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We celebrate Dame Maggie Smith's life and legacy by revisiting some of her greatest work onstage, from videos of her countless performances in the works of Shakespeare, to her work on the West End, Broadway, and more.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990.

The Sol Project has revealed the complete lineup for the seventh annual SolFest: A Latiné Theater Festival, produced in partnership with Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at San Francisco Opera's West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out the video!

Get ready for an electrifying experience as The Atlanta Opera brings Rent to life like never before. Get a glimpse of the raw emotion, unforgettable music, and heart-pounding energy that defines Rent. Watch as the story of love, friendship, and survival unfolds in the vibrant streets of New York’s East Village.

Comedic cabaret artist David Mills is back at Pangea with a brand new show, Stay Lost, which plays 9/28, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/16 and 11/23. Mills strives to make sense of this terrifying moment. Stay Lost is a powerful and hilarious tribute to resilience and perseverance an urgent plea to ‘keep going’.Read a conversation with Mills about Stay Lost.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Cheyenne Jackson's Signs of Life, musical comedy and John Cameron Mitchell

Daniel Dae Kim and Ryan Eggold visited TODAY on Friday to discuss their roles in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, which is currently in previews on Broadway. Watch the interview now!

The Royal Court Theatre has launched The Writers' Card, a new membership at the heart of an expanded package to support playwrights at every stage in their career. 

Berkshire Theatre Group will present an exciting lineup this October, including a benefit concert honoring a local hero, four concerts featuring local and regional artists and a free children’s concert. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Mommyheads will release their new album, One Eyed Band, on November 9th, 2024, after delving deep into concept record territory with last year’s Coney Island Kid.

Daniel Dae Kim sat down with Ronny Chieng on The Daily Show to discuss his role in David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, which is currently in previews on Broadway.

A rivalry for the ages and one of the most famous celebrity feuds of all time will come to life in Bette & Joan in Park90 this Christmas.

The Garden Theatre, one of Houston's newest theatre companies, has announced plans to bring the semi-historical musical, Assassins, to life at MATCH. Featuring the stories of America's real-life villains, the production will run October 11-27, 2024 at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston.

Jukebox musicals are a polarizing topic in the world of musical theatre. For fans of an artist or group whose music is used as the score of a musical, these can often be favorites due to the familiarity and affinity one might have for the songbook. For musical purists, however, jukebox musicals often feel like one is being cheated out of a new, original score, not to mention the fact that many times these types of shows employ very thinly constructed books (e.g., ALL SHOOK UP) or stories that verge on the truly absurd (e.g., ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE). But there are a rare few of these productions that get the mix right – making them enjoyable for both sides of the theatrical aisle and can often be the recipe for a megahit. Such is the case with JERSEY BOYS, the 2005 Tony Award winning musical which tells the story of the formation, success, and breakup of the hit Rock and Roll group, The Four Seasons including lead singer, Frankie Valli. This high energy, audience favorite opens the 64th season for Osceola Arts in Kissimmee and is a highly entertaining and solid production – one that is sure to please fans of the show and newcomers alike.

San Francisco Opera is presenting the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out production photos here!

What did our critic think of SHREK: THE MUSICAL at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!

The New World Symphony (NWS), America’s Orchestral Academy, announced that actress Daisy Ridley will narrate the season-opening performance of From the Diary of Anne Frank, composed by NWS Co-Founder and Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, and led by Artistic Director Stéphane Denève at New World Center.

David Mills goes comically dark in his newest subversive show, 'STAY LOST.' Inspired by the explosive 1990's New York solo performance scene with echoes of Bogosian, Bernhart, Goldberg, and art star Penny Arcade, 'STAY LOST' is a mash-up of storytelling, stand-up, and cabaret - featuring boldly comedic monologues and surprisingly provocative song interpretations from the Blues to the classic American songbook, gospel, and spooky folk songs.

Imagine: You’ve been married for 5,000 years, raised a couple of kids, and survived multiple catastrophic disasters. But with the world constantly teetering on the edge of collapse, would you have the strength to save the human race, over and over again?

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

The Beach Boys are coming to the Capitol Theatre this month! The performance is set for Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30pm.

Oceanside Theatre Company will honor Ralph Johnson with the Kathy Brombacher Lifetime Theatre Achievement Award. Learn how to purchase tickets to the event.

San Francisco Opera will present the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood.