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The Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, welcomes 'Tootsie' star Julie Halston along with 'Torch Song' sensation Michael Urie to announce the nominees for the 2018-19 season today, April 23rd. Click here to watch live!

Jeremy Julian Greco brings Keeping Up with the Jorgensons to the 2019 Dallas Solo Fest for just three performance, Friday, June 14th at 8:30pm, Saturday June 15th at 10pm and Sunday, June 16th at 3pm.  In this presentation, Greco recounts a childhood road trip to Orange County, CA to attend the wedding of a relative he's never met.

The Soho Playhouse announced today that THE DAY I BECAME BLACK, created, written and performed by Bill Posley (CBS's "The Neighborhood," Netflix's "Glow") and directed by Bente Engelstoft ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show"), will move to the mainstage and open on April 25, extending its run through May 26. The audience-favorite and acclaimed Off-Broadway show began performances on March 8 in the theater's downstairs space.

The acclaimed Steppenwolf ensemble and Board of Trustees host Gala 2019, an extraordinary evening celebrating over four decades of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed by one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors, Armie Hammer (Sorry to Bother You, Call Me By Your Name), the party takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 6:30pm at a new location not far from the theater, Rockwell on the River (3057 N. Rockwell Ave). Golden Globe Winner James Franco (The Disaster Artist, 127 Hours) will be the guest auctioneer. Proceeds from the night generate essential resources to support the innovative new work on Steppenwolf's spaces and expansive education and community programs.

Capital Stage announces its 15th Anniversary Season entitled GOING HOME. This landmark season will be the 4th season at the helm of Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stevenson.

Today The Drums release its fifth album Brutalism, out now via ANTI-. The follow-up to 2017's 'Abysmal Thoughts,' which marked the band's first release as a solo project from frontman Jonny Pierce, Brutalism is quite possibly the best collection of songs in the band's ten-year career.  

Powerhouse play at a legendary theater. La MaMa presents a Planet Connections production of Alex Raid's exploration of the world of the millennial, The Floor is Lava.

As his production of Richard Hawley and Chris Bush's Standing at the Sky's Edge opens in the Crucible, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, announces programming for 2019.

Oscar Wilde brings an act of political sin into the heart of the English home with his comedic classic An Ideal Husband uniquely presented by Groundlings Theatre in two beautiful heritage buildings. Spending a week in Sutton House, a National Trust house based in Hackney and first built in Tudor times; this historic house full of oak panelled walls and history whispering from every nook and cranny, promises to be a perfect home for this classic play that is regularly ranked in the top 100 plays of all time.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of The Children written by acclaimed British playwright Lucy Kirkwood and helmed by celebrated Chicago director Jonathan Berry. Filled with dark humor, this thought-provoking and haunting play features three of Chicago's top actors tackling complex roles: ensemble members Ora Jones (Rose) and Yasen Peyankov (Robin) with Janet Ulrich Brooks (Hazel). Following sold-out runs in London and New York, Steppenwolf proudly presents this brave and profound work that confronts the responsibility each generation must face for the way it leaves the world.

Dorset Theatre Festival announces its 42nd Season, featuring the classic revival of Noel Coward's Private Lives directed by Evan Yionoulis (June 20 - July 6), the World Premiere of Dig, written and directed by Theresa Rebeck (July 11 - 27), the World Premiere of Mrs. Christie by Heidi Armbruster, directed by Giovanna Sardelli  (August 1 - 17), Slow Food by Wendy MacLeod, directed by Jackson Gay (August 22 - 31), and Pipeline Series: Three New Works in Process (July 2, July 23, and August 13). All performances will take place at the Dorset Playhouse (104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251)

Today (Tuesday 5 March), actors Sheila Atim and Giles Terera announced the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, which takes place on Sunday 7 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Jason Manford.

The Greenhouse Theater Center, in association with The Marsh, is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the off-Broadway hit THE MUSHROOM CURE, the true story of one man's attempt to treat his severe OCD with psychedelics. 

Hampstead Theatre has announced its next two productions and full casting for Wilderness.

An evening of favorites from the American Songbook spun into harmony fireworks! Marquee Five's nostalgic show will transport you back in time by visiting musical greats like George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and more. Piano and bass support big band vocals that will thrill your ears and touch your heart.

The Drums will release its fifth album Brutalism via ANTI- on April 5th, and today the band shares the record's second single.  Listen to the nostalgic pop song '626 Bedford Avenue' HERE. In addition to the new track, The Drums announce the second leg of their North American tour in support of Brutalism, now with West Coast dates. The new tour dates go on sale Friday, March 1st at 10am, local time. See below to find a show near you, and get your tickets for the upcoming tour HERE.

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that individual tickets for FALSETTOS will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 1. FALSETTOS will play Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) for a limited two-week engagement May 28 June 9, 2019.

Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) announced their cast for their first installment of WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE SURVIVORS CLUB to be staged on Thursday, February 21, at 8pm downstairs at Von Bar on 3 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012. The series of short performances, written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, centers on a group of people whose apocalyptic expectations didn't pan out. Admission is free.

The Greenhouse Theater Center, in association with The Marsh, presents the Chicago premiere of the off-Broadway hit THE MUSHROOM CURE, the true story of one man's attempt to treat his severe OCD with psychedelics.

In celebration of Women's History Month, Guilty Pleasures Cabaret presents, The Femme Fatale an evening of music and dance paying homage to fierce females.  This show blends a variety of acts including vocal group - The Sirens, dance, circus arts, and burlesque to fully capture the beauty, strength, and intellect of the female dynamic. 

La MaMa presents a Planet Connections production of Alex Raid's exploration of the world of the millennial, The Floor is Lava. A production directed by Glory Kadigan, revived and presented as part of the 57th season of LaMaMa - one of the original theaters of the Off-Off Broadway movement. Performing May 09 - May 19, 2019 at The Downstairs | 66 East 4th Street; Thursday to Saturday at 8PM; Sunday at 5PM; $25 Tickets; $20 Student/Senior Tickets. www.lamama.org or call 212-352-3101

An evening of favorites from the American Songbook spun into harmony fireworks! Marquee Five's nostalgic show will transport you back in time by visiting musical greats like George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and more. Piano and bass support big band vocals that will thrill your ears and touch your heart.

WP Theater, in partnership with Colt Coeur, announces that Kavi Ladnier ( Just Add Magic, Heroes ) and Sendhil Ramamurthy ( Heroes, Covert Affairs ) will star in the World Premiere of the 2017 Kilroys List play Hatef**k by Rehana Lew Mirza. WP Lab Alum and 2018 Lucille Lortel Visionary Director Award winner Adrienne Campbell-Holt (WP's What We're Up Against) returns to WP Theater to direct this bracingly insightful new play, which begins Off-Broadway previews on Sunday, March 3, 2019. The four-week limited engagement through Sunday, March 31 will celebrate its official opening night on Wednesday March 13 at WP Theater (2162 Broadway).