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Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre are premiering their new work, Inside Giovanni's Room, inspired by one of the most important novels of the 20th century, James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, in the Quarry Theatre at Leeds Playhouse from 6-8 March ahead of a UK tour.

The audience is completely captivated by these actors and the way their characters transform over the course of the performance. To say much more will give away too much of this mystery’s twists and turns, so visit oystermillplayhouse.com to get your tickets before it sells out!

As one of their last main shows in their space that they have been inhabiting for about a decade, the Studio Theatre in Little Rock brings the timeless charm of ANNIE to life in a heartwarming production with songs that you know and love now through Sunday, Dec. 15. It’s going to be sad to say goodbye to their theatre at 320 W 7th St, in Little Rock, but Broadway World is intrigued on where we are going next.  

Let's have a parade! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions, is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. We have your complete guide on what to tune in for and how to watch!

A cost of living crisis, people being fit to work but choosing not to, poverty, nationalism and women's control of their own bodies. Seán O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock may have first been performed at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1924, but a century later, his tragicomedy resonates more strongly than ever.

THE BRYCE EDWARDS FRIVOLITY HOUR is back at Birdland by popular demand on Monday, September 9 at 7 pm. Leading a hot jazz band, Edwards brings his singular verve and sensibility to songs made famous by great artists such as Cliff Edwards, Ted Lewis, Jack Teagarden, Rudy Vallée, and Bing Crosby.

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston?

Blackeyed Theatre has announced the initial tour schedule and casting for their 2024/25 touring production of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic thriller, Dracula, adapted by Nick Lane. View the full tour schedule and how to get tickets.

A lively, varied and yes, sassy night celebrating a groundbreaking artist. If only a few of the audience headed off to listen to Vaughan's original recordings, that is a bonus. As Sarah Vaughan 'married operatic grandeur with the coolness of jazz', so this concert digs deep to showcase her range, personality, and love of life.

On the centenary of the death of Italian composers Ferruccio Busoni and Giacomo Puccini, Theatro São Pedro presents a double program with performances on August 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11, under the musical direction of Ira Levin and the stage direction of Alexandre Dal Farra.

Terri Kent, the Artistic Director of Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer home on the grounds of Blossom Center, states in her program notes for ANNIE: I believe the arts have the power to transform lives and I believe in miracles.

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 63rd season of four full-orchestra concerts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, and St. Bartholomew’s Church, featuring a free opening performance titled Beyond the Hall at Bryant Park on September 6, repeated and also free at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens on September 7. 

This time, the reader question was: Which Broadway theaters are the largest and which are the smallest and our expert, Jennifer Ashley Tepper has done a deep dive on the sizes of Broadway theatres both past and present!

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Sheldon Harnick's birthday celebration and Kyle Dunnigan's new hour.

Who are the suffs of Suffs? Did you know that the characters of one of Broadway's newest musicals are based on real, trailblazing women? Before you watch them make history on stage at the Music Box Theatre, get to know the ladies who changed the world over 100 years ago.

The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.

Previews: THE LAFAYETTE THEATER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS! at Lafayette Theater, Suffern

Avalanche Orchestra commemorates 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at SUNY College of Optometry.

The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed its SummerScape 2024 programming, running June 20 – August 18, 2024.

This reviewer was overwhelmed by the emotionally intense performance that was UTE LEMPER, WEIMAR BERLIN AND AFTER THE EXODUS.

Get a first look at Hershey Felder as he illuminates the life and music of George Gershwin, the legendary tunesmith whose work shaped a distinctly American style of music with such iconic works such as “A Rhapsody in Blue,” “I Got Rhythm,” “’S Wonderful,” and many more.

Darlington Operatic Society has announced its long-standing and extraordinary 100 year association with Darlington Hippodrome. This momentous occasion is a testament to the unwavering commitment of both institutions to the arts and their immense contribution to the cultural fabric of their community.

Tickets for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s highly-anticipated, limited engagement of the hit solo show Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone will go on sale to the public 1pm PST, Friday, December 15, 2023.

After a national search, The Music School of Delaware has named Stephen Beaudoin – an accomplished leader working at the intersection of music, education, business, and social impact – as the organization's new President & CEO. Beaudoin begins with the Music School on February 5, 2024.