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With 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise,' Mr. Ludwig willingly dates himself, to give us a poignant glimpse into what it was like, 80-plus years ago, to woo someone without benefit of physical connection and with a world war raging.

'To promise nearly fifty million people truly universal health care - ‘cradle to the grave’ - is crackers.' Despite this quote featuring quite prominently in promotional material, and the poster image showing a pair of midwives, The Promise isn’t wholly about the founding of the NHS. Paul Unwin’s new play instead depicts the rise of Clement Attlee’s Labour Party in the wake of the Second World War, and their attempts to create unity and growth in the years that follow.

The REV Theatre Company has revealed the company for the third show of its 2024 season - 'Bandstand.'

Following his “consistently impressive” (Gramophone) traversal of Mozart's complete Piano Sonatas for Sony Classical - winner of an Opus Klassik Award - Japanese pianist Mao Fujita will present a similarly ambitious project: matching sets of 24 Preludes by three composers, Frédéric Chopin, Alexander Scriabin and Akio Yashiro.

Zach Zucker's JACK TUCKER: COMEDY STANDUP HOUR is set to return to Off-Broadway this September. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The cast has been revealed, joining Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in the lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL – A CONCERT in Sydney and Melbourne this September. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Front Porch Theatricals (FPT) has announced the final show of their 2024 season. From August 16 - 25 the company will present the Pittsburgh premiere of Bandstand, an unflinching and honest story about confronting the cost of war and finding salvation in the notes of a song

It is not often an audience gets the chance to participate in the developmental process of making significant art that also qualifies as fun. BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE YALTA by Neal Salvage may be that rare opportunity when parody, satire, and history can come together.

BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA is a comedic take by Neil Salvage on a not very well remembered, but extremely important meeting of world leaders during the waning days of the World War II in Europe.  Almost all of what you see in our play is fiction, but a little understanding of what really transpired may help you understand and appreciate the comedy playing out in front of you.

Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA.  Bob Paisley's Central Standard Theatre presents the World Premiere of YALTA scheduled for July 3 through July 7 at the Just Off-Broadway Theatre at 3051 Central in Kansas City.

Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.

The 19th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has announced its September 2024 program.  Learn more about the lineup here!

ONE FOR JOHNNY MERCER at Dizzy's was another treat in the Songbook Sundays series. Johnny Mercer had a way with words. Stritch, Blackhurst, Stravelli and Lee have a way of singing and winging them. Duke Ellington's turn comes in August.

The installation Moving Still will open on June 26, 2024 on the Václav Havel Square in Prague.

Country music icon T.G. Sheppard and acclaimed singer-songwriter and author Kelly Lang have released their new single and Celine Dion classic “Because You Loved Me”. This track will be included on their upcoming duets album, Chemistry: The Duets Collection. Listen to the track now!

Explore Winfred Rembert's 'Hard Times' exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles, presented in collaboration with Fort Gansevoort. Opening tonight, May 30th, the show delves into powerful narratives.

Two of Australia’s most celebrated leading ladies, Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior, will star in a concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL in Melbourne and Sydney.

This time, the reader question was: How often do shows like The Wiz start on tour before coming to Broadway?

Ed Bruce's previously unreleased songs can be heard for the first time on AFTER HOURS, a 16-track album from Music Row Talent Records (MRT) and Old Hat Productions, a creative partnership formed by Bruce and two of his songwriter friends, Mike Morgan and Jeff Elliott.

Frank Vignola makes the guitar sing. And his May 1st GUITAR NIGHT brought singer Karrin Allyson's tones, too, along with the band and guest violinist and a varied repertoire.

Sarah Ruhl's The Seasons and more are set for Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024/25 Season! The season will also include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s MITRIDATE, Verdi’s AIDA, a major revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL on its 80th anniversary, and more.

UNDERMAIN has announced its 41st 2024/2025 Season The Season of Identity.

Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.

New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project have announced additional details and moderators for their series of talkbacks for Here There Are Blueberries, presented in partnership with Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE).

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/21/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.