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Discover the final week of the New York premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Theatre Row.

Inspired by the book of the same name by Ray Charles Jr., the show is a tribute to the American artist who helped redefine the direction of music by integrating R&B, soul, jazz and gospel. The production aims to show an intimate view of Ray Charles' life through the eyes of his eldest son.

I am grateful that the company has decided to celebrate more non-traditional stories for a more diverse audience. Performances run now through November 1st. Let’s do this again soon!

Structured as a non-stop song-and-dance revue without any dialogue, the Fats Waller tribute musical relies on its spunky live band and its crazy-good, five-person cast to sing a songbook filled with (mostly) joyful and (some) sorrowful jazz tunes. The show continues through Nov. 3, 2024 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA.

The ARC Ensemble will be releasing The Chamber Works by Frederick Block this Friday. It is the first commercial recording of this composer’s works; hidden gems that richly deserve inclusion in the mainstream classical repertoire.

Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.

MasterVoices opens its 2024-25 season on 10/29 with Strike Up the Band, a rarely revived Gershwin work. With its soaring melodies, infectious syncopation, and lyrics that both provoke and delight, this lavish production will feature dancers and the 120-person MasterVoices chorus. Read a conversation with Ted Sperling about the new revision.

Interview with Andrew Sellon, who plays Hercule Poirot in 'Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express' playing at the Old Globe through October 20th.

What did our critic think of MARLENE at ExPats Theatre?

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Filigree Theatre will present their Sixth Season, 'Masks & Mirrors,' starting with Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' running at Factory on Fifth in Austin, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

What did our critic think of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Theatrical Outfit?

MasterVoices announced a performance of the Gershwins' political musical satire STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall on October 29, featuring music by George and Ira Gershwin and a book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.

South Street Seaport Museum will present the final Launch and Learn Sunday Sail of 2024, a Sip and Sail event this month. Learn more and see how to attend.

 The Shubert Organization hosted a reveal of the newly restored Majestic Theatre  on Monday, September 9 after a 16-month restoration process. Check out photos of the newly restored theatre here!

With Halloween just around the corner, the Long Beach Playhouse will serve up a classic horror story with a twist in The Passion of Dracula.

This production of Cabaret combines creative and thoughtful direction and design with incredible talent on stage and off. It is a difficult show that hits hard in many ways, and the team at Theatre Harrisburg meets the challenge of Cabaret head on.

The Theater for the New City will present 'The Coming Storm-the legacy of Nazism endures' as part of the 2024 Dream Up New Works Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

 A celebratory concert of brass and organ music September 29, 2024, will herald the 100th anniversary of the First United Methodist Church's Chicago Temple Building, the landmark Gothic Revival skyscraper office tower and house of worship at 77 W. Washington Street in the city's Loop.

What did our critic think of 42ND STREET at Theatre By The Sea?

The cast has been revealed for the NY premiere of SUMP'N LIKE WINGS at Mint Theater Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

There has always been much conjecture over what it really means to be British – most recently, a group of self-proclaimed “patriots” got together and trashed libraries, independent businesses, and community hubs across the country in the name of supposedly getting their country back. This, of course, isn't patriotism at all. Something that is often held up as a paragon of Britishness, however, is the Proms season; outside of the famous Last Night, this year's Prom 33 may end up being the most quintessentially British of the lot.

MasterVoices has revealed details of the renowned chorus’ 83rd season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.