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Ma Rainey comes back to life on the same stage where she made her premiere in 1905.

Target Margin Theater is presenting the world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, a daring reconsideration of the seminal musical Show Boat. Read the reviews!

Production company Seaview has acquired the historic Tony Kiser Theatre in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. The 296-seat venue will undergo a transformation and will be rebranded as Studio Seaview. Learn more!

The second half of the Springer Theatre's 2024-25 season opens January 23 with August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, the Tony Award-winning portrayal of the life and struggles of a Black female blues singer in 1927 Chicago.

This January, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons present a special monthlong festival, Beethoven & Romanticism.

The cast has been revealed for Target Margin Theater's world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, presented by NYU Skirball in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein from musical theatre gems were celebrated and sung and discussed at 92NY in a fine Lyrics and Lyricists concert, COCKEYED OPTIMIST concert at The 92nd Street Y, New York. The concert kicked off L&L's 2024-25 season which continues next month with a tribute to activist Nina Simone.

Casting has been announced for the Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater’s world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, presented by NYU Skirball in partnership with the 2025 Under the Radar Festival, running January 9–26, 2025 at NYU Skirball.

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Fall Season will conclude with the return of Georges Bizet’s Carmen from November 13–December 1 at the War Memorial Opera House.

Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.

Cantori New York's 40th season will open with the world premiere of DEAR MOUNTAINS by Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher, featuring a choir, solo cello, oud, and percussion, inspired by the Armenian Diaspora. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Providence Performing Arts Center received a SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES grant to support the preservation of its historic building, ensuring the continuation of its cultural contributions. Learn more!

NYU Skirball will present the Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater’s world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, a daring reconsideration of the seminal musical Show Boat, running January 9–26, 2025 at NYU Skirball, with an opening set for Wednesday, January 15. 

Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance at a screening of his recent hit Top Gun: Maverick, screened at the Royal Albert Hall as part of their Films In Concert series and BroadwayWorld's critic was there..

Carnegie Hall announced the American Composers Orchestra will perform The New Virtuoso: Borders on October 30, featuring works by contemporary composers exploring themes of cultural and musical boundaries.

MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.

What did our critic think of THE SUNSHINE BOYS at BECK CENTER?

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

BILLBOARD TOP 10 artist Grant Maloy Smith's new album, MISSISSIPPI: AMERICAN STORIES, explores the Mississippi River's history and cultural impact through 16 Americana, Blues, Country, and Folk songs. Listen to it now!

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Experience Ireland's rich history as THE EVERYMAN presents a new show featuring the country's iconic historical figures. Discover captivating performances that bring the past to life.

Merrily We Roll Along is that rare gem, a grown-up, subtle, perceptive musical that can delight both audiences love musicals and audiences who hate them.  This production by the Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, with brilliant direction by Frank Minano, is complex, bittersweet, funny, heartfelt, ultimately joyous and inspiring.

Apollo Chamber Players will release a new album, TRACE OF TIME. Learn more and see how to purchase!

Westport Country Playhouse To Present THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!, showcasing the creative journey of turning stories into musicals.