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Broadway stars Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams joined forces to announce the 2024 Drama League Nominees.

Four Humors has announced the return of Rasputin, a theatrical exploration of the mystic mad monk’s notorious death, playing from May 9 through May 18, 2024, at Open Eye Theatre. This production is a bloody, hilarious investigation into the three alleged true accounts of Rasputin’s demise and the ensuing chaos of Mother Russia’s fate.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

Ragtime, based on the 1975 novel by E. L. Doctorow, premiered in Toronto in 1996 before opening on Broadway in 1998. The musical, by Terrance McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, tells the story of the United States in the early 20th century, focusing on the experiences and tensions that existed (and still exist) between different groups of people. It is a beautiful, thoughtful, and thought-provoking show, and audiences can experience it on stage at Dutch Apple through May 12th. Tricia Corcoran, who portrays Emma Goldman, spoke with BroadwayWorld about this production of Ragtime.

Who are the suffs of Suffs? Did you know that the characters of one of Broadway's newest musicals are based on real, trailblazing women? Before you watch them make history on stage at the Music Box Theatre, get to know the ladies who changed the world over 100 years ago.

This week, stories abound about the impact funding can have on the arts - from the UK, an editorial about how the collapse of funding for the creative industry was predictable. In the US, we have stories of large gifts making a huge impact - no-cost rentals at 59E59 - as well as changes to the way Florida is apportioning their arts budget.

It is award season. And every year newcomers to the industry ask what most of the awards are. In this series, I’ll hopefully explain that. I'll be looking at many of the major awards other than the Tony Awards. First up today: the Drama Desk Awards and the Drama League Awards.

St. Martin’s Theatre  is celebrating 50 years playing host to Agatha Christie’s genre-defining murder mystery, The Mousetrap.

The Regent Theatre, a cornerstone of Arlington, MA's cultural landscape for over a century, is officially on the market. Richard Stavros, who has been at the helm of this historic venue since 1993, announced his decision to retire today, opening up a unique opportunity for a new operator to take over.

After 30 years of presenting entertainment and cultural enrichment to the greater Boston area and beyond, the principal owner of the Medford Street Theater, operator of the historic Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA, is retiring to pursue other interests.

Una amplia y variada oferta musical se llevará a cabo en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes con solistas y agrupaciones de reconocimiento nacional e internacional que comprenden diversos repertorios.

The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

The Cape Ann Symphony’s 72nd Concert Season will continue with The Known (and Unknown) Greats Concert featuring world renowned pianist Janice Weber on Sunday, March 17  at 2 pm at Manchester-Essex High School auditorium.

This is an hour of fine theatre that will captivate you.

It is as visually rich as it is aurally.

Explore the artistic legacy of Rosario Cabrera in the Open Air Painting Schools, discussed in a talk as part of the Pintar en femenino series. The talk is led by art historian Paola Eguiluz at the National Museum of San Carlos.

El Inbal Fortalece Y Promueve Las Lenguas Indígenas A Través De La Literatura Y La Música. Descubre cómo el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura impulsa la diversidad cultural con eventos como el seminario de Creación Literaria en Lenguas Indígenas y el recital de canto náhuatl Tlalticpac.

Fringe Management LLC and Adelaide’s Joanne Hartstone will present the Australian premiere season of the acclaimed UK production, Sherlock Holmes – The Last Act from 17 February to 17 March for ten (weekend) performances only at Studio 166 at Goodwood Theatre and Studios.

The 2024 Drama League Awards has revealed upcoming dates to honor this seasons Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre. 

The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

Submissions are now open for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024. Participate in this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent!

Edward Albee’s WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? comes to Le Petit Theatre with a fresh perspective from director Tommye Myrick. Lance E. Nichols and Zardis star as George and Martha in this all-Black cast production.

'FALLING SIDEWAYS OFF THE EDGE OF THE EARTH' premieres at Theater for the New City. A captivating exploration of love, faith, and the afterlife, this inter-dimensional play poses the question, 'Can the dead forgive?' Don't miss this innovative theatrical experience.

The HISTORY® Channel will premiere its new one-hour documentary “The Harlem Hellfighters” executive produced and narrated by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, with RadicalMedia producing in association with Rock’n Robin Productions.

Ever since American jazz became old enough to carry a passport, French composers were ready to absorb lessons and borrow licks from the exciting new avant-garde style. That enthusiasm was reciprocated by jazz musicians elated to be treated with dignity, and eager to explore the blithe melodies and beguiling harmonies that came so naturally.