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Singer/songwriter and music producer Kenny Vance, co-founder of the band Jay and the Americans, has become the first filmmaker to receive the LIMEHOF Documentary Film Festival Legacy Award for Heart & Soul: A Love Story.

The Pawtucket-based Community Players continued their record-breaking 104th season with the dark humored but stunningly still relevant 'Harold and Maude'.

The Boston Pops, led by Keith Lockhart, will present 'STAR WARS: THE STORY IN MUSIC' in Lincoln, featuring musical excerpts from all nine episodes of the saga.

Stewart Copeland, the legendary drummer of The Police, will engage in an exclusive evening of conversation at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this June.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Broadway's original Annie, Andrea McArdle, TV star Isaac Mizrahi, Jeff Harnar and more.

Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.

It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!

Rehearsal photos have been released for EDUCATING RITA at Reading Rep Theatre, starring Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva. Directed by Annie Kershaw, Willy Russell’s play runs from February 26 through March 21, with a press night on March 2.

I Swear, the biographical film from director Kirk Jones, will be released in theaters nationwide on April 24, 2026, by Sony Pictures Classics. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

North/South Consonance, Inc. will present a free concert on February 9 at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in New York, showcasing recent works by American composers performed by a Pierrot ensemble with guest soprano Anna Elder.

The large majority of our 41 Broadway theaters were built to be Broadway theaters. Other than the Winter Garden, which was originally a horse exchange, the Nederlander, which was originally a carpenter’s shop, and the Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne which were originally movie theaters, every current Broadway house was intended from the beginning to present Broadway shows. As for off-Broadway? The opposite is true.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone's revival concert Matters of the Heart, Isaac Mizrahi's annual Valentine's Day residency at the Carlyle Cafe, jazz and more.

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.

Meeting our favorite celebrities is the stuff dreams are made of and this is exactly what happens in the intriguing story of 'The Mirror Crack'd'. As a fan finally meets their idol, the mystery unfolds. Picture this: the glamorous Marina Gregg, a renowned celebrity, has just settled into a massive mansion nearby and is about to host a lavish party! What could possibly go awry in this seemingly perfect setting?

Ingrid Bjørnov's 'Bjørnov Tar Det Piano' is that rare theatrical experience where simplicity becomes profundity, where childlike melodies carry the weight of a lifetime.

Nearly 50 years after its debut, Chico Buarque’s landmark musical returns in a vibrant new staging. Directed by Jorge Farjalla, Ópera do Malandro dives into Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian underworld to expose corruption, desire and hypocrisy with sharp humor and unforgettable songs. Inspired by Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera and infused with elements of Afro-Brazilian spirituality, the production blends satire, ritual and popular culture in an immersive, festive experience. Featuring a large, star-studded cast the show reaffirms the enduring power—and provocation—of one of Brazilian musical theatre’s most iconic works.

Since its 1980 debut in Paris, Les Misérables has transcended the medium of musical theatre to become a global cultural force.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will embark on a 14-venue tour across the UK and Ireland starting April 30, featuring a unique blend of ballet and humor. Learn more here!

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the first performers and honorees for Harmony, its annual gala benefit at the Edison Ballroom. The event will feature Broadway performers including Carolee Carmello, Kate Baldwin, and Kecia Lewis.

Dixon Place will present the prestigious Bessies award ceremony, recognizing outstanding dance and performance artists, on January 20. This event highlights the achievements in dance and provides a platform for artists to be acknowledged.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End run of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which is transferring to the Apollo Theatre from 30 January.

Miami New Drama will present the world premiere of English Only, a bold new play by acclaimed writer Nicholas Griffin and directed by New York-based director Margot Bordelon.

American Theater Group (ATG) will present Lerner and Loewe's beloved My Fair Lady as its final main stage production of the 2025-26 season. The production will run Feb. 26-March 15, 2026 at three NJ venues.

During Zohran Mamdani's mayoral inauguration ceremony, Broadway's Mandy Patinkin led a performance of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', featuring a pubic high school choir from Staten Island. Check out the video here!