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In 1869, ten explorers set off to chart the Green and Colorado Rivers, under the guidance of John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War Veteran and personal friend of President Grant, a government-sanctioned journey following in the footsteps of the deserters, lone adventurers, and countless indigenous people who have previously braved the wild rapids leading through Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, and through the most dangerous waterway of all: the Grand Canyon.

Set in 1869 and inspired by the history of female boxing in Victorian London, Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department pulls no punches in the 'The Sweet Science of Bruising' this April.

Dallas 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. Selections for February 2026 include Mrs. Doubtfire and more.

Southwestern University’s Theatre Department will present Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus, directed by Jamie Rogers, running November 7–9 and 14–17, 2025, in the Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater at the Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center.

Director MacQueen keeps the action moving along at a steady pace, a much-needed component of a 2.5 hour play offering so much information to absorb about the history of women's suffrage. Highly recommended.

Men on Boats, a 2017 play by Jaclyn Backhaus, is an exciting and refreshing way to end the summer. Big Idea Theatre has made it from the Amazon River, in their previous production of The River Bride, to the Green and Colorado Rivers. This time, director Jennifer Adler leads a group of men (women) on a quest to chart unknown territory.

From August 21 through August 28, Classic American Tales will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. Learn more!

Robyn Nevin (Director) brings another of Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries to the Sydney stage with And Then There Were None. See here for more information!

Glasgow's oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal, Glasgow is set to host Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour from 8 - 12 April 2025.

La forza del destino is making its comeback to the Greek National Opera after 27 years of absence. Giuseppe Verdi’s iconic opera will debut in the Stavros Niarchos Hall.

Men on Boats is coming to Des Moines Playhouse next month. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out more about how to get tickets here!

Men on Boats is coming to Des Moines Playhouse next year. Performances run February 7 - March 2, 2025. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway?

A new show What the Dickens? by award-winning playwright/singer Clare Norburn, her company The Telling and BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskells' Wives & Daughters, Lewis, Musketeers) exposes the private life of Charles Dickens: with an estranged wife and teenage mistress, he doesn't quite live up to the image of the family man he would like to present to the world.

Lots of great shows are on the horizon across the islands!

Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage. Learn more about the productions.

Theater for The New City will present 'Kasturba v/s Gandhi,' a compelling new play that delves into the life of Kasturba Gandhi, an Indian revolutionary and spouse of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by Rupaalii Sonwani and written by Nishi Chawla.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/16/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Catch the opening of MEN ON BOATS at Long Beach Playhouse this weekend. Experience the thrilling adventure play that brings to life the historical 1869 Powell expedition.

The 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is back January 18-28, 2024, ready to heat up Chicago with its annual international pageant of puppet shows and artists at dozens of venues around the city.

Adventure awaits in Stage One as WCT presents Jaclyn Backhaus' 'MEN ON BOATS.' Join ten explorers on a thrilling expedition to chart the course of the Big Canyon in 1869. A must-see theatrical experience!

A historic tale of division, religious persecution, and brutality, ending in an ambitious yet fateful plot to bring down both the monarchy and the government, Treason the Musical is set to blow you away with stunning original folk and pop songs. Check out rehearsal photos here!

The Tenement Museum, the iconic New York institution devoted to sharing the stories of the immigrants, migrants and refugees who built New York and America, reopened its national historic landmark at 97 Orchard Street today after a year-long preservation.  

From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Dr. Seuss, Wagner College Theatre's 2023/24 Season has something for everyone! Consistently ranked in the top 5 collegiate theater programs in the nation, WCT performers frequently go on to Broadway and beyond. See these future stars today!

This is a powerful and moving work.