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Porgy and Bess is a famous 'folk opera' created by George Gershwin, with a libretto by DuBose Heyward and lyrics by DuBose and Ira Gershwin. The work chronicles the life of a Black community on Catfish Row in Charleston and is known for its fusion of operatic elements with American folk music, jazz, and blues. The story focuses on the love between Porgy, a disabled beggar, and Bess, a woman seeking a better life.

Following record-breaking attendance of over 21,000 at the Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA (VSO) will launch its 2025/26 season with a pair of concerts on Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Skyview Concert Hall.

Following the conclusion of Season 3, we spoke to choreographer John Carrafa about the challenges of working on a period piece, the casting process for the dancers, and his experience bringing Mrs. Russell's latest ball to life.

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 Players Club of Swarthmore will present Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries, a special one-night-only cabaret starring longtime PCS favorites Claudia Carlsson and Sean Murray.

Fiennes captures the voice and gait of actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and Miranda Raison conveys the intuitive nature of actress Ellen Terry in a superb production by director Jeremy Herrin in Fiennes' new season at Theatre Royal Bath.

Though THE COLOR PURPLE has a fair share of tragedy, the ending is heartwarming, celebratory, and puts a pin in Celie’s story — and with Brittney Mack at the lead, this musical makes that range of emotions land. 

Broadway shows 2026 are here! Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody, Taraji P. Henson & more star in an incredible season of plays, musicals & revivals. See the full list!

Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

If you've ever wanted to spend a few minutes with a 1905 supermodel and chat about her leading role in America's first Crime of the Century, stop by Allegheny Cemetery on the afternoon of June 21 and meet Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, the fabled 'Girl on the Red Velvet Swing'.

Today, Dead Outlaw's famous outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity Elmer McCurdy, as portrayed by Tony-nominee Andrew Durand, was spotted on the streets of New York City. Check out photos from the star's pop-ups in the Port Authority Bus Terminal subway station, on 5th Avenue outside of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Central Park.

Portland Playhouse's latest production, August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone, offers audiences a complex meditation on identity and belonging. As the second play chronologically in Wilson's Century Cycle, this work captures a pivotal moment in African American history during the Great Migration's early days in 1911.

Passage Theatre Company will present its second annual spoken word and music festival, WORD on FRONT: Return to Harlem Renaissance. Learn more and see how to attend.

If you were to ask a modern day student what they know about WW1, they probably would give you a short answer seeing as it is rarely taught nowadays. Powerhouse Broadway performer Melissa Errico wants to change that and has done so brilliantly with her own creation entitled The Story of A Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War. Complete with a seven piece orchestra, superb arrangements by Tedd Firth, and mostly top notch technical elements, this show does a lot to teach us all about a forgotten generation of military and the time period in general.

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Oh, Mary!, by Cole Escola, and The Ally, by Itamar Moses.

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2025 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

A Noise Within will present its “Songs from the Volcano” 2025-26 season of six classic plays. Launching the season in September is British playwright Richard Bean’s Tony Award-winning One Man, Two Guvnors. Learn more about the season here!

Starring Miguel Falabella, the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” (Uma Coisa Engraçada Aconteceu a Caminho do Forum, in portuguese) is a huge success that is getting a Brazilian production for the first time.

Ballet West has revealed its 2025-26 season with seven productions, including West Side Story Suite and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.

The 25/26 season at Syracuse Stage will feature a Broadway hit, fresh revivals of award-winning classics, an inspiring new American musical and a knockout world premiere play. See the full season here!

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

The Rialto Theater has announced the appointment of Mrs. K. Shane Boen as its new Artistic Director, effective April 1, 2025, marking a new chapter in the theatre's history. Mrs. Boen brings a wealth of experience and passion to the role.

The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

The 2025 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!