In-Betweens 1997

Disney Theatrical Group senior publicist Dennis Crowley has stepped down from his role after 18 years. Learn more about Crowley's career and his credits here.

Hackney Empire has announced seven new patrons, including Sir Lenny Henry, Nish Kumar and Renell Shaw, and three new trustees as the East London theatre marks its 125th anniversary under CEO Chris Sudworth.

The Fred Ebb Foundation and Roundabout Theatre Company announced Sam Norman and Eliza Randall as recipients of the 22nd annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters. Bebe Neuwirth will present the $75,000 prize at 54 Below in New York.

New York Theatre Ballet will present seven performances of Keith Michael's one-hour family production of THE NUTCRACKER at Florence Gould Theater in New York City, with all seats priced at $35.

Scott Tinkham and Michael Woloson's absurdist horror film LITTERMATES will open theatrically in Alamo Drafthouse theaters in major cities. The film, starring Joey Bader, Oliver Woolf and Kaylee McGregor, was a selection of Fantastic Fest 2026.

President Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center Board of Trustees revealed five lifetime achievement honorees for the 49th Kennedy Center Honors, including David Foster, David Mamet and more.

The Jesup Memorial Library is set to present award-winning author Lawrence Schulman in conversation in the Summer of 2027 about his new book, I Am Judy Garland: A Photographed Life, which will be published by Globe Pequot/Lyons.

Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica recorded works by Arvo Pärt, Andrius Žlabys, and Georgs Pelēcis, featuring compositions written specifically for the violinist and ensemble.

Disney's THE LION KING will play Louisville's Kentucky Center with a cast featuring Peter Hargrave as Scar, Syndee Winters as Nala, and Danny Grumich as Pumbaa, among others.

Mariah Carey marks the 25th anniversary of GLITTER with an expanded Digital Deluxe Edition featuring 15 additional tracks, including rare recordings and new collaborations, plus newly restored 4K music videos.

Blues-rock guitarist Eric Jerardi released his new album THE GAME, which began as a songwriting challenge where he wrote 12 songs in 12 weeks using phrases provided by a musical friend.

Jazz pianist David Benoit released his new album featuring grand symphonic orchestrations of Vince Guaraldi's iconic Peanuts compositions, performed by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

The poisonous toxins that drip from the venom of those who hate people having agency over their personal lives—enters into the self-hatred and interactions of those who are just trying to live their lives in a small rural town in the musical All The World’s A Stage. This intimate musical (there are only four characters and fifteen narrative -advancing songs—with a minimum amount of dialogue) is refreshingly directed by Matthew Gardiner with maximum emotional heft in Signature Theatre’s ARK space.

Brookline's Coolidge Corner Theatre will screen eight classic and contemporary noir films throughout the month, including ON DANGEROUS GROUND, SPELLBOUND, and L.A. CONFIDENTIAL in 35mm, alongside discussions led by film programmer Kay Lynch.

Scott Tinkham and Michael Woloson's absurdist horror feature LITTERMATES will release theatrically across major cities. The film stars Joey Bader, Oliver Woolf, and Kaylee McGregor.

Do you remember which Broadway show had a historic 182 previews? BroadwayWorld looks at 10 Broadway shows that had exceptionally long preview periods and quite the problematic journey to opening night.

The ABFF ATL Pop Up brought film screenings and curated conversations to Atlanta, featuring stars from THE BEST MAN, P-VALLEY, and award-winning independent films.

Naples' TheatreZone will present two musical theatre productions set against pivotal moments in European history, featuring Barry Manilow's score for HARMONY and the world premiere of BARCELONA.

R&B singer-songwriter Simone Green announced the first dates of her BLACK QUEEN LIVE Tour, launching January 5-6 in Chicago, followed by St. Louis, Memphis, Baltimore, and Boston through January 22.

Michelle Terry will step down as artistic director of Shakespeare's Globe after leading the venue for a decade. Her final season will include her performance in MOTHER COURAGE.

The Wisconsin electro-industrial duo released 'Hanging by a Threat,' the lead track from their first studio album in nearly three decades, mastered by engineer Greg Reely.

Diane Riley, a partner at the theatrical agency Harden Curtis Kirsten Riley, has passed away. The Broadway community is planning a Celebration of Life to honor her memory.

Jeremy Scott Lapp directs a new, more intimate production of 'Ragtime' at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.

O.A.R. released the 12-track album THREE TINTED WINDOWS via Ineffable Records as the multi-platinum rock band marks three decades together.

Ambassador David L. Cohen and Rhonda R. Cohen donated to THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, establishing funds for international tours and support for underrepresented composers ahead of the orchestra's 14th China tour.