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The Music Theatre Kansas City – (Pro) KC Premiere production of the 2014’s Broadway version of “Rocky the Musical” is surprisingly worth your time.  It is hard to have avoided Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Franchise” beginning as a sleeper, low budget film hit in 1976.  So far there have been six “Rocky” movies plus several follow-on films based on the career of the son of Apollo Creed, Rocky’s original opponent and eventual friend.

On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

East West Players has unveiled its the 2024 Season. See full programming and lear how to purchase tickets!

Check out footage of Hillary Clinton joining Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway.

The Doobie Brothers will embark on an The 2024 Tour featuring Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons & John McFee. The tour will visit major markets across the U.S. including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle.

The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

How do you measure a year? In overtures? In dance breaks? Standing ovations? Before we get wrapped up in the theatre season ahead, BroadwayWorld wants to stop and salute the shows that made this year great. Watch video highlights from all of them here!

Celebration Arts announces its 38th Season, Black Girl Magic, featuring iconic and original plays written and directed by Black women. The season includes 'ZORA & LANGSTON,' 'TOPDOG / UNDERDOG,' and 'MUD, RIVER, STONE.' Season passes available now.

The Freese Brothers Big Band returns to the historic Park Theatre in Jaffrey for the “Monadnock Region” version of their annual Big Band Holiday Show!

Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.'

Boosey & Hawkes has announced the loss of American composer David Del Tredici, who passed away at age 86 on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his Greenwich Village home in New York City, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Frank Zappa's iconic 1973 album 'Over-Nite Sensation' is celebrated with a new 50th anniversary super deluxe edition. This expanded edition includes 57 unreleased and rare tracks, making it a must-have for Zappa fans.

Carousel Theatre for Young People (CTYP) presents playwright Greg Banks' delightful take on the fairytale classic Snow White, at Granville Island's Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St), from November 29 to December 31, 2023.

BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER will conclude its 2023 season with the holiday favorite, THE OTHER CINDERELLA, written and directed by Jackie Taylor.

Frank Zappa's iconic 1973 album 'Over-Nite Sensation' is being celebrated with a new 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition. The release includes a previously unreleased demo for the track 'I'm The Slime.' Listen now and dive into the fully chronicled history of this legendary album.

The two new tracks include a balmy version of the most Jimmy Buffett-esque song Bob Dylan ever wrote, “Mozambique,” and the rollicking original, “University of Bourbon Street,” destined to become a New Orleans Parrot Head party anthem. For over five decades, Jimmy Buffett has transported listeners to easy living paradises through his music.

Black Ensemble Theater extends the hit musical revue 'A Taste of Soul' written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks. Experience the evolution of Soul music from its Gospel roots to today's pop culture sensation. Now playing through October 29, 2023.

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Get ready for the highly anticipated debut of Tommy Wallach's new musical, VICKY & FRANK, at 54 Below. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as this limited engagement kicks off. Find out all the details and secure your tickets now.

MadKap Productions will present A CHORUS LINE for 16 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie.  Sept 8 – Oct 8, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Sept 20 at 1:30 pm. Check out photos here!

Battery Dance will celebrates the 42nd Anniversary of its free summer festival from August 12-18, 2023, in partnership with Battery Park City Authority. The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival will feature in-person and live-streamed performances staged each night at Rockefeller Park, Battery Park City, New York City at 7PM ET, with a rain date on 8/19.

Battery Dance has revealed the Young Voices in Dance lineup, kicking off the 42nd Anniversary of its free summer festival presented in partnership with Battery Park City Authority.

The Warner Theatre will welcome WAR to the Oneglia Auditorium, Sunday, August 20 at 7 pm! Tickets will go on sale to Warner Supporters on Tuesday, May 9 at 10 am, and to the general public on Friday, May 12 at 10 am.