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A masterpiece and one of the fundamental novels of Brazilian literature, Dom Casmurro, has its musical version signed by the duo formed by Guilherme Gila, author of the award-winning musical “A Igreja do Diabo” and Davi Novaes, author of the play “O Que Restou de Mim em Você”, who joined forces with director Zé Henrique de Paula to bring Machado de Assis's work to the stage, with music and drama.

The Tank has announced the 2024-2025 fellows for The Tank Producers Cohort, funded generously by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. Learn more about the fellows here!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!

A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations. South Coast Repertory will showcase her enduring legacy with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.

Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco, and the cast of Broadway's Hadestown took the stage on Good Morning America on Monday to perform a medley from the show. Watch the performance now!

Following its inaugural 2021 season at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Vulcana Circus’ empowering Circus in a Tea Cup will return from 5 to 7 December 2024.

Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Hadestown, will bring the underground to midtown tomorrow when the cast appears on Good Morning America.

Japan Society will present a world premiere double bill of contemporary puppet theater with Shinnai Meets Puppetry, created & performed by Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab with Rowan Magee and Emma Wiseman.

Macon Prickett is thrilled to premiere his solo cabaret debut in MACON: His Own Way! at 54 Below on Friday November 11th at 9:30 pm. This cabaret-star-in-the-making promises an evening of show tunes, standards, eleven o’clock numbers, and a little bit of diva worship on the side. Read a conversation with Macon about the show.

Queer|Art has announced the 2024 winners and finalists for two annual grants: the Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, and the Robert Giard Grant for Emerging LGBTQ+ Artists.

Japan Society will present a world premiere double bill of contemporary puppet theater with Shinnai Meets Puppetry, created & performed by Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab with Rowan Magee and Emma Wiseman.  

We talk to Misha Khorramshahi about WE WILL ROCK YOU at Brampton On Stage/The Rose Brampton. Misha is so excited to be taking on the role of Scaramouche this November in We Will Rock You! Misha has been involved with Brampton Music Theatre (BMT) since 2021, some of her recent BMT credits include Rent as Maureen, Kinky Boots as Lauren, and Cinderella as Charlotte.

About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.

Circa: Human 2.0 is coming to the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, CA Friday, October 18 at 7:30pm and Saturday, October 19 at 2:00pm. 

Critically acclaimed Nashville country rockers The Wild Feathers have released their new heartland masterpiece, Sirens. The album was produced by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Shooter Jennings and features memorable singles 'Sanctuary,' 'Stereo,' and 'Pretending.'

London-based singer, songwriter, and artist Louis Dunford has released a single narrating an unexpected tale of an East-end boxer entitled ‘Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’, along with its reflective B-side ‘Smash & Grab’.

In just a few short years, 8-member Filipino girl group, BINI, has done the unthinkable. Starting from humble beginnings, BINI has risen to the top of the music scene in the Philippines dominating the charts and earning the title of the “Nation’s Girl Group.”

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Mirror Stage has announced the cast for INSPIRED BY... and introduced new on-demand recorded performance ticket options.

In Other People’s Shoes Productions has revealed the next event in their Show & Tell series with a reading of (In)Visible Me, a play geared for teens. Learn how to attend.

Kelley Rouke was driving when she received a text from Mark Campbell informing her that she was the winner of Opera America’s 2024 Campbell Opera Librettist Prize. Her reaction? She answered, “Stop it! It’s mean. Never joke about that!” because she couldn’t quite digest that she’d been chosen for the prize. “There are so many people doing great work that I couldn’t believe I’d been singled out,” she modestly insists.

Berk’s Nest and double Emmy award-nominated actor, comedian, and writer Nick Mohammed have announced that the iconic character of Mr. Swallow is preparing to spread Christmas cheer once again as a brand-new version of the ensemble comedy A Christmas Carol (ish) transfers to the West End this Winter.

BroadwayWorld sat down with Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez to discuss returning to the Marvel universe, working with Broadway legend Patti LuPone, and what they have in store for the stage.

Touchstone Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and returning favorites.