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Along with the impeccable acting and Diana Wyenn's brilliant direction, the most striking element of the production is Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s scenic design which features a half-dome representation of a rocket engine.

Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.

The Candlelight® concert series is a special treat for music lovers of all ages and varying music tastes. The concert took place in an ecclesiological Gothic Revival style church built in 1911 - 1912 with a behemoth organ at its centre. The architectural grandeur of the vast sanctuary enhances the natural acoustics of the string quartet, the vaulted ceilings allowing for longer reverberation times. With thousands of candles delicately placed throughout the space, the ambience was surreal as night fell upon us.

The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia will present Legacies of Indepence from August 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027, featuring exhibitions that explore Thomas Jefferson's impact and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

L'Alliance New York will present a screening of Twelfth Night or What You Will (La Nuit des rois ou Tout ce que vous voulez), set for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7PM at the Florence Gould Theater, L'Alliance New York,

After a series of sold-out Australian seasons, including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House, Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story, will make its international premiere at Marylebone Theatre.

Few neighborhoods possess the historical layering of Istanbul’s Beyoğlu. It has existed as a heterotopic space within the Eastern Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Turkish Republic. Cosmopolitan by nature, it has long been home to Italians, Greeks, Armenians, Jews, and Turks.

Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer”. Learn more here!

August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone introduces us to a group of men and women teetering on the brink as they search for lost family, identity, and purpose in the aftermath of slavery. I decided to speak with the play’s director Gregg T. Daniel about his production opening October 18 at A Noise Within in Pasadena.

Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

Broadway shows 2026 are here! Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody, Taraji P. Henson & more star in an incredible season of plays, musicals & revivals. See the full list!

Do Portugal Circus has announced that it is coming to Philadelphia everyday from January 31st to February 16th at Franklin Mall. Learn more about the performances here!

What did our critic think of PETER/WENDY at Dobama?

These are some of the first lyrics that made me fall in love with musical theatre. I have been a fan of Peter Pan as long as I can remember, and was always jumping around my room, trying to fly. When I worked at Walt Disney World, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell were my favorite characters to work with, and before I left Disney, I got a tattoo of Peter's shadow, to always remind me to embrace my inner child.

The joint effort of Baltimore's theaters to present the entire Pittsburgh Cycle is a cause for celebration, and this production, the second in the cycle, is superb.

The self-conducted string orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in a program titled American Form/s.

Circuit Playhouse, Inc. revealed the winners of the 2024 NewWorks@TheWorks playwriting competition, highlighting emerging playwrights and their innovative works. Learn more about the winners!

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 63rd season of four full-orchestra concerts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, and St. Bartholomew’s Church, featuring a free opening performance titled Beyond the Hall at Bryant Park on September 6, repeated and also free at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens on September 7. 

World renowned author Kate Mosse and Agatha Christie's great grandson James Prichard have announced the winner of the Witness for the Prosecution story writing competition for secondary school students.

World renowned author Kate Mosse and Agatha Christie’s great grandson James Prichard have announced the winner of the Witness for the Prosecution story writing competition for secondary school students.

Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended through May 19 due to popular demand.

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of the beloved and rarely produced Broadway musical Mack & Mabel, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jenna Lea Rosen, and Caroline O’Connor. 

Caroline O'Connor, star of stage and screen, joins the cast of ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY's fully staged and choreographed presentation of Jerry Herman's and Michael Stewart's beloved musical, MACK & MABEL In Concert, starring Dermot Mulroney and Jenna Lea Rosen.

Join renowned pianist Michael Stephen Brown and distinguished violinist Arnaud Sussmann in a captivating duo recital at the Howland Chamber Music Circle in Beacon, NY. Experience an unforgettable performance featuring works by Jewish composers impacted by World War II.