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The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

The Iowa-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters has released “Casseroles,” her first major release in nearly two years. The song threads the needle between the raw grief of a tragic loss and the hope that can follow. Check it out now.

Following an open recruitment process in 2024, Bristol Old Vic announced four new appointments to its Board of Trustees, alongside the appointment of new Directors to its subsidiaries and sub-committees.

The stars of Broadway will perform show tunes in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! in March at SONY Hall. Learn more here!

Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre will present the World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad, with Book & Original Music by Leegrid Stevens. Learn more!

The 4 Seasons Residency program has selected Megan Tabaque as their 2024/25 playwright. Learn more about Tabaque and about the Residency program here!

Skinny has shared the sixth single from his debut EP. Part alternative, part emo, and part indie folk, the track features one of lofi’s most popular artists Powfu. Listen to it now.

Sunset Blvd. on Broadway will welcome actress Rashidra Scott, as standby for the role of ‘Norma Desmond’ starting Monday, January 20. As previously announced, Caroline Bowman, who was the standby for ‘Norma Desmond,’ departs the production on Sunday, January 19.  

Annie DiRusso has announced her debut album Super Pedestrian, out March 7th. DiRusso also shares her new song for “Back in Town,” a standout track on the album, which is available to hear now.

There's no doubt that 2025 will another fascinating year for immersive theatre, the fastest-growing art form around. There's more choice than ever to jump into a different world, whether it is diving into the Titanic, joining the crew of a spaceship, meeting the crazy characters of a cyberpunk Wild West town or solving a puzzling murder aboard a moving train.

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of ten films about theater for those seeking a taste of Broadway drama (or comedy). Take a look at the list here and happy watching!

With Smash about to make a splash on Broadway this season, the question was asked: how many Broadway musicals have been based on television? While historically, far more Broadway musicals have been based on books or movies, television shows have also provided source materials for several productions on the main stem.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the second production of their 34th season, “Fourteen Funerals” a Michigan Premiere comedy written by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now.

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, made its official Off-Broadway bow at Theatre 154 running December 18 through Sunday, January 5.

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

A Light in Dark Places has announced its first full length  production, Hurricane Kate, written by Scott Golden and directed by Katierose Enriquez. 

Local theatre-makers Franklin Theatrical Fellowship has secured the rights to Tony-winner Good Night, Oscar - 2023 hit play by Doug Wright, which starred Sean Hayes. Lear more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

ECG Productions Inc. and Legato Arts will present Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8pm at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.

Powerhouse alt-pop duo THE DRIVER ERA, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, have released their new single, “Touch.' Kicking off with a dark, ambient bass that serves as a moody backdrop for Ross’ playful vocals, the track is available now.

Pa'lante Theater Company, in collaboration with The Bushnell, has revealed the dates and lineup of the nearly-40 films featured in The 2nd Annual Afro Latino Film Festival.

On the heels of what would have been Tina Turner's 85th birthday (Nov. 26), the City of Brownsville and the Friends of the Delta Heritage Center have announced the official start of a fundraising effort to erect a six-foot bronze statue of 'The Queen of Rock and Roll' in the city of Brownsville, where the young Tina (Anna Mae Bullock) grew up.

'Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man' is now being performed at 59E59 Theaters through December 22nd.  Directed by Jenny Mercein, it is written and performed by Christian Hege.