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La MaMa will present the world premiere of Suppose Beautiful Madeline Harvey, legendary experimental theater icon Richard Foreman's first new play in 10 years.

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jesse Eisenberg revealed that his next project follows the making of an original musical. Now, it has been confirmed that the film is officially in the works, and will star Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti.

Multi-platinum artist Clay Aiken has released his soulful rendition of the holiday classic “Merry Christmas, Darling,” originally performed by one of his personal favorite artists, the Carpenters. Listen to song now!

Written from the point of view of a theatre fan, guest contributor David Appleford provides a piece full of details and insights regarding the new film, WICKED, and how it compares to the stage musical.

This week Idol Star and vocal powerhouse Clay Aiken is here. We admit it! We are some Claymates here at The Roundtable! That second season of Idol was LIFE! Watch in this video.

The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.

Theater Resources Unlimited announced a workshop, TRU Producer BOOT CAMP: Essentials of Successful Self-Producing in NYC, with a simul-stream on Zoom for remote attendees. Learn how to attend.

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for their USA Holiday Pops concert, featuring a special performance by Columbia Dance.

World renowned guitarist, Joe Satriani, is planning to bring his art showings back to south Florida this December. Satriani’s next art appearances will be at the Wentworth Gallery at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and at Boca Raton Town Center Mall.

The Amethyst Room at Chamiers will present an exhibition with Anupamaa, PIAR by Priyadarshini Rao and Akirahin by Niharika Bhasin this week. Learn more here!

Akon has released his new single. On “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” the industry titan and perennial boundary breaker offers a monumentally uplifting meditation on gratitude that proves you can be a thankful optimist without being naïve. Listen to it now!

Katha Dance Theatre will present the world premiere of PANCHATANTRA - THE DANCING TALES OF WISDOM at St. Catherine University.

Spotlight Theatre Company will present MEAN GIRLS Jr., a hilarious youth musical adaptation of the 2004 cult classic film. The show will premiere at the Orpheum Theater Center with five performances this month.

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

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 Columbus Jazz Orchestra will ring in the holiday season with vocalist extraordinaire Denzal Sinclaire at Home for the Holidays. Led by Bandleader Byron Stripling, the orchestra and Sinclaire will bring holiday favorites to the Southern Theatre stage for five performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sharon Wattis will join the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, as Mrs Corry and Miss Smythe. Due to personal reasons Sonia Swaby will no longer be appearing in the production.

Original Theatre will kick off its 20th anniversary year celebrations this November with the screening of Original At Last, a brand new short documentary film about their work, and the announcement of a packed programme for 2025. 

With that in mind, depending on your place in the pecking order, you may or may not be ready to immerse yourself into MEAN GIRLS, the stage-show with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and a book by the queen of television comedy, Tina Fey.

The secret is out: Jesse Eisenberg loves musical theater. During a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Social Network star shared that, despite a career in films, musical theater is his first love. He also revealed that one of his next film projects will center on a musical. Watch in this video.

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.

The world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL will open at Manchester Opera House in the UK for a limited season beginning 21 September 2025. Get the scoop on this new musical.

Musicians On Call celebrated its 25th anniversary, raising over $340,000 to support its mission of bringing music to healthcare settings. The event honored key supporters and featured live performances. Learn more.

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!