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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!

Broken Box Mime Theater has revealed the complete line-up for the second annual PhysFestNYC, New York City’s only festival dedicated to physical theater. See full programming and learn how to attend.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre will present A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Courtney Sale.

Japan Society will present a two-program event of classic silent samurai films enlivened by live benshi narration and shamisen performance with The Benshi Tradition and the Silver Screen: A Japanese Puppetry Spin-Off.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.

Breaking Laws to Gain Freedom: Liberating Stories from Detroit takes center stage this November, offering audiences a thrilling, immersive journey into Detroit's rich history of civil rights struggles from November 8 to December 1, 2024.

What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!

Curtis Studio has announced the release of its fifth recording: A Century of Sounds, a collection of nine works chosen in honor of Curtis' historic 100th anniversary season, and celebrating the artistry and innovation of the school's alumni, faculty, and students.

Sarasota Orchestra has announced six exhibitions at the Orchestra's Harmony Gallery to take place during the 2024-2025 season, including a collaboration with Booker High School featuring works by students from the school's venerated Visual and Performing Arts program.

Laguna Art Museum has announced the return of its 12th Annual Art + Nature, a vibrant celebration that explores the relationship between art and the natural world.

Carrie’s TOUCH will present a new production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at the West Sacramento Black Box Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Maestra Melisse Brunet join artistic forces to bring the music of Motown & Disco to Coxhall Gardens Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:30 pm. The symphony is pleased to welcome Brunet as guest conductor for its final concert of the Summer Series.

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!

The New York Choral Society has appointed Ellen PutneyMoore as its first female Executive Director in its 65-year history.