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When it comes to “Star Trek,” George Takei has been there from the beginning, when the now iconic “Theme from Star Trek,” by composer Alexander Courage, first invited television viewers to go “where no man has gone before.”

The Trust for Governors Island has unveiled its summer season calendar with a host of events and experiences in honor of the Island's 20th year open to the public.

CNN will air George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck live from Broadway on June 7. The broadcast includes pre- and post-show coverage on journalism and features Clooney as Edward R. Murrow.

The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

The annual League Awards were held today during The Broadway League’s 2025 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their outstanding achievements in support of Touring Broadway.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/8/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

The Dance Centre has revealed the recipients of two awards that acknowledge the achievements of British Columbia's choreographers. Learn more about the recipients here!

Based on the 2005 British film of the same name, the musical features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a man who is down on his luck and has just inherited a failing shoe factory from his father. To help save the business, Charlie meets and eventually befriends Lola, a local Cabaret performer and Drag Queen. The two form an unlikely bond and produce a line of high-heeled boots for a certain “niche market.” Through the business venture and unlikely partnership, the two discover they are not so different after all.

Hope Mill Theatre have announced that ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL Will Return to the Stage For One Night Only at Manchester Opera House in November. Learn more about the show here!

The 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship, awarded to artivist Abby Thompson and Filament Theatre, was awarded for the development of the play Alex in Windyland, now slated for production at Filament Theatre.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/1/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

​​​​​​​Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Columbus in September at the Palace Theatre. Learn more about the performance here!

The Black Violin Full Circle Tour is where Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop's pulse.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2nd.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center  on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour (www.avatarinconcert.com) will tour the UK in October 2026. Audiences will be immersed in a two-hour performance with a live orchestra that brings the show's iconic musical score to life.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues ii May 2025 - at a range of budget points. Find out how you can get tickets this month to shows from Sandra Bernhardt, Alex Newell, Mario Cantone and more!

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

For the inaugural episode of the Broadway edition of Variety's Actors on Actors series, Patti LuPone and George Clooney sat down to discuss their respective outings this Broadway season. Watch the full conversation here.

OFC Creations will present Jersey Boys, the first production produced in Rochester starring Rochester Native Adam Marino, May 8-25, 2025, closing out the second year of the 'Broadway in Brighton' series.

Keyshia Cole has officially announced The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour. The North America arena tour kicks off July 1 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore and hits key cities including Brooklyn, Atlanta, New Orleans, Detroit, and Houston.

Today is the third installment of out weeklong series Sister Act: Behind The Habit. It’s time to introduce you to one more performer who brings the show to life eight times a week and this one is a legend of the DC theatre community to be sure. Sherri L. Edelen plays Mother Superior and trust me, it’s a performance for the holy books and beyond.

Black Violin uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers.

Blumenthal Arts has announced a lineup for the 2025–2026 season, featuring the best new shows direct from Broadway, including big winners from the 2024 Tony Awards.