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“Tongues / The War In Heaven,” two rarely performed short plays by Sam Shepard and Joseph Chaikin, evoke the elusive logic of a dream to form a speculative fantasia of the afterlife. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!

PRO ARTE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA presents 'All in the Family' concert featuring storytelling and puppetry at War Memorial Hall in Newton, MA.

Ensemble Theatre will present Irish playwright John Breen's heart-warming comedy Alone it Stands, a ballsy, true tale of triumph over impossible odds on the field, from Thursday 25  January to Saturday 2 March. 

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Grammy Nominated and internationally renowned salsa singer Oscar D'león to Newark on Friday, February 9th at 8:00 P.M. for a Valentine's Concert Celebration concert.

What did our critic think of DEATHTRAP at Jarrott Productions?

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.

Singer/songwriter Susannah B has music in her blood. She is the daughter of the late Broadway composer and lyricist Carol Hall, whose credits include the 1978 classic The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and its 1994 Broadway sequel The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public.  Listen to her on a podcast episode now!

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced three new shows. New England's premier Gypsy Jazz Group Rhythm Future Quartet will perform on January 12,  Boston all-star group A Band of Killers on February 3, and Steve Forbert & Freedy Johnston on February 9.  Learn more about the show lineup here!

How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

International Contemporary Ensemble presents “Composing While Black: Volume One,” featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall, along with works by Wendell Logan and Brittany J. Green.

International Contemporary Ensemble will present 'Composing While Black: Volume One,' featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

This time, the reader question was: Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?

Get ready for a thrilling and hilarious evening as the Players' Ring Theatre opens its 32nd season with the iconic comedy-thriller, 'Deathtrap.' Don't miss the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, nominated for four Tony Awards. Find out more about the production and the talented cast in this article.

Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

“After three years of uncertainty, cancellations, and shutdowns, Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th season filled with superstars from classical, jazz, pop, and global music, including debuts from over 20 artists ranging from the German pianist Igor Levit to Sona Jobarteh, the first female griot kora player from The Gambia. Two internationally acclaimed orchestras led by legendary Maestros sit comfortably alongside artists from 33 different countries. Two thirds of the concerts feature Canadians and a third of them feature artists that celebrate the great diversity of our city. We are indebted to our subscribers and to our legion of donors who help us at every turn. I look forward to sharing many evenings together,” said Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts.

Buck Creek Players will present the first show of its 50th season with this play on their mainstage. 6 live in-person performances will be held at the playhouse starting Friday, August 4th and running through Sunday, August 13th. 

Broadway Murder Mysteries, in collaboration with Quiet Events, will present a one-of-a-kind event that combines an interactive murder mystery with a silent disco dance party. Step into the golden age of disco as they take you back to 1978, the height of the disco era, at The Grand Paradiso, NYC's legendary nightclub.

It's a hit or miss show, but the youthful cast and the new performing arts facility make it worth your while.

Don't miss Annette Miller as she returns to Shakespeare & Company in the iconic role of Golda Meir in Golda's Balcony. Experience the inspiring true story of the Russian immigrant-turned-American school teacher and fourth Prime Minister of Israel. Additional performances have been added, so get your tickets now!

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

The Premiere Playhouse production of Grease checks off a lot of the boxes of what a great night at the theatre is all about. The band, led by Music Director Matthew Walicke provided a tight sound for this talented cast to rely on by setting a great pace and maintaining a good flow to this production. They facilitated seamless scene changes with their reprises and added a nice level of energy to the production.  

For the first time since opening the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Museum in Stony Brook last fall, LIMEHOF recently awarded its annual music scholarships to five graduating students from across Long Island in a special ceremony held in the main exhibit hall.

Boston 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. June 2023's top picks include The Normal Heart, The Color Purple, and more!