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The touring company of PARADE, now playing at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, recounts the sad, but true tale of Leo Frank and Mary Phagan. Mr. Frank was almost certainly falsely convicted of Ms. Phagan’s April 27, 1913 murder due to an early twentieth century eruption of rampant antisemitism.

This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021. 

Actor, comedian, screenwriter and director Rob Schneider is bringing his Rob Schneider: Rescue Husband tour to Hattiesburg’s historic Saenger Theater in March.

The chance to see a classic full-length ballet for the first time is always a rare and welcome opportunity, so it’s especially exciting that San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2025 Repertory Season with Kenneth McMillan’s Manon, choreographed in 1974 and subsequently performed all over the world, but never before in San Francisco.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Conan O’Brien on March 23, 2025, in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Before starting his New York With Love concert series at Radio City Music Hall next month, Hugh Jackman has shared videos of himself rehearsing songs from The Music Man, Les Misérables, and The Greatest Showman.

The Original Mother's will present the return of Elvis Fest in January 2025 to honor the King of Rock ‘n' Roll's 90th birthday. See how to attend.

Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead Arena Stage's upcoming production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn more!

New Line will continue its 33rd season with the two-night-only Special Event Concert, BROADWAY NOIR, on the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall, featuring some of the top talent in the region.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN has announced a tour date at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Fans can experience the iconic music of Queen live, capturing the essence of the legendary band.

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center's 30th Short Film Festival will honor industry leaders and feature over 60 short films, three feature films, and panel discussions.

Discover the highlights of the Hollywood Bowl 2025 Summer Season as the LA Phil revealed Earth, Wind & Fire will headline the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular. Learn more!

AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!

ThickSkin and rural touring company Pentabus will team up to remount their 2023 co-production, Driftwood by Tim Foley. Originally conceived and produced for rural touring, Driftwood will be scaled up for a national  tour in 2025. T

The Carnegie Club in NYC marks the 20th anniversary of SINATRA SATURDAYS with Steven Maglio and The Stan Rubin 11-Piece Orchestra on November 16, featuring shows at 8pm and 10:30pm.

A new Wicked teaser is circulating, which contains new moments and previously unseen shots from the upcoming movie. The teaser also features new dialogue from Elphaba, Nessarose, and Glinda. Watch it now!

Two more editions of the Wicked soundtrack have just been announced, reserved for the biggest Wicked fans. Both Fan Edition variants, shipping on December 6, consist of extra goodies not found in the standard editions of the soundtrack.

It was a magical affair for Broadway royalty during a private screening of the soon-to-be-released Wicked movie. Cast, crew, and Wicked stars of the stage gathered to watch the film ahead of its November 22 release. 

In a new Wicked crossover, RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Monet X Change and Jinkx Monsoon channel the iconic witches of Glinda and Elphaba, as they prepare to attend the Ozdust Ball. 

The official Wicked movie soundtrack page has shared a new video promoting the soundtrack from the upcoming movie. The promo includes new footage and audio of Jonathan Bailey's Fiyero performing Dancing Through Life. Watch it now!

Esteemed American playwrights Cherríe Moraga and Richard Wesley have been announced as the 2024 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards. Learn more about the playwrights and about the awards.

It's the Wizard's birthday! Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has taken to Instagram to offer co-star Jeff Goldblum her best wishes as the actor celebrates his 72nd birthday. The post includes a new behind-the-scenes photo of the actors during production on the upcoming movie. Take a look at the post here!

New Elphaba and Glinda vinyl variants have been added to the lineup for the official Wicked soundtrack, which is set for release on November 22. The soundtrack will come in a green (Elphaba) and a pink (Glinda) edition, each featuring an image of the character on the cover.