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Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

The Performance, a gripping drama inspired by Arthur Miller's acclaimed short story first published in The New Yorker, will be coming to select U.S. theaters in late December 2024.

Hailed by The Boston Globe as “simply the best,” the Quartet will perform an outstanding program of musical works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Sibelius, and the local premier of a work by Jamaican-born composer, Eleanor Alberga.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2024-2025 season will continue with the return of internationally celebrated violinist Rachel Barton Pine to Skyview Concert Hall on November 2 at 7 pm and November 3 at 3 pm.

Centaur Theatre has installed a universal access elevator, enhancing accessibility for all patrons. This initiative reflects the theatre's commitment to inclusivity and improved audience experience. Learn more!

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the passing of Charlie Gray, who served as Executive Director from 1982 to 1996. Mr. Gray left an indelible mark on the Pittsburgh arts community through his unwavering commitment to musical theater and arts education.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990.

Off-Broadway's longest-running and most beloved musical, The Fantasticks, will kick off Island City Stage’s 13th South Florida Season beginning October 17.

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome former Ballet Nacional de España Principal Dancer Sergio Bernal and his eponymous company in their first evening-length work, A Night with Sergio Bernal. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Lighting designer Beverly Emmons will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards at the 60th annual ceremony on October 21.

English National Opera has announced that Anupam Ganguli and Gillian Moore CBE will be joining the ENO Board of Trustees with immediate effect, with Ganguli becoming Chair of the Finance Committee.

The 7 Fingers, also known as Les 7 doigts de la main, are making their Center Theatre Group debut at the Ahmanson September 11, 2024. This artist collective based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada was founded in 2002 by seven circus artists: Isabelle Chassé, Shana Carroll, Patrick Léonard, Faon Shane, Gypsy Snider, Sébastien Soldevila, and Samuel Tétreault. Shana found time to describe 7 Fingers’ signature electrifying mix of circus, theatre, illusion, music, and dance inspired by the star-crossed tale of Romeo and Juliet. 

In 2018, acclaimed Broadway and film actor John Leguizamo embarked on an exploration of Latino history with his Tony-nominated play, Latin History for Morons. Inspired by his quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions, the new three-part series, VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, brings Leguizamo's passion from the stage to the screen.

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the winners of its 2024 Call for Scores for Solo Piano. The works chosen will be performed by E4TT emerita pianist extraordinaire, Dale Tsang on a solo recital in the group's 17th Home Season, the second such solo piano Call for Scores.

Andew Lloyd Webber (Music), Don Black (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Hampton’s (Book & Lyrics) SUNSET BOULEVARD is given a reworking for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment by director Paul Warwick Griffin.  

Join the Cockettes Nouveau for a night of Dirt! Sex! Passion! at Joe's Pub. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Charles Fee has announced his retirement as Producing Artistic Director of Great Lakes Theater (GLT) in Cleveland, Idaho Shakespeare Festival (ISF) in Boise, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (LTSF) in Incline Village. 

Theatrical Rights Worldwide just announced that performance rights for the new musical comedy, THE OLYMPIANS, are now available for licensing worldwide.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?

Flamenco Latino will present a free Panel Discussion with a Q&A: 'The Nature of Combining Flamenco, Tap, and Hip-Hop' on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 7:30pm - 8:30pm at The Secret Theatre.

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL returns to Milton Keynes Theatre this September.

Experience Flamenco Latino in Concert at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning. Part of the 2024 Más Allá Series, this event showcases innovative Flamenco dance and music. Tickets are $20. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Franco Ambrosetti releases his second album of ballads with strings, Sweet Caress, arranged by Alan Broadbent and featuring John Scofield, Peter Erskine, Scott Colley, Sara Caswell, and Orchestra. Available August 9, 2024.