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Join in on November 1st at The Plaza for The New York Landmarks Conservancy 2023 Living Landmarks Gala, where we will honor distinguished New Yorkers and celebrate 50 years of preserving the city we love. Don't miss this special event!

GREEN DAY has released a massive deluxe edition of their album 'Dookie' to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Find out more about this special release now!

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, will celebrate these honorees at the 2023 Bessies Angel Party on October 11.

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Purlie Victorious on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Now and then, the stars align in theatre. The funding meets the vision, the performers meet the text, and the text resonates with its audience. THE PROMISE is an example of such a monumental moment in South African theatre.

BroadwayWorld sat down with Jeff Calhoun, who is currently directing Elvis - A Musical Revolution at Walnut Street Theatre. The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

Odile Gakire Katese, a Rwandan playwright, actor, director, and humanitarian, is known for her work in using theater and the arts to promote healing and reconciliation in her home country after the 1994 genocide. She is a remarkable Rwandan artist, playwright, and cultural entrepreneur known for her outstanding contributions to the fields of theater, literature, and cultural development. Her life and work have made a significant impact, both in Rwanda and internationally.

The Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed complete casting for Watch Night at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

Bend-based craft brewery and restaurant Deschutes and theater veterans Portland Center Stage have been long-time next door neighbors and collaborators on NW 11th and Davis. Now, they are combining forces to provide theater audiences and event-goers a dining option within the Armory's beautifully designed lobby: dinner and a show!

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) has announced five new appointments to its Board of Trustees, all prominent figures in the art, craft, and design community. Learn more about the new members here!

No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

The three-day 2023 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, produced by Philadelphia public radio station WXPN in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, will feature 24 artists performing on two stages from Friday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 24.

Featuring 100 animated films from Disney, this special collection features a stunning array of Disney Animation and Pixar classics including Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Toy Story, Frozen and Encanto. Select Pixar titles also includes a bonus disc of extras. Watch a promotional video now!

We are excited to share the news about the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line, The Disney Treasure coming in December 2024. 

The new musical Elvis – A Musical Revolution will make it's North American premiere at the Walnut Street Theatre. Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun, the production begins previews October 3, and opens October 11.

New Horizon Theater, Inc. board chair Joyce Meggerson-Moore and Pittsburgh Public Theater Managing Director Shaunda McDill announced today a partnership to bring New Horizon Theater's 2023/2024 Season to Downtown Pittsburgh, utilizing The Public's space to help New Horizon Theater's work reach broader audiences in an exciting new setting.

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced that Elizabeth Dashiell has joined the nonprofit organization as Carbonell Coordinator for the 2023-2024 season.

Don't miss out on the exciting collaboration between Hollywood heavyweights Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington, and others for the upcoming Broadway production of PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Get all the details about this highly anticipated musical that is set to make a splash on the theater scene.

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Let your child explore the magic of theater in the most enchanting way this year! The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts proudly presents a contemporary rendition of Shakespeare's timeless comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” tailored especially for young stars aged 7 and above - as part of their new Act Out Theatre program.

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Meet the cast of Purlie Victorious here!

Portland Center Stage will kick off their 2023-24 season with a spectacular high-energy musical that's all about community: directed by Isaac Lamb, HAIR begins preview performances on September 30, opens on October 6, and runs through November 5 on the mainstage.

Learn about the five talented artists selected for National Black Theatre's 2023 Soul Series Lab Residency Program. Discover their unique work and get an inside look at this exciting opportunity for emerging artists.

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.