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Adelphi Theatre
152 W. 54th St. New York, NY

Based on the novel by Jules Verne


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The National Arts Club to Present THE LIVING LEGACY: An Evening With The Limón Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026


The National Arts Club will present an evening with the Limón Dance Company, featuring excerpts from works spanning eight decades of American modern dance, alongside a conversation with artistic leaders and company principals.

EUREKA DAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE & More Set for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026


Citadel Theatre has announced its 2026-27 mainstage season, featuring EUREKA DAY, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and the musical ORDINARY DAYS.

José Limón Dance Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala to Honor Kristen Brogdon & Anna Di Stasi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026


The José Limón Dance Foundation announced its 80th Anniversary Gala, honoring Kristen Brogdon & Northrop and Anna Di Stasi, with the evening dedicated to Carla Maxwell at Lavan Midtown in NYC.

MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026


MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.

NTS DramaFest Celebrates 80 Years with 2026 Event in Ontario
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026


In 2026, Ontario will host the NTS DramaFest, marking 80 years of theatrical excellence. This event will showcase a variety of performances, highlighting the rich history and ongoing innovation in theater.

A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026


Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time.  But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?

Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026


Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.

From Stage to Stage: The Greatest Theater Dynasties in Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 1, 2026


This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Review: DISPERSION OF LIGHT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
by Audrey Liebross - Jan 28, 2026


Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET’s) world premiere production of DISPERSION OF LIGHT, a historical drama by Richard Rubin, is, as usual, brilliantly directed and acted and technically superb. Mr. Rubin has written a dark psychological study that requires a great deal of thought on the audience’s part. The production is a must-see.

Plymouth's Spire Center Launches Classic Film Series with 'The Stranger' and 'Charade'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026


 In February, Plymouth’s Spire Center for Performing Arts is launching the Spire Classic Film Series, celebrating timeless movies—presented the way they were meant to be seen. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Gorgeously Sung at the Citizens Opera House
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 11, 2026


What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Citizens Opera House?

Student Blog: Why Are We Afraid to be Cringe?
by Student Blogger: Olivia Corliss - Dec 29, 2025


Embracing embarrassment as a musical theater student and leaning into 'cringe' could be the most freeing choices a performer can make.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2025- CURSED CHILD Outsells HAMILTON and More
by - Dec 10, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Holiday Shows In NYC: A Complete 2025 Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 7, 2025


It's Christmastime in the city and with all of the holiday hustle and bustle comes a whole bunch of yuletide cheer at the theater! Check out a complete list of where you can find holiday entertainment in New York City in 2025!

How Common Are Foreign Language Plays on Broadway? A Look at Translation Trends
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025


While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated. 

The 6th Act's Production Of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR to Return This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025


The 6th Act is bringing back their production of John Patrick Shanley's modern classic OUTSIDE MULLINGAR! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Carla Maxwell, Former Artistic Director Of Limón Dance Company, Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025


Limón Dance Company revealed the passing of a beloved member of the Limón family, Carla Maxwell. Learn more about the life and career of Carla Maxwell here.

Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Announces Awardees And Finalist For The Abe Burrows Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), has announced the recipients of this year's Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors.

Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus Are Making a Broadway Comeback
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2025


Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus have already made a major mark on Broadway, and 2025 is bound to be a milestone year as the biggest musicals that feature their work, Mamma Mia! and Chess, will be running at the same time. Let's learn more about both...

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 7, 2025


A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

Mandy Gonzalez and More Set for in BSO 2025–26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025


The Boston Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2025–26 season running from September 17, 2025, through May 3, 2026. Learn more about the season programming here!

Broadway Musicals for Every US State
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 13, 2025


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.

Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025


 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.

Review: ArtSwara’s MAR: A Delightful Love Story Inspired by Ismail Marzuki
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Mar 9, 2025


What did our critic think of MAR at ArtSwara?

New York City Opera Presents MUSIC OF SURVIVAL: Works By Weinberg, Korngold, And Rovner
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025


New York City Opera will present Music of Survival: Works by Weinberg, Korngold, and Rovne, with the NYC Opera Orchestra, featuring Constantine Orbelian, Conductor; Kristina Reiko Cooper, Cello; and Elizaveta Ulakhovich, Soprano.

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