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Houston Contemporary Dance Company has announced their 2024 season, featuring innovative performances and new works by renowned choreographers.

Every so often, a new play or musical being done in Los Angeles catches my eye with a big dose of curiosity. Such is the case with the musical The Translucent Frogs of Quuup with Book by Chris Larner and Music by Mark Stevens, produced by Alchemy Theatre Company and directed by Brian Pirnat with music direction by Brigitte Bellavoine at the Westchester Playhouse from June 14-22. Since I had never heard of it, I decided to speak with the director about the musical and his interest in directing it.

What did our critic think of JOE JACKSON at At Davidson Theatre?

The post-pandemic rush of immersive theatre in London has been very hard to ignore with new shows popping up every month. Next month, this resurgent art form is celebrated with voidspace live, a packed day produced by Theatre Deli and Voidspace Zine editor Katy Naylor which showcases over a dozen works .

Symphony Space has revealed details of An Evening with Maltby & Shire and Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and musician Benjamin David, AKA Mild Minds, has joined with Victor Pakpour of alt-indie duo Ruby Haunt to form a new collaborative project entitled LUV HRTS. The two dynamic acts’ joint venture is saturated with the emotion of indie combined with the power of dance music, with the first single “U REALLY HURT ME.' Listen to the single now!

Nothing Without a Company has announced its first season after COVID, featuring innovative performances and new works running from July to December 2024.

I love it whenever they take real strong women from history and infuse them into these musicals because it keeps their spirit alive and it lets us know what an amazing part these women played in the history of these great events.

19x ACM Award-winner Chris Stapleton was the top winner at the 59th Annual ACM Awards with four wins: Album of the Year (Higher, as artist and producer), Male Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Stapleton also performed his song, “Think I’m In Love With You,” with surprise special guest Dua Lipa during the live show.

Don McLean, GRAMMY winner, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, and Music City Walk of Fame honoree, is proud to celebrate the release of his latest album ‘American Boys’ an ode to the originators of modern rock ‘n roll. Listen to the album now!

Acclaimed for her accomplishments as a choreographer, ballet teacher, producer, and director. Danial Cardim brings great depth, perspective, and energy to her new position as Ballet Arizona's Artistic Director, effective July 1st, 2024.

GRAMMY nominated in 2023 for their Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Into the Little Blue House, the multicultural, Chicago-based duo Wendy and DB revisits the blues genre with a deep dive into traditional acoustic styles on their sixth family album, Back Home, set for release July 5.

Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!

GRAMMY-nominated artist Kossisko (they/them/theirs) released “Finally Free” from their SLAYERZ BALL album due June 7 alongside a performance video filmed at the iconic East West Studios in Studio One where Frank Sinatra recorded many of his songs. Listen to the new single!

The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

BroadwayWorld talks with Marcus M. Martin about what it's like playing 'Genie' eight shows a week in Aladdin, how he got here (including running on a treadmill while singing 'Friend Like Me' to get in shape for the part), and what's next for the new touring Broadway star. 

GRAMMY nominated comedian, television host, six time best-selling author and advocate Chelsea Handler will be coming to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on her highly-acclaimed Little Big Bitch Tour on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8pm EST.

Making its UK premiere, the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! will play Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August.

Experience the world premiere of SEEING STARS, a captivating play by Steve Budd, at The Marsh Berkeley from June 1 to July 13, 2024. Don't miss this theatrical extravaganza.

Culture Lab LIC has announced the slate of programming for their 2024 season which will include several visual arts exhibits, theatrical performances, late night drag and burlesque shows, and a free outdoor live music concert series.

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

I was doubtful of Doubtfire. Musicals fashioned out of nonmusical comedy films are seldom stellar, and unlike so many of the patrons inside Dr. Phillips Center on opening night, I hadn’t grown up on 1993’s Mrs. Doubtfire movie, so I couldn’t count on nostalgia to pull me through. I figured I was in for a Tootsie Part Two.

First Stage concludes its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND: A Create Your Own Adventure Play by award-winning playwright and frequent First Stage collaborator Finegan Kruckemeyer.

First Stage will conclude its 2023/24 season with ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND, a unique interactive play by award-winning playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer. Learn how to purchase tickets.