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The first four-actor stage adaptation of The 39 Steps was written by Corble and Dimon and first premiered in 1966. It was subsequently rewritten by Patrick Barlow in 2005. It is a favorite for community theatres around the world, but it first began its life as a 1915 novel by John Buchan, which was adapted by Alfred Hitchcock for his 1935 spy thriller film.

New York Theatre Workshop will present the first ever In the Bricks Festival, a curated festival of intimate work that explores the elemental connection between performer, audience and our times presented in the bricks of New York Theatre Workshop.

A new version of the classic, The Pirates of Penzance, is currently commanding the stage at Roundabout’s Todd Haimes Theatre on 42nd Street—formerly the American Airlines and before that, the Selwyn. This revisal of the beloved show is titled: Pirates! The Penzance Musical.

Be a part of history by attending the Florida premiere of this joyous work presented by Opera Orlando on May 16 thru 18 at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center. 

The New York Philharmonic has revealed plans for the 2025–26 season, with Gustavo Dudamel as the Orchestra’s Music and Artistic Director Designate. See full programming and learn more.

The MAP Theater will present a rare revival of Exiles by James Joyce, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

The world premiere of a new adaptation of The Passenger by Nadya Menuhin will open at the Finborough Theatre for a five-week limited season next month. Learn more here!

ECG Productions Inc. and Legato Arts will present Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8pm at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

The acclaimed artist Stan Douglas will be the subject of a major survey organized by the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College's (CCS Bard) Hessel Museum of Art, marking the first U.S. survey of his practice in over 20 years.

xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.

Berkeley Symphony, led by Music Director Joseph Young, will open the 2024–25 Symphonic Series with Stories From Home on Sunday, November 10 at 4 p.m. at Zellerbach Hall.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We've got you covered with top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including trans latine performers, a Rodgers & Hammerstein tribute and the JLCO kickoff.

American Composers Orchestra revealed its 2024-2025 season, featuring works by Michael Abels, Kebra-Seyoun Charles, Curtis Stewart, Paul Novak, and Victoria Polevá. Learn more!

 Plays in Place, in collaboration with the National Parks of Boston, has announced “Suffrage in Black and White” a three-play series exploring the intersection of race and citizenship throughout the abolitionist and suffrage movements in Boston.

Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2024–25 season, led by Music Director Joseph Young. Across eight dynamic programs (four Symphonic Series performances and four Chamber Series performances), the historic institution will highlight the music of movement and hope, celebrating both the classical canon and emerging contemporary voices.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including female power, shower singing and singer-songwriters.

Mark Taylor (Director) delivers an engaging expression of Alfred Uhry (Book) and Jason Robert Brown’s (Music and Lyrics) Tony Award winning musical PARADE. 

Encompass Opera will present a unique collection of new works inspired by immigration on June 9th.

Join Encompass New Opera Theatre for Unheard Voices: An Immigrant’s Dream, a multicultural concert featuring premieres by Richard Pearson Thomas and Ángel E. Lasala.

Center Theatre Group has announced its full slate of programming under Snehal Desai's artistic leadership with its 2024/25 Season called 'One CTG. One LA.' The company has also revealed that the Mark Taper Forum will reopen after 16 months of closure.

Historic Hudson Valley has announced its highly anticipated spring tour season will begin on Friday, May 3, with tours of Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving's Sunnyside, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills, all National Historic Landmarks. On Saturday, May 25, the return of The Pinkster Festival will add to a full spring lineup of activities.

Lantern Theater Company has revealed its upcoming 2024/25 season, which will mark the company’s 31st year. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

Enjoy an evening of Armenian music with Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan, accompanied by a string quartet. The concert will take place at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Leo Frank led a comfortable life as a Jewish American in New York City who transferred to Marietta, Georgia to manage his wife’s uncle’s pencil factory. In 1912, he was accused of raping and murdering one of the young factory girls during the town’s July 4th parade, and was brought to trial where he was unjustly convicted. I decided to speak with actor Aaron Ellis on what it means to him to be taking on the role of Leo Frank, especially since the resurgence of racism and antisemitism are running rampant in the world today.

Learn about the latest appointment at THORNTON WILDER LLC as Jeremy McCarter takes on the role of the new Literary Executor.