The Real Ones 2024

A writing book that opens by telling writers to stop writing sounds like a contradiction. That is exactly the point. David Cornue built his coaching practice on a diagnosis he saw repeat itself across hundreds of clients: the trouble usually starts before the first page, not on it. His new book, Stop Writing!, published by Every Story Press, argues that the writers who finish are the ones who develop a story fully before they type a word of the draft.

NOSHOWS (Max Satow) released the single "Don't Look Down" ahead of debut album MADHOUSE, out October 16, and will launch a four-city tour starting October 14 in New York City with Belle Blue.

Bo Staloch released a new single exploring a fading friendship, produced by Brad Cook with contributions from Colin Croom and Matt McCaughan. The artist is set to play both weekends of Austin City Limits Music Festival.

BET will air the return of "SOUL TRAIN AWARDS," simulcast on CBS for the first time, taped in Chicago and produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.

Keke Palmer discussed her rapport with Hot Ones host Sean Evans, competed in a Reverse It Challenge with Jimmy Fallon, and performed stand-up as an alter ego on THE TONIGHT SHOW.

BroadwayWorld spoke with adapter and director Carey Perloff ahead of the world premiere of Oedipus: King/Colonus - revisiting Sophocles, balancing the roles of writer and director, and creating an immersive theatrical experience for modern audiences.

New York duo Low Tide, featuring Eli Oberman and Courtney Robbins, will release their second album, describing the songs as anti-capitalist love songs exploring labor and desire.

The Keegan Theatre will stage a limited three-performance concert run of A BEAUTIFUL BLUE MORNING SKY, a song cycle marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with proceeds benefiting Northern Virginia Family Services.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, with Laura Alcalá Baker directing the regional premiere at Copaken Stage.

Dolan has reworked a personal song, SUPERHERO, into an anthem supporting children fighting cancer, tying the release to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris will lead an industry presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR on September 27 at STOUT NYC, directed by Trey Compton.

AS TIME GOES BYis set to open at the Players Ring, and is the theatre’s premier production for its 2026-27 Mainstage Season. Written by G. Matthew Gaskell and directed by Jamie Bradley, the play is about time travel, comedy and heart

Bill Maher used a New Rule segment on REAL TIME to argue the country's true power problem is not aging politicians but the young people actually running things.

FRIGID New York will present its 5th annual Days of the Dead Festival at UNDER St. Marks, featuring Halloween and Día de los Muertos-themed plays curated by Martha Lorena Preve, Silvana Gonzalez and Federico Mallet.

Pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley have released their debut collaborative album, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, featuring the opening track "Alfie" and a live performance planned at Dizzy's Club in New York.

The Fantasia Film Festival Gold Audience Award and Special Jury Award winner BURNING, a Kyrgyz psychological horror film directed by Radik Ashimov, is set for exclusive streaming release on IndiePix Unlimited.

PBS will present a lineup of programming including Great Performances' Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night and American Experience's Billy the Kid, along with additional titles.

Are the critics screaming over the first play of the 2026/27 Broadway season? Paranormal Activity officially opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre. The new play is written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett. Let's see what the critics are saying...

All new rehearsal photos have been released, featuring Lauryn Ajufo for Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum Dreams. Learn more and check out the rehearsal photos here!

The play itself is incredibly witty and sharp. Rogers and Leacy make a dynamic pairing. Their chemistry and ability to never drop the ball on the energy is stellar to watch. Director Julian Daye has a wonderful skill set for directing.

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell?

Next week, beginning August 24, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and more.

NYU Skirball has revealed its 2026-27 season. Three of today’s most incendiary international performance makers—Romeo Castellucci, Angélica Liddell, and Milo Rau—come to NYU Skirball this season

Eric Hirshberg released "The Grand Elsewhere," a new single and video from his upcoming album MORE IS NOT THE ANSWER, addressing distraction and the pull of constant connectivity.

Cassandra Coleman announced her debut EP END OF YOUR LOVE via Warner Records and released the new single "Midnight Blue," a synth-pop track about reclaiming identity after a toxic relationship.