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Review: SILENT FILMS IN SOUND Is a Wonderful Trip Through History at Joe's Pub
by Lydia Rose - May 17, 2026


On May 7th at Joe’s Pub, composer/saxophonist/singer Stephanie Chou presented her original scores for two Asian-American films from the silent era in SILENT FILMS IN SOUND.

LUONNOTAR and IOLANTA Will Come to Finland
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026


For the first time, two captivating works are performed together in a single evening: Luonnotar by Jean Sibelius and Iolanta by Pyotr Tchaikovsky feature two female protagonists, two creation myths, and two journeys of self-discovery.

Review: Last Call Theatre Invites You to Discover The Liminary
by Shari Barrett - Apr 27, 2026


Be ready to play your part to find out who can you trust and who wants to destroy The Liminary. Depending on the questions asked and information gathered via audience participation, the process and ending will be different at each of the performances.

Christine Goerke Will Lead 2026-27 PSO Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026


The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced its 2026-27 season, highlighting soprano Christine Goerke with performances of Wagner and Mahler.

Dance Camera West Reveals January 2026 Festival Dates and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025


Dance Camera West’s 26th season of the world-renowned Los Angeles–based Dance Camera West Festival has been revealed.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More
by - Oct 22, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Strike Update - Local 802 and Broadway League To Resume Mediation
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025


Negotiations continue as two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) work toward new working contracts with the Broadway League. 

Strike Update - Tentative Deal Reached Between Equity and the Broadway League
by Robert Diamond - Oct 18, 2025


Saturday morning, we're excited to report news from Equity that one deal has been tenatively reached. Learn more about the deal and what it means for the chances of a Broadway Strike.

Strike Update - The Latest from Actors' Equity and Local 802
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025


There is a chance that sometime in the near future, the show won't go on. That's because two of Broadway's biggest unions, Actors' Equity Association and Local 802 AFM (Broadway musicians) are in the process of negotiating new working contracts with the Broadway League. 

The Equity Production Contract Has Expired; Is a Strike Next?
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 30, 2025


Did you know that the Equity Production Contract officially expired on September 28. Actors’ Equity Association and the Broadway League are currently negotiating the terms under which actors and stage managers will work on Broadway for the next several years.

What's Next for the Ed Sullivan Theatre?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2026


The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Who Are the Oldest Actors to Star in a Broadway Show?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 30, 2025


June Squibb is a beloved actor with an incredibly long career—but does 96 make her the oldest actor to play Broadway in a regular production with 8 performances a week? According to our research, that is indeed the case! 

BWW Q&A: Sarah Boone on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM In Concert at Florida Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Aug 14, 2025


Two of Jacksonville’s most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical “in concert” A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances sponsored by Michael Ward & Jennifer Glock at the historic Florida Theatre on Saturday, August 23th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2025
by - Aug 14, 2025


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Double Bill Opera at São Paulo’s Theatro Municipal Highlights Puccini and Strauss’s Reflection on War
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 16, 2025


With direction by André Heller-Lopes and musical direction by Priscila Bomfim, this production brings together Italian composer Giacomo Puccini and German composer Richard Strauss. This time, we will be presenting Strauss's opera Friedenstag (Day of Peace) for the first time in Latin America. Alongside it, another rarity: Le Villi (The Fairies), Puccini's first opera, forming an exclusive double bill featuring two one-act operas.

Victorian Thriller GASLIGHT Comes to Pacific Resident Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025


Pacific Resident Theatre launches the classic Victorian thriller, Gaslight, adding suspense and intrigue to its current season of world-class entertainment.

The History of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 7, 2025


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.

Review: THIS HOUSE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 3, 2025


'This House', a world premiere opera at Opera Theatre of St. Louis is the saga of a Harlem family that is both blest and cursed.

Cady Huffman Will Lead A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Concert in Jacksonville
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2025


Two of Jacksonville's most prominent nonprofit arts organizations, the Florida Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville, are producing the classic Broadway musical in concert A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum for two performances.

Finnish National Opera And Ballet Announces 2025/2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2025


The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2025–2026 season which features new contemporary operas, romantic ballet gems, and pulsating street dance The Opera and Ballet season 2025–2026 is a celebration of emotions. We move from one extreme to another, from dark tones towards light and vice versa.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Unveils Gustavo Dudamel's Final Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025


The Los Angeles Philharmonic has unveiled details of its 2025/26 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the last in which legendary maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, will serve in his current role.

The MAP Theater to Present Revival of EXILES by James Joyce in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025


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 Jupiter Quartet to Return to Adelphi University in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025


The Jupiter String Quartet will be presented in concert by Adelphi University at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

East Passyunk Opera Company To Team Up with Society Hill Dance Academy for LOVE NOTES 4: PHILLY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024


East Passyunk Opera Project will reunite with Society Hill Dance Academy and Top Dog Cocktails to present Love Notes 4 Philly, the fourth and final concert experience in its beloved Love Notes series that started in 2021. Learn how to attend.

Sony Classical To Release 'CHARLES IVES – THE ANTHOLOGY 1945–1976' This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024


In celebration of the Ives 150th anniversary year, Sony Classical will present two of the most authoritative collections ever released of works by this eccentric, prophetic American genius.

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