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This time, the reader question was: With The Great Gatsby musicals happening now, are there other examples of musicals about the same subject?

The Music Theatre Kansas City – (Pro) KC Premiere production of the 2014’s Broadway version of “Rocky the Musical” is surprisingly worth your time.  It is hard to have avoided Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Franchise” beginning as a sleeper, low budget film hit in 1976.  So far there have been six “Rocky” movies plus several follow-on films based on the career of the son of Apollo Creed, Rocky’s original opponent and eventual friend.

On May 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at the 2300 Arena (2300 Swanson Street, Philadelphia), Settlement Music School will hold its 116th Anniversary Gala, igniting the venue with its dazzling theme, Art Sparks. 

 Doyle will be auctioning the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10am. Learn more about the auction and about Stephen Sondheim.

Explore the life and legacy of the iconic Bob Marley with BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, available for to stream on Paramount+ on April 12. Focusing on a pivotal and tumultuous period in his life, the film encompasses the December 1976 assassination attempt at his Kingston home amid a period of intense political violence in Jamaica.

Mosaic Theater Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a season centering iconic artists and new plays. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Join the International Contemporary Ensemble and Either/Or for an exploration of Talib Rasul Hakim's music at the New York Public Library.

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, two are based on concept albums, two on existing catalogs of music, and four are original scores by music icons.

The Washington Pavilion will present ANNIE! See when and where to catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three shows that will open next season, including the Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and Eureka Day, as well as the world premiere of Vladamir, which will open off-Broadway.

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month this May at Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum. Discover the rich cultural contributions of Jewish Americans throughout history.

Experience the magic of spring with Boston Ballet's latest performance, featuring works by William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and a world premiere by Ken Ossola.

In this music video, watch a brand-new music video of the hit song in Stereophonic, “Masquerade”, written by Academy Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Will Butler.

The California Bluegrass Association’s 49th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival is adding a pair of special shows to keep the music going after Friday and Saturday Main Stage performances, and has selected the Vern’s Stage lineup of afternoon performers.

New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary celebration will continue with the 2024 Spring Season which will open on Tuesday, April 23 and conclude with a week-long run, May 28 through June 2, of Balanchine's full-length production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Join the Bryant Park Dance Party 2024 for dance instruction and live music featuring Bachata, Disco, Lindy Hop, Latin Festival and more.

Conductor James Conlon will be honored at the Colburn School’s annual gala, Celebrate Colburn, on April 7, 2024. Conlon will receive the Richard D. Colburn Award for his exemplary contributions to the world of classical music and the arts, including his work as Artistic Director of the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at Colburn.

Ahead of tonight’s first Broadway performance of Stereophonic, the production is launching in-person rush, digital rush, and digital lottery policies.

Today’s subject Peter Anastos has been living his theatre life as one of the co-Founders of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all- male dance troupe has been parodying the classics of ballet for 50 years now. You can see the company in action for three performances only from April fourth through sixth in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.

Omnivore Recordings has announced a new live record from The Staple Singers, Africa 80, which features performances from their first ever tour in Africa. The album will be released on CD and Digital on May 10.

Stereophonic will begin performances on Broadway one day early, on Tuesday, April 2.

Stereophonic by David Adjmi begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. The production officially opens on Friday, April 19, running for 14 weeks only at Broadway’s Golden Theatre. Meet the cast of Stereophonic here!

What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser, The BIG Dance, is back for its fifth consecutive year for a soulful evening of the Motown Sound. Renowned Grammy Award-winning Motown artist and Honorary Chair Erykah Badu has joined the cause, lending her support to Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s training Academy (DBDA).