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Experience the magic as WICKED returns to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this beloved musical, captivating audiences once again.

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with their wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Directed and produced by BenDeLaCreme, the 33-city tour will play 38 shows across the U.S. and Canada from November 7 - December 29 in major theaters. See the full lineup here!

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Art Gallery of South Australia Director Rhana Devenport ONZM will launch an important new contemporary exhibition at the completion of her tenure with the Gallery on 7 July, after six years of artistic success and achievement.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, is coming to The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will come to Portland for a one-week Engagement at Keller Auditorium

Jeff Harnar's new album, JEFF HARNAR SINGS SAMMY CAHN: THE SECOND TIME AROUND, features six new tracks and guest appearances by Clint Holmes, Moipei, and Nicole Zuraitis. Learn how to purchase.

Florida Studio Theatre will present Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, a comedic and touching look at life in 1942, as the next show in its Summer Mainstage Series.

Terrorizing Fantasia Billiards bar in Los Angeles, folk-pop band Trousdale have released the official video for their track “Point Your Finger.” This comes ahead of the July 12 release of Out Of My Mind Deluxe via Independent Co. Watch the video now!

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Music Theatre Of Wichita At Century II Concert Hall?9 to 5 is one of my favorite shows - it’s entertaining, it’s full of comedic moments, and it has some great lessons in self love, trusting your instincts, and believing in yourself. It shows us not only how far we have come in terms of respecting women’s rights, but also shows us how much more needs to be done in terms of equal rights for not only women, but for all minority groups.

On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.

Berkshire Pulse has revealed that Abigail (Abi) Rollins will join the organization as its first-ever Executive Director. Learn more about Rollins!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll will be released on Friday, June 14 and will be available on all music streaming services.  Learn more about how to pre-save the album here!

Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Amy Allen has announced her debut solo album, the self-titled Amy Allen, which will be released this August 23. One of the most vital behind-the-scenes forces in pop music today, Allen has brought her massive songwriting talents to a steady stream of smash hits in the first few months of 2024 alone, with her contributions to songs like Sabrina Carpenter’s culture-dominating “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” and more.

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). Jonas created a technicolor portrait of vintage magic throughout 12 songs, and her new single, “Gold in the Sand,' is a vibrant showcase. Listen to the single now!

“And Now I Rise”, the latest video and single from SuperYou Musical with vocal and electric violin performance by the show’s creator, Lourds Lane, has been released. Check out the video here!

Celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer Pete Davidson will perform an evening of comedy at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 16 at 7 pm.

MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part of in its early years.

Join comedians Ophira Eisenberg and Chris Gethard for a hilarious evening at Mile Square Theatre on Friday, June 14 at 7pm as they explore the ups and downs of parenting through stand-up comedy.

San Francisco / Bay Area 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 June 2024 include the Company national tour and more.

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.