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What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre? The appeal, based on the audience, is the acknowledgment of the song snippets – an “I know that song” reward. But the conceit grows thin and becomes one big cheat.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for a fourth season next month, kicking off with the coming-of-age comedy Ethan Bloom.

Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson is the highest grossing concert event in Ahmanson Theatre history! With Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner has come back to his Los Angeles hometown theatre where he began his career.

The evening, for this reviewer, truly was a winter wonderland chocked full of wondrous music, solo performances and singing of old favorites with a jazz twist. Bravo! BIG BAND HOLIDAYS continues tonight through Sunday December 21.

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthcoming album. Check out the official music video now.

Twenty or so dancers parade before an oversized Art Deco clock, to the familiar strains of ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ from a brass band offstage. In other words, the stage is set for a reassuringly old-fashioned taste of the Golden Age of movie musicals.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party continues its weekly run at Birdland with sold-out holiday-season performances. Recent evenings featured a wide range of guest artists from musical theater, jazz, pop, and country. New photos capture highlights from the ongoing concert series at the New York jazz club.

The first teaser trailer has been released for Jimmy, a new biopic centering on stage and screen icon James Stewart. Watch the teaser now, featuring KJ Apa as the Hollywood legend.

And now, the end is near and Phantom Peak will soon face its final curtain at their Canada Water site. Wipe away the tears, though: a new location is apparently in the works for this hilarious slice of immersive theatre.

Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life, and love, beyond his wildest dreams.

Carlos Acosta's new production Nutcracker in Havana will come to the Storyhouse stage next month. The new adaptation transports Tchaikovsky's classic to the Cuban capital in a celebration of joy, life, love and family.

Check out a sneak peek from the Season 1 finale of I Love LA, from creator and star Rachel Sennott. The new episode picks up with the girls as they return to New York for an exclusive fashion event.

​​​​​​​Naomi Wayne took some time to answer some questions about PRISM's inaugural production of Spring Awankening!

What did our critic think of THE IMAGINING BY AMARI MARSHALL at Powerhouse Arts? Marshall delivers something that truly feels brand new: an immersive, in-the-round dance celebration that positions movement not as an accoutrament, but the main attraction.

For the first time, the beloved holiday classic, Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street The Musical,  makes a stop at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, DE for a limited engagement. See photos!

As the houselights dim at the Metropolitan Opera, the Julie Taymor–directed The Magic Flute transports viewers into a buoyant and kaleidoscopic fairy-tale dreamworld. This abridged, English-language production is a visually sumptuous version of Mozart's singspiel bathed in bold primary colors, shaped by ingenious Masonic-inspired geometric staging, and animated by exquisite puppetry.  

Beehive is coming to the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in 2026. Before Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor, and Gaga… there was Aretha, Tina, Carole, and Janis. Performances run February 11, 2026 - March 1, 2026.

BritBox and the BBC have revealed first-look photos from The Other Bennet Sister. The new drama aims to bring Mary Bennet, the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice, into the spotlight. Check out the photos now.

Warner Bros. and DC Studios have released the first teaser trailer for Supergirl, the upcoming superhero film led by West End alum Milly Alcock, who plays the dual role of Superman's cousin Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Watch here.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has shared the top holiday songs that listeners are flocking to this season, including tracks from Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Kelly Clarkson, and more.

A Christmas Carol is one of the greatest stories ever told. Part of what makes it so brilliant is its universality and its malleability. There have been more adaptations of Charles Dickens's festive tale than the little knot of businessmen have had hot dinners, so why is it so often performed in its many permutations when, let's face it, the Muppets nailed it so exquisitely?

Roberto Fores Veses, Principal Guest Conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra, will bring the orchestra to tour his native Spain in May 2026. He will also tour the Orquesta de Extremadura, of which he is Artistic Director, to the prestigious Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid.

Your only wish this holiday season should be to see David Archuleta's Christmas show at Joe's Pub.

54 Below will present 54 Stops Making Sense, a tribute concert honoring the music of Talking Heads. The evening will bring together Grammy-nominated artists, Broadway performers, and acclaimed musicians for a live performance of the band’s catalog.

Parthenia has revealed their the second event of their 2025-2026 New York concert season, which will be presented at The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields.