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Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

Simple Minds has announced plans for a major North American headline tour – the legendary UK band’s biggest live run across the US and Canada in four decades.

With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.

Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.

Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.

Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Steve Dorff to make his 54 Below Debut. Renowned songwriter Steve Dorff, a 2018 inductee into The Songwriters Hall of Fame and a three-time Grammy nominee, is set to make his highly anticipated debut at 54 Below for one night only.

Twenty-five films have been selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 2024 due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has announced.

The Museum of Modern Art has announced To Save and Project: The 21st MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation, the latest edition of the annual festival dedicated to celebrating newly preserved and restored films from archives, studios, distributors, foundations, and independent filmmakers from around the world.

The Golden Globes® has announced that 13-time Golden Globe® nominee and three-time winner Ted Danson has been named the Carol Burnett Award honoree for 2025.

East West Players has extended its revival of the acclaimed Tony-nominated musical Pacific Overtures. This production of Pacific Overtures continues the theater’s long-standing relationship with the work of Stephen Sondheim. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Read our interview with Brian Jucha of LOVE BOMB at Catastrophic Theatre.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district is set for a significant transformation as plans move forward to restore the 100-year-old Boone Theater. The $8.7 million development project seeks to return the dilapidated building to its former prominence.

Greater Boston Stage Company will opens its 25th anniversary season with the New England premiere of Dinner for One, running from November 1 to November 17, 2024.

East West Players announced the cast for the upcoming production of PACIFIC OVERTURES, set to return to the stage. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this classic musical to life.

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

Baryshnikov Arts will present a fall season of dance, music, and digital performances beginning September 20 with the encore of MERCE / MISHA / MORE, a film celebrating decades of friendship, mutual admiration, and collaboration between Mikhail Baryshnikov and Merce Cunningham. 

We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.

The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!

In a remarkable comeback that echoes through the annals of music history, the legendary Frankie Avalon is making an extraordinary return to the recording studio after a hiatus of 45 years. A musical luminary since the late 1950s, Avalon has been an integral part of American pop culture, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

The Flamenco Festival will return to Sadler’s Wells this summer for its 19th edition from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 15 June.

Opening June 22 at the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College’s (CCS Bard) Hessel Museum of Art, Remember to Dream revisits the range and breadth of Carrie Mae Weems’ prolific career through seldom displayed and lesser-known works that demonstrate the evolution of her pioneering, politically engaged practice.

Singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor Sebastian Bach has released a video for “(Hold On) To The Dream,” the latest single from his forthcoming album Child Within the Man. Bach wrote or co-wrote all the album’s 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. Child Within the Man features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi. Watch the music video here!