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The civil rights opera IS THIS AMERICA will premiere in Boston from September 20-22, 2024, highlighting pivotal moments in the fight for equality through powerful performances and storytelling.

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

Umeda Arts Theater will present two new UK-Japan collaboration projects featuring up-and-coming Japanese writers and directors at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

Miranda just finished creating a concept album for the new project, which features 'Broadway actors and major pop stars.' Playwright Eisa Davis has also reportedly joined Miranda as a co-writer.

Long Beach Opera has announced a two-day event featuring the first-ever live staging of Pauline Oliveros' experimental opera BYE BYE BUTTERFLY, showcasing innovative and immersive performances.

The New York Choral Society has appointed Ellen PutneyMoore as its first female Executive Director in its 65-year history.

In 2025, BearManor Media will publish Lawrence Schulman's third book for BearManor Media, called Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp. Learn more.

BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA is a comedic take by Neil Salvage on a not very well remembered, but extremely important meeting of world leaders during the waning days of the World War II in Europe.  Almost all of what you see in our play is fiction, but a little understanding of what really transpired may help you understand and appreciate the comedy playing out in front of you.

The HBO Original documentary FAYE, produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, debuts Saturday, July 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Watch the trailer!

Encore! Performing Arts’ production of HELLO, DOLLY! leans heavily into the relentless optimism and good time that’s made the musical a classic. They’ve crafted together a show which takes advantage of every aspect of its production, from the costumes to the orchestrations to the simple power of a Look from the lead.

The world premiere of IS THIS AMERICA?, a civil rights opera, will be held in Boston from September 20-22. The opera explores pivotal moments in the civil rights movement through powerful performances.

White Snake Projects will premiere the opera IS THIS AMERICA? celebrating civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer with original music by Mary D. Watkins. Pre-show talks at Boston Public Library branches on Sep 4 and 14.

The casts have been unveiled for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.  

Julia Bogdanoff and Ben Laxton star in BEAUTIFUL at Weathervane Theatre, running now through June 22nd.

Sutton Foster just may have made history during her recent concerts with the Boston Pops – as the first artist to break out the crochet needles and yarn to add a few rows to an in-progress blanket mid-performance at Symphony Hall.

Actor, singer, and Stoneham native Kathy St. George is coming full circle with her current role as Yente the matchmaker in the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” running through June 16 at Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly.

Casting for the first two weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.  

Explore Winfred Rembert's 'Hard Times' exhibition at Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles, presented in collaboration with Fort Gansevoort. Opening tonight, May 30th, the show delves into powerful narratives.

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS, a Pride concert benefitting The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3 at 7 pm, honoring the iconic Judy Garland with songs from her legendary career. Read our conversation with Justin Elizabeth Sayre about the show.

What did our critic think of JOE JACKSON at At Davidson Theatre?

The Odd Couple is playing at The Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited season, through to June 23rd.

Buck Creek Players will present the final show of our 50th season with this musical on our mainstage. Join us for the eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 14th and running through Sunday, June 23rd. 

Finding words for FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING with veteran singer-pianist Steve Ross could result in adjectives such as 'lovely' and 'savvy' and 'charming.' Ross, the ultimate class act and champion of classic songs, makes us appreciate them anew, blossoming one more time, like the annual spring flowers. He's a perennial, too.

Acclaimed New York City-based electronic musician, producer and activist Moby has shared the official video for current single ‘where is your pride?’ out now a collaboration with the late Benjamin Zephaniah. The video has been approved by Zephaniah’s family and is a celebration of his life’s work. The propulsive, break-beat driven track is spoken word with a powerful message delivered in the dub poet’s characteristically warm burr. Watch the video here!

Memorabilia includes his gold record for West Side Story, custom-embroidered asylum coat from Sweeney Todd and more, including antiques of the Victorian and Edwardian as well as early puzzles, games, rebuses, coin-operated machines and more.