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Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!

June Squibb is a beloved actor with an incredibly long career—but does 96 make her the oldest actor to play Broadway in a regular production with 8 performances a week? According to our research, that is indeed the case! 

History Theatre has revealed the line-up for the Fall Raw Stages Festival. HT celebrates entering the third decade of commissioning and developing new works with an expanded festival with 6 staged readings.

The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Austin Playhouse has expanded its 2025-26 Season lineup with three additional shows, including The Heart Sellers. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

The third play in the Conexão São Paulo - Pernambuco trilogy, the show compares the story of João Cabral de Melo Neto and the character João in a surrealist fable, offering an urban perspective on land issues and diversity in contemporary life.

TuYo Theatre to present the world premiere of La Llorona on the Blue Line, written by Mabelle Reynoso (¡Lotería: Game On!, TuYo Theatre’s Pastorela 2.0) and directed by TuYo Theatre’s co-artistic director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon (TuYo Theatre’s Pásale Pásale, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s Hoops). Check out photos from the show.

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

TuYo Theatre will present the world premiere of La Llorona on the Blue Line, written by Mabelle Reynoso and directed by TuYo Theatre's co-artistic director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon. Learn more!

Austin Playhouse has announced the 2025-26 Main Stage Season will include an outlandishly fun classic tale of alter egos and mistaken identities; the return of Hercule Poirot in a regional premiere; an Austin premiere of a thought-provoking historical thriller; a Tony Award -winning musical with non-stop laughs and a unique and soaring score; and a fast-paced new comedy set in the kitchen serving up an Austin premiere.

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its audio storytelling lineup, sponsored by Audible, featuring a dynamic mix of live episodes, immersive audio experiences, and world premieres.

Atlantic Theater Company has added one additional performance of their sold out, world premiere play I'm Assuming You Know David Greenspan due to popular demand.

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

It’s a word that has divided people for generations, so much so that I won’t even write it in this review. Rising Houston actor Cardero Berryman thoughtfully directs N; surprisingly, this is his first time at the helm of a play. He has a wonderful cast, great technical support, and the appropriately intimate Company OnStage theater space to produce the piece in.

Re-imagining the last two days of Admiral John Byng before his death by firing squad after losing the Battle of Minorca in 1756, Swing! Swing! Admiral Byng! looks at a man coming to terms with the end of his life, knowing to the second when he will die.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC) will bring G. Bernard Shaw’s masterwork of spiritual, political, and human inquiry, Saint Joan, to the Tabor Stage April 4-19.

Charter Oak Cultural Center and Congregation Beth Israel has announced a one-night-only performance of A Jewish Journey Through Broadway: Part 1 (1920-1980). This cabaret-style concert will feature songs by Jewish giants of the musical theatre including songs by Sondheim, Bernstein, Gershwin, Kern, and more performed by an accomplished cast.

Audiences are being offered the chance to be a part of the development of brand-new musical, Bordello, The Musical with two public workshop performances this month at the Royal Academy of Dance, London. 

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!

The Society of Composers and Lyricists has announced the winners of the 6th Annual SCL Awards held Feb.12 in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay.

Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!