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The 2026 Fertile Ground Festival kicks off on April 10. This annual grab bag of new works is my favorite time in Portland’s theatre calendar because it gives us a chance to see works at various stages of development, from early readings to fully staged world premieres.

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival has revealed its 2025 festival 'Letters and Notes' at the Dimenna Center in New York City. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Bechdel Project is delighted to name Nikki Brake-Sillá, a disabled Black playwright and filmmaker, the recipient of the prestigious 2024/25 ROO Residency. This residency program provides pivotal support to feminist playwrights and fosters the development of bold new theatrical voices.

​​​​​​​Philadelphia Ballet will conclude its 2023/2024 subscription season at the Academy of Music with the upcoming presentation of The Dream, the whimsical, romantic ballet inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast for Philadelphia, Here I Come!, the third production in The Friel Project. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack joins Opera Philadelphia and the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble for a concert centered on the poetry of Langston Hughes. The concert, titled 'To Sit and Dream,' takes place on March 17th at Tindley Temple United Methodist Church.

Carnegie Hall has revealed a schedule of 100+ events for the Weimar Festival, January-May 2024.

From the moment you step into the historic Kings Theatre, a wave of holiday cheer envelops you, setting the stage for the annual spectacle that is The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show.

Get all the latest updates on the casting, dates, and venue for the upcoming production of ARISTOCRATS - Part of The Friel Project at Irish Rep. Don't miss out on this exciting show!

Irish Repertory Theatre's Translations has received a four-week extension and will now play through Sunday December 31, 2023.

Irish Repertory Theatre reveals the cast for Translations, the first production in The Friel Project, a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Brian Friel.

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director; Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) will present The Friel Project, a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Brian Friel, to take place from October 2023 through May 2024.

Classic Stage Company has announced complete programming for their 2023-2024 Season. See what shows are in the lineup, who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret and more.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced Its Autumn/Winter 2023-24 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

They sure don't write them like Holiday anymore. A play about the foibles of a family of rich White people that supplies no meaningful social or racial context, a critique of the world of wealth which is bafflingly superficial, and a romance almost lacking in visible courtship, playwright Philip Barry's 1928 Broadway hit has very little claim to be produced now. Yet it's given a sumptuous and impressive production by Arena Stage in Washington. Go for the performances, the costumes, and the direction, and you'll be fine. Seek more, and you may be disappointed.

Main Line Today and Today Media announce the grand return of the Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs Party on Thursday, July 28th, at Drexelbrook Special Event Center.

Oakland Ballet Company's 2021-22 Season draws to a celebratory conclusion this month with a wide-ranging program that is both retrospective and forward-looking.

On Friday, January 28th at 10am, registered participants will enjoy a lively discussion on Mexican Muralism and the artists that impacted that period in both Mexico and the United States.

HBO Max is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a dedicated spotlight page called “Straight From the Heart,” which is home to romantic-themed content. The “Straight From the Heart” spotlight page on HBO Max is the best destination for people to escape and rediscover what it means to fall in love… or celebrate being single.

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced their Theatre @ Home Winter Festival, a four-week repertory retrospective of all of the original digital productions created by Irish Repertory Theatre during the COVID-19 shut-down, from January 26 – February 21, 2021.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Robert Falls has announced casting for his upcoming revival of Molly Sweeney by Brian Friel. In assuming the title role, Chicago favorite Kate Fry returns to the Goodman, following her recent appearance in Falls' production of The Winter's Tale. Joining Fry are stage and screen star Brendan Coyle (Downton Abbey), who returns to the Goodman following his triumphant appearance in last season's St. Nicholas by Conor McPherson, and Chicago's Christopher Donahue (Oedipus Rex at Court Theatre, Moby Dick at Lookingglass).

Back by audience demand! On Friday, March 20, 2020 at 7 p.m., WQXR Radio Host and Peabody Award-winning Broadcaster, Elliott Forrest, returns to the Music Conservatory of Westchester for his interactive, multi-media 'Movie Music with Elliott Forrest' presentation exploring music from beloved classic films to contemporary favorite movies.