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Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast of the highly anticipated Illinoise, a new kind of musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed concept album.

Injecting diversity, switching genders pell-mell, and even gifting us with a gay couple, Marianne Elliott's overhaul of Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY isn't more illuminating or revelatory than the 1970 original. But the horseplay and the gay wedding-day shenanigans are wildly entertaining - and the superb score still transcends the George Furth book.

Acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc is to join the cast of Starter For Ten, the musical based on David Nicholls’ book and cult film which will run at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March.

The Cher Show - South Florida premiere at the Arsht Center. Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience celebrating the life and career of Cher.

ABroadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7 PM at The Gatsby Mansion.

The first track has been released from the major new musical Starter for Ten, based on the novel by bestselling author David Nicholls. The track 'Touched by an Angel' features the core company, with lead vocals by Adam Bregman (as 'Brian') and Emily Lane (as 'Alice'). Check out the video here!

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, January 13 – February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center.

Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy. Get all the details for this upcoming production.

Explore the Coolidge Corner Theatre's 'Big Screen Debuts' series, featuring the first feature films of renowned directors such as The Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Barry Jenkins, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, and Satyajit Ray. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the early works of these iconic filmmakers at the newly-expanded Coolidge theater.

New Jersey-based young professionals orchestra Symphony in C will present a festive holiday program titled Holiday Classics on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. at the Gordon Theater at the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden, New Jersey. Get all the details here!

Tickets for ILLINOISE are now on sale. Don't miss this genre-bursting theatrical event from January 28 to February 18.

Page 73 has revealed the 12 semifinalists for the 2024 Playwriting Fellowship. Discover the talented playwrights in the running for this esteemed award.

Read about the life and legacy of Alan Eisenberg, the influential executive director of Actors' Equity Association, who led the union from 1981 to 2006. Discover how he shaped the industry and navigated through challenging times.

Initial casting has been announced for the major new musical Starter for Ten. Check out photos of the cast here!

The Guthrie Theater will present For the People by Ty Defoe and Larissa FastHorse, directed by Michael John Garcés. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Playhouse on Park and Hartford Stage Company will collaborate on a panel discussion in conjunction with the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s THEATER WEEK. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

MCC Theater will present additional performances for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand. Learn how to purchase tickets!

​​​​​​Award-winning theatre Company of Angels has joined forces with the USC School of Dramatic Arts to create “Ghosts of USC: A Historical Immersive Haunt,” a fully immersive production, presented in collaboration with the new Themed Entertainment Program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

The new musical RUNAWAY HOME, with book & lyrics by Darren J. Butler and music & lyrics by Judy Rodman, will present industry readings on Thursday, September 21st at 2pm & Friday, September 22nd at 2pm, at Theatre Row.

MCC Theater has revealed the cast for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods). Learn how to purchase tickets!

Belvoir has announced the productions that will make up its next season. 2024 at Belvoir will see ten plays with something for everyone – from best-selling book adaptations, returns of incredible work, a 25A show being brought to the mainstage for the first time, a remount of Counting and Cracking, and so much more. Learn more about the season here!

Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming production of Charlie Josephine's new play, Cowbois. 

The new musical 'Runaway Home' with book/lyrics by Darren J. Butler and music/lyrics by Judy Rodman will receive a 2-week developmental staged reading at NYC's Theatre Row this fall. Directed by Emma Denson and music directed by EMMY-winner Sean P. Pallatroni, the piece will be presented by an award-winning cast and creative team.

MadKap Productions will present A CHORUS LINE for 16 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie.  Sept 8 – Oct 8, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Sept 20 at 1:30 pm. Check out photos here!