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Adapted by BAFTA nominee and Chair of the Writer's Guild of Great Britain Emma Reeves (Tracey Beaker, The Worst Witch), The Glass Slippers puts a modern twist on Cinderella, removing the dated constructs of ‘ugly' step-sisters and that a ‘happily-ever-after' must mean being rescued by a Prince.

Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.

​​​​​​​Forte Theatre Company will present Bock, Harnock & Masteroff's She Loves Me, October 4 - 13th, 2024. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte Theatre Company's first mainstage show in its fifth season.

Independent country duo Muscadine Bloodline will join Post Malone as direct support on his upcoming “F-1 Trillion Tour.” Kicking off this weekend with two shows in Salt Lake City, the tour will run through the end of October with stops at notable venues including Boston’s Fenway Park and Nashville’s Nissan Stadium among others.

As a director, I've had the unique experience of working on two powerful plays by Carey Crim that explore the aftermath of sexual abuse from starkly different angles. As I prepare for the European premiere of 23.5 Hours at Park Theatre, I'd like to share some insights into the challenges and revelations that come with bringing these contrasting perspectives to life on stage, and why I was drawn to telling both stories.

Six extra shows have been added to the season of Mother at Arts Centre Melbourne, starring much loved Australian actor Noni Hazlehurst AM. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Amy Saunder, Jordan Miller, and Tiffany Mangulabnan are the three co-founding artistic directors of konverjdans (converge/dance), the women-led, Brooklyn-based contemporary ballet company that has been creating and presenting dance in NYC since 2016. The team recently presented its 8th season of their contemporary ballet HYPHA in Brooklyn, NY which showcased performances choreographed by each of the women. We spoke to the three artistic directors about this year’s HYPHA, their influences, and what we can look forward to next.

The Prince Fellowship has announced its 2024-2025 fellows, recognizing emerging talent in theater production. The fellowship supports the development of new voices in the industry through mentorship and resources.

Maev Beaty stars in I AM LUCY BARTON, based on Elizabeth Strout's best-selling book.

The Echo Theater Company will present the West Coast premiere of CLARKSTON by Samuel D. Hunter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David  Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!

Sarasota Opera is world-renowned for its Verdi Cycle. Between 1989 and 2016, the company performed every note that Giuseppe Verdi wrote. It is in that spirit that Sarasota Opera will launch its 2024-2025 season with its fall concert, The Music of Giuseppe Verdi. 

GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little has unveiled his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell's critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.

With the fifth season now airing, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars who appear across the five seasons of Only Murders in the Building and how you might know them on the stage.

The League of Chicago Theatres has awarded the 2024 Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Resident Fellowship to artivist Abby Thompson and Filament Theatre to collaborate on development of the play Alex in Windyland.

ArtsWest revealed its 2024-2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions, including classics and contemporary works. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the final production of its 11th season, to be staged in Sawyer's Playhouse (the company's second stage), the world premiere of No Desire to Suffer Twice by Cris Eli Blak.

Pinky Swear has revived its 2016 production of Over Her Dead Body for this year's Capital Fringe. The musical revue surveys murder ballads (yes, that is a thing) which originated in Scotland and England during the 16th century before emigrating to Appalachia and obtaining improved orchestration (Americans organize mean fiddle, guitar, mandolin bands). but the plots of each of these songs resembles a fellow ballad: boy meets girl/boy and girl are in love/girl gets murdered--not really grislier than what's streaming these days, but with real, live musicians.

Superfónicos the Austin-based Colombian Funk, Caríbe Soul band is set to release their newest single “La Verdad!” Adding to their debut album rollout, the new song takes on a psychedelic cumbia flavor while telling a tale about a juglar (a troubadour) searching for his lost love and losing his mind, suggesting that those deemed 'crazy' often hold the truth.

Jake Shore's new drama CON, exploring the impact of conspiracy theories and personal trauma, premieres July 19 at Brooklyn Art Haus. Directed by Paul Smithyman, the play stars Tracey Beltrano and Miguel Bertrand.

The Red Clay Strays’ new song, “Drowning,” has just debuted. Written by guitarist Drew Nix, “Drowning” is a vulnerable call for help during a period of mental and emotional struggle. Listen to the song now.

Barons Court Theatre will present the England Premiere of the 29x Award-Winning, Internationally Acclaimed play HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of July.

Berkeley Rep reveals the participants for the 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, featuring a diverse group of artists and projects aimed at fostering new works in theater.

For his debut hour, exciting new act Alex Kitson ( brings a wild ride of a story to the Edinburgh Fringe about how to keep laughing, even through the lowest moments. Must I Paint You a Picture? is centred around two stories six years apart.