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Ahead of the festival, artists from The Gummy Bears’ Great War, How to Cry in a House Full of Children, The Radical Wedding Engine and Legend of Kaliakra share their personal reflections on language, identity and storytelling, exploring how theatre can transcend cultural boundaries, bring communities together and create connections beyond words.

The new musical based on Matthew Quick's novel features an original score by A Great Big World and a book by four-time Tony nominee Rick Elice, with direction by Jessica Stone.

Marilu Henner stopped by TODAY to discuss her new Off-Broadway play The Ask, now playing at Theater 555. The actress also reflected on her time on Taxi and revealed that the cast remains in touch. Watch video of her interview!

Kathryn Grody graces the stage with style and verve in her one-woman show, The Unexpected Third.

Emerging Artists Theatre will present the inaugural Spark Musical Theatre Festival NYC, showcasing 26 new musicals ranging from staged readings to fully produced works at the 28th Street Theatre in Manhattan.

The influential Korean romantic comedy will be available via VOD and digital outlets. The film, a massive sleeper hit upon its 2001 release, became one of the highest-grossing Korean comedies of all time.

Bistro Award winner Linda Kahn brings her cabaret show GOTTA HAVE ME GO WITH YOU, SONGS OF CONNECTION to the Laurie Beechman Theatre, featuring music by Burt Bacharach, Stephen Sondheim, and The Beatles.

MARILYN uses standout performances from a large cast, vivid colors and imagery, and a dynamic score to present the actress’s story – all without saying a word.

She is also one of the busiest writers of high profile award shows in Hollywood, New York and the UK.  She frequently works punching up screenplays and writing special material, comedy and song lyrics for performers. Shelly has doctored scripts or written special material for such artists as Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Liza Minnelli, Larry Wilmore, James Earl Jones, Kathy Bates, Billy Connolly, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Kind, Jay Leno, Morgan Freeman, Laraine Newman, Hannah Einbinder, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Princess Caroline of Monaco and Yoko Ono. Recently, Shelly is known for writing  Sherlock & Daughter (2025), Legend of the Bog (2009) and Flying with Byrd (2011). Shelly is at Catalina’s on Nov 1 in the 4th Annual NAMI Benefit concert (National Alliance for Mental Health.) Produced by Dianne Fraser, MD’d by Brad Ellis. m/event/fraser-entertainment-group-presents-you-catalina-jazz-club-tickets/14297244

The cast has been revealed for the world premiere adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Orlando at London's New Diorama Theatre, featuring Charli Cowgill, Laurie Ward, Sharon Le Grand, Macy Seelochan, and Mary Malone.

Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd begins performances as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway tonight, October 16, 2026. Shepherd will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings this weekend; beginning Tuesday, October 20. Check out photos here!

West End star Joanna Ampil has officially been named to play the role of silent-screen diva Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Sunset Boulevard.'

Sara and Sean Watkins will perform at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, NY, as part of the venue's annual Rosen House Benefit Concert held in a 1939 Mediterranean-style villa.

New York Theatre Barn will present excerpts from two original musicals centering women and gender-based violence, featuring Arielle Jacobs, Erin Morton, and Orfeh.

Director Habiba Nosheen's documentary about three teenage gymnasts in Pakistan will open theatrically, executive produced by Malala Yousafzai and Mariska Hargitay.

The full cast has been revealed for Lynn Nottage and John Legend's new musical IMITATION OF LIFE, starring Adrienne Warren, Jessica Vosk, Michael Luwoye, and Charlie Thurston at The Griffin Theater at The Shed.

Regional Theatre of the Palouse will present THE ADDAMS FAMILY in downtown Pullman, Washington, as part of its 20th Anniversary Season. The musical follows Wednesday Addams as she falls in love with an ordinary young man, leading to chaos when she invites him and his parents to dinner.

NJPAC announced the top five finalists of the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, selected from over 360 entrants across 38 countries. The finalists will compete at NJPAC in Newark.

Award-winning concert and stage performers Shana Farr and Craig Rubano (Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel) will bring their voices and theatrical talents together for a show celebrating the music of Jerome Kern on 10/26 and 11/19

PRINSTAR Film Productions has officially unveiled the theatrical trailer and first-look production stills for its flagship historical epic, 'Liwanag at Dilim: Heneral Emilio Jacinto.'

Tracy Bonham released 'I'm Not a Waif,' a reworked track from her upcoming album LIFT, a 30th-anniversary reimagining of her GRAMMY-nominated debut THE BURDENS OF BEING UPRIGHT.

The African American Film Critics Association honored Broadway and theater leaders at its 5th annual luncheon, recognizing actors and a broadcast veteran for their contributions to the arts.

PCS Theater will present Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy at its Swarthmore, Pennsylvania location. The production explores middle age through the story of siblings navigating family dysfunction and life's missed opportunities.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS appointed three industry figures to its Board of Trustees, including two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan and two-time Tony winner Kara Young.

The Round Top Film Festival will present its third annual event with 53 films and special presentations, including opening film HEARTLAND and centerpiece FAMILY MOVIE starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.