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Santa Monica Playhouse and Il Dolce Theatre Company present 'Romeo and Juliet - Love is a Fire,' a tragic play by William Shakespeare. Experience the timeless tale of love and loss in this captivating production.

ZACH Theatre has revealed the cast and creatives for the Austin Premiere of The Thin Place written by Lucas Hnath with direction by Richard Robichaux in this eerie and gripping new play with an astonishing conclusion.

Discover the largest ever North American exhibition of celebrated artist Dame Magdalene Odundo's work at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto. Explore her exquisite ceramic vessels that synthesize global traditions and evoke the human body. On view from October 19, 2023, to April 21, 2024.

Celebrated concert pianist Christopher O’Riley will perform his own arrangements of British band and Grammy winner Radiohead followed by  Johann Sebastian Bach’s iconic Preludes and Fugues, Numbers I though XII, on Monday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Rubicon Theatre will launch its 25th Anniversary Season, entitled TRULY YOURS, with The Fountain Theatre’s acclaimed West Coast Premiere production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT running October 4 - 21, 2023. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!

School's In! TikTok sensation Rainbow History Class and best-selling authors are hitting comedy festivals starting this week. Don't miss their award-winning show!

James G. Hirsch & Robert A. Papazian’s Love Among the Ruins begins its limited engagement at the El Portal Theatre October 8, 2023 (with previews starting October 6th). Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of JoBeth Williams and Peter Strauss. After decades in successful careers in television, Love Among the Ruins marks James and Robert’s initial foray into theatre.

What did our critic think of THE BOOK OF WILL at Ottawa Little Theatre?

The collection of thought-provoking, lyrically introspective tracks demonstrate growth, versatility and personal reflection. Serving as a testament to his evolution as both a human being and a creative force, “Interlude” promises to offer an intimate glimpse into his inner world while Foxfrd grapples with themes of family, attachment, and more.

Celebrating 25 years, the ultimate interactive cult film experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball returns to the Cinéma Impérial. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

American Roots Music thrives on growing new branches from its grand traditions, and the band Mr Sun, and its individual members, have long been actively re-shaping the acoustic musical landscape. For Mr Sun’s tenth anniversary, this celebrated company of virtuoso string players has reinterpreted the legendary Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker Suite.

Rev. Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir will be performing five shows in October at Earthchxrch on Loisaida Ave. Each performance will be a one-of-a-kind show aimed at confronting climate grief, inspiring activism, and building community. Get all the event information here!

Northern Kentucky University's School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) regrets to announce the rescheduling of the opening performance of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'

Learn more about the upcoming Jeff Awards ceremony where renowned director Robert Falls will be honored with the Special Equity Theater Award. Find out the date and venue for the event and get all the details about this prestigious award and Falls' well-deserved recognition.

Slayyyter releases her second studio album, STARFUCKER, out everywhere via FADER Label. A special X-rated edition of the vinyl too explicit for streaming platforms and storefronts is available now exclusively on her website. Filmed at the iconic Chateau Marmont, Slayyyter has also released the official video for album opener, “I Love Hollywood!”

The Lammermuir Festival 2023 came to a close this week while urgently working to secure its future. Read the open letter in support of the festival here!

Avant Bard has collaborated with A Simple Herstory to bring an award-winning theatrical podcast series to the stage during the FREE Theatre Week Kickoff Fest at Arena Stage on Saturday, September 23rd.

Dive into an exclusive interview with Gordon Greenberg as he shares insights into the reimagining of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, currently playing Off-Broadway. Discover the origins of the show, and learn how Greenberg is bringing this hyper-theatrical production to life.

CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne opens at Four County Players in Barboursville as part of their 51st Season. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!

Full casting has been announced for Sputnik Sweetheart at Arcola Theatre, running 26 October – 25 November. Find out who is starring in the production and how to get tickets here!

SKANK SINATRA A thoroughly entertaining night of clever, comic, crude and cheeky cabaret

The fall season at 59E59 Theaters is in full swing and we had the distinct pleasure of attending 'Friends with Amenities,' a two-hander presented by Pendragon Theatre and New Light Theatre Project.

