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Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 17, 2025


Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life, and love, beyond his wildest dreams.

WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025


Wicked's Glinda and Fiyero, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, are in talks to reunite on stage in a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical Sunday in the Park With George, directed by Marianne Elliott, in London in 2027.

Urban Stages and Winter Rhythms Still Going Strong Decades Later
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 19, 2025


Sue Matsuki and Frances Hill stay determined to keep an intimate artistic playground going strong.

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The National Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Dec 12, 2025


The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.

Josh Blue to Perform at Comedy Works Larimer Square
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


Josh Blue will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square. After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world.

Lily Allen Teases WEST END GIRL Stage Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025


Lily Allen may be bringing her new album to the stage. During an interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the musician confirmed that a theatrical adaptation of 'West End Girl' is currently in development in London.

John Cameron Mitchell Will Lead OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025


Tony and Obie Award-winning actor, writer, and director John Cameron Mitchell will return to Broadway in the hit play Oh, Mary! for a limited 12-week engagement this winter. Learn more here!

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Will Present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE At The Mac
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025


Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present Paul Slade Smith’s UNNECESSARY FARCE at the McAninch Arts Center. Directed by BTE Ensemble Member Kurt Naebig, the production will feature a cast of company members and guest artists.

Mirror Stage Will Sunset Operations and Active Programming
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025


Following 25 years of producing multidisciplinary arts programming, uplifting historically excluded stories, and fostering connections through the art of story, Mirror Stage has announced it will be sunsetting operations and active programming.

Jim Caruso to Host A CONVERSATION WITH MARILYN MAYE at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025


Join host Jim Caruso and legendary songstress Marilyn Maye for an intimate and joy-filled evening of stories, laughter, and a little music at Birdland.

BWW Q&A: Nicole Kelsh Talks THE NUTCRACKER at Ballet Theatre of Maryland
by Joshua Wright - Dec 8, 2025


This holiday season, Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present a world-premiere Annapolis-themed production of THE NUTCRACKER, featuring entirely new sets, costumes, and choreography.

3C Theatre Management Launches With New Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025


3C Theatre Management & Consulting, the in-house team behind Perfect Crime, New York’s longest running play, as well as many other projects at The Theater Center, announced their new lineup of consultants.

Rob Brydon Will Bring One-Night Christmas Spectacular to Bradford Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025


After a sell out West End performance in 2024 Rob Brydon is taking his celebrated Christmas show around the country. He will bring songs, stories, and laughter to Bradford Live next week.

Tickets For THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Portland on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025


 Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will go on sale on Monday, December 8 at 10 am for its engagement at Keller Auditorium.

Misty Copeland–Curated Ballet Festival and More Set for The Joyce 2026 Spring/Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025


The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed its programming for the Spring/Summer 2026 season in the newly named Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium at The Joyce Theater.

Yo-Yo Ma, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and More to Perform at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025


The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will welcome a lineup of world-class talent, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Audiences can also look forward to a celebration of iconic film music performed by the New Jersey Symphony.

Review: The Huntington's FUN HOME Is That and More
by R. Scott Reedy - Nov 26, 2025


What did our critic think of FUN HOME at The Huntington? A funeral home may seem an unlikely setting for a Broadway musical, but it turns out to be an ideal backdrop for the deeply moving “Fun Home.”

Goo Goo Dolls Confirm 2026 Las Vegas Residency; Watch New Tiny Desk Performance
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025


Goo Goo Dolls are set to take their live show back on the road in 2026 with a Las Vegas residency. Kicking off on May 15, the run of shows includes five performances at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Tickets for PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at The Paramount Theatre on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025


Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, for its engagement at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre

A TUNA CHRISTMAS is Coming to City Theatre Austin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025


This December, keep your 2025 holiday season going strong with lots of fa – la – la – laughter as City Theatre Austin brings you the hit southern comedy A Tuna Christmas.

The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025


The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

Interview: Saheem Ali on TWELFTH NIGHT and the Importance of Accessible Arts
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025


Ahead of the PBS airing of Twelfth Night, we caught up with director Saheem Ali to discuss helming the Shakespeare in the Park production, his personal relationship to the story, and the value and necessity of making the arts accessible to all.

3Arts Unveils Six Recipients Of $50,000 Next Level Awards For Visual And Teaching Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025


​3Arts has revealed the recipients of its 3Arts Next Level Awards—$50,000 unrestricted awards given to past 3Arts awardees—during the festive 3Arts Awards Celebration held last night at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

Bon Jovi's Everett Bradley Brings Holiday Funk to the Irvington Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025


For the first time on the Irvington Theater stage, HOLIDELIC is coming to town! This concert is a feel-good celebration of love, diversity, and funk-lore, cleverly told through reimagined classics from the 1970s and 80s.

Brooklynone Productions To Host LIFE DAY LAUNCH PARTY On November 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025


brooklynONE productions will host a Life Day Launch Party celebrating the release of Nerdy, Dirty, and Tasteless: Star Wars Jokes IV on Monday, November 17, 2025, at The Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City.

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