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Now in its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention is a glittering celebration of the Great American Songbook, where cabaret’s brightest stars and rising voices of the future bring timeless music to life. See photos from October 14.

This is a sensational finale to the company’s Golden Jubilee year.

I wonder what Arrigo Boito might have done with Shakespeare’s “A Comedy of Errors” or “Twelfth Night.” Because, while he’s best known for his libretto for the Bard’s “Othello,” his work on FALSTAFF—based on “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “Henry IV”—is just as marvelous. The trouble, of course, is that FALSTAFF is a comedy. In the new production of the work, which opened at Rome’s Opera House last week, it didn’t help that director Tatjana Gürbaca didn’t seem to have anything particular in mind in her take on it.

With so much time separating our current lives and those of Calgary Opera's TOSCA, you might expect the story to be archaic. It turns out that the central themes are still highly relevant in our modern world.

Whether you leave the theater with intensified despair or renewed hope is up to you — and that’s what makes this terrifying and achingly sad story, with just the right dose of humor, hope, and humanity, a brilliant piece of art. 

What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Blumenthal Performing Arts?

KOOM Week, the weeklong celebration of Korean culture, business, and entrepreneurship, culminated with KOOM Live, a lively concert held at Terminal 5 in New York City, featuring Santos Bravos, Dayoung, WAYF BOYS, XngHan&Xoul, and 1VERSE.

What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre?

Adam Qualls has portrayed a variety of roles across Twin Cities stages but perhaps he has become most known to younger audience for embodying Grandpa Who in Children’s Theatre Company’s Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This year he will take on the role for his sixth time and Broadway World caught up with Qualls as they begin rehearsals for this year’s production. What follows is that conversation:

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

What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at The Huntington?

Sweden's Queen of Swing, Jazz, and Vaudeville, the sensational Gunhild Carling and her band will perform at City Winery in Nashville, TN.Gunhild Carling recently sold out her shows at other City Winery venues in Boston, New York City and St. Louis.

Old Town Hall Theatricals will present Oscar Wilde's SALOMÉ, directed by Sandra Tica, as the inaugural production for a Halloween-season festival at the historic Old Town Hall theater in Brewster, New York.

The talented cast of Clybourne Park tackles a variety of sensitive themes such as race, racism, grief, gender roles, community, communication, mental health, disability, wealth, “otherness,” and war. It’s a heavy but well acted show that balances drama and humor.

Before a recent performance at the Orpheum Theatre, the cast of SLAM FRANK sat down for a candid conversation about political extremism, offensive satire, audience walkouts, and why art shouldn’t always make us comfortable.

Jenna Ortega and director Taika Waititi attended a Rome photo call and press conference for the upcoming film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, with images now available.

The Actors Studio of New Jersey introduced 20for20, an affordability initiative offering 20 tickets at $20 each for productions at the Historic Dunellen Theatre, beginning with SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET.

Edge of the Wood Theatre will present Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA in a modern adaptation by Annie Baker. The production, directed by Stacey Lind, runs for 11 performances at the Edgebrook Community Church.

Springboard to Design has announced hat it has been named a Finalist in two categories: Advocacy & Support in Belonging & Inclusion and Community Engagement in Belonging & Inclusion in The 6th Annual Anthem Awards. 

What did our critic think of VELVETEEN, A NEW MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall?

Sometimes, the best things in life are to die for – sometimes, they’re worth killing for. For one night only on October 16, 2026, the Fortunate Few Productions collective brought the murder ballad songbook to 54 Below!

North Carolina Opera's Carmen showcases exceptional vocal talent, a magnificent orchestra, and thoughtful design. While the drama didn't entirely draw me in, the artistry is undeniable.

Bat Boy isn’t my usual cup of tea. It’s loud, strange, and unapologetically over the top, and for the first few scenes I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I went in skeptical and came out cheering. Bat Boy is bizarre, brash, and nothing like what I normally see, and it completely won me over. Just let go and embrace the weirdness.

Voices Rising Film Festival will bring filmmakers, artists, and audiences together for an afternoon celebrating independent cinema, diverse perspectives, and stories that deserve to be seen and heard.

After a sold-out Club Café debut, Nicole Talbot returns with - UNAPOLOGETICALLY ME - an afternoon of powerhouse vocals, humor, heart, and unapologetically big dreams.