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What did our critic think of MEREDITH WILLSON'S MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall?

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A NON-CONFEDERATE ROMP THROUGH THE COTTON PATCH is certainly a curiosity, a satire of Jim Crow life written during the throes of the equal rights movement of the early sixties. I feel like it should seem more creaky, more antiquated, and backwards. Unfortunately for us, it is not.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

This time, the reader question was: There are only three states in America without known Broadway musicals set within their borders. Can you guess which three? WE're breaking it down state by state.

The celebrated, mind-spinning indie-rock/folk songwriter and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis has shared “Just Fun,” the newest single from his upcoming album. Watch the video here!

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's latest production is a historical drama that portrays a Black family making a road trip to destiny.

Hartford Stage has shared that Jacques Cartier, the well-respected theater director, educator and founder of Hartford Stage Company, passed away in December 2024 at age 94.

In 2024, the immersive genre in London and beyond grew and grew and grew, with the independent sector overshadowing the biggest names.

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at Garden Theater?

TUTA Theatre has announced it will stage the infrequently produced Thornton Wilder drama THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER for the 2024 holiday season.

A tour de force by Martha Lott as Miss Docker.

There is musical theatre magic happening on stage now through May 19th at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Florida via ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE, a fan favorite musical tribute to one of the most iconic voices in country music. This latest production is a heartwarming, and toe-tapping look at the life and career of Patsy Cline through the eyes of one of her biggest fans – and takes the audience on an exciting trip back in time filled with beloved songs and a fascinating and highly entertaining story.

Bittersweet serendipity will be in the air when actor Gordon Clapp takes the stage in the Boston premiere of “Robert Frost: This Verse Business,” being presented April 23–28 by Spring Pool Arts at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts.

On the Verge Theatre has announced a once-in-a-lifetime event featuring the legendary theatre couple, Charles and Chesley Krohn, in a special one-night-only performance of A.R. Gurney's beloved play, LOVE LETTERS.

Toby’s Dinner And Show in Columbia, MD, presents Meredith Wilson’s Miracle On 34th Street, the Musical through January 7th, 2024, and it’s a fun holiday outing that gives the feel of New York City in December. Dress up for the occasion if you wish, and step into a traditional holiday favorite, live and in full color. 

This time, the reader question was: Have there been many Broadway musicals starring only two actors, before Gutenberg! The Musical!?

SHRIVER HALL CONCERT SERIES presents Angela Hewitt for the 2023-24 season opening concert featuring Bach's Goldberg Variations. Don't miss this British-Canadian pianist on October 15 at 5:30pm.

Shriver Hall Concert Series presents pianist Angela Hewitt for the 2023-24 season opening concert, performing Bach's Goldberg Variations. The free Discovery Series begins with pianist Yilun Xu, winner of the 2023 Yale Gordon Competition.

No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

At 81 years of age, Wadada Leo Smith is deep in the midst of the most creative and prolific period of an already formidable career.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced its 2023-2024 Rialto Series Holding The Light, exploring how the arts inspire hope in challenging times.

Organized by Darling Green in collaboration with Soft Network, Re: Scott Burton's Atrium Furnishment brings together a group of artists in dialogue with artworks and archival material from the estates of Scott Burton (1939–1989) and Rosemary Mayer (1943–2014). 

​​​​​​​Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running April 3 through April 16.

Need a great book  to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 23 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.