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DIRTY DANCING Comes to the Warner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025


The global phenomenon of Dirty Dancing in Concert will bring its magic back to North America for a tour spanning 50 cities including a stop at Torrington’s Warner Theatre.

Orville Peck & Tune-Yards Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025


Tibet House US has announced that award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck has joined the lineup for this year's Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside Tune-Yards, the duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, who combine soulful vocals, unusual percussion and trenchant social commentary into uniquely vibrant music.

Michael Ryczek To Retire After 20 Years With Season Of Concern
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025


Season of Concern Managing Director Michael Ryczek and the Board of Directors have announced that Ryczek will step down from his position, effective April 1, 2025. Ryczek joined the Board in 1994, served as Board President from 2004-2010 and has served as Managing Director since 2018.

Orville Peck & Tune-Yards Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025


Tibet House US has announced that award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside Tune-Yards, the duo of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner.

THE LOST BOYS Musical Will Arrive on Broadway in Spring 2026
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2025


BroadwayWorld has just learned that THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL will arrive on Broadway Spring 2026, with direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. We have all of the details here!

Creative Cauldron Celebrates Theater Grand Opening With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025


In February, Creative Cauldron will open its brand-new theater and new home in the Broad and Washington project with the production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. 

REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Adds Florencia Cuenca, Shelby Acosta And More To Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025


Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced additional casting for its Broadway run. Find out who will join previously announced Tatianna Córdoba and Justina Machado in the new musical.

The Jesus Lizard Release New Digital Single 'Westside' Ahead of U.S. Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025


The Jesus Lizard kicks off the next round of their U.S. tour this May, with the seminal band visiting the West Coast on the latest leg of their Rack tour. Ahead of the trek, the foursome has released a new standalone single, “Westside.' Listen to it now.

Emanuel Ax And Anthony McGill To Present A Special Recital In Orange County
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2025


Philharmonic Society of Orange County will present award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax and New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill in a special recital on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 8pm at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025


With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Teatro Paraguas Presents A QUARTET OF POETS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025


Teatro Paraguas will host a poetry reading with Bill Nevins, Alan Abrams, Stephen Jules Rubin, and Argos MacCallum. The reading takes place on Sunday, January 16 at 5:00 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe.

Patti Smith, Allison Russell & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025


Tibet House US has announced that New York City legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and four-time GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominee Patti Smith has joined the lineup for this year's Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.

Josh Gad Shares SPACEBALLS 2 Update; Reveals Casting Is Underway
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025


It won't be long before Spaceballs 2 blasts into production at ludicrous speed. In a new interview Josh Gad gave an update on the Mel Brooks sequel, revealing that the team is working on assembling a cast for the long-awaited movie.

Tracey Ullman and Jordana Brewster Join ELSBETH Season 2 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025


Tracey Ullman and Jordana Brewster are both set to appear as guest stars in Season 2 of the CBS crime drama. The guest star generally serves as the murderer in the episode, with the audience following along with attorney Elsbeth Tascioni as she attempts to solve the case.

Patti Smith, Allison Russell & Ebon Moss-Bachrach Join Tibet House US Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025


Patti Smith, Allison Russell and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in the city.

Works & Process Will Host Experiments In Opera: Custom Of The Coast By Kamala Sankaram And Paul Muldoon
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025


Works & Process and Experiments in Opera present Custom of the Coast by Kamala Sankaram and Paul Muldoon next month. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Composer Nils Vigeland to Release New Album PERFECT HAPPINESS On New Focus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025


Composer, pianist, and pedagogue Nils Vigeland will release a portrait album of his piano works, Perfect Happiness, performed by Chinese-born pianist and Steinway Artist Jing Yang. Learn more about the album.

Eight NYWIFT Member Projects selected for 2025 Sundance Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025


Eight projects from nine New York Women in Film & Television members have been officially selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about upcoming programming.

August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING to be Presented at The Middletown Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025


The Middletown Arts Center will present a special Black History Month production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running, produced by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr. and directed by Mark Antonio Henderson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Michael Stephen Brown to Perform at Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025


The internationally lauded American pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will return to the Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival in Key Largo, FL. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba Will Lead REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025


Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced casting for two of their leading ladies. Learn more about Justina Machado and Tatianna Córdoba and find out how to get tickets here to the new Broadway musical!

MISERY to be Presented at Resident Ensemble Players in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025


Get your scares in at the Resident Ensemble Players with Misery, by William Goldman, based on the terrifying novel by Stephen King. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Listen: Hear Music From THE LOST BOYS Stage Adaptation
by Michael Major - Jan 15, 2025


Get a first listen to music from the stage adaptation of The Lost Boys. The new musical will be directed by Michael Arden, featuring music by The Rescues. Watch a video of them performing 'Belong To Someone' for the first time!

The American Composers Orchestra to Present HELLO, AMERICA: TRANSATLANTIC at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025


Carnegie Hall will present the American Composers Orchestra in Hello, America: Transatlantic, led by Tito Muñoz in Zankel Hall in March. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL at Kauffman Theater
by Alan Portner - Jan 10, 2025


Chicago, the Musical, now playing at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, is a super evening out for you and your significant other.  It is a welcome respite from our incredible snow event last weekend. 

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