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Opened: October 28, 1959

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Pittsburgh CLO Announces Three New Programs To Make Theater More Family Accessible
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024


Pittsburgh CLO is implementing changes to make theater more accessible for families. Discover how they're removing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the world of Broadway.

San Francisco Opera Performs INNOCENCE This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


San Francisco Opera will present the American premiere of composer Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, Innocence, at the War Memorial Opera House from June 1–21.

Broadway Veteran Louis Gossett Jr. Passes Away at 87
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of stage and screen actor Louis Cameron Gossett Jr., who died March 29, 2024 in in Santa Monica, California. He was 87 years old.

Video: Luis Alfaro & Jon Fosse Deliver International World Theatre Day Message 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


The Global Theater Initiative is inviting all theatres, individual artists, institutions, and audiences to celebrate the 62nd annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2024.

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 12, 2024


The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

HARRY POTTER, WICKED & More Set for Broadway In Hollywood 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024


BROADWAY IN HOLLYWOOD has revealed their new 2024-25 Season - consisting of Six Los Angeles Premieres and the return of two blockbuster favorites. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Los Angeles Philharmonic Reveals 2024 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced the 2024 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

History Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale to Honor WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024


HISTORY Fort Lauderdale and Galleria Fort Lauderdale have announced the honorees for 'Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change - Broward County' 2024 presented by UKG. Learn more here!

These Immortal Souls Announce Reissues Of 'Get Lost (Don't Lie)', 'I'm Never Gonna Die Again' & New Live & Rarities Collection 'EXTRA'
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2024


A long-awaited remastered reissue of These Immortal Souls' two studio albums, Get Lost (Don't Lie!) (1987) and I'm Never Gonna Die Again (1992) have been announced. These two post-punk gems, remastered from the original tapes at Birdland Studio by Lindsay Gravina, with Harry Howard and Genevieve McGuckin.

Miller Theatre Presents A Composer Portrait Of Carola Bauckholt, February 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2023-24 Composer Portraits series with Carola Bauckholt.

THE CONNECTOR, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January
by Team BWW - Jan 1, 2024


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this January is a new Jason Robert Brown musical, a revival of a classic, and more.

Soheil Parsa Directs Canadian Premiere Of Award-Winning ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA; On Stage February 7
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


Aluna Theatre will present the Canadian Premiere of On the Other Side of the Sea from award-winning Salvadoran playwright Jorgelina Cerritos.  

Sarah Jessica Parker's SEX & THE CITY Tutu Will Be Auctioned Off
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023


Dazzling and rare high fashion pieces owned and worn by legendary style icons, Princess Diana, Princess Grace of Monaco, Audrey Hepburn, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Taylor, Cher, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Joan Collins, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton. Check out the full lineup!

Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company to Mark 30th Season Milestone With Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023


Celebrate the 30th season of Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company with a gala performance at The Kennedy Center. The event showcases selected signature works and features Congressman Jamie Raskin as the overseer. Don't miss this milestone celebration!

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater to Present THE RED ROSE Manhattan Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will present Manhattan Premiere of its award-winning musical The Red Rose, conceived and directed by the Doris Duke Artist Rosalba Rolón with music by Desmar Guevara, additional music by Danny Rivera, and choreography by Yaraní del Valle.

Julien's Auctions Wraps-Up Historic Nashville Auction Breaking World Records With Unprecedented Bidder Participation
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023


Find out the record-breaking results of the 'Played, Worn, & Torn Rock 'n' Roll Iconic Guitars and Memorabilia' auction, including the million-dollar sales of Eric Clapton's 'The Fool' guitar and Kurt Cobain's 'Skystang I'!

Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023


This circa 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, first stage-played by the legendary guitarist while touring the United States with iconic rock band Cream, known as Clapton's 'Fool,' sold for $1.27 million, the first time a Clapton guitar has sold for seven figures at auction and setting a world record for the sale of a Clapton guitar.

National Comedy Center To Preserve Don Rickles Archive
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023


The National Comedy Center, the United States' official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced today that it will be preserving an archival collection from Don Rickles' estate, showcasing the late comedy legend's six-decade career.

THE RED ROSE Will Make Manhattan Premiere at Pregones/PRTT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


​​​​​​​Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater has announced the Manhattan Premiere of its award-winning musical The Red Rose, conceived and directed by the Doris Duke Artist Rosalba Rolón with music by Desmar Guevara, additional music by Danny Rivera, and choreography by Yaraní del Valle.

Disney100: The Exhibition Will Open in Kansas City in May 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Disney100: The Exhibition will open at Union Station’s state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot Bank of America Gallery on May 24, 2024, and is expected to draw enthusiastic visitors from every corner of the U.S. and around the world.

Sydney Festival Launches 2024 Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023


The mainstay of Sydney’s high summer season, Sydney Festival, sails back this January with a first class line-up of World Premieres, extraordinary immersive experiences, cutting-edge public art, Australian exclusives, free events, trailblazing First Nations programming and an epic live music offering. 

Full Cast Announced For BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023


Full casting has been announced for 'BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL' at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Find out who will be bringing Carole King's story to life on stage.

Cast Announced For BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT announce full casting for the second show of its 2023-2024 “Soundtrack of Your Life” season, the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the Tony Award-winning, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.

Skylight Music Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of School of Rock. Get all the details about this exciting show and the talented individuals behind it.

Midori Joins Festival Strings Lucerne For US Tour
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2023


Midori joins Festival Strings Lucerne for a US tour from Nov 3-16. Midori joins the orchestra to perform one of Robert Schumann's last works, his Violin Concerto in D minor, and Beethoven's Romance No. 2 in F major, which she recorded with Festival Strings Lucerne for her Beethoven album (Warner Classics, 2020). 

U.S.A. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of U.S.A. have there been?
U.S.A. has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1956, Off-Broadway which opened in 1959 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1972.

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