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Alan H. Green, who made his Broadway debut in the original PLAY ON! 29 years ago, discusses returning to the show at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, where he now plays Rev.

The Broadway company of CHICAGO will celebrate 30 years on Broadway this November, with a special star-studded one-night-only event, featuring original company members Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton.

Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for ON THE WATERFRONT and NORTH BY NORTHWEST, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Her career spanned more than 70 years in film, television, stage and radio.

Ballet dancer Tiler Peck will moderate a post-show discussion with Reece Weaver, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Netflix personality, following a performance of the long-running Broadway musical.

Theatrical costume designer and artist Beaver Bauer presents a fifty-year retrospective at the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch, displaying five decades of artistic work. The free exhibition runs in the Jewett Gallery and Koret Lobby.

Music Theater Works will present JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE with special programming including ukulele performances, post-show discussions, and more.

Emmy Award honoree Kelli Finglass, who has directed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for 35 years, will deliver the opening monologue at a Broadway performance of CHICAGO.

The ballroom dance production will bring stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd to the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, featuring international champion dancers and new choreography.

Seth MacFarlane curates new film composer fanfares for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, featuring John Williams, Thomas Newman and more in 2027-28.

The Broadway production of CHICAGO will extend the run of former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver in the role of Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre due to demand.

The discourse surrounding reasons for reviving musicals on Broadway is a relatively recent phenomenon. These days, if a show is announced for a revival, a sentence that often follows is: “Why are they reviving it?” 

The '90s Midwest emo and shoegaze pioneers' complete remastered discography, including unearthed recordings and rare 7" tracks, is now available through Forge Again Records.

All new production photos have been released from Chicago the Musical on Broadway, featuring Reece Weaver as Roxie Hart, Lissa deGuzman as Velma Kelly and Max von Essen as Billy Flynn. Check out the photos here!

Austin architect Richard Weiss announces the release of a new single from his band STARKITECT's debut album POST PEAK POWER POP!, exploring themes of cultural change and authenticity.

Gina Torres will play Omara Portuondo in Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club, stepping in during Natalie Venetia Belcon's leave this fall.

Pianist Matthew Hagle will perform works by Brahms, Ravel, and Schumann in a program exploring the connection between music and literature at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.

Bess Wohl's play SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson, Isaac Powell, Julia Roberts, and Paul Rudd.

Chicago will welcome back Tony and Grammy winner Natasha Yvette Williams in the role of 'Matron Mama Morton' and Red Concepción in the role of 'Amos Hart.'

Watch Lissa deGuzman perform “All That Jazz” as Velma Kelly in Broadway's Chicago. The Wicked and Aladdin alum began performances in the Tony Award-winning revival on August 31. Check out the video.

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Tony winner Lillias White will headline a one-night-only benefit cabaret at Forge 28 Studios in Warwick, with proceeds supporting Core Theatre Group's nonprofit mission.

Garth Brooks opened his BLAME IT ALL ON MY ROOTS Arena Tour to a sold-out crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with three additional performances set to follow at the same venue.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars A Noise Within resident artist Amber Liekhus in the title role, with ANW newcomer Jamar Gilbert taking on the role of Levee. I decided to speak with the two actors about their experience bringing the two iconic roles to the stage and why they believe the play teaches important lessons about Power, Music, Survival, and Legacy.

Today’s subject Anne Tolpegin is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the roles of Allie’s Mother and Nurse Lori in The Notebook. The show begins performances this evening at the National Theatre where it will play through August 30th.

Reece Weaver, former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader from Netflix's America's Sweethearts, makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO this fall.