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Did You Know That Zombies Owe Their Popularity to Broadway?
by Howard Sherman - Oct 31, 2025


The concept of the zombie in popular culture owes its legacy not to Night of the Living Dead or The Walking Dead, but to a long-forgotten Broadway play entitled, simply, Zombie, which ran for all of three weeks back in 1932.

Ty Fanning Joins The Cast Of The American Premiere Of CROOKED CROSS At Mint Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025


Mint Theater Company has announced a cast change for its acclaimed American premiere of Sally Carson’s CROOKED CROSS, currently running at Theatre Row through November 1, 2025.

Photos: CROOKED CROSS at Mint Theater Company First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025


Mint Theater Company is presenting the American Premiere of Sally Carson’s Crooked Cross at Theatre Row. Get a first look at photos here and learn more!

CROOKED CROSS Begins Performances Tomorrow at the Mint Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025


Mint Theater Company will present the American premiere of Crooked Cross beginning this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025


BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

THE OUTSIDERS, SUFFS and More Set for Ensemble Arts 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025


Ensemble Arts Philly is kicking off its 2025–2026 season – one full of Broadway, jazz, comedy, speakers, a historic celebration of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 125th anniversary. LEARN MORE!

Interview: Marnie Near and Michael Cooper on GRAND HOTEL at Alchemy Theatre
by Joni Lorraine - May 27, 2025


Step through the revolving door of 1928 Berlin and into a world of glamour, longing, and quiet desperation as Alchemy Theatre brings the rarely staged musical GRAND HOTEL to life at ZACH Theatre’s Whisenhunt Stage.

San Francisco Symphony SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Season Begins In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025


From June 26 to August 3, the San Francisco Symphony's summer season includes three classical programs with violinist Blake Pouliot, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and violin duo TwoSet Violin; two film concerts with the Orchestra playing the scores of How to Train Your Dragon and The Princess Bride live-to-picture; and a program celebrating the movie music of Hans Zimmer.

NYC's Theatre District: 14 Activities Beyond Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 20, 2025


NYC's theatre district is full of amazing places for eating, drinking, and shopping, but if you are looking to see all you can in a short window of time, there are plenty of sights within walking distance of all 41 Broadway theatres. From outdoor pitstops to guided tours and museum visits, check out 13 activities to add to you midtown sight-seeing itinerary. ​

Charlotte Symphony Unveils the 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025


The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–26 season will offer a dynamic blend of symphonic cornerstones, new musical discoveries, and artistic explorations across the Classical, Pops, Movie, and Family Series.

Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024


Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

Dogteam Theatre Project's Inaugural Off-Broadway Season Begins Tonight At The Atlantic Stage 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024


Dogteam Theatre Project, in association with Middlebury College, begins its inaugural Off-Broadway season tonight at The Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street) in New York City!

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Apr 25, 2024


As many students of history know, 1929 was the beginning of a chaotic, and often tragic, decade for the United States. Seven months after a small stock market crash and recovery on March 25, the bottom fell out.

The Sphinx Organization to Make Wigmore Hall Debut in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


The Sphinx Organization will make its Wigmore Hall debut in American Sketches. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE, THE SONGS OF RON MILLER to be Presented at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024


The Daughter of Legendary Songwriter Ron Miller Shares the Stories that Inspired the Hits and Talks About Her Long Journey Fighting to Win the Rights Back to Her Father's Vast Legacy Song Catalogue.

South Street Seaport Museum to Host Family Activity Weekends January 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023


Explore the fascinating world of bells at South Street Seaport Museum's Family Activity Weekends in January.

San Francisco Opera Guild Hosts AN EVENING ON THE STAGE Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


San Francisco Opera Guild's An Evening on the Stage gala dinner honors Karen J. Kubin and Mary and Bill Poland on Tuesday, November 28 at the War Memorial Opera House.

FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE: The Songs of Ron Miller to Premiere at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023


Celebrate the legacy of legendary songwriter Ron Miller at 54 Below in NYC on October 8, 2023. Join Lisa Dawn Miller and a star-studded cast for an unforgettable evening of Ron Miller's iconic songs from Motown's golden era. Don't miss this chance to experience the timeless hits that have touched generations.

Mint Theater's American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker's PARTNERSHIP Begins Performances Saturday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023


Mint Theater Company will present the American Premiere of Elizabeth Baker’s Partnership. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Boston Ballet Reveals its Fall Experience Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023


Boston Ballet and Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen present Fall Experience, a program featuring four ballets that will awaken your senses and touch your soul. Boston Ballet is the first American company to perform Akram Khan's profound Vertical Road.

Anke Van Wagenberg Appointed As Norton Museum's Curator Of American And European Art
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023


Today, the Norton Museum of Art announced the appointment of Anke Van Wagenberg, Ph.D. to the position of Harold and Anne Berkley Smith Senior Curator of American and European Art.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for ZACH Theatre 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023


ZACH Theatre has announced three of the 2023–24 Season productions in addition to the return of Austin’s hottest holiday tradition, Dave Steakley’s rockin’ adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

MUSE/IQUE to Present LA COMPOSED: A FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES MUSIC This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2022


MUSE/IQUE continues its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music, with Grand Avenue led by Artistic Director Rachael Worby and featuring the returns of Savion Glover, named by Dance Spirit magazine as one of the 13 Best Tap Dancers in History, and Charles Yang, recipient of the 2018 Leonard Bernstein Award and described by The Boston Globe as one who 'plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star.'

Anchorage Symphony Presents American Voices This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022


On January 22nd, the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra begins the second half of its 76th Classic Concert season with American Voices, an evening of musical stories by American composers.

Ten Commissions Announced as Part of UNBOXED, A Celebration of Creativity Taking Place Across the UK IN 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2021


UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK is a celebration of creativity taking place across the UK in 2022, designed to reach millions and bring people together. It features free large-scale events, installations and globally accessible digital experiences in the UK’s most ambitious showcase of creative collaboration. 

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