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Flashdance – The Musical arrives in São Paulo, bringing the iconic 1983 film to the stage, following Alex Owens, a young steelworker who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Starring Marisol Marcondes and Rhener Freitas, the production features a cast of 24 performers, live music, and high-energy choreography. Blending songs in English and Portuguese—including the Oscar-winning “Flashdance… What a Feeling”—the musical captures the spirit of a generation. Audiences can also expect the film’s legendary moments, including the unforgettable chair-and-water dance scene.

The VERDI CHORUS will present 'Verdi in España' as part of their 42nd season, featuring two exclusive performances at the First Presbyterian Church this April. The event promises a captivating selection of Verdi's compositions, showcasing the chorus's vocal prowess under the artistic direction of Anne Marie Ketchum. This spring concert continues to build on the chorus's long-standing tradition of bringing classical music to life in unique settings.

Carolyn Lucas was studying dance in college when a friend took her to see iconic postmodern dance choreographer Trisha Brown (1936–2017) and her eponymous company at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The experience changed her life and launched her career, according to Lucas.

Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time.  But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that guitarist and composer Ralph Towner, known for his solo work as well as that with the chamber group Oregon, has passed away.

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Literatura, y el Gobierno del Estado de Hidalgo, mediante su Secretaría de Cultura, otorgan el Premio Bellas Artes de Traducción Literaria Margarita Michelena 2025 a Juan Carlos Calvillo, en la categoría de cuento, por Enoch Soames: un recuerdo de la década de 1890, de Max Beerbohm, y a Gustavo Osorio de Ita, en la categoría de poesía, por La nadadora deshuesada. Leyendas metropolitanas, de Linda María Baros.

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México, a través del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura y el Laboratorio Arte Alameda (LAA), presenta tres exposiciones individuales de los artistas contemporáneos: Said Dokins (Inscripciones), Deborah Castillo (Gran Basamento) y Ana Hernández (Ná’ Reza [Mano Rota]), con piezas creadas exprofeso para dicho recinto.

BroadwayWorld and Immortal Icons of Dance invited alumni who’ve been part of A Chorus Line’s history to share personal reflections about how the show shaped their lives and careers. Here we highlight ten of those voices whose intimate stories form a portrait of what this show has meant to those fortunate enough to be a part of it.

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet will release its newest album, Ginastera String Quartets, on PENTATONE in July. Learn more about the upcoming album here!

As Chameleons prepare for their co-headlining tour this Spring 2025 with Texas darkwave act Twin Tribes, they have also announced that they will embark on a North American jaunt.

Un tuffo nostalgico negli anni '60 tra hit iconiche, amori estivi e battute d’altri tempi. Sapore di Mare - Il Musical incanta, ma tra doppi sensi datati e scelte discutibili, sembra più bloccato nel passato che celebrarlo davvero.

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Después de su exitosa presentación y llenos totales en el Auditorio Nacional y Palacio de Bellas Artes en 2024, la magia, pasión, amor y tragedia se apoderarán nuevamente del escenario de Palacio de Bellas Artes, en donde la Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), revivirá una de las obras más icónicas de la danza: Lago de los cisnes, en una nueva adaptación coreográfica de Cuauhtémoc Nájera que se basa en las originales de Marius Petipa y Lev Ivanov, con música de Piotr Ilich Chaikovski, en la que, en dos actos y cuatro escenas, participa todo el elenco de la Compañía.

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #178: Dancenoise taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3PM at Ellen Stewart Theatre @ La MaMa (66 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003).

With more than thirty episodes having aired so far across its three seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.

Para celebrar los 50 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre México e Italia, la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional (OSN) programó el concierto Paisajes atemporales, dentro de su Segunda Temporada 2024 - Diálogos que se llevó a cabo el viernes por la noche en la Sala Principal del Palacio de Bellas Artes.

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través de la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional (OSN), presentan el programa inaugural de la Segunda Temporada de conciertos 2024 el viernes 27 de septiembre a las 20:00 h y el domingo 29 a las 12:15 h, en la Sala Principal del Palacio de Bellas Artes.

MidAmerica Productions Founder and General Music Director Peter Tiboris has passed away. Learn more.

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 32 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2024 reading list.

Tippet Rise Art Center welcomes musicians and concertgoers for its ninth concert season, beginning August 16 and running through September 15, 2024.

Clara Nunes, one of the greatest Brazilian singers, is brought to our time and to our questions of artistic and poetic freedom in a celebration of Brazilianness. With direction by Jorge Farjalla, the show that tells the story of this emblematic figure in Brazilian popular music was conceived by Vanessa da Mata, who also stars in the show.

Florida Grand Opera welcomes new board members Giacomo Bossa, Sandra Savini, and Chang Oh Turkmani, bringing diverse expertise to the organization.

City of London Sinfonia (CLS) will return to Smith Square Hall (formerly St John’s Smith Square) this autumn with a three-part series, Patterns of Nature, curated in partnership with a trio of inspiring experts to bring fresh perspectives on environmental themes by placing them at the heart of the concert experience.

Explore the imaginative, abstract, sublime, and volatile aspects of Gustavo Pérez Monzón's exhibition, AIRE. Discover how the artist uses these elements to create a unique visual experience.