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In an exclusive sneak peek clip from the season three finale of Elsbeth, Tony nominee Ben Levi Ross shows off his vocal chops with a performance of the jazz standard, 'That's All,' made famous by Bobby Darin. Get a first look at Ross's rendition now.

A cabaret night celebrating the music of Bob Merrill in conjunction with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co.'s production of CARNIVAL. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD is currently playing through May 24.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced a new album, Prokofiev Re-Imagined, featuring new orchestrations of two Prokofiev sonatas reimagined for chamber orchestra by pianist-composer Stephen Prutsman.

While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylor’s.

The lineup has been announced for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), spotlighting 14 contemporary and classic feature films and 25 short films.

The Kingston Trio are folk music legends and they continue their tradition of bringing distinctive music to audiences worldwide by coming to the Monadnock region in April.

The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series. Learn more here!

The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.

The Weathervane Theatre, a professional, award-winning Equity theatre in Whitefield, NH, will celebrate its 61st season and will present ten productions on its Mainstage, including Rent, Tick, Tick... BOOM! and more.

Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr. discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper About Time, his new revue written with collaborator David Shire which, alongside Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever, completes the writing team’s trilogy. They also chat about friendship with Stephen Sondheim, how Off-Broadway has evolved since the 1960s, the role Yale University has played, and more.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University has announced its spring Pop-Up Concerts series, featuring free onstage performances by Alexis Gerlach, Eleonore Oppenheim, Alice Teyssier, and Imani Winds.

SPITFIRE GIRLS, a new play by Katherine Senior, directed by Seán Aydon, will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on February 26, 2026. The production has announced its full cast for its second UK tour.

Fans can enjoy a full-scale, pink-splashed immersive experience at AREA15, along with a deep dive into fashion history, to celebrate Barbie’s enduring cultural influence. The world’s most iconic doll is once again proving her staying power—more than six decades after her debut.

Dance Camera West’s 26th season of the world-renowned Los Angeles–based Dance Camera West Festival has been revealed.

In 2026, Ivoryton Playhouse will present a very special season, an American celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Funny Girls, the social-emotional leadership program for girls in grades 3–8, is partnering with The Second City to expand its improv-based curriculum nationwide.

What did our critic think of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Nederlander?

Theatre Tuscaloosa's 2025-26 season, Finding Home, will feature three plays and two musicals in the Bean-Brown Theatre with a special season add-on celebration event. Learn more here!

Interim Artistic Director Jonathan Norton discusses Dallas Theater Center’s 2025–26 season, including his world premiere play Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes, and how the lineup reflects the city’s diversity and artistic future.

Desiree Montes returns to Stageworks Theatre in *Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill*, channeling the spirit and sound of Billie Holiday in a powerful, intimate performance set during one of the icon’s final concerts. With deep emotional resonance and a voice shaped by years of connection to Holiday’s music, Montes brings new layers to the legendary singer’s story—blending art, history, and activism in a tribute that’s both haunting and deeply human.

Life's greatest tragedy is the passage of time. It is a lesson we all must learn eventually. Within the proverbial circle of life, there is only a beginning and an end that occurs in the immediacy of our own lifetime. Yet, the cyclical nature of birth, death, and rebirth ensures that our spirit will carry on in legacy rather than in flesh. If we are loved, then we are remembered. And if we are remembered, then we live forever. Disney’s The Lion King transposes this message from screen to stage through an international collaboration of talent that supercedes the strength of the 1994 animated film from which it came.

Opera in the Pines will present The Barber of the Cape, an immersive, world-premiere adaptation of the beloved opera, The Barber of Seville. This production is a true celebration of Maine's people, key industries-lobstering, seafood, and tourism-and the distinctive culture that makes the state so special.

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production began performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opened Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!

The Second City is hosting a yearlong celebration with specially priced $19.59 tickets to select shows in Chicago, Toronto, and New York. This offer pays tribute to its founding year while inviting audiences—old and new—to join in the laughter. Learn more!