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Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.

Rufus Wainwright will release an original West End cast recording of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night. To celebrate the release, Broadway's Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss, Laura Benanti, Patti LuPone, and Elizabeth Teeter will star in a one-night-only concert at Town Hall on September 15th.

On Saturday, May 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing SISTER ACT as performed by Fairfield Center Stage in Fairfield, CT, at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield.

Walt Disney Records has released Andor: Season 2 - Vol. 2 (Episodes 4-6)  (Original Score), the second volume of soundtracks from the highly anticipated second season of Lucasfilm’s Emmy®-nominated original live-action series “Andor.” Listen now.

Steve Maun, President/CEO of The Nash announced that Joel Goldenthal, co-founder of The Nash, has stepped down as Executive Director and will continue to serve the organization as a sustainability specialist.

 New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo has announced an open call for the next round of DCLA’s Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN (1991). Learn more and see how to attend.

Theatre Tuscaloosa will present two performances of 'Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End' to benefit Table of Grace, a client-choice food pantry, at Grace Presbyterian Church. Learn more!

The second and final season of Lucasfilm's critically acclaimed Star Wars sci-fi thriller Andor features an original score by Emmy-winning composer Brandon Roberts.

Walt Disney Records has released Andor: Season 2 - Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-3) (Original Score), the first volume of the highly anticipated second season of Lucasfilm’s live-action series “Andor.” Listen to it here!

Elvis Costello has extended his “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour with 22 new East Coast and Midwest dates, including a stop in Columbus at the Palace Theatre. Learn more!

History Theatre has announced its 2025-26 Theater season, featuring a world premiere about the Minneapolis jazz singer Doris Hines; an adventurous new musical about the world of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival; and more.

Celebrate Pride month with Melissa Young, Nick Sula (music director) and special guest Dan Riley with the historical hit: OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Icon Celebration at The Den! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Last Five Years stars Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren, Tina Fey, Ed Helms with Samantha Bee, Alex Newell and more come to 92NY as part of the Film, Television and Theater Talks series.

Conceived and curated by Padmashri Geeta Chandran, the two-day celebration will take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April at IIC, New Delhi. Check here for details!

This time, the reader question was: How often do legit Broadway plays and musicals include live animals in their companies? Can you name some recent examples of animals in Broadway shows?

It's an age-old showbiz adage—never work with children or animals. But here that advice is thrown out as the luminaries of the show are a plucky pixie adorned with bright red hair accompanied by a lovable shaggy labradoodle. Hey, in a season of uncertainty, a little schmaltz is appreciated.

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

The apocalypse just wouldn’t be any fun without the rapier wit ruminations of actor/comic/performance artists David Mills, here in San Francisco for two shows as part of his ‘four-show national tour.’ After decades in London, Mills is back in NYC and his acclimation isn’t as joyous as you’d think. With his silver-tongued signature and very droll manner, he launches into a nightmarish description of a stroll uptown replete with rats, feces, homeless drug addicts and children selling Chicklets. The harangue is intermixed with “Native New Yorker,” a 1977 soul dance hit.

Acclaimed Australian musical theatre icon Anthony Warlow reprises his performance of Billionaire Oliver Warbucks alongside a new generation of talented young performers, and of course an adorable dog, as ANNIE returns to the Sydney stage.

With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.

Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center will present A Ramp to Paradise, a powerful dance narrative paying tribute to Paradise Garage, the legendary underground Black gay dance club that revolutionized nightlife and music culture.

Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

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 Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.