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While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that the organization has received an unprecedented gift of land and property from the Morrison and Steans family.

More than 300 new Showcasing Artists have been invited to perform at the 40th SXSW Music Festival (March 12–18). The festival will showcase rising talents and renowned artists performing across Austin clubs and venues for seven nights.

Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of “I Am Changing,” the signature anthem she made famous on Broadway.

Then Jerico will bring The Return tour to Birmingham and Liverpool with two UK performances. Led by founding member Mark Shaw, the band will perform material spanning its late-1980s catalogue and later releases. The shows form part of the group’s ongoing UK and European tour.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

A national tour of Dirty Dancing is scheduled to launch in August 2026, according to an audition notice outlining the creative team and production details.

The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed the honorees of the 2026 Martha Hill Awards. The Martha Hill Dance Fund has revealed The MESH Fellowship, a new initiative for mentoring emerging choreographers and professional dancers.

The Mill at Sonning has announced the rest of its in-house productions for the whole of 2026, following the previously announced farce Cash On Delivery by Michael Cooney, running 5 February - 4 April. Learn more here!

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the finale episode of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which will debut on December 31, teasing an intense conclusion to the hit series. Check it out now, along with new photos.

Netflix hosted a special event for the highly anticipated Season 5 of Stranger Things at the Metrograph in NYC with the cast and crew in attendance. Check out photos from the evening here.

Audiences are now deep in the dangerous depths of the Upside Down, with the ongoing fifth season of Stranger Things now streaming. Find out more about the new season, how it connects to the Broadway play, and more in our new guide!

Global content leader Lionsgate and GEA Live are bringing Dirty Dancing in Concert to Keller Auditorium on Tuesday, January 20, Based on the iconic Academy Award-winning film.

The Paley Museum hosted its final PaleyLive program for 2025, “Stranger Things” – The Final Season Celebration, honoring the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show. Check out photos from the evening now.

This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman. 

People's Light kicks off the new year with Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias, playing January 14 - February 15, 2026 on the Steinbright Stage. Directed by longtime Company Artist and Artistic Director Emerita Abigail Adams.

The San Francisco Giants organization has acquired the historic Curran from Shorenstein Hays in a private transaction.

Hans van Manen, one of the most influential choreographers in contemporary ballet and a longtime affiliate of Dutch National Ballet, has died at the age of 93.

In a new promo for Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande bundles up to see the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree ahead of her hosting duties. Tune in to see Grande host the show this Saturday, December 20.

The Calgary Philharmonic will present two concert productions during the 40th annual High Performance Rodeo in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit. The performances will feature Luka Coetzee, the Calgary Youth Orchestra, and more.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that prolific filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of such films as When Harry Met Sally... and The Princess Bride, has died at the age of 78.

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Volume 2 of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which will debut on December 25. The trailer teases an action-packed new batch of episodes with our ensemble of fan-favorite characters. Check it out now, along with new photos. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ is one of City Spring Theatre Company’s best, perfect for the holiday season and theatre lovers of all ages. You’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face, and a song in your heart.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!

In his 10th anniversary season, Isaac Mizrahi will return to Cafe Carlyle with A.I. artificial isaac, an all-new show about current events and the passage of time. Learn more here!