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Monty Python and The Holy Grail, the film that inspired the hit Broadway musical Spamalot, is returning to movie theaters this weekend. Select theatre locations will also be offering a Quote-A-long version of the film for audiences to experience the joy in sharing together, as you quote your favorite lines with the characters.

WGGB presents its annual awards for the encouragement of new writing in London on Friday 1 December 2023.

Brisbane playwright, MAXINE MELLOR has won the 2023 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award for her play O'Mighty Make-Believe.  It was the unanimous choice of the Trustees after a blind reading of the 2023 entries.

In addition to celebrating the 20th anniversary of 'Elf” this season, viewers can enjoy the holiday spirit with films on Max including “A Christmas Story,” “Holiday Harmony,” “The Polar Express,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,' discovery+ Original “A Christmas Open House,” OWN’s “A Chestnut Family Christmas,” and more.

Play Me Again Pianos installs new public piano on Chamblee Rail Trail, encouraging community engagement and musical joy. Join the free unveiling event on December 2nd to play the piano named 'Max.'

Los Angeles premiere of 'Home is a Hotel' directed by Kevin Duncan Wong explores the impact of cramped Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units on the lives of those struggling with homelessness and housing affordability.

South Coast Repertory announced that Managing Director Paula Tomei will step down at the end of the current season—SCR's 60th and her 44th, with the last 30 years serving as managing director.

Two-time Grammy Award winning Comedian LEWIS BLACK announced his GOODBYE YELLER BRICK ROAD, THE FINAL TOUR, that will include shows throughout North America and Europe, will stop at The VETS in Providence March 21, 2024.

After 10 long years, Fuerza Bruta is finally returning to its London home - the Roundhouse - with its incredible new show – AVEN, a rollercoaster ride of euphoria, optimism and desire beyond the imagination. 

Celebrate the sounds of the holiday season with Symphony of the Americas Holiday POPS! Conducted by Artistic Director Pablo Mielgo and featuring soprano Kyaunnee Richardson, enjoy a program of holiday classics, pop hits, and musical compilations that will bring joy to audiences. Don't miss this festive performance at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

As fans celebrate the 20th anniversary of Elf’s release, Elf in Concert extends the 20th anniversary celebration into the holiday season as local orchestras perform John Debney’s heartwarming score live to picture, projected onto a 40-foot movie screen. Check out all the tour dates and watch a video preview now!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  November 07, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Susie Tallman, Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning family musician, has released her 10th album titled 'Let's All Sing!' The album is filled with joyful and uplifting songs for the whole family to enjoy.

Find out about the newly announced shows and programming for Under the Radar Festival 2024. Get your tickets now and don't miss out on this exciting event featuring emerging artists and cutting-edge performances.

From November 17 through 22, BAM presents the Masc film series. Spotlighting the rich stories and courageous lives of trans men, butch lesbians, and gender-nonconforming heroes, this collection—curated by writer-archivist-filmmaker Jenni Olson and critic Caden Mark Gardner—journeys through nearly four decades of cinema history in search of authentic, complex representations of masculine identity as it exists outside the realm of cisgender men.

The final production of East West Players’ 57th Season, the Tony Award winning musical Spring Awakening opens October 29, 2023 (with previews already begun). Former EWP Artistic Director Tim Dang directs the cast of Mia Sempertegui, Thomas K. Winter, Marcus Phillips, Madison Grepo, Tamlyn Tomita, Daniel Blinkoff, Jaylen Baham, James Everts, Genki Hall, Sarah Marie Hernandez, Justine Rafael, Eric Renna and Leianna Weaver. Long-time EWP supporter Tamlyn will be making her EWP debut in this production. Tamilyn sprung into Q&A mode to answer a few of my queries,

As part of their pioneering five-year-old BSO-GHO Alliance, the two orchestras will explore the Russian composer's 15 symphonies and six concertos with a third Festival Orchestra composed from the ranks of the Tanglewood Music Center and GHO's Mendelssohn Orchestra Academy and led by former BSO Assistant Conductor Anna Rakitina 

What did our critic think of Moonbox Productions' SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Arrow Street Arts?

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the initial list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.

History-making Presidential inaugural poet and bestselling author Amanda Gorman and internationally acclaimed cellist Jan Vogler share the stage for the first time at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 8pm, in an evening of spoken word and music featuring the award-winning poetry of Ms. Gorman and the Cello Suites of J.S. Bach, offering a message of hope and humanity.

In an exciting 2023-2024 season, GRAMMY-winning virtuoso violinist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Itzhak Perlman engages with audiences across the world as he builds on his career as one of the most distinguished classical musicians of our era.

This cinematic event kicks off in over 500 theatre locations nationwide on Sunday, December 3rd with encore screenings beginning on Wednesday, December 6th. Select theatre locations will also be offering a Quote-A-long version of the film for audiences to experience the joy in sharing together, as you quote your favorite lines with the characters.

Join the Sin Sity Sisters in Las Vegas for their annual fundraising event, Project Nunway! Enjoy an 80s-themed fashion competition featuring local designers and performances by RuPaul Drag Race alums Chad Michaels and Alexis Mateo. Proceeds support the Sisters AIDS Drug Assistance Program (SADAP). Get your tickets now!

The Under the Radar festival, previously on hiatus, is making a highly anticipated return in January. Get all the details about the festival's new partners and what to expect this year.

The Boxer Rebellion releases their first new music in five years and completes a sold-out live tour after a hiatus. Hear their new single 'Powdered Sugar' now. Their upcoming EP will be the first time that the band's albums Exits, Union, The Cold Still, and Promises will be available to fans on vinyl.