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Original Theatre, Trafalgar Theatre Productions and JAS Theatricals have announced full casting and extra dates for the new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks. 

Teatro Paraguas will host Art Goodtimes and Robyn Hunt reading their poetry as part of the ongoing series Poetry at Paraguas.  The reading takes place on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Teatro Paraguas.

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Stage and screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher will be the symposium guest at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, July 16

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the full cast for Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy, Macbeth, which opens in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 19 August – Saturday 14 October 2023.

Productions include the include the world premiere of JaMario Stills' 22/16: The Remix of a Global Experiment, the return of Indecent from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, the Rhode Island premiere of Taylor Mac's Hir, Hansol Jung's Wolf Play and the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical Once, with book by Edna Walsh and music/lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová.

The thrilling, internationally-acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production, KOOZA, is coming to San Francisco. From January 17–March 10, 2024, audiences are invited under the Big Top at Oracle Park to be swept away by the sheer magic, daredevil performances, and mischievous clowns of KOOZA.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane will make their RSC debut playing the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively in Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy.

BAM's (Brooklyn Academy of Music) Board of Trustees has announced today the addition of five new board members—Jennifer Kopylov, Depelsha McGruder, Juliet Moser, Eri Nishikawa, and Marcel Przymusinski.

​On Friday, June 2nd, 2023 The Bushwick Starr held its Groundbreaking ceremony to mark the major moment of the start of construction on its permanent new home in Bushwick. Friends and supporters came out to celebrate, including city and state representatives and community leaders who delivered heartfelt speeches. Here are some highlights:

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced the return of Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale) as Miss Hedge, having previously appeared in the West End production at the Apollo Theatre.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the Unicorn Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for The Tempest re-imagined for everyone aged six and over, revised and directed by Jennifer Tang. Learn how to purchase tickets!

It’s no secret that the field of radio has changed significantly. Just in my time on the radio, it went from there needing to be someone at the station 24/7 to satellite and automation. On-Air shifts became less and less, and unless you were a household name (and ultimately that didn’t really matter either), staying on-air seemed impossible, especially when ratings came out. Do I sound bitter? I’m not, but I have a lot of dear friends who have been sacrificed by this trade.  

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that Jackson Browne will be performing as part of the 2023 Tanglewood Popular Artist Series.

Center Theatre Group is hosting an open casting call for the four student members of the Dead Leaders Club and supporting roles in Alexis Scheer’s “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” at Center Theatre Group / Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City playing August 20 through September 17, 2023.

Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, held on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th the industry's premiere music auction event 'MUSIC ICONS,' featuring a spectacular line-up of over 1,200 pieces of music history from rock royalty owned and used by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Lifeson, and more.

Lon Haber & Co | IPPR has announced the addition of Monica Gleberman to the company's ever-expanding team of public relations, marketing, communications and branding professionals.   

The Bushwick Starr has announced its Groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction on its permanent new home in Bushwick.

Daughtry will make their return to the M Pool stage at M Resort Spa Casino on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 as part of the Pool Concert Series. Tickets for Daughtry, starting at $35 plus taxes and fees, go on sale Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. 

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

The Fishtown District has announced the 15th Annual Kensington Derby and Arts Festival will return on Saturday, May 13, 2023, on Trenton Avenue from Norris Street to Frankford Avenue, from 12 Noon to 6:00pm.

Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (May 19–June 10), one of opera's most beloved works, receives its first new Met staging in 19 years from acclaimed English director Simon McBurney. In his Met debut, McBurney lets loose a volley of theatrical flourishes, incorporating projections, aerial and sound effects, physical comedy, a hovering platform, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart's work. Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann—having made her Met debut earlier this season with Don Giovanni—performs Mozart double duty leading both productions running simultaneously. With the pit raised, the Met Orchestra musicians will interact with the cast. Gareth Morrell conducts the May 27 performance.

Aerosol is in the air as Tracy Turnblad, Penny Pingleton, and the teens of Baltimore bring politics and pizzazz to Hollywood with a stunning production of one of the best and beloved musicals of all time.

HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS presents Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters on Thursday, June 1, at 7:30 pm.

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!