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The Ed Sullivan Show has reached another new milestone, having surpassed one million subscribers on its popular YouTube channel as it continues to preserve and showcase the breadth of what the pioneering show had to offer.

Throughout Kids Week, children aged 17 and under can see participating shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult, and each full-paying adult can also purchase up to two additional children's tickets at half price.

​​​​​​​Hans Zimmer Live in Japan: The long-awaited Japan debut of Hans Zimmer Live—the spectacular world tour by legendary, award-winning film score composer Hans Zimmer—drew immense acclaim with performances in Yokohama on May 20 and in Nagoya on May 24. Joined by an extraordinary 19-member band and a full orchestra, Hans took audiences on a breathtaking journey through some of the most iconic scores in modern cinema. The newly curated setlist featured powerful renditions from “Gladiator,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Dark Knight,” “Interstellar,” “The Lion King,” “The Last Samurai,” “007,” and “Dune,” the film for which he won his second Academy Award. This article offers a deep dive into the awe-inspiring and emotionally charged experience of the Nagoya performance—a one-of-a-kind celebration of cinematic music at its finest.

In 2006, the New Jersey Nets, now Brooklyn Nets, were not having a great season. To keep interest in the team outside of basketball, Barry Baum, Nets Basketball VP of Business and Entertainment PR, decided to create a senior dance team that would perform during half time.

​​​​​​​MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN : The inaugural edition of MAJ hailed as the “Japanese Grammy Awards”—marked a groundbreaking moment in the nation’s music history. Jointly launched by five major Japanese music industry organizations, the award aims to celebrate the diversity and future of music culture from Japan to the world, establishing itself as one of the largest international music awards in Asia.

Alicia Witt's music has been described as ‘sharply personal, boldly melodic pop originals in the Carole King/Billy Joel vein’. I had the absolute pleasure to chat with the LONGLEGS star ahead of her upcoming show at 54 Below on June 1

The Grange Festival has announced the full cast for Queen at the Opera (5, 8, 19 June) and Bernstein on Broadway (26, 29 June), bringing together some of the greatest performers from Opera and the West End.  

This is the second in a series of features from Talia Corren and Risa Shoup, A.R.T./NY’s Co-Executive Directors, highlighting key themes from the report. Read the first article in the series for the topline takeaways.

BroadwayWorld caught up with Brandon Victor Dixon to discuss the unique single, what fans can expect from the full album, and finding the right collaborators for the project.

Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its world premiere of The Reservoir, written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler. Learn more about the show here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

With 3 Tony Awards and numerous Broadway credits under his belt, Nathan Lane is heading back to Broadway in a new production directed by Joe Mantello.

Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.

Capital Stage has announced its final piece to the 2025/26 Season to be performed during the holiday season. Charming, mysterious, and poetic in the truest sense of the word, Lauren Gunderson's I AND YOU is a study of the beauty, the agony, and the mystery of human connection. 

Starring Klára Kolonits, Gabriella Balga, and Juraj Hollý in the leading roles, conducted by Martin Rajna and directed by Máté Szabó, a full-scale stage production of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is being presented for the first time in Hungary. The grand production, featuring the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus, will premiere on 10 May 2025, at the Opera House, and the 16 May performance will be streamed live on OperaVision.

Lily, a new film starring Patricia Clarkson, John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski, will debut in theaters nationwide on May 9. Additionally, there will be several special events at New York's Quad Cinema with the cast and crew.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is adding two exciting performances to its 2025–2026 season lineup this October. First, improv comedy favorite Sal Vulcano brings his Everything's Fine Tour to the stage on October 10.

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

There are just four weeks to go until Beating Berlusconi! returns to the Liverpool stage. The show will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Liverpool FC's Champions League triumph over AC Milan in Istanbul.

A groundbreaking live concert series based on one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga franchises ever will come to Otakuthon in August. Learn more about the event here!

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA concludes the 2024/25 season with performances featuring highly acclaimed pianist Olga Kern on Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at Skyview Concert Hall.

The Covent Garden Street Performers Association has announced a major public celebration marking 50 years of modern street performance in Covent Garden. The one-day event will feature a full programme of performances from past and present artists

Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell breaks down the creation of “Where Is Betty?”—the viral showstopper from Boop! The Musical—and reveals how post-tryout rewrites, vintage inspiration, and theatrical illusion brought Betty Boop’s world to life onstage. Read our interview!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a screening of the film Ron Delsener Presents on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 8PM. Ron Delsener and Director Jake Sumner will host a Q&A after the film.

Lady Gaga has added new concerts to her official 'Mayhem Ball' tour, now stopping in San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as the previously announced locations of Las Vegas, Seattle, New York, and more.