ATPAM Gold Card member of the Managers’ Chapter.

Full casting has been announced for the smash-hit production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, opening in London at artsdepot, North Finchley on Friday 13 October ahead of a UK tour. Find out who is starring in the tour here!

Michael Kearns presents his 16th Solo Show It Must Be Him: A Genderful Musical Memoir as part of CIRCA: Queer Histories Festival October 11, 2023 at the LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valenti Theatre. Long-time collaborator Ryland Shelton directs Michael. Michael graciously agreed to this, our fourth interview.

The sold-out tapings included special performances by artists making their first appearance, and many who have become regulars in the show’s forty year history. Returning guests Steve Earle, Jason Isbell, Sam Bush, Elizabeth Cook, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Chris Pierce, and more.

Get ready for a heartwarming and joyous Christmas show as Fairytale of New York returns in 2023 with a larger production. Join an international cast of singers, musicians, and dancers as they bring to life your favorite Christmas songs and beloved Irish singalong tunes. F

Who wouldn’t want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s world-famous Chocolate Factory? This family-friendly play tells the story of the impoverished boy Charlie, who wins a golden ticket to the mysterious, magical, and sometimes even dangerous world of Willy Wonka's design.Now is your chance with our For Kids, By Kids production of Roald Dahl’s classic story as a one act play adapted by Richard R. George! Favorite characters such as  Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee, Grandpa Joe and of course Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life in front of your eyes.  

San Francisco Bay Area quartet French Cassettes return with new single, “Medium Horny,” and a video from director Syra McCarthy Engineered by guitarist Mackenzie Bunch and mixed by Nick Krill (War On Drugs, Generationals), the single leads the way into an upcoming run of U.S. tour dates, kicking off next Wednesday, September 27.

Tré Burt will release his new album, Traffic Fiction, via Oh Boy Records. He continues to showcase the evolution of his songwriting with the release of “Piece of Me.” Following a European tour supporting Wilco, Tré Burt will play a select number of shows this fall with a full tour planned for early 2024. Watch the music video now!

Imbuing their auto-tuned melodies with traces of Fall Out Boy, Hellogoodbye, Juice WRLD, Kelly Clarkson, and ‘10s SoundCloud rap, 21-year-old Christian Cicilia and 22-year-old Nick Crawford’s debut EP Just In Case The World Ends (2022) showcased their penchant for blending maximalist production with pop-punk for a highly danceable song.

The five-week jaunt kicks off on February 13 in Phoenix, AZ at The Van Buren, stops in major markets coast-to-coast, and concludes with a hometown gig on March 23 in Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern. Working alongside Dan Wilson and Jeremy Hatcher and GRAMMY-nominated producer Tommy English, Ricky’s forthcoming 14-track album is coming now.

​​​​​​​Queens Theatre has announced the addition of 'Casa de Muñecas, 2' to its eclectic selection of events in its 35th season lineup. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The gifted storyteller that is Tony Yazbeck brought a new show to 54 Below and it was a happy, joyful, thankful work of art, filled with friendship, connection, and a love of life.

represent. has announced full casting for Max Frisch’s Biedermann und die Brandstifter - Trueman and the Arsonists - in a new version by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe.   Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Hodgson about what is has been like to work on Operation Mincemeat over the past few years and the show’s incredible journey to the West End. We also talked about the #Mincefluencer fanbase, some changes the show has gone through, and even what role Hodgson would play if she wasn’t playing the iconic Montagu!

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Currently in previews, Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s Every Brilliant Thing opens September 14, 2023, at the Geffen. Colm Summers directs Daniel K. Isaac in this comic view on depression and suicide. Daniel keeps it in the same light vein in answering my queries.

Jaja's African Hair Braiding will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, September 12 and open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Jaja's African Hair Braiding here!

In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Joe Iconis shares insights into The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, from his personal connection to Hunter S. Thompson's work to the themes explored in the show, giving audiences a deeper understanding of this exciting new production.

I had the incredible pleasure of talking to Marilu Henner on her upcoming show at the Write-Off Room Music and Memories on September 23, 2023. She completely wowed me with her uncanny detailed memory of her illustrious career. Marilu is only one of twelve people in the world who has hyperthymesia, or in laymen’s terms: total recall memory. Accompanying Marilu on her one-nighter will be musical director Michael Orland on piano.

This kind of music really does give us that old disco feeling and with Idina Menzel’s DRAMA QUEEN, we can all grab it together.

Major League Djz and Major Lazer’s collaborative amapiano album Piano Republik was released earlier this year to critical acclaim via Mad Decent/Because, featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, Nigerian stars Joeboy and Tiwa Savage, DJ Maphorisa and more.

Nott worked with composer/producer Noah Beresin (Christine & the Queens, Blood Orange, Santigold) on Fish Bird Baby Boy, in addition to enlisting friends she’d made throughout her long professional career like Suzy Shinn (Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, Fitz and the Tantrums) and Seth Paris, and more contributing. Watch the video now!

GRUMPY OLD MEN split guts and warmed hearts when it first hit theaters as a movie in 1993, and its musical adaptation is no different. The musical on stage now at Beef & Boards maintains all of the charms and chortles of the original and incorporates new, reimagined moments for many of the characters. The musical provides an extra dose of reflection on the importance of living in the moment and recognizing the relationships you have, the relationships you neglect, and the relationships you may be missing out on.