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Read our interview with Brian Jucha of LOVE BOMB at Catastrophic Theatre.

​GREASE is the word, as the title song goes from the Blockbuster movie musical that had an all star cast including Olivia Newton John, John Travolta, and Stockard Channing. Next weekend  STARRING BUFFALO presents  the stage version in it's signature concert, semi staged style. And some of Broadway's newest rising stars  come to town for 3 performances of beloved 50's High School musical.

What did our critic think of THE SMELL OF THE KILL at Germantown Community Theatre?

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.

The Denver Center Theatre Company has announced the playwrights, dates, and details for the 2025 Colorado New Play Summit (CNPS). Learn more about the festival here!

Chicago’s Griffin Theatre Company will present THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE, the World Premiere Musical based on the classic Christmas novel by Gail Rock. Learn how to purchase tickets.

This election season, two solo theater artists are coming together to create 'Running for the White House: Two Women, One Hundred Years Apart.' The program is available to stream on demand through November 1 and features two solo plays.

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.

At the Berkeley Street Theatre in October, Canadian Stage will present a cultural icon making his triumphant return to the theatre, when stage and screen actor Saul Rubinek takes on a tour-de-force role in the World Premiere of PLAYING SHYLOCK.  

Compagnia de' Colombari will perform Everything That Rises Must Converge in Brooklyn at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church on October 13 at 6pm.

Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop announced the 2024/25 season with a new play reading of SCORPIO'S TAIL by Alan Kilpatrick, directed by Garland Thompson Jr., in partnership with the Billie Holiday Theatre.

The marquee lights of The Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed on Tuesday, October 1 to honour Dame Maggie Smith, one of the greatest actors of her generation, who died at the age of 89 in London today. Learn more about Smith's life and career.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Barbara Leigh-Hunt has passed away at the age of 88. Leigh-Hunt had a career across the screen and stage, but is perhaps best known for her role as a murder victim in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 film Frenzy.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical officially launched its First National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on September 24, 2024. Read the reviews!

The Toronto Consort has appointed Daniel Taylor, O.C. as the company's new General and Artistic Director, Dame Emma Kirkby as the Consort's first-ever Honorary Patron, and the launch of the Consort's 2024-2025 Season. Learn more about the additions to the Consort!

On September 21, 2024, A Beautiful Noise launched the North American Tour in Providence, RI. During curtain call, Katie Diamond, Neil's wife, joined Nick Fradiani and the cast on stage to say hello. She also FaceTimed Neil Diamond and he sang 'Sweet Caroline' with the company.

On Saturday, September 28th at 6:00 pm, the Boston-based Tutti Music Collective and the New York-based Modus Operandi Orchestra (MOO) will join forces for a captivating evening of music featuring an orchestra of 40 and a 35-member chorus at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center's Recital Hall.

Ailey II will launch a 28-city tour from October 4, 2024, to May 1, 2025, showcasing the next generation of dance talent. The tour will feature innovative choreography and performances across the United States. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Inspired by the true, little-known story of boxer Frankie Lucas, the London premiere of Going For Gold follows the young Black sportsman as he navigates the complexities of a hostile Britain in 1970s London. The

Almost thirty years since they last performed, London City Ballet are making a return to their former home at Sadler's Wells this week. Artistic director Christopher Marney has assembled a small company of talented dancers and in this Resurgence programme, a mixture of classic pieces half-forgotten from the reportoire and new commissions.

Over half a century since its release and a vital chapter in the band’s story, Queen’s self-titled 1973 debut album has been remixed and restored to sound the way the band always wanted it to. A new tracklisting, alternative takes, demos and live tracks have now been added to create the most complete version of this pivotal work.

Barry Primus's new play, SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT, will be presented at Theater for the New City from September 26 to October 6. Learn more about the resident theater production.

ArtsEmerson will present the new captivating dance celebration In the Same Tongue at the Emerson Paramount Center from September 26 – 29 2024.

EGOT-winner Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic.