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Review: Glazer Hall Welcomes Linda Purl
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 3, 2026


Saturday May 2 was a perfect blend of setting, energy, and most of all the MUSIC, as actor/vocalist Linda Purl with music director Tedd Firth took the stage of the beautiful new Glazer Hall in Palm Beach.

REVIEW: Fabulously Feminist Classic Australian Novel, MY BRILLIANT CAREER Is Given The Musical Theatre Treatment And It Is Brilliant.
by Jade Kops - Apr 5, 2026


Miles Franklin’s best known work, MY BRILLIANT CAREER is given the musical theatre treatment for a modern age by Sheridan Harbridge (Book), Dean Bryant (Book and Lyrics) and Mathew Frank (Music) and the outcome is amazing. 

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring DECEIVED, THE UNDERSTUDY, ADVICE, and LOBBY HERO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026


The Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its lineup for the 2026 season, featuring a diverse array of productions. The season will kick off in the spring of 2026 at the renowned venue in Dorset, Vermont. Audiences can expect a series of compelling plays and performances, details of which are outlined in the recently released press release. The festival continues to be a significant event in the theatrical calendar, attracting theater enthusiasts from across the region.

Dorset Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Featuring DECEIVED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026


Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin Unveil 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026


The Philadelphia Orchestra and Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin have unveiled the 2026–27 season—Nézet-Séguin’s 15th as music and artistic director—full of epic musical events, bold artistic experiences, and new musical journeys.

NUNSENSE, THE WIZARD OF OZ & THE ODD COUPLE Set for Legacy Theatre 2026 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025


The Legacy Theatre in Branford, CT will bring a season full of laughter, music, and family entertainment to the shoreline in 2026. The three-show Mainstage centerpiece of the company’s sixth season will launch with Nunsense, continue with The Wizard of Oz, and conclude with Neil Simon’s beloved comedy The Odd Couple.

The Horton Opens Gardens For Performances For The The First Time
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025


The Horton, Epsom's unique arts venue, housed in the Grade II-listed building formerly Horton Chapel, will open its gardens for the first time this summer for a season of theatre, family events, and music.

Mandy Gonzalez and More Set for in BSO 2025–26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025


The Boston Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2025–26 season running from September 17, 2025, through May 3, 2026. Learn more about the season programming here!

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 2/27/2025; Jobs In Casting, Publicity and More
by - Feb 27, 2025


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/27/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

QUEEN OF THE MIST Comes to Montclair State University
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025


PEAK Performances at Montclair State University has announced the cast of its musical-in-concert performances of Queen of the Mist. Learn more about the production here!

A WONDERFUL WORLD & Broadway Cares to Support New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025


The company of the Broadway musical A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will lead a special ongoing effort to support those affected by the horrific incident that took place in New Orleans, LA. Learn more.

Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean To Headline Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Congress
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024


Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, has announced that Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean will be the keynote speakers at the Artistic Congress, a three-day convening focused on fostering collaboration and conversations on the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy.

Building the World of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024


When it comes to creating exciting new environments for the stage, Adam Koch and Steven Royal know what they're doing. With over 200 shows under the belts as collaborators, these scenic and video designers will soon transport audiences through the vibrant life of Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World.

Cast & Creative Team Set for CAMELOT at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024


Laguna Playhouse has revealed the creative team and full cast for the transfer of North Coast Repertory Theatre of Lerner & Loewe’s CAMELOT. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: VIOLA'S ROOM, One Cartridge Place
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 3, 2024


In a sudden lurch away from their epic 2022 creation The Burnt City, immersive specialists Punchdrunk’s next effort is a far more cosy affair. Small barefoot groups walk their way through the Nineties fairytale world of Viola’s Room with the story relayed over headphones by Helena Bonham Carte

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem to Celebrate 116th Bach Festival in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024


Join the Bach Choir of Bethlehem as they celebrate their 116th Bach Festival in May 2024. Enjoy the choir in a two-weekend event. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring performances, readings, workshops, pre-sales and special events from April 4 to April 14, 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem to Present 2024 Spring Concert: BACH INSPIRED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024


Join the Bach Choir of Bethlehem for their 125th season Spring Concert, BACH Inspired this month. See when and where the performance is taking place and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Learn How The Royal Opera Created A 'Green' Production of RUSALKA
by Joshua Wright - Feb 1, 2024


Learn how The Royal Opera created a climate-conscious production of Rusalka in this all-new video. The Royal Opera worked towards Green Book standards in The Royal Opera's recent production of Rusalka - a modern interpretation of Dvořák's magical story. 

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem Continues Its 125th Celebrations With A Highly Anticipated Greg Funfgeld Family Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


The widely admired Bach Choir of Bethlehem will perform a collaborative concert with the dance departments of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and Muhlenberg College. The performance will take place on Sunday afternoon, 3 p.m., February 18, 2024 at Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem.

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem To Present Christmas Concerts In Allentown & Bethlehem
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023


The Bach Choir of Bethlehem presents Christmas concerts featuring Bach's Magnificat and Christen ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63. Renowned soloists and audience participation in beloved carols. Visit bach.org/christmas2023 for tickets and livestream information.

Review: THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Sep 28, 2023


Every aspect of this production deserves accolades.

Reading Into It- Broadway Books for 2024
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2024


A new Broadway season is on its way, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, five are based on books that you can add to your reading list today.

Keegan's Boiler Room Series Announces 2023 Featured Works
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023


The Keegan Theatre has announced the new works and writers to be featured in the 2023 Boiler Room Series. The initiative invites audiences to experience theater development in action while supporting playwrights and their works in progress, which lie somewhere on the path from “playwright’s first spark” to “mainstage production.”

The Joyce Theater Foundation Expands to the East Village
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023


The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the organization’s intention to expand into New York City’s East Village with the lease of an extraordinary 58,000 square-foot multi-level building located at 287 East 10th Street at Avenue A.

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