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Tom Hanks will star in the world premiere of This World of Tomorrow, which he wrote with James Glossman, based on short stories written by Hanks. The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon.

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN (1991). Learn more and see how to attend.

Music icon Barbra Streisand has set the release date for her new album, “The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two.' The album features the performer on a variety of new tracks with Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Laufey, Paul McCartney, Hozier, and more.

This June, choreographer Catherine Tharin will premiere In the Wake of Yes, a work for four dancers featuring a film by award-winning filmmaker Lora Robertson, and music by renowned composer and jazz pianist Joel Forrester, who will play live.

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.

Simon Shaheen is coming to Roulette this month. The performance is on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00pm. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The Oregon Symphony and Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr have announced the appointment of two key musician leaders while bidding farewell to two of its longtime and revered members. Jessica Lee will join the Symphony as Associate Concertmaster, filling the seat of 40-year veteran Peter Frajola, who retires at the end of this season; and Harrison Linsey takes over for Martin Hébert as Principal Oboe.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

RIVERDANCE will launch a brand new North American tour in 2025. The new tour, RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION will visit over 40 cities, including five performances at The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

The Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance is currently on a world tour, celebrating 30 years since their debut. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the group visited Good Morning America to treat viewers to a special performance. Watch it now!

What did our critic think of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts?

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will continue its 2024–2025 LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season this month with world-class performances and groundbreaking experiences! Learn more here!

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.  

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION will go on sale this week. Learn more about the show here!

Tristate-area playwrights, it’s your time to shine! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts the seventh annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, held in memory of writer, critic, and arts advocate, Jackie Demaline.

Phish have announced their summer 2025 tour, set to get underway June 20 for three nights at Manchester, NH’s SNHU Arena. The band will continue on with performances in Pittsburgh, PA, Austin, TX, Columbus, OH, North Charleston, SC, and more.

Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation. RIVERDANCE 30 will play at PPAC for five performances only, April 4 – 6, 2025. J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, president and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is the sponsor of the production.

Theatergoers from all over North America will have the chance to enjoy and be a part of live theater from the comfort of their own homes as voters in THINK FAST, a virtual short-play competition, Feb. 28 – March 1 online.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.