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Marjorie Prime, the existential drama from Jordan Harrison is now playing at the Helen Hayes Theater, directed by Anne Kauffman. The production stars Danny Burstein, Christopher Lowell, Cynthia Nixon, and June Squibb in the title role of Marjorie Prime. 

HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.

Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian, international concert and recording artist, will be the soloist in the world premiere of composer Stacy Garrop's 'Invictus' piano concerto with the Chicago Philharmonic. Learn more!

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2025 reading list.

The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater has added three dancers to the Joffrey roster for the 2025-26 season. Learn more about the new dancers here!

California Symphony is now accepting applications for its unique three-year Composer-in-Residence Program, now in its 34th year. Applications through the online portal will be accepted until October 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, American Lyric Theater is proud to announce Celebrating 20 Years of American Lyric Theater, a gala performance on October 23, 2025.

The Old Globe's Audrey S. Geisel Managing Director Timothy J. Shields will retire in 2026, concluding a remarkable career in nonprofit regional theatre spanning 47 years.

Ballet Rhode Island has named Alexandra Cook as its new Operations Director. A Rhode Island native with a distinguished career in the non-profit dance sector.

The programme for the 2025 Galway International Arts Festival has been announced, a dazzling celebration of art, big ideas, creativity and culture. Learn more here!

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

Simpatico Theatre and Azuka Theatre have announced a partnership: a collaborative season of new plays that explores urgent themes and highlights the city's vibrant artistic voices.

National Sawdust has announced the formation of its inaugural Global Strategic Council, as it enters its second decade. Formed at a pivotal moment for the performing arts sector, this group of visionary leaders and advocates from diverse disciplines will offer connections, expertise, and insights that help National Sawdust model how a cultural institution can both catalyze artistic innovation and drive social change.

In the 2024-2025 Broadway season, David Yazbek is credited with the conception, compostion, arrangements, and orchestrations on the bluesy new musical, Dead Outlaw, the original score for the comic play The Roommate, and as a co-producer and creative consultant of Buena Vista Social Club. Go inside his genre-defying legacy.

Playwright/Director, Stan Zimmerman has set his cast for a special one night performance of his suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go. Learn more about the show here!

Legendary comedy institution The Second City has announced the recipients of the third annual Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor rising Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedic talent.

As part of the Stephen Petronio Company's final season, the Company will be offering monthly open rehearsals and free classes this spring and summer.

Pegasus Theatre Chicago and Director ILesa Duncan have announced the casting for the revival of playwright Shay Youngblood's Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery.

Role Model has announced the second leg of his world tour, No Place Like Tour (The Longest Goodbye). The headline run will kick off at London’s Eventim Apollo on November 4, 2025.

The Douglas Moore Fund for American Opera in collaboration with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Scandinavian House of New York City will present Douglas Moore: Giants in the Earth Rediscovered, a FREE program on Tuesday, March 11 at the Scandinavian House.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has announcesd the statewide expansion of its celebrated Cultural Awareness virtual student matinee program, a groundbreaking move that marks the largest arts education initiative of its kind in Texas history.

The Stephen Petronio Company will sunset the organization after an accomplished 40-year run as Stephen Petronio transitions to independent creative projects. Learn more.

Paramount has revealed the lineup for their 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD series, including the Chicago premieres of Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen. Learn more here!

Today’s subject Barry Edelstein is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of San Diego’s renowned Old Globe. On January 30th he will be giving a special presentation on putting together his adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays entitled Henry 6. at our very own Folger Theatre as part of their third annual Reding Room Series which runs from January 30th through February 2nd.

Production company Seaview has acquired the historic Tony Kiser Theatre in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. The 296-seat venue will undergo a transformation and will be rebranded as Studio Seaview. Learn more!