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 South Coast Repertory has announced the passing of Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 87. Read the full obituary here.

Steely Dan’s sophisticated jazz pop fourth album, 1975’s Katy Lied, with such standouts as “Black Friday,” “Bad Sneakers” and “Doctor Wu,” will return to vinyl for the first time in more than forty years on January 31, 2025.

Though Shailene Woodley is just now making her Broadway debut in Cult of Love, the star recently told Jimmy Fallon about her experience playing one of Fagin's boys in a community theater production of Oliver Twist. Watch the interview now!

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui (“McQueen”), debuts SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Join Two River Theater for a festive celebration of art, community, friends, and music in December. Learn more about the festivities and see how to attend!

The acclaimed artist Stan Douglas will be the subject of a major survey organized by the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College's (CCS Bard) Hessel Museum of Art, marking the first U.S. survey of his practice in over 20 years.

British R&B icons Eternal have announced their first UK headline show in over a decade at Scala in London on 30th April 2025. Having taken the pop world by storm in the 1990s, Eternal reformed earlier this year.

Stateside at the Paramount will present High Heels & Cowboy Boots, a new solo show written and performed by Greater Tuna’s Jaston Williams based on his own life experiences. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

As the Wicked movie continues to shatter box office records, young fans will surely be waiting to receive Christmas and holiday gifts that tie-in with the movie. Find out why the book is not appropriate for young readers and what you should buy instead.

Relish Theatre has announced their Spring 2025 season of three queer works across theatres in North London. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets here!

Written from the point of view of a theatre fan, guest contributor David Appleford provides a piece full of details and insights regarding the new film, WICKED, and how it compares to the stage musical.

Experience the mesmerising journey of the iconic French chanteuse, Edith Piaf, in PIAF! The Show. This musical extravaganza will return to Australia after the success of its previous tour, and now, for the first time, arrives in New Zealand.

Chatham Playhouse has announced its production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, set to run from December 6-22, 2024.

Disney announced its largest festive campaign, Spark Joy This Holiday, featuring a lineup of family-friendly films and special events to celebrate the season.

Brian Copeland's holiday show THE JEWELRY BOX returns to The March for performances on December 8 and 21.

Pianist Ian Hobson will continue his Robert Schumann Cycle with a concert at Tenri Cultural Institute, featuring Schumann's piano trios with violinist Lucia Lin and cellist Ko Iwasaki. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Max has unwrapped the “That Time of Year” collection, now live on the premier streaming platform. This page will serve as the hub for holiday content, showcasing an extensive selection of series, films, and more, guaranteed to bring joy and cheer to viewers during the festive season.

Paramount has released a new trailer for Better Man, the movie musical based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Watch it now!

Disney is using the power of its timeless original storytelling to inspire joy and wonder this holiday season, with an all-new short in collaboration with Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi. Watch it now!

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!

Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band SOUL ASYLUM have announced a slew of UK & European shows for January and February 2025. The run will include shows in Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, and London.

Playwrights Joe Keyes and Rob Elk will bring back the longest running Holiday hit, Bob’s Holiday Office Party.  Now in their 27th year, the comedy has become a vital part of every Christmas season in Los Angeles since 1995. 

Goo Goo Dolls will headline their first Australian tour in over 20 years, with special guest Thirsty Merc. The February and March tour will see the multi-platinum hit-makers perform in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Explore the lives of Alfred Hitchcock and Christopher Reeve with two new documentaries, 'My Name is Alfred Hitchcock' and 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,' premiering this Friday at Park Theatre.

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).