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Opened: December 13, 1983
Closing: January 22, 1984

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Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Oct 21, 2026


If, for the spooky season, you crave scary ghost stories around a campfire in the middle of the night in the woods far far away from civilization, this show is for you.

Christmas Jam to Return with GRETA VAN FLEET, THE WAR ON DRUGS, GOV'T MULE
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026


Warren Haynes' 34th annual holiday concert will take place at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring performances by multiple headliners and special guests, with proceeds benefiting local housing organizations.

Interview: THE OUTSIDERS' Travis Roy Rogers on Coming Home to the Pantages With His Broadway Tour Debut
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 12, 2026


BroadwayWorld talks with Burbank native Travis Roy Rogers about making his professional debut on tour, finding unexpected layers in his character, and the hit show's spectacular rain-soaked rumble.

Review: THE AMERICAN SONG ASSOCIATION GALA Honors Maltby & Shire at Kaufman Music Center
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 12, 2026


A stellar cast celebrates 70 years of Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire's remarkable songwriting partnership at the American Songbook Association's gala, with dazzling performances, historic reunions, and an unforgettable emotional highlight.

Brenda Lee's 'Didn't We Do It Good' Makes Streaming Debut
by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


Brenda Lee's remastered 1983 single arrives on streaming platforms for the first time, accompanied by her first-ever official music video now available in HD on YouTube.

The Assembly's Deceleration Lab to Support Five New Projects
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026


The Assembly announced five projects selected for its 2026-2027 Deceleration Lab, including works by Catalina Beltrán, Brett Ashley Robinson, and ensembles CAN TUNA and Friend of Friend.

Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn, and Rachael Wooding Join CATS UK and Ireland Tour as 'Grizabella'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026


Louise Dearman, Alice Fearn and Rachael Wooding will share the role of Grizabella in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of CATS touring the UK and Ireland.

Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026


54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

EVITA Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Michael Gioia - Sep 19, 2026


'Evita' is making its way back to Broadway, but it’s been more than four decades since Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning musical first arrived in New York City. BroadwayWorld looks back at the original cast.

Lena Hall to Join The New York Pops for James Bond Concert at Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026


The New York Pops will open its 2026-27 season at Carnegie Hall with a concert celebrating 60 years of James Bond film music, featuring Tony Award winner Lena Hall and conducted by Steven Reineke.

JOURNEY to Close 52-Year Hawai'i Chapter With Final Concerts
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026


Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi will jointly issue proclamations honoring JOURNEY as the band wraps up more than five decades of performances in Hawai'i. Tickets start at $58.

Photos: Beth Leavel Inducted Into The Muny Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel was inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades. See photos from the ceremony!

Beth Leavel Will Be Inducted Into Muny Hall of Fame
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026


Tony Award winner Beth Leavel, who stars as Katie Connelly in the Muny production of Meet Me In St. Louis, will be inducted into the Muny Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions in more than a dozen Muny productions over four decades.

MY BROTHER'S WEDDING 4K Restoration to Open at Film Forum
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026


A new 4K restoration of Charles Burnett's MY BROTHER'S WEDDING will run at Film Forum, bringing the filmmaker's work back to New York City screens.

Video: Billy Porter, Jerry Mitchell, and More Discuss How the AIDS Crisis Affected Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026


A new episode of the GLAAD-nominated documentary series FINDING FIRE ISLAND examines how the HIV/AIDS crisis united Broadway and Fire Island Pines, with reflections from Jerry Mitchell, Billy Porter, and others. Check out the video here.

Gil Shaham Joins Orchestra of St. Luke's for Caramoor's 2026 Summer Season Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026


Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will conclude its 2026 Summer Season on August 2 with the Orchestra of St. Luke's under the baton of Xian Zhang and violinist Gil Shaham, who returns to the festival for the first time in a decade to perform Barber's Violin Concerto.

JUST FOR LAUGHS SYDNEY to Make Australian Debut With International Comedy Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026


Just For Laughs Sydney returns in 2026 with the first announcement for its 14th edition, featuring Greg Davies, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Zarna Garg, Morgan Jay, Dan and Phil, Bill Bailey, Adam Kay, Dara Ó Briain, Saaniya Abbas, Lucas Zelnick, David Nihill, Rhys James, Peter Antoniou, RocKwiz and Ming Yue

SEACOAST JAZZ FESTIVAL to Return for 43rd Year at Prescott Park Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026


Prescott Park Arts Festival and Seacoast Jazz Society will present the 43rd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival, a full day of jazz on Portsmouth's waterfront featuring bebop, New Orleans brass, Latin swing, and more.

Obituary: Operatic Superman Speight Jenkins
by Erica Miner - Jun 16, 2026


Opera enthusiasts, and devotees of Seattle Opera in particular, have been grieving the recent loss of a titan whose memory never will be absent from the minds of people who knew and loved him. Having succeeded Seattle Opera founder Glynn Ross in 1983 as the company’s second general director, Jenkins held the position for an unprecedented 31 years, from 1983 to 2014.

EDUCATING RITA to Return to Curve Theatre in New Production This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026


Curve Theatre in Leicester will stage a new production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA, directed by Associate Director Cara Nolan, following Susan 'Rita' White's journey of self-discovery through an unlikely Open University friendship.

Listen: Peggy Lee Performs Noël Coward's 'Mad About the Boy' in Rare Recording
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026


Peggy Lee Associates has shared a previously unheard recording of Peggy Lee performing 'Mad About the Boy,' the classic song penned by playwright Noël Coward. Listen to it here.

BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For State Theatre New Jersey 2026-27 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026


State Theatre New Jersey announced its 2026-27 Broadway Season, featuring seven national tours including BEETLEJUICE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, THE WIZ, SHUCKED, and JERSEY BOYS. Season tickets are on sale now.

THIS WHEEL’S STILL ON FIRE: THE LEGACY OF LEVON HELM Will Open At Walton Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026


This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery. The exhibition will highlight Helm’s life, music, and cultural impact through rare artifacts and multimedia elements.

Review: THE COMEUPPANCE at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Christopher Verleger - Apr 1, 2026


In the 1983 film, 'The Big Chill,' starring Glenn Close and Kevin Kline, a group of middle-aged, lifelong friends are reunited at a funeral after a member of their college clique commits suicide. The character Chloe, played by Meg Tilly, asks, “I haven’t met that many happy people in my life. How do they act?”

New York African Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026


The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.


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