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In ceremonies held Sunday at the Missouri History Museum, artist, theater creator, and social activist Joan Lipkin was presented with the Margo Jones Medal.

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in a new one-man show, 860, written and performed by Mr. Crystal and directed by Olivier Award-winner Scott Ellis. We have all of the details!

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps will make its debut on digital platforms September 23, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, followed by its arrival on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD October 14. 

Broadway currently boasts 41 theaters. This number has always been ever-changing—since even before the first time the word “Broadway” was used to describe professional theater in New York.

Before TikTok. Before Swifties. There was…Conrad Birdie. Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams Originally Produced by Edward Padula Candy-coated and bursting with spectacular charm, the classic Bye Bye Birdie gets a fresh twist on The 5th's stage!

Main Street Theater (MST) is celebrating 50 years of engaging theater for curious and thoughtful audiences of all ages. 2025-2026 marks the 50th Season for Main Street Theater and will include seven productions.

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.

Ariana DeBose is sharing the best lesson she received from Broadway icon Rita Moreno, who she worked with on West Side Story. Both performers won Academy Awards for their performances as Anita in the West Side Story films.

Some of the biggest holiday songs of all time will be released on collectible 7” color vinyl in time for the holidays. Available November 8, Christmas music lovers and collectors alike can enjoy timeless yuletide classics from The Beach Boys, Brenda Lee, Burl Ives, Chuck Berry, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

This summer, PBS will have audiences dusting off their detective hats and trying on their “Roaring 20s” attire as familiar faces return and new characters emerge in mysteries with shocking revelations and unexpected twists. 

A Certain Ratio (Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson) have shared a new track from their forthcoming Dan Carey-produced album, and announced new dates for their extensive UK tour, launching next month. It All Comes Down to This.

Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein.

The live capture of the recent Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious is premiering on PBS this May. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., the Kenny Leon-directed production was filmed before it closed on Broadway earlier this year. The lineup also includes the Audra McDonald concert, Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary, Hamlet, and more!

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed the complete calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater’s Spring/Summer ‘24 season.

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Meet the cast of Purlie Victorious here!

TheaterWorksUSA's world premiere of the musical adaptation of Cat Kid Comic Club series by Dav Pilkey opens today, Sunday, July 30, at 3 PM. The limited run is written by the award-winning team of Kevin Del Aguila (book and lyrics) and Brad Alexander(music), with direction and choreography by Marlo Hunter and musical direction by Paul Staroba, and runs through August 27, 2023 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Check out photos here!

Discover the world premiere of CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL, an enchanting theatrical production based on the popular book. Delight in the adventures of Cat Kid and his friends as they bring laughter and excitement to the stage. Perfect for families and fans of the book, this captivating show is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open in September. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Telly Award winning television special Discover Saint-Saëns' “Organ” Symphony by The Discovery Orchestra (TDO) is available to stream through June 30 on The WNET Group's AllArts.org and on the free ALL ARTS app on all major streaming platforms, including Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

TheaterWorksUSA has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming World Premiere of the musical adaptation of #1 bestselling  Cat Kid Comic Club series by Dav Pilkey.

The Discovery Orchestra (TDO), the Summit, New Jersey-based orchestra known for its teaching concerts in performance halls and on the small screen, has just won its eleventh Telly Award. The ensemble, which has introduced millions around the world to the pleasures of classical music listening, is a Bronze Telly Winner in Television – Cultural for Discover Saint-Saëns' “Organ” Symphony, a compelling exploration of the soaring Finale of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns' tour de force Symphony No. 3.

Following the success of Dog Man: The Musical, TheaterWorkUSA’s new musical adaptation of  Dav Pilkey’s acclaimed and bestselling Cat Kid Comic Club series will debut at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced new trustees and an updated list of officers for its board of directors.