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 Syracuse Stage will present a reading of Mary Chase’s classic comedy “Harvey,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo. Learn more and see how to attend.

The Greek National Opera will present the new online festival Waves of Light, in collaboration with PPC and curated by Giorgos Koumendakis. Learn more here!

Maria Briggs, a Broadway performer, Minnesotan and former Lundstrum Performing Arts student was recently awarded the Legacy Robe for the opening night of Elf on Broadway where Briggs is a cast member. The Robe is awarded to a member of the chorus with the most Broadway musical chorus credits.

American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the nominations for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries. Nominees include Wicked, Moana 2, Emilia Perez, and more.

Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.

Get all the details on jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 2nd - December 15th.

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center's 30th Short Film Festival will honor industry leaders and feature over 60 short films, three feature films, and panel discussions.

René Marie at the Appel Room is a formidable, feisty presence saluting the late legend Harry Belafonte, concentrating on calypso. Her handling of the repertoire of legendary Belafonte, JUMP IN THE LINE!, brings a warm embrace with a hot band.

Third Reprise, in partnership with Rodgers & Hammerstein, released a reimagined, soul-filled take on “Some Enchanted Evening” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Watch the video here!

Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.

Classic Stage Company has revealed casting and future programming for The Rediscovery Readings series, featuring plays by female playwrights who shaped American theater. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.

For holiday listening, Cincinnati's Rick Sowash, a prolific, self-described 'outsider composer' with some 500 published scores to his credit, will release the world-premiere recording of the whimsical 'A Pirate's Christmas,' his newest trio for flute, cello, and piano, as part of a digital-only seasonal EP available November 8, 2024.

In celebration of the Ives 150th anniversary year, Sony Classical will present two of the most authoritative collections ever released of works by this eccentric, prophetic American genius.

“30 Days of Disney” will return in November of 2024 with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family. The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics, Disney-Pixar films, and modern fan favorites. Take a look at the full lineup!

Have you ever seen a war comedy? You sure will if you head to the Golden Theatre this spring, where West End mega-hit Operation Mincemeat just opened. Did you know that it's based on real events? While you can absolutely watch it all unfold onstage, it can also help to be familiar with some of the key plot points...

It is a quest to commit the perfect murder, and it almost works. “Dial M For Murder” is the twisted story of a failed novelist who has married an heiress and has decided to do her in to inherit her millions.

The great playwrights find imaginative and diverting ways to prick our conscience and provoke our curiosity about the mysteries of life. They force us to think about the human condition, in all its felicities and foibles, through the metaphorical use of familiar objects and experiences. Kites and ballroom dancing, for instance.

Brian Cox in THE SCORE and Tamsin Greig in THE DEEP BLUE SEA Will Transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket. Learn more about the shows here!

Zimmerli Art Museum has announced a new outdoor sculpture on its terrace, enhancing the visitor experience with contemporary art.

What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at The Argyle Theatre?

We talk to Charles LaBorde about ONE YEAR TO DIE at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts.

MadKap Productions will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC for 16 live performances at the Skokie Theatre

Due to the overwhelming response, an additional performance has been scheduled for 18th September at 2:45 pm. Tickets are available now from URBTIX outlets. This production of Ambiguous embarks on a tour of Shanghai and Beijing the following month. 

As slick and suave as its performers’ suits, The Mosinee Project is a curious little piece of documentary theatre. It takes as its subject an experiment carried out in the American midwest in 1950: to demonstrate the threat of communism, agents staged a faux communist takeover of the small town of Mosinee. It’s a fascinating set-up, but unfortunately the show doesn’t quite live up to its intrigue. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.