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Deep Flight Productions will present an encore engagement of WHO WE BECOME, a program of rarely produced Lanford Wilson one-acts, at Factory Series at the Chain Studio Theatre in New York.

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.

Tony Award–winning actress Elizabeth Franz, best known for her acclaimed Broadway performances in Death of a Salesman, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Broadway Bound, and Morning’s at Seven, has died at 84.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!

Connecticut Ballet's Spring 2025 season will celebrate female ballet choreographers with INSPIRING WOMEN, a program of works exclusively commissioned by the company during its 44-year history.

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Meet the cast of Pirates! The Penzance Musical here.

A Season of Laughter continues at the Westport Country Playhouse with Theatre People, a new adaptation of Ferenc Molnar’s 1924 three-act farce, Play at the Castle (Játék a kastélyban).

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 2024/25 Harkness Dance Center season will continue with a new program from David Dorfman Dance - Downtown to Uptown. Learn how to purchase tickets.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 2024/25 Harkness Dance Center season will continue with a new program from David Dorfman Dance – Downtown to Uptown. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.

Korean pianist Jimin Han will perform contemporary Korean and American works in a solo piano recital at Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, showcasing a blend of cultural influences. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

New York City Opera will present a concert production of TOSCA at Bryant Park, honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's passing. Learn how to attend.

This thoroughly enchanting production, replete with two strong leads and a 14-piece orchestra, triumphs in its simplicity of story brought alive with an easy-on-the-ears, tuneful Schwartz score

Memorabilia includes his gold record for West Side Story, custom-embroidered asylum coat from Sweeney Todd and more, including antiques of the Victorian and Edwardian as well as early puzzles, games, rebuses, coin-operated machines and more.

Join the New York City Opera for a Puccini Celebration, honoring the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's passing. Learn more!

Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.

The home of late Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim, which BroadwayWorld previously reported was for sale, has sold for $3.25 million. Learn more!

 Doyle will be auctioning the Collection of Stephen Sondheim on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10am. Learn more about the auction and about Stephen Sondheim.

Discover the exciting new 24-25 season lineup from MainStage Irving-Las Colinas. Get a sneak peek into the captivating performances and theatrical experiences that await you this season.

Connecticut Ballet Returns To The Bushnell With A NIGHT OF PASSIONATE VALENTINE DANCES. Don't miss this captivating performance!

Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.