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We had the pleasure of attending the “All New Premiere Night” by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center on Thursday, December 18th. 

While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated. 

Michael Feinstein's latest 'Standard Time' show, 'Let's Get Away From It All,' explored the theme of getting away to another place or another state of mind, with delightfully obscure song choices and terrific arrangements.

Mountview, one of the UK’s leading drama schools, will celebrate its 80th anniversary by appointing Dame Elaine Paige DBE, Eddie Marsan OBE, and Giles Terera MBE as its first-ever Vice Presidents.

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) has opened nominations for its 2026 award season, recognizing theatre educators, administrators, alumni, and volunteers whose work advances theatre education across the country.

Musically superb, a faulty book prevents 'Million Dollar Quartet' from being one of the best rock musicals of all time. Four musicians perform as Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash in a shows inspired by an impromptu Memphis recording session in December 1956.

While different tryout theaters have different relationships to the development of new shows, it’s worth looking at both which commercial rental theaters and which non-profit theaters have had the most Best Musical Tony Award winners come from their stages.

Empathy blossoms in both characters and audience at the North American premiere of FLOWERS FOR MRS. HARRIS at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth), formerly known as Hale Center Theater Orem. This is a show that ultimately whisks you away and finds you not only rooting for the characters but feeling deeply for them.

In October 2025, SFJAZZ will continue its 2025/26 season with an eclectic mix of world-class artists—from jazz legends and rising stars to genre-defying innovators in soul, global music, and beyond. See the lineup here!

Franklin Stage Company, Delaware County's admission-free, professional theater, will close its season with John Logan's play Red, August 8–24 at Chapel Hall, in Franklin, NY.

Dorian Woodruff is a noted cabaret singer. Read a review of FOREVER ME WITH LOVE, the release concert for his exquisite new album of the same name, and see photos of the night.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame has announced a groundbreaking new partnership with the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.

The Bravo! Vail Music Festival revealed that the Academy of St Martin in the Fields will return to Bravo! Vail in 2026 as the Festival's chamber orchestra in residence. Learn more!

Tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince's legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m..

Kelly Strayhorn Theater will present two upcoming Freshworks: New Performances in Progress in the Winter/Spring 2025 season, featuring Afro-Latina soprano Zuly Inirio and choreographer Anya Collins.

The Martha Graham Dance Company will host its 2025 Season Gala on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The event will begin with the Company’s opening night performance at The Joyce Theater in Chelsea.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025, as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour.

The Folk Collective has announced its second cohort of artists. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, this program continues to connect audiences throughout New England with a fuller, more honest reflection of folk music's enduring and multifaceted heritage.

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced the inaugural Creative Collective of a new collaborative leadership model led by Jeremy O. Harris, along with initial projects for the Tony Award-winning theater festival's 71st season.

On the heels of a 28-city tour, Ailey II, the next generation of dance, returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater from March 26– April 6 for its annual New York season.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields will perform at the Lied Center on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm. Renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world's greatest orchestral music, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world's finest chamber orchestras.

Multicultural singer-songwriter Mariee Siou is set to play at Club Passim on February 26. Touring in support of her latest music from her EP “Circle of Signs,” she will also play a collection of her older material in the evening.

Playing on themes of love, power, and the supernatural, Bell, Book and Candle is an excellent season closer for Stray Dog Theatre. Funny, spooky and enchanting, the play is well-acted and impeccably paced. Its portrayal of relationship dynamics and each character’s need for credence make it an intriguing drama filled with comedic flourishes.

Renowned Boston musician Vance Gilbert, a cornerstone of the city's folk music scene, will headline two shows at Club Passim on January 11.

Passim School of Music is setting independent musicians up for success with a 2025 career workshop, guiding artists with a roadmap to achieve their musical goals and aspirations for the new year.