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As it celebrates 100 years of history as a community entertainment destination, Shea's Performing Arts Center has announced the launch of “Elevate Shea's” - a $50 million Centennial Capital Campaign.

After an amazing first season that included renowned titles such as Zorro and Flesh and the Devil, due to popular demand, San Diego Theatres will present a second season of Silent Movie Mondays.

You can now get a first look at the new musical theatre project, I & You: The Musical, which will have its world premiere at McCarter Theatre this fall. Watch the video preview here!

There's no getting around it- it's hard to read the bard! Though Shakespeare's plays have been around for hundreds of years, reading them has not necesarily gotten easier with time. Getting started can often feel intimidating—the unfamiliar language, complex characters, and poetic structure can be a lot to take in.

Leeds Playhouse has revealed a medley of productions running from Autumn/Winter 2025-26 including a striking new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

BroadwayWorld sends love and congratulations to the newly engaged couple, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok and Broadway leading man Bobby Conte, who recently announced their engagement on social media!

Six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart has released Seasons of Change, a recomposition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Bright Shiny Things. Listen to it now.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre has revealed their 28th season of MainStage and FUN Company Shows, as well as MET Comedy Night offerings, special events and a new performance space!

London-based artist & composer Jerskin Fendrix has announced Once Upon A Time. . . In Shropshire, his highly anticipated sophomore album. Listen to the lead single now.

Part tribute act, part concert spectacle, and all entertainment, LIAM COOPER’S KING OF THE KEYS is a tour of some of the biggest piano classics going, with a dash of other hits for good measure. On top of being an excellent pianist and fantastic singer, Cooper shows off his skills as a storyteller, too, adding yet another layer to a brilliant show.

Ever wonder why certain times of year bring a boom in new Broadway shows, whereas other times it's closing notice after closing notice? It's not just a coincidence. A lot of money goes into making theater happen and the business of Broadway is complicated. Let's break down the basics...

The Ed Sullivan Show has reached another new milestone, having surpassed one million subscribers on its popular YouTube channel as it continues to preserve and showcase the breadth of what the pioneering show had to offer.

World of Wonder has announced the queens competing for the crown in Season 2 of “Drag Race Brasil.” The series will premiere on July 10th exclusively on WOW Presents Plus, and reach audiences across 190 territories. 

​​​​​​​Hans Zimmer Live in Japan: The long-awaited Japan debut of Hans Zimmer Live—the spectacular world tour by legendary, award-winning film score composer Hans Zimmer—drew immense acclaim with performances in Yokohama on May 20 and in Nagoya on May 24. Joined by an extraordinary 19-member band and a full orchestra, Hans took audiences on a breathtaking journey through some of the most iconic scores in modern cinema. The newly curated setlist featured powerful renditions from “Gladiator,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Dark Knight,” “Interstellar,” “The Lion King,” “The Last Samurai,” “007,” and “Dune,” the film for which he won his second Academy Award. This article offers a deep dive into the awe-inspiring and emotionally charged experience of the Nagoya performance—a one-of-a-kind celebration of cinematic music at its finest.

Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.

Arts Advocates has announced that eight Sarasota and Manatee county students have each been awarded $5,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. The scholarship program awards students whose studies include visual and related arts, dance, writing, music, theater, and architecture. All scholarship monies are generated through Arts Advocates activities and donations.

Olney Theatre Center's final production of the 24-25 season in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, directed by Aria Velz, begins performances in Jue.

Theatrical indie-folk trio Bandits on the Run has just released a new EP, The Shakespeare Tapes. The new record was born out of a collaboration with director Peter Anderson, who tapped the group to create songs for a production of As You Like It at Carnegie Mellon University. Listen to it now!

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown.

Did you know that Feinstein's inside The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel has a resident magician? For years now, David Ranalli, an extraordinary magician whose mind-bending illusions, captivating stage presence and unique style, has held his audiences spellbound. 

The international hit kids show, CoComelon is coming to life on the London Stage this summer as CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE premieres in the UK at St. Martin’s Theatre in July.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that the musical Hans Christian Andersen JR. is now is available for licensing. We have all of the details here!

Shea's Performing Arts Center announced winners of the 2025 Shea's Wonder Awards, Shea's high school musical theatre awards program. Learn more about the winners here!

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan : Being hold from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in Osaka. Under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the event hosts over 160 countries and regions, companies, and international organizations—the largest number in Expo history. Beyond cutting-edge technology exhibits, visitors can enjoy a wealth of pavilions that showcase the essence of each country through culture, cuisine, and art. The entire venue will serve as a stage for diverse performances, creating a dynamic and immersive experience that evolves daily.

The award-winning YPC (Young People's Chorus of New York City) has announced an exciting lineup of spring and summer events, featuring concert tours in Japan and Canada, a Spring Celebration Concert, performances in Lincoln Center's Summer for the City festival, a screening of its award-winning documentary This Time Round at the New York City Independent Film Festival, and more.