Emmy, Grammy & Academy Award winner Common has been added to the list of honorees at Black Theatre United's inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis on Friday, October 6, 2023 on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

The Addams Family is the current production at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights and runs through October 8. The musical, written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, is the first time the familiar characters created by Charles Addams appeared on stage.

Designed with precision and an acute sense for storytelling, this album invites listeners to a whimsically orchestrated, bass-infused universe adorned with playful narratives and surprising turns.  A daring fusion of genres promises to captivate a vast spectrum of listeners, ‘Archetype’ is out now and available to stream.

Syracuse Stage kicks off its 50th anniversary season with Heidi Schreck’s 'What the Constitution Means to Me', a clever, poignant, multifaceted gem of a play. Literally framed like an old photograph that stirs memory, the play begins as the middle-aged Heidi Schreck (Mel House) steps into a picture of her teenage self engaged in competitive debate.

 The awkward and adorable story of Outside Mullingar is coming to life at the Players’ Ring Theatre in Portsmouth, opening Sept. 29. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

What did our critic think of THE PIANO GUYS PRESENTED BY AEG PRESENTS at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis?

Starting 13 September, Winds of Yawanawa, a large-scale digital work co-created by trailblazing new media artist Refik Anadol and the Yawanawá, an indigenous people of Brazil, is on view at Annabel’s as part of the “Annabel’s For The Amazon” campaign. Learn more about the artwork and how to view it here!

International Contemporary Ensemble presents “Composing While Black: Volume One,” featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall, along with works by Wendell Logan and Brittany J. Green.

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will present a ground-breaking world premiere of Mendelssohn's interpretation of the Saint Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach on Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023, 3 p.m. at Packer Memorial Chapel at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Get a first look at the world premiere of 'Regarding the Disappearance of Amy' at The Peter J. Sharp Theater on 42nd Street.

Nancy Richards is an accomplished marketing professional with a distinguished career in the world of theater. As the Director of Marketing and Press Relations at North Coast Rep for the past decade, Nancy has been instrumental in elevating the theater's brand visibility and driving ticket sales to new heights.

International Contemporary Ensemble will present 'Composing While Black: Volume One,' featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The full tour dates for the three shows that have been programmed for Take Your Seats have been revealed! Learn how to purchase tickets!

The six, one-hour episodes follow R&B artist, Keke Wyatt, as she navigates her demanding singing career along with being a wife, daughter, diva, friend, and mother to 11 children. Having been in the music game for over a decade, Keke is ready to take her career in a new direction with her first new album in over six years. Watch the video trailer!

Let us all cross our fingers Christopher Sieber doesn't wait another decade to do a club act.

This autumn/winter Moxie Brawl, the award-winning inclusive dance theatre company, presents its latest family friendly show Punk Alley on tour across the UK and Ireland. Learn more about the tour and find out where to catch the show here!

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 — Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Mozart's comic masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, kicks off Portland Opera’s 2023/24 season this October and November. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Josiah Spaulding, Jr. has announced his plan to step down effective May 31, 2024, from the leadership role he has held for almost 40 years. Learn more about Spaulding here!

The Museum of Modern Art announces dates for its film festival lineup for 2024.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage.

Isn’t It Now? features the previously released single “Soul Capturer” and the 22-minute epic “Defeat,” as well as “King’s Walk,” a track the band has been playing live for the last few years, including at their 2022 NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. The album is available for pre-order on Mart edition 2xLP orchid vinyl, and more.

Opera singer and broadcaster Wynne Evans has been announced as the ambassador for Welsh National Opera’s Cradle choirs. Learn more about Evans and the choirs here!

Linda Purl brings poise and polish and pure entertainment to the stage in her latest set.

What did our critic think of LUNGS at Ensemble?

The Houston Ballet's 2023-2024 season is starting off with John Neumeier's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy. I had the chance to speak with Chase O'Connell-- one of the dancers portraying Theseus/King Oberon-- who told us how it is to play opposite his wife onstage and what spectacles are within the show!

BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Hodgson about what is has been like to work on Operation Mincemeat over the past few years and the show’s incredible journey to the West End. We also talked about the #Mincefluencer fanbase, some changes the show has gone through, and even what role Hodgson would play if she wasn’t playing the iconic Montagu!