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Watch a video of Walnut Street Theatre's production of DREAMGIRLS as they close out their 216th season. First premiering on Broadway in 1981, DREAMGIRLS took the theatre world by storm.

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.

The Board of Directors of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) has announced the appointment of Tamara Kangas Erickson as its new President and Artistic Director. 

The first three cast members have been announced for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical CATS.

New York City Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season will open on Tuesday, April 22 and continue for six weeks of performances, through Sunday, June 1 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. See full programming here!

What did our critic think of NOW AND THEN at Ottawa Little Theatre?

With the highly anticipated second season of Andor arriving in a few short weeks, we have compiled a list of the most noteworthy Star Wars actors to have graced the Broadway stage over the years.

Players Circle Theater presents one of London’s longest running murder mysteries, THE BUSINESS OF MURDER, running April 15th – May 11th, 2025. A critical and popular success in London, this psychological thriller about revenge centers on the interlocking triangular relationship between three people. In the tradition of Agatha Christie, nothing is as it seems and as the plot twists and turns, it becomes clear they are all in the same business… murder.

Walnut Street Theatre is bringing DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the film of the Tony-winning production of Merrily We Roll Along, starring Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe, Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff, and Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez.

The New York City-based Kairos Italy Theater along with the Italy-based KIT Italia and Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò at NYU will present the 12th season of the In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY. Learn more and see how to attend.

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

The already star-studded FAN EXPO Philadelphia guest lineup just got an other huge boost with Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and more. See who else is taking part and learn more!

Written by and starring comedic actor and playwright Wallace Shawn and avant garde theater director André Gregory, and based on their lives, the 1981 film is the story of two old friends who share dinner at a New York bistro while revisiting their ongoing debate about the life of an artist and the art of making a living.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Meet the cast of Pirates! The Penzance Musical here.

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.

On Wednesday, Marvel slowly unveiled the star-studded cast of the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Several of the newly announced cast members are Broadway and West End veterans, including Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammer, and more. Check out the full list!

Watch a video of the Dreams from Dreamgirls at Walnut Street Theatre. Leading the cast as The Dreams are Aveena Sawyer as Effie White, Gabrielle Beckford as Deena Jones, and Khalifa White Lorrell Robinson. Chali Cooke joins as Michelle.

New Scottish theatre company, Outwith It will make its debut this spring with a concert reading of Alasdair Gray's short plays. Learn more and see how to attend.

The first U.S. amateur production of Jez Butterworth's Tony Award-winning play, 'The Ferryman,' will open at Hole in the Wall Theater. Learn more about the show here!

Netflix has debuted the first official teaser and date announcement for The Four Seasons, a new comedy series starring Colman Domingo and Steve Carell. Watch the first teaser now!

A Season of Laughter continues at the Westport Country Playhouse with Theatre People, a new adaptation of Ferenc Molnar’s 1924 three-act farce, Play at the Castle (Játék a kastélyban).

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism and the important contributions of Denmark's Skagen art colony to the groundbreaking movement, the Bruce is presenting 'The Art of Work: Painting Labor in Nineteenth-Century Denmark.'

Lincoln Center Theater's Board of Directors, incoming LCT Artistic Director Lear deBessonet and Executive Producer Bartlett Sher announced the completion of appointments for the new executive leadership team. Learn more here!