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Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

Oswald Mosley’s Blackshirts are getting a foothold in London’s East End. Shylock, here a single parent, requests a pound of flesh from Antonio, part of Mosley’s aficionados, in order to clear his debts. The demands of the Jewish moneylender who’s endlessly abused in public by the same people who require her services immediately gain further nuance in Brigid Larmour and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, Sono Luminus releases the world premiere recording of UBIQUE, a new evening-length chamber work by Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir.

UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art revealed its new exhibition Common Ground: Early 20th-Century Artist Communities in Southern California. Learn how to attend.

After a successful run at the Criterion Theatre earlier this year, The Merchant of Venice 1936, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s work by Brigid Larmour and Tracy-Ann Oberman, with Oberman starring as a female version of the Jewish moneylender, Shylock. Larmour and Oberman have moved the setting to London in the 1930s, when fascism was on the rise with Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts, culminating in the Battle of Cable Street on 4 October 1936.

In a tradition spanning over nine decades, NBC will celebrate the holiday season with the annual lighting of one of the world’s most famous trees in the heart of New York City. Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests.

Tracy-Ann Oberman is joined by acclaimed actor Joseph Millson in the critically acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936, for its strictly limited West End season at the Trafalgar Theatre (28 December – 25 January) and subsequent UK tour in 2025. 

Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.

OpenStage will present Reefer Madness, with book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney, music by Dan Studney, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy. Reefer Madness is set to delight audiences at The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre from November 2 to November 30, 2024.

Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.

Osvaldo Golijov’s AINADAMAR, which made its Met debut this week, with a libretto translated by the composer from the English original by David Henry Hwang, isn’t the first Spanish language opera at the Met, but it’s certainly the first to sound that way. Read the review.

Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.

Due to demand, London Theatre Week is extending as it continues to celebrate the West End's theatrical scene. From Monday September 2nd theatre fans can continue to shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15.

London Theatre Week is set to make a  return with its celebration of the West End's vibrant theatrical scene. From Monday 19th August, theatre fans can shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15 via TodayTix.

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

Following a season at the Criterion Theatre and a sold-out UK tour, Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders, Doctor Who, Friday Night Dinner), will return to the West End to reprise her starring role from as the first British actress to play Shylock in the critically acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 from December this year.

The cast of the critically acclaimed 5* new British musical CABLE STREET is announced as it prepares to open at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant this Autumn (Friday 6 September to Thursday 10 October 2024).

The King's Head Theatre has announced the full lineup for its Pride fundraiser, OUTINGS, with performances on June 7, 9, 14, and 21.

The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.

Experience a world premiere orchestra concert event at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 14, featuring iconic film scores and new compositions inspired by legendary illustrator Bob Peak's artwork.

TRYING by Joanna McClelland Glass will reopen Palm Beach Dramaworks this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, has announced new principal cast members joining the musical.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present a dance revue featuring Broadway musical dance favorites conceived, directed, and choreographed by Jefferson Ballet co-director Kenneth Beck with Kimberly Matulich-Beck.

In a sign of an industry on the rebound, Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles is getting ready to announce a return of programming at the Mark Taper Forum, where production was paused last year while the organization went through a budget crunch. Additionally, following the casting of a Black actress in the role of Juliet, an upcoming West End production of Romeo and Juliet from the Jamie Lloyd Company started dealing with racist backlash online - we’ll show you how the company responded.

Although security has been increased at London's Criterion Theatre, The Merchant of Venice star Tracy-Ann Oberman was still asked not to leave the venue following a performance due to pro-Palestine rallies, the actress has revealed.