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A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

Full speed ahead! The Omaha Community Playhouse has taken to the water with a 1997 Tony Award winning musical, TITANIC, THE MUSICAL. An ambitious undertaking based on actual events of the April 15, 1912 maiden voyage of the unsinkable RMS TITANIC, the musical displays humanity in all its shades when facing the prospect of a better life across the Atlantic or imminent death in its icy waters.

JayVe Montgomery has announced a culminating performance surrounding a yearlong field recording project focused on capturing the sounds and history of the “drowned towns” of historic Black communities found throughout the Southeastern United States.

This past weekend, composer Kevin Puts’s BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT, based on the long, abundant correspondence of artist Georgia O’Keeffe and photographer/gallerist Alfred Stieglitz, had its long overdue New York premiere, with the New York Philharmonic under debuting conductor Brett Mitchell, and soprano Renee Fleming as O’Keeffe and baritone Rod Gilfry as Stieglitz, friends and lovers (marital and otherwise).

This past weekend, Tony-nominated performer Josh Groban celebrated the opening of Josh Groban: Gems — Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Take a look at photos from the event here!

With two Broadway musicals under his belt, Josh Groban isn't done yet. While promoting his new retrospective album Gems, the multi-platinum performer told TalkShopLive that he hopes to return to the New York stage in the future.  

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2025 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!

To celebrate the release of his new retrospective album 'Gems', Tony-nominee and bestselling singer Josh Groban visited Good Morning America on Friday to perform 'Be Alright,' one of two new songs on the album. Watch Groban's performance now!

Tony Award-nominated performer Josh Groban has released his newly curated career-spanning collection, Gems. The 18-track retrospective body of work collates essential highlights from his storied career to date alongside two brand new songs. Listen to it now!

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present Spano Conducts Brahms’ Requiem for an upcoming performance at The VETS in Providence: Saturday, May 10 at 7:30pm as part of the TACO Classical Series.

In a new video for his upcoming retrospective album, Tony-award nominee Josh Groban comes face-to-face with his younger self for a sit-down 'interview.' Watch the video now!

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.

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will present the World Premiere of Parrots at the Pagoda, written and directed by Associate Artistic Director Jorge B. Merced.

Patricia Ward Kelly, wife and biographer of the late Hollywood legend Gene Kelly brought her acclaimed show, Gene Kelly - A Life in Music to Auckland, New Zealand this week for a special show with the Auckland Philharmonia orchestra. Audiences were treated to an additional surprise when international star Michael Crawford made a surprise appearance. Long before he created the lead role of The Phantom of the Opera, Crawford was directed as Cornelius Hackl, by Gene Kelly in the film adaptation of the musical Hello, Dolly!, opposite Barbra Streisand and Walter Matthau. 

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2025–26. See full programming for the season and learn how to purchase tickets here!

Josh Groban will release his newly curated career-spanning collection, Gems, on May 2. The collection collates essential highlights from his storied career to date alongside two brand new songs. Listen to the new song 'Be Alright' now!

What do Shakespeare and James Cameron have in common? Before Rupert Goold took hold of the Bard’s tragic masterpiece, the answer would have been ‘nothing’. The soon-to-be artistic director of the Old Vic returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company after 14 years to offer a blockbuster Hamlet. Elsinore becomes a royal battleship and everything happens in less than one night in April 1912. Goold makes some daring choices, placing a lot of faith in his public and letting them interpret and assume certain twists in his vision.

The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Exiles by James Joyce, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrated German soprano Sarah Maria Sun, considered among the foremost interpreters of contemporary music, makes her Camerata Pacifica debut in a semi-staged performance of Schoenberg's groundbreaking masterwork Pierrot Lunaire, February 7-13, 2025, at four Southern California locations.

New Village Arts has announced our first production of 2025: the San Diego premiere of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.

Yara Arts Group will present 'SLAP!,'  the outrageous story of Ukrainian painter/poet David Burliuk, from January 23 to February 9 at East Village Basement, 321 East 9th Street.

Titanic: The Exhibition, produced by Imagine and Fever, will open for a limited engagement in Dallas following a highly successful run in Chicago, IL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of PETER/WENDY at Dobama?

UC Irvine Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art revealed its new exhibition Common Ground: Early 20th-Century Artist Communities in Southern California. Learn how to attend.

Samuel Vincent Aubuchon and friends sing songs from yesteryear with energy and fondness. The Burt Bacharach tunes in this 12/3 show bring nostalgia and smiles.