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The world première of November 4 has opened just after the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on November 4, 1995. It is a mitzvah that there are now no longer Israeli hostages and a shande that, as the script of November 4 pointedly notes, Israel now has a Prime Minister who thinks he's the Messiah.

In a kinder, gentler world, Ben Folds’ name would be mentioned in the same breath as piano greats Billy Joel and Elton John. Like the other two, Folds is a brilliant lyricist, a fantastic pianist, and an amazing storyteller.

Award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland’s family-friendly holiday show The Jewelry Box ushers in the season with two special performances at The Marsh.

Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX, to Westport Country Playhouse for one performance only.

From comedy to carols, The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA is celebrating the holiday season with a festive lineup this December. Highlights include Gary Ho Ho Hoey's 30th anniversary show.

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for its landmark 30th anniversary production of Man of La Mancha, the Tony Award-winning musical that holds a special place in the theatre's history. 

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the guest pianists for its E4TT/RMF New Music Piano Summit. Learn more here!

It's another standing room only night for Susan Mack and Birdland.

RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance  phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026. Launching in Sarasota,  Florida, the new show, RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, will play in 67 American cities from January to June 2026.  

Theatre Royal Plymouth has announced a bold new production of FAME THE MUSICAL. Playing for a strictly limited run at TRP next summer. Learn more here!

Queen tribute band, Killer Queen, is coming to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling next month. The performance is set for October 2, 2025. Learn more about the show here!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed its 2025/26 Insight festivals and special projects. Learn more and see how to attend upcoming performances.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that screen icon Robert Redford, with several Broadway credits to his name, has died at age 89. Read his obituary here.

Universal Studios Japan’s iconic Halloween celebration is back for 2025, evolved to deliver an even more spectacular experience. At night, the pulse-pounding HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS engulfs the park in fear, while the daytime HAHAHA! HALLOWEEN PARTY overflows with laughter and festive energy, showcasing two dramatically different faces of the park from day to night. This year introduces brand-new attractions and collaborations, blending spine-chilling terror with unrestrained joy in a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Adding to the excitement, brand muse Ayami Nakajo made a surprise appearance at the opening ceremony for the brand-new co-created attraction with KATE, marking a glamorous start to the season.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!

If you’re looking for an evening that will leave you with a full heart and a feeling of the interconnectedness of the world, check out Songs for a New World at Carlisle Theatre.

CAPA and Ohm Patel will present a tribute to the late tabla master Zakir Hussain, featuring tabla artist Yogesh Samsi and sitarist Anupama Bhagwat, at the Southern Theatre. Learn more!

Production photos have been released for Syliva, playing at Sharon Playhouse. This heartwarming and hilarious production pairs Broadway favorites with talented local artists for an unforgettable celebration of love, loyalty, and laughter. See the photos here!

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Heathers is currently playing to sold out crowds at New World Stages, the off-Broadway complex on 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. It’s a New York City return for the teen musical with a relatively short turn-around time since the original off-Broadway premiere of Heathers opened in 2014.

Tony Award winner Glenn Close is set to lead Maud, a new British television series following a canterkerous and ruthless old killer with a tortured past.

Disney has unveiled the release dates for the brand new 4K Blu-ray and Digital editions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, coinciding with the film's 50th anniversary.

Homecoming.  That’s what this past Monday night at CALS Ron Robinson felt like for me.  A delightful homecoming where you literally love and adore all your kinfolks.  When Theresa invited me to review 24 HOUR PLAYS: LITTLE ROCK, I gladly accepted.  Heck!  I already had my ticket to attend.

Overture Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that the brand new North American Tour of “Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” will visit Madison, Wis. in April.

Dancing City, the free programme of outdoor dance as part of GDIF - featuring 15 leading international and UK companies including Sadler’s Wells East at East Bank, has revealed its full lineup. Learn more!