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George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart are legends in the theater world. Among their many hit shows, You Can't Take it with You has the distinction of winning a Pulitzer Price and being one of the most frequently produced shows of the 20th Century.

The Baxter Sisters had their lives planned out as teenagers back in 1937. They would win the talent competition in Detroit, get a spot on Major Bowes Amateur Hour and become a famous traveling act of tap dancing sisters. But after April, May, June and Dottie lose the competition to one Betty Hutton, the sisters are forced to lower their expectations of stardom and learn to enjoy what they have together in Ionia, MI. A story inspired by true events, The Baxter Sisters takes a hard look at mid 20th century life between these four outgoing siblings.

When a classic is performed, if it isn't delivered correctly, it can be rather confusing. This, however, was not the case for OUR TOWN, which is going on now through March 19, at the Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main Street, in North Little Rock. This play is offered as part of the ACANSA - Arts Festival of the South. OUR TOWN is one of many events that are playing in Little Rock and North Little Rock through March 25th. For more information and tickets, visit acansa.org.

The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) announced winners of its 26th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in 13 categories of film, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, during a black-tie dinner gala at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on Saturday night, March 5, 2022. 

Love Letters by A. R. Gurney was nominated in 1990 for a Pulitzer Prize in Drama. It follows the ever-changing relationship of Andrew and Melissa through 50-plus years of correspondence, starting at age 6 in first grade.

Over three evenings in March 2022, Fotografiska New York will host the inaugural Unfiltered Music Festival, featuring some of the city’s most vital and accomplished musical voices, inviting the audience to experience music in one of the most striking spaces in NYC.

Palm Canyon Theatre's (PCT's) PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY is the world premiere of a handclapping, foot-stomping revue that describes the history of Palm Springs, California in a funny, mostly wholesome way. I enjoyed myself immensely at this high-quality getaway from events in the world. Judging from other audience members, so did they.

The University of Chicago and Folks Operetta have announced the Korngold Festival, celebrating and exploring the life and music of one of the 20th century’s most successful yet underrecognized composers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

The Lamplighters Community Theatre is set to put up their production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. The show runs from Friday, February 25, 2022 through Sunday, March 20, 2022. On Fridays and Saturdays, the production begins at 8pm, while Sundays begin at 2pm.

A lost 1952 dance creation by Martha Graham herself—a primal artistic force of the 20th century—is reborn with the Martha Graham Dance Company's World Premiere of The New Canticle for Innocent Comedians at The Soraya on Saturday, March 19 at 8pm. 

A lost 1952 dance creation by Martha Graham herself—a primal artistic force of the 20th century—is reborn with the Martha Graham Dance Company's World Premiere of The New Canticle for Innocent Comedians at The Soraya on Saturday, March 19 at 8pm. 

Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, Millikin University's School of Theatre & Dance will present 'She Loves Me' at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Performances will be held on Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.

Repertory Dance Theatre's RING AROUND THE ROSE season continues with Tanner Dance on November 13, 2021. Celebrating the art of creative dance, this Utah dance staple will present an interactive show for all ages at both 11:00 am and a special added show at 1:00 pm.

Who are some of Broadway's greatest set designers? Which scenic designers have won the most Tony Awards? Read more about some of the greatest behind the scenes employees of Broadway and study up on ten iconic set designers from Broadway history.

Excited for FUNNY GIRL's return to Broadway? We've got casting news today about Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch and Jared Grimes joining the cast for the first Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL.

Thirdwing, a theater company with roots planted in both the live and streaming theater realms, is thrilled to launch its next hybrid onstage and streaming drama, A VENOMOUS COLOR, with the world premiere of A VENOMOUS COLOR Part 1: THE FAIREST, written and directed by Cameron Darwin Bossert.

Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus and cast in this monumental work in which love and courage overcome tyranny. Director Matthew Ozawa’s interpretation of the work updates its original eighteenth-century prison setting to a modern government detention center.

 Arium TV, a new platform for global musical storytelling, has released the first of two episodes of At Home With Sarah Cahill. Arium TV aims to showcase the highest caliber of emerging and established musicians around the world through intimate, cinematic productions of storytelling and performance, which are available for free.

Rodgers & Hart's Babes in Arms, with a fresh, witty and relevant script by acclaimed playwright, Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, is the quintessential 'Hey, kids, let's put on a show' musical.

Subscription renewals and new subscriptions go on sale Monday, July 19. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 7. Learn more about the lineup and how to purchase tickets here!

San Francisco Opera announced today repertory, casting and reopening plans for its 99th season. Commencing with a performance of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, August 21, the 2021–22 Season marks the inauguration of Eun Sun Kim’s tenure as Caroline H. Hume Music Director and a reemergence of opera at the War Memorial Opera House.

This 2021 Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular will be a televised, live-streamed concert to take place under the direction of Keith Lockhart from the stage of Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, Sunday, July 4, 8-11 p.m., broadcast live on Bloomberg TV and Radio, as well as locally on WHDH-TV Channel 7.

This stirring play gives a rare glimpse into the real-life struggles faced by two important figures from the early-20th century: Marian Anderson and Albert Einstein. My Lord, What A Night will run in FST's Keating Theatre starting Wednesday, June 30.

Artpark & Company announces its 2021 season, which kicks off on May 15, 2021 with interactive tour Sonic Trails curated and co-produced by Sozo Creative and designed by the Holladay Brothers.

The Department of Theater and Dance presents Shanghai, a LAUNCH PAD preview production that follows the life of a young girl growing up in a crowded and battle-worn city.