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Through a new relationship with Boosey & Hawkes, one of the world's leading classical music publishers, Videmus Inc. will make available the previously unpublished music of composer Julia Perry.

Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!

Producers of Tony Award-winnng play Stereophonic have settled an October lawsuit alleging copyright infringement.

Steely Dan’s sophisticated jazz pop fourth album, 1975’s Katy Lied, with such standouts as “Black Friday,” “Bad Sneakers” and “Doctor Wu,” will return to vinyl for the first time in more than forty years on January 31, 2025.

On Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company premiered a poignant short film debuting a new verse to the iconic song, “It’s a Small World,” written by Richard Sherman before his passing in May of 2024. Watch the film here.

Will Butler and the cast of Broadway's Stereophonic visited The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss the Tony-Award-winning play and perform 'Masquerade' from the show. Butler explained the show's genesis and introduced the song. Watch the interview and performance now!

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will celebrate the 95th birthday of groundbreaking pianist, composer and bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi with a performance of her music in December. Learn more.

Capetonian pianist and composer Leo Gevisser, 22, will perform with the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) in Cape Town next month. Learn more here!

Meet the talented cast of Eureka Day on Broadway, featuring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, Thomas Middleditch, and Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz.

​​​​​​​Capetonian pianist and composer Leo Gevisser, 22, will perform with the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra (MNPO) at the Cape Town City Hall next month.

Janet Eilber was a high school senior at Michigan’s Interlochen School for the Arts when she first crossed paths with modern dance legend Martha Graham (1894–1991). After auditioning for Graham, the dancer and actor attended the Juilliard School at Graham’s recommendation, and subsequently joined the doyenne’s eponymous dance company where she became a soloist at age 21, dancing many of the roles made famous by Graham.

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

Tickets for the beloved musical ANNIE will be available starting Friday at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

East West Players has extended its revival of the acclaimed Tony-nominated musical Pacific Overtures. This production of Pacific Overtures continues the theater’s long-standing relationship with the work of Stephen Sondheim. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sir Derek Jacobi received the Critic's Circle’s 2023 Rosebowl for Distinguished Service to the Arts. The event took place on November 7th at the National Liberal Club.

The World’s Greatest Party Band is returning to The World’s Greatest Party City in 2025! The B-52s have announced five 2025 dates for their wildly successful Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre.

The West End Micro Music Festival (WEMMF) has announced its fourth season, REVELATIONS. 

All new photos have been released of the new cast of Stereophonic on Broadway! The production is now extended through January 12, 2025. Check out the photos below!

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!

ACT Contemporary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the 49th year of the beloved theatrical classic, A Christmas Carol. Originally adapted for the stage in 1976 by ACT founder Gregory Falls, this season's production will see the return of Seattle actor Darragh Kennan in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

On Monday, December 9, 2024, 7:30pm, The New School's College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, will present the Mannes Orchestra led by conductor David Hayes, at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Experience an evening of Latin American music with Quintet of the Americas at the National Opera Center. Highlights include premieres by Fernando Otero and Ernesto Oliva. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Experience the fusion of Flamenco, Jazz, Salsa, and Blues at Basilio Georges' album release concert at Drom NYC. Enjoy live performances by musicians and dancers. Learn how to purchae tickets.

Carnegie Hall announced a performance of BERNSTEIN – SYMPHONY No. 3 'KADDISH,' featuring a powerful orchestral and choral arrangement.

Celebrated guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) is set for the release of his memoir, Heartbreaker, written with Ari Surdoval. The book is due March 18 via Grand Central Publishing.