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Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will host The 78th Annual Tony Awards, which will honor the incredible artistry of the 2024-2025 Broadway season.

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will again host the 'Laughs Likely!' live comedy showcase at The Grisly Pear Midtown as part of the Sixth Annual Black Women in Comedy LaffFest in New York City.

Tickets are on sale now for the electrifying concert film Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (with the LA Film Orchestra) as the diamond-certified, GRAMMY® Award-winning Las Vegas band also debuts the official trailer.

Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Imagine Dragons' sophomore album, Smoke + Mirrors, the band will release a treasure trove of never-before-heard demos with their upcoming anniversary album.

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.

Imagine Dragons fans around the world can experience the rock band’s Hollywood Bowl residency like never before when Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl (with the LA Film Orchestra) comes to cinemas this March.

Actor, playwright, producer, and director Jordan E. Cooper is on a roll. The Emmy-nominated television sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” which he created, co-executive produces and directs, premiered on BET+ in 2021 and is now in its fifth season on the streaming service.

Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts and The Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is heading out on tour with his hit improvised comedy show - Kool Story Bro.

What did our critic think of OMK SANMARE'S ARAH PULANG IS A HEARTWARMING AND CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS STORY at OMK Santa Maria Regina?

Due to overwhelming fan demand, GRAMMY-nominated comedian, television host, six-time best-selling author and advocate, Chelsea Handler, has announced four additional dates for her Las Vegas residency, “Chelsea at The Chelsea'.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

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After an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and fresh from supporting Jack Dee on tour, Alex Kealy (The Now Show, Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham) will bring The Fear on a tour between February and July 2025.

 Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company devoted to the Middle East, has announced its 2025 Season titled “Threads of Solidarity.” Learn more here!

The Den Theatre has revealed upcoming March 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages, including Jeff Ross and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Comedian Joe Gatto will present “Let’s Get Into It,” featuring Mark Jigarjian, on Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Overture Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Learn more.

Award-winning comedian, producer, actor, podcast host, and singer-songwriter Mae Martin is hitting the road with their highly anticipated I’m A TV Tour in support of their debut album, I’m A TV.

Comedy fans, get ready to laugh out loud! New York is gearing up for an exciting lineup of comedy events in 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy. Whether you're a fan of sharp one-liners, hilarious storytelling, or outrageous characters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Emmy, Tony, Grammy-winning and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as the recipient of its 2025 Woman of the Year Award. 

By popular demand, a new show has been added for KEVIN HART at DPAC in February. Emmy and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and Mark Twain recipient KEVIN HART is presenting the next leg of his stand-up comedy tour “Acting My Age.” Learn more!

22-year-old rap phenomenon NLE Choppa has teamed up with GRAMMY® Award-winning juggernaut Imagine Dragons for the adrenaline-pumping new single “Dare U.' Listen to it here!

Theaterlab has announced a new production of Talking with Angels: Budapest, 1943, a powerful one-woman show that has earned critical acclaim and heartfelt admiration from audiences across the U.S. and internationally.

Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.