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Over and over again, that has happened to me for the almost half a century during which I’ve been reviewing theater. No matter if it’s a play I have seen countless times, I find myself excited to witness a new take on a much-loved title or to find new and expressive meaning in something I know like the back of my hand. More importantly, I find that theater can elicit in me a profound response and cause me to recall people, places and memories that feed my very soul.

The Art Institute of Chicago collaborates with Thailand to return a historic pilaster to its original location at Phanom Rung Temple, enhancing cultural heritage and international cooperation.

Canadian artist Colin James collaborates with top musicians for his new album 'CHASING THE SUN,' available globally on August 23 via Stony Plain Records.

There was considerable excitement surrounding the pre-Broadway world-premiere production of David Henry Hwang’s “Face Value” when it opened at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in early 1993.

A BRONX TALE will be performed by author Chazz Palminteri at the Fisher Theatre starting September 28.

Waterfront Theatre School will bring the South African premiere of the hit cult musical HEATHERS – THE MUSICAL to Artscape this July.

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?

Ivoryton Playhouse has announced the upcoming production of 'Mystic Pizza: The Musical,' a new addition to its 2024 season lineup and the first-ever production of this new musical in Connecticut!

BEETLEJUICE hits the MainStage next week, bringing the spooky and hilarious Broadway hit to local audiences. Don't miss the chance to experience this fan-favorite musical live.

Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. 

New plays THE BAUHAUS PROJECT and CREVASSE explore the connection between art and the rise of fascism and anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany. Performances run from July 12 to August 18.

Join Live Arts for their 7th annual Pride celebration, THE HOUSE PARTY, on June 30th from 2-7pm. Enjoy a commissioned gallery installation, a queer marketplace with artisans, and live DJ sets.

'wit, charm and elegance' are the words used to describe the work of Royal Ballet founding choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton (1904-1988). English ballet, or rather style wouldn't exist without him, so The Frederick Ashton Foundation have understandably instigated the Ashton Worldwide (2024-2028) international festival to celebrate the man, his work, and the impact it continues to have on the ballet world.

There's this obvious fantasy of the character in that we're in mid-century pinks and blues and teals and aquamarines and this whole color palette and it's a musical, and it's songs, and it's a man dressed up as a woman. But the thing the reality is that Edna turns out as a woman, and you're playing a mom, and she's and that's what she is.

Barbra Streisand's songbook gets paged through by admiring talents in this Streisand salute on May 23rd

Waverley Council has announced this year’s Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up that’s bolder and better than ever before, with first-class theatre, comedy, cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 5th to Sunday 21st July 2024.

Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.

A Spring of Hope will host CELLAR GEMS: A Celebration of Wine in Palm Beach on May 29, featuring exclusive wine tastings and supporting clean water initiatives in South Africa.

Denver Arts & Venues, in partnership with Denver Film, will present the 2024 season of Sunset Cinema. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Like her idol, Lea Salonga, and any aspiring singers, Natalie Grace Yanson began performing at family gatherings or parties.

Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

Get the latest scoop on the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at San Jose Stage Co.