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When summer ends many people get depressed. Let’s face it, you can’t go to the beach or your private summer home for another year. However, you can look on the bright side of things knowing that the end of summer brings a new season of audible brilliance from the mighty National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This past Saturday evening, the NSO Pops season opened with a bang as Tony Award winning performer Heather Headley made her Kennedy Center Concert Hall debut. The evening featured lots of show tunes, a choir, a TV vocal competition winner, and most importantly, YOUR NSO under the baton of Maestro Steven Reineke.

On Friday, Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” at the Toronto International Film Festival. Star Elton John, along with directors R.J. Cutler and David Furnish were in attendance. The original documentary will premiere December 13 on Disney+. Take a look at the photos here!

54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.

The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!

The lineup has been revealed for NextGen Spotlight, a concert directed and hosted by Back to the Future: The Musical’s Jelani Remy and presented by NextGen Advocates to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Learn more about the event.

THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Once in a Lifetime, Again, A Musical About Love, Loss and the Healing Power of Music. Learn more about the musical and the readings here!

New cast announced for THE CHOIR OF MAN as it enters its third year at the Arts Theatre. Discover the latest updates and meet the new members joining this popular musical production.

Due to demand, London Theatre Week is extending as it continues to celebrate the West End's theatrical scene. From Monday September 2nd theatre fans can continue to shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15.

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Disney+ has set its streaming date for Elton John: Never Too Late, the documentary centering on the iconic musician. The film will be available to stream beginning on December 13, which follows its TIFF world premiere on September 6, 2024.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.

London Theatre Week is set to make a  return with its celebration of the West End's vibrant theatrical scene. From Monday 19th August, theatre fans can shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15 via TodayTix.

Joffrey Concert Group has announced the talented choreographers chosen for the prestigious Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI).

Experience an evening of Latin jazz, funk, and contemporary music with the New York Percussion Series at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC on August 26. Special guest Damon Grant will perform.

Following its successful run at Riverside Studios last autumn, Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of Othello will be available to stream exclusively on Original Online this September.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ NextGen Advocates will present NextGen Spotlight, a benefit concert featuring the future of Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

As previously announced, Carolee Carmello will lead the cast of the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, which kicks off next month. Learn more about the full cast here!

Paige Davis (TLC’s “Trading Spaces,” Chicago, Sweet Charity) will join the cast of Sound Mind, Sound Heart: A Benefit Concert for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, one week before the cast takes the stage.

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this weekend, Broadway and Disney performers Susan Egan and Adam J. Levy took the stage to perform a Disney Villian medley. The duo alternated between Poor Unfortunate Souls (The Little Mermaid), Be Prepared (The Lion King), Mother Knows Best (Tangled), and Prince Ali Reprise (Aladdin). Watch the video!

Broadway stars are often asked to support causes and to give of their talent to raise money. The Benefit for Sandy Hook Promise being held in Fairfield Connecticut was the brainchild of Dodie Petit, who performed on Broadway in Cats and Phantom of the Opera.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Celebrating Diversity in Theatre: A Night of Inspiration on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:30 pm.

Watch the full Disney on Broadway medley from D23, featuring performances from the West End cast of FROZEN, HERCULES, Broadway's ALADDIN, and more!

Watch Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, sing 'Part of Your World' at D23 in the video here!