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What did our critic think of GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall? There is a reason the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a Golden Age classic. The text, suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and written by Authur Laurents, is economical and succinct. Jule Styne’s music varies from catchy tunes to lush, foreboding orchestral maneuvers, and Sondheim’s nascent lyrics are simple and accessible, yet cut to the core of each scene’s objective.

Watch Audra McDonald discuss imposter syndrome, stage fright, and GYPSY on Today with Hoda and Jenna in the video here!

PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!

Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.

Dancer Geeta Chandran and her disciples will be performing BHARATNATYAM to pay tribute to the great Bharatanatyam Guru/ Choreographer/ Composer (Padmashri) KN Dandayudhapani Pillai and his younger brother Guru KN Dakshinamurthi Pillai on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at Tamil Sangam Auditorium, RK Puram, New Delhi at 6.30pm.

Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd. 

Puppetmongers Theatre will showcase innovative puppetry with their Fresh Ideas in Puppetry event, featuring groundbreaking performances and creative techniques in the world of puppetry arts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

Maestro James Conlon will be honored by MOLA for his 50-year career in music. The event celebrates his contributions to the industry and his impact on orchestral music.

Black Ensemble Theater has announced the next production in the 2024 Season of Affirmation: Protection – The Salon, written and directed by Michelle Reneé Bester.

This time, the reader question was: How often do shows like The Wiz start on tour before coming to Broadway?

This time, the reader question was: With all of the Stereophonic hype this season, is it uncommon for a play to release a cast recording? How often has that happened in the past?

 Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company has announced its upcoming productions and programming during the company’s 42nd season in 2024 - 2025. Learn more about the lineup here!

Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.

San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Summer Season will continue June 15 with George Frideric Handel’s Partenope in director Christopher Alden’s award-winning production.

The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2024 returns for its 16th year.

Experience the magic of OSL Bach Festival at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall from June 4-25. Enjoy performances from world-renowned artists like Hadelich, Bezuidenhout, and more.

Get a first look at Syracuse Stage's production of Once, the irresistible Tony-award winning musical based on John Carney's beloved 2007 Oscar-winning film.

Northlight Theatre has announced a clothing give back event at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie in conjunction with its hit production of John Patrick Shanley’s Brooklyn Laundry, playing through May 12, 2024.

The Connie Converse Universe comes to Actors Company (The Little Theatre) next month. Performances run June 6-30.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Boston-based Art Song Ensemble CALLIOPE'S CALL with their debut album NEW MOON.

A VOLTE SI SOGNA al TEATRO OLIMPICO UN RECITAL DI GRAN CLASSE PER FESTEGGIARE I 60 ANNI DI CARRIERA DI GIGLIOLA CINQUETTI

The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its lineup of talks with iconic artists, critically acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers, as well as reunions and retrospectives of venerable and lauded films and TV series. See the full lineup here!

Discover the new lineup at Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA featuring performances from Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.