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The moral dilemma at the center of one of the greatest dramas of all-time comes to life on Broadway in John Proctor is the Villain, now on Broadway! The new play stars Stranger Things breakout, Sadie Sink. Read the reviews!

Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning 1986 Musical written by Stephen Sondheim (Music/Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book), marking their second collaboration following Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods premiered in 1986 at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and then was followed by a Broadway transfer in 1987 which amassed three Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. A year in which many know the “Great White Way,” was dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Playwrights Horizons has announced Noah Silva as the organization's new General Manager, with Carol Fishman departing the role after 17 impactful years.

TDF will celebrate 50 years of its exceptional Costume Collection with a glamorous party, Costumes & Cocktails, on Monday, April 7 at Tao Downtown (92 Ninth Avenue).

Directed by Mina Morita, the play—an emotionally-absorbing drama with sprinkled bits of comedy—is, at its core, a poignant exploration of deep friendships, colored by a devotion to cultural and religious identity and the fears of displacement and upheaval set against the backdrop of Iran's political turmoil in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Featuring an outstanding ensemble of five very gifted actors that give their respective roles distinct personalities and quirks, the play transcends some of its staging obstacles to ultimately become one of the most emotionally resonant and relatable plays of SCR's 61st season.

The Miranda Family Fund has commissioned EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ABORTION IN ONE HOUR OR LESS, a new play by The Wish Collective. Learn more about the play.

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed artistic selections for The Refocus Project and Roundabout Underground programs, both newly revamped for 2025. Learn more about the artists!

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Sanaz Toossi's English, directed by Knud Adams, is officially coming to Broadway, and is now playing. Meet the cast of English here!

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced the appointment of celebrated director and established arts leader, Mina Morita, as its BOLD Resident Director & Creative Producer.  

The American Australian Association and G'Day USA will present their beloved G'Day USA Arts Gala, set to take place on February 21, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Visionary R&B singer-songwriter UMI has released “Butterfly II.” Uploaded spontaneously to SoundCloud earlier this month, “Butterfly II” was written as a form of reflection and therapy for UMI amidst a time of frustration and uncertainty.

On the heels of their recently released EP Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti, New York City trailblazers Daisy the Great have announced their Spring 2025 headline tour that will see them play across North America.

K-Pop superstars Seventeen brought their 'Right Here' world tour to UBS Arena in New York for two shows this past weekend, on Friday, October 25 and Sunday, October 27. Read our full review here!

Brave Little Company received a Houston Arts Alliance grant to support a cast recording and public performances of the original musical GRANDPA'S GARDEN, returning for two shows in November.

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 

Full casting has been announced for the Gate theatre’s UK premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, which opens at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale on Thursday 24 October to Saturday 23 November with press night on Tuesday 29 October.

The Microphone Doctors & Doctor Noize's new family album, Mood Food is out now.

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The relaunched Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced the winners of its new prize for feature filmmaking and its new prize for short filmmaking.

A co-production from Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatres, DIZZY is written by Olivier-nominated Mohamed-Zain Dada (Blue Mist, Royal Court) and directed by Artistic Director of Theatre Centre Rob Watt (Wish You Weren't Here, Sheffield Theatres).

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Buck Creek Players will kick off their 51st season with a young adult musical on the mainstage. The 6 live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, August 16th and running through Sunday, August 25th.

The new album from MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – is available on CD and digital formats now.