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In her triumphant return to the Fringe, Amy Annette brings Busy Body to The Baby Grand, a shipping container transformed into an intimate comedy boudoir, complete with a floral display and the nostalgic welcoming harmonies of The Andrews Sisters

Jason Graae (pronounced 'grah'or 'graw', but not 'gray' is an established American musical theater actor, best known for his musical theater performances but with a varied career spanning Broadway, opera, television and film. He has won four Bistro Awards, two Ovation Awards, two New York Nightlife Awards, the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.

The award-winning Off-Broadway cast of Liberation will reprise their performances when the production opens on Broadway this fall. Written by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, the limited 14-week engagement will begin previews October 8, 2025.

MK Lebeaux's GOES WITHOUT SAYING will be presented at The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.

The cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming dates.

The highly anticipated, multi-year North American tour will star Maya Drake as Ali, Kennedy Caughell as Jersey and Roz White as Miss Liza Jane. Additional principals and full ensemble casting will be announced at a later date.

Due to issues with her Visa approval process, Daniela Darcourt will unfortunately be unable to perform at Festival Latino this weekend. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Simon Studio brings playwright and screenwriter, Omar Bakry’s new play to 59E59 Theaters. The story centers around three individuals from different backgrounds who struggle to understand the events of their pasts and search for love and happiness in their future.

A roundup of our coverage from the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Roundabout Theatre Company production of Liberation, the new play by Tony Award nominee Bess Wohl and directed by Tony Award nominee Whitney White, will open on Broadway on Tuesday, October 28 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

The Television Academy has announced that actors and philanthropists Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are the recipients of the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, recognizing a lifetime of philanthropy, activism and commitment to global good.

EPIC Players Theatre will present a concert presentation of 504: A New Musical on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. at the Joe's Pub at The Public. 504: The Musical, by Abbie Goldberg and Mason McDowell, is a fictionalized account of the 1977 San Francisco sit-in that led to civil rights for Disabled people.

Here are a few top entertainment picks to consider this week including plenty of free outdoor summer concerts, Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), Beth Leavel (The Prom and Drowsy Chaperone), and more.

Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS. The tour will have its first public performance on September 8, 2025, at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA, and will officially open at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle on September 19, 2025.

New Vision Dance Company will be hosting the 4th annual New Albany Dance Festival, July 22-27, 2025. The festival kicks off Tuesday, July 22nd, at 6:00 & 8:00 PM, with Ten Tiny Dances®, an innovative event featuring movement pieces choreographed specifically for a 4’ x 4’ performance space. Ten Tiny Dances® was created in Portland, Oregon in 2002 by Mike Barber. This will be the first time that this event will be held in Columbus since 2019!

The Victoria Players Children’s Theater is presenting Beetlejuice Jr. July 24-27, 2025 at Liberty Union High School Auditorium (500 W Washington St. Baltimore, OH 43105). Check out photos of the show.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Below DUELS Volume 1: The Genre Game. Joshua Turchin, Julia Schade, and their ensemble of performers will duel it out at 54 Below!

GRAMMY® Award winners The Oak Ridge Boys have announced that their ‘American Made Christmas Tour’ will return for a limited run of holiday performances in select cities.

A beloved Columbus holiday tradition will return for 2025, as CAPA, in collaboration with Short North Stage, presents A Christmas Carol live on stage in the Ohio Theatre. Learn more!

EPIC Players Theatre will present an additional performance of their concert presentation of 504: A New Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Making its debut tour in 2025, RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute is set to bring holiday cheer to more than 30 cities nationwide, including a stop in Columbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical. The tour will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

The Firehouse Theatre will present the Broadway hit Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812! A 12 time Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and the winner of the Drama Desk Awards, this play by Dave Malloy opens next month.

This summer’s installment of Shakespeare Under the Stars, Shakespeare in Love marked Elliott Lemberg’s 50th production as head of the New Albany High School Theatre Department! For Mr. Lemberg, 50 productions also highlight 18 years of commitment to his students and their education.

Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Learn more about the tour and find out who is starring here!