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xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.

As I sat in the audience, waiting for the performance of War Horse In Concert, a Pops presentation for the Wichita Symphony, I overhead several audience members discussing their expectations for what they were about to experience. “Is this a play?”  “It looks like there are narrators!” “Is this different from a regular concert?” Most “In Concert” performances are based on well known musicals, but War Horse In Concert is based on War Horse Suite 2022, a symphonic work derived from the score of the play with the same name. The play is based on the original story written by Michael Morpurgo. War Horse: The Story in Concert premiered at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2016, with music composed by Adrian Sutton, and the narration was adapted from the play script written in 1982 by Nick Stafford. The performance consisted of a very simple staged version of the piece, with multiple actors playing multiple roles, supplying dialogue at the important points in the story. There was also a main singer and a chorus to help convey the emotions that the spoken word can fail to supply. This allows the orchestra to feature the score so the story to be told by both the music and the word. A concert version is usually a scaled down production, sans sets, props, elaborate costumes, and in the case of War Horse, the puppets used to portray the horses. The audience is asked to use their imaginations, and their mind’s eye, to fill in the remainder of the story.

The self-conducted string orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in a program titled American Form/s.

Carnegie Hall will present the Sphinx Virtuosi concert in October featuring Curtis Stewart as Composer-in-Residence. The event includes New York premieres by Jannina Norpoth, Derrick Skye, and a world premiere by Stewart. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has announced the cast for their upcoming production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble set to bring the classic play to life.

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 63rd season of four full-orchestra concerts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, and St. Bartholomew’s Church, featuring a free opening performance titled Beyond the Hall at Bryant Park on September 6, repeated and also free at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens on September 7. 

Soulpepper Theatre brings Tennessee Williams' classic A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to the stage this summer. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The Fire Weeds, a new female-centric theatre company, will debut its inaugural production, OUTRAGED HEARTS, in NYC.

Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression. The production has already been extended through May 19 due to popular demand.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of CSC in Baltimore with their 2024-2025 season. Discover the exciting lineup of shows and join the festivities marking a decade of exceptional theater.

Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Berkshire Opera Festival has announced its 2024 season in Great Barrington, MA and New York City.

The Mississippi Museum of Art offers free admission to exhibitions on the first Saturday of every month through 2026, thanks to the Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program.

China Institute Gallery presents the medieval wonder of the world, Dabao'en Temple, with a video premiere, lecture, and the announcement of a new online video library. Learn about the legendary temple and its significance in Chinese art history. Admission is free.

Mezzo-soprano ERIN WAGNER performs world premiere by ERROLLYN WALLEN at Weill Recital Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Join renowned pianist Michael Stephen Brown and distinguished violinist Arnaud Sussmann in a captivating duo recital at the Howland Chamber Music Circle in Beacon, NY. Experience an unforgettable performance featuring works by Jewish composers impacted by World War II.

Plays & Players Theatre will present WORLDS APART: A Reading Series, featuring a diverse lineup of plays that spotlight the construct of distance in Philadelphia, PA. Get all the details here!

Detroit Repertory Theatre announces its 67th season with exciting new shows and schedules. Check out the season lineup here!

Join British marine archaeologist Mensun Bound at South Street Seaport Museum for a free lecture on the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, Endurance. Learn about the challenges of preserving shipwreck sites and the impact of climate change. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of the past and reflection on our planet's future.

The Pecking Order is a live performance event born out of grief and disbelief after the 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The piece is inspired by the wife and daughters of the supreme court judge who penned the original opinion, Justice Harry Blackmun. 

This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway Theatres Have Undergone the Most Dramatic Transformations?

This fall, the Yiddish Book Center presents a major new core exhibition that explores a multi-faceted international story of identity, creativity, migration, and belonging. Yiddish: A Global Culture debuts on October 15, 2023, expanding the Center's scope to include the world's first comprehensive museum of modern Yiddish culture.

Theatre for a New Audience will present Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending, July 9–August 6 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!