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Something we knew we always wanted, but unexpected is how much we would need a show like this. Who’d of thought, Rocky Horror in July? If ever there was a truer testament to the old saying, “If you build it, they will come...,” then that would be none other than Jobsite and their production of Richard O’Brien’s titillating cult behemoth The Rocky Horror Show.

Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed its lineup of fall and holiday events, featuring a variety of performances and activities for all ages. Learn how to purchase tickets.

This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?

Honey Cone, the timeless hit-making group and members of the Soul Music Hall of Fame, make their 54 Below debut in Honey Cone: Now, Then & Forever. Named the “Best Female Vocal Group” by the National Association of Television and Radio Announcers, Honey Cone will take the audience on a thrilling journey through their celebrated music catalog.

Florida Studio Theatre extends the run of RHINESTONE COWGIRLS due to popular demand.

This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters are the largest and which are the smallest and our expert, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has done a deep dive on the sizes of Broadway theatres both past and present!

The world premiere musical LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS debuts at Bucks County Playhouse on July 28, 2024.

DoodleHATCH, Columbia's interactive visual art museum hosts diversity inclusive Stand Up For ….Theatre company in an ongoing residency to also foster dramatic arts. YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, the 1967 version, is sweet, funny and simultaneously nostalgic and contemporary, a delight for every family. Sunday's matinee is sensory sensitive.

Two questions almost immediately sprang up when people were told that the Temptations and the Four Tops were performing June 11 at the Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany. People asked, Those two groups are still around? and How many of the original members are left?

 Citadel Theatre will lead off its 2024-25 season with the comedy THE COTTAGE, less than a year after its Broadway production, which was directed by Jason Alexander and starred Eric McCormick, played its last performance.

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a hilarious satire about greed, corruption and hypocrisy. In Tartuffe:Born Again, translator and adaptor Freyda Thomas puts a contemporary spin on the original French play, recasting Molière’s Tartuffe as a deposed televangelist who takes advantage of his naïve and gullible host to rook him and his family of their money.

Incredible, never-before-seen footage of John Lennon and Yoko Ono Lennon, filmed in July 1968 at John’s first major art show You Are Here (To Yoko From John Lennon, With Love) at London’s Robert Fraser Gallery, has been paired together with the brand new Ultimate Mix of “You Are Here,” from his 1973 album Mind Games, for a fascinating new video that offers a rare glimpse into the Lennon’s lives. Watch the video!

Catch the jukebox musical BURT & ME this June, featuring the iconic songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced late summer events including performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Battery Dance will celebrate its 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival, with in-person and livestreamed performances at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, NYC, promoting global connection through dance. Learn more about the programming!

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has transformed its uniquely beautiful outdoor amphitheater into the imaginary isle of Neverland for a magical production of Wendy’s Peter Pan. Theatricum artistic director Ellen Geer directs her “retelling” of the 1904 play by J.M. Barrie, with performances running June 22 through October 4. 

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

Little Feat joins forces with Bonnie Raitt for a cover of Long Distance Call from Sam's Place, their first new studio album in 12 years. The album is out Friday, May 17. With her warm and deeply soulful vocals, Raitt duets with the band’s Sam Clayton on a cover of Muddy Waters’ song. Listen to the single now!

This time, the reader question was: With all of the Stereophonic hype this season, is it uncommon for a play to release a cast recording? How often has that happened in the past?

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will come to life at Kings Theatre on Halloween this year as part of its 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Actor Barry Bostwick will host this live interactive musical comedy experience. This stop on the tour is one of over 40 stops in cities across the country where the cult classic will be brought back to life as The Shadow Cast hilariously acts out the movie on stage while the movie plays on screen.

Grammy-nominated artist T. Graham Brown was inducted as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Friday, May 3rd, by Opry member Vince Gill. They were joined onstage by Opry members John Conlee, The Isaacs, Don Schlitz, Jeannie Seely, and Mark Wills, who all wanted to participate in the induction and welcomed Brown to the family.

Join the Croce Plays Croce tour at Southern Theatre in September. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world as Freeform celebrates “30 Days of Disney” with legendary Disney films starting June 1. The programming event will feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Lightyear.” Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” and Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” (1940 and 2000). See the full lineup here!

After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour has continued its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024. This new Australian production will welcome Gretel Killeen to play its final Narrator from May 4 – 12.