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The Shed has announced the 17 New York City–based artists and collectives selected for its fourth Open Call, a dynamic commissioning program championing early-career artists across the visual and performing arts.

OMG, Theatre Under the Stars just got a serious Plastics-level upgrade because MEAN GIRLS is BACK in Houston!

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, which begins previews in February.

Local theater enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the world premiere staged reading of Edward 'Teddy' Hall's latest work, Cal and Johnny - A Queer Love Story. Learn how to attend.

Read our interview with members of the Miscast Theatre Company in San Antonio about their upcoming show, 17 Minutes by Scott Organ. 

Casting has been set for the world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project, a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, unfinished and unproduced musicals, and pop songs found in files and boxes when the visionary writer of RENT died.

The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.

Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.

On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilton that happened several months into the run of the hit musical. Watch the video now!

The producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End have announced that the musical is extending to 8 June 2025 with over 75,000 new tickets released for sale.

David Rasche and Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Mare Winningham will star in Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage Theater. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Olly Hawes has announced that following a highly critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh festival this year, his one-man performance F**KING LEGEND will run at RIVERSIDE STUDIOS  from 13 November - 21 December.

MEAN GIRLS in the West End has extended booking through to 6 April 2025 with over 55,000 new tickets released as details for 'Mean Girls Day' on October 3rd are confirmed.

The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

Swedish audio-visual pioneer ionnalee shares new song “Luminary Rainbows,” a slow burn late summer track that journeys into a story of heavy hearted lucid dreams, told in her shimmering life-affirming voice. Listen to the song now.

Go To Productions has announced the launch of its inaugural 2024 Go To New Play Fest, a dynamic showcase featuring seven short plays by acclaimed playwrights Darren Canady, Stuart Day, and Douglas Post.

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the recipients of five prestigious Special Awards that will be presented at the Carbonell Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 11, at 7:30 pm.

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

The Carbonell Awards is seeking nominations for up to six Special Awards that will be presented at the 47th annual awards ceremony. Learn how to apply.

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

EDINBURGH F**KING LEGEND returns to the stage with a powerful new performance. Discover the latest updates on this highly anticipated show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Berkeley Rep reveals the participants for the 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, featuring a diverse group of artists and projects aimed at fostering new works in theater.

Boundless Theater will present the first stage reading of 'Crash & Burn - The Trials & Tribulations Of A Queer Man Living Under A Curse' by Chetan Rao and Nalini Sharma. Learn how to purchase tickets.