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Cultural Heritage Exhibition to Open at Beck Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026


Beck Center for the Arts will present work by David Buttram, Rafael Valdivieso, and Gina Washington in the Hoffman-Stach Gallery, exploring culture, identity, and memory.

Premieres by Romeo Castellucci, Angélica Liddell and More Set for NYU Skirball 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026


NYU Skirball has revealed its 2026-27 season. Three of today’s most incendiary international performance makers—Romeo Castellucci, Angélica Liddell, and Milo Rau—come to NYU Skirball this season

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026


Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

A Broadway Walking Tour- 8 Historic Spots to Visit in the Theatre District 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 9, 2026


Broadway's biggest landmarks are easy to spot, but some of the Theatre District's most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight. From historic theaters and legendary rehearsal spaces to tucked-away tributes and unexpected Broadway landmarks, these lesser-known stops will add a whole new act to your next walking tour!

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026


American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

LES MISERABLES Cast Revealed At Lyric Stage Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026


Lyric Stage Boston has announced principal casting for its 2027 production of Les Misérables. Directed by Courtney O'Connor, the musical will star De'Lon Grant as Jean Valjean, Christopher Chew as Javert, and Kristian Espiritu as Fantine.

How Have Broadway Theater Sizes Changed Over the Years?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 24, 2026


xBroadway’s current theater capacity rules have not always been how they are now. The distinctions between Broadway, off-Broadway, and other types of venues have changed over the decades as the industry has evolved. 

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Dupont Underground
by Itai Yasur - Apr 27, 2026


Tennessee William's iconic work crackles to life at site of DC's long abadoned streetcar. See what our critic had to say.

How an Episcopal Retreat Became a Buzzy Off-Broadway Venue
by Joey Sims - Apr 20, 2026


This season, Broadway royalty has taken up residence in the splendid library of an Upper East Side mansion. So how did House of the Redeemer, a retreat house within the Episcopal Archdiocese of New York, become off-Broadway’s hottest new venue?

World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY Comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026


Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

Kip Williams-Helmed THE MAIDS to be Presented at St. Ann’s Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026


St. Ann’s Warehouse’s 2025-26 season will culminate with the Donmar Warehouse’s production of The Maids, Jean Genet’s masterpiece of class struggle and blurred identity, in a new version written and directed by Kip Williams.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Unveils First 2026 Program Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025


Edinburgh International Festival will release tickets for four headline events from its 2026 programme on November 27, offering an early look at next summer’s major international engagements.

Tony Winner and Screen Star June Lockhart Dies at 100
by Team BWW - Oct 25, 2025


Beloved and iconic actress June Lockhart died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica, California with her daughter June Elizabeth and granddaughter Christianna by her side. 

Which Broadway Theatres Have Housed the Most (and Least) Tony-Winning Shows?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 1, 2025


Did you know that the Richard Rodgers Theatre, current home of Hamilton, has housed more Best Musical Tony Award winners than any other Broadway house? Since the Tony Awards began in 1947 and began issuing a Best Musical Award in 1949, nine Best Musicals have played the Richard Rodgers Theatre, which used to be named the 46th Street Theatre.

10 Inspiring Pieces of Theatre History I Saw Up Close And In Person This Summer—And How You Can Too!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 10, 2025


In many of America’s cities, theatre history exists in plain sight. Whether inside a museum or on a street corner, fascinating pieces of theatre lore exist, waiting to be discovered by an interested passerby. Here are ten inspiring displays of theatre history I saw up close and in person this summer, from New York City to Washington D.C. and beyond. You can visit them too—and many are free to see! 

The Tank's LimeFest has to Present Marissa Alaniz's ELIZABETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025


The Tank's LimeFest has selected Marissa Alaniz's play 'Elizabeth' as a part of its festival line up.

Red Baraat Releases New Album 'Bhangra Rangeela' Today
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025


America's only South Asian wedding band Red Baraat fires on all cylinders with its blistering new studio album, Bhangra Rangeela.

Guthrie Theater Presents Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025


The Guthrie Theater has announced the company and related events for its upcoming production of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, directed by Tracy Brigden.

OPEN + SHUT: Celebrating the Art of Endpapers Now on View At The Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025


A new exhibition at The Carle explores the often-overlooked creativity of endpapers—the decorated pages inside a book's covers—which have become an expanded artistic canvas in contemporary children's publishing. Learn how to attend.

KOWALSKI Extends Run at At The Duke on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025


Gregg Ostrin’s Kowalski, directed by Colin Hanlon, has extended its Off-Broadway run at The Duke on 42nd Street. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Arts Advocates Announces February 2025 Events Including An Art Talk About Robert Chase, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025


Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of February events, which includes an art talk about Robert (Bob) Chase, a luncheon in the Arts Advocates Gallery, an exhibit by Susan Klein, and more.

Michael Feinstein Will Return to His Namesake Club For a One Night Only Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024


On Sunday, September 22, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated Michael Feinstein will return to the club bearing his name. 

Edinburgh International Film Festival Announces Winners Of the Sean Connery Prize and the Thelma Schoonmaker Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2024


The relaunched Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced the winners of its new prize for feature filmmaking and its new prize for short filmmaking.

Martha Graham Dance Company Announces Second Season Of GRAHAM100
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2024


Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.

Photoville NYC 2024 to Return in June With 85+ Exhibitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


Photoville NYC 2024 will kick off with an event-packed, free-to-the-public opening weekend in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Learn more about the exhibitions!


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