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Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will present the Carle Honors to honor those whose creative vision and long-term dedication have had a profound impact on picture books and the role they play in arts appreciation and early literacy.

It’s sure to be smooth sailing on September 26 when Yacht Lobsters dock at Irvington Theater for a one-night-only concert featuring the groovy and nostalgic sounds of 70s and 80s soft rock. 

Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the September prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.

Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

Now in its fifth year, the hit musical improv comedy show, Shitzprobe, is moving uptown to the historic Laurie Beechman Theatre. Learn more about the show and its new home!

Scream Factory, an output of boutique film label Shout Factory focusing on horror and sci-fi titles, will host an anniversary event at Vidiots in Los Angeles on Friday, September 19 in celebration of their 13th anniversary.

In 'The Life of a Showgirl,' Taylor Swift is tapping into a rich history of showbiz and glamor from days gone by. As we prepare for Swift’s new album, which arrives in October, we have compiled a list of some of the brightest Broadway showgirls that Mackie has costumed over the years, from Barbra Streisand to Bernadette Peters.

Hartford Stage Company Youth Theatre (HSCYT), a little-known endeavor in the 1970s and 1980s, propelled hundreds of Hartford at-risk youth to pursue professional careers in the performing and visual arts and to achieve local, national, and international fame.

Broadway favorite Daniel Reichard is bringing nostalgic joy to the newly remodeled Laurie Beechman Theatre in Hello, Neighbor: Songs We Grew Up To for a Grown-Up World.

Chiara Aurelia is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain! Read BroadwayWorld's debut of the month interview with Aurelia here!

When “Grease” premiered in 1971, the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey musical about working-class teenagers at a Midwestern high school in the late 1950s was a gritty satire, first performed at a Chicago nightclub.

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Peabo Bryson will celebrate his life and 50-year musical legacy on the Golden Touch Tour through 2026, culminating with the release of his new album, Grace.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/7/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Ned Van Zandt was in the Chelsea Hotel the night of Nancy Spungen’s death, and he was with Sid and Nancy just before her sad demise. Ned was also an actor during the 1970s in Hollywood heyday and cavorted with Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, director Hal Ashby and others, he was away in San Francisco when a double murder occurred in his apartment in LA.

This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!

BroadwayWorld and Immortal Icons of Dance invited alumni who’ve been part of A Chorus Line’s history to share personal reflections about how the show shaped their lives and careers. Here we highlight ten of those voices whose intimate stories form a portrait of what this show has meant to those fortunate enough to be a part of it.

History Theatre has revealed the line-up for the Fall Raw Stages Festival. HT celebrates entering the third decade of commissioning and developing new works with an expanded festival with 6 staged readings.

North Shore Music Theatre will continue its 70th Anniversary Season by taking audiences back to the 1950's with GREASE. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that lyricist Alan Bergman, who worked with his late wife Marilyn on numerous hit songs for the screen, passed away on Thursday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 99.

Because of its great cultural and intellectual influence, Boston has been known as the Athens of America for centuries. That sobriquet is as true today as ever thanks to the area’s vibrant theater scene featuring pre-Broadway productions and national tours, Tony Award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies presenting everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals and concerts.

Bad Times Theatre has revealed the company’s 47th season featuring work from some of Canada’s most imaginative playwrights and artists. See the full lineup here!

The HBO Original documentary DEAR MS.: A REVOLUTION IN PRINT, a three-part film directed by filmmakers Salima Koroma, Alice Gu, and Cecilia Aldarondo is set to debut WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 on HBO and Max.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) is pleased to present its Season 46 finale and Pride concert, DANCING QUEENS! This musical tribute will feature over 20 iconic songs spanning every genre, performed by GMCLA’s 200-member Chorus on Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.