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Alec Baldwin to Perform With Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026


Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.

Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026


Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.

A Look Back at the 10 Longest Running Plays on Broadway History
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 15, 2026


Four of Broadway’s ten longest running musicals are currently on the boards: Chicago, The Lion King, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon. One, The Phantom of the Opera, closed in 2023 after attaining the title of longest running Broadway show of all time.  But what about Broadway’s longest running plays?

HAIRSPRAY, SHREK, NEWSIES and More Set for The Muny 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025


The Muny will feature five beloved musicals and two debuts in its 108th season. The lineup for the summer for the Muny 2026 includes Hairspray, Shrek The Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Disney’s Newsies, and more. We've got the full scoop.

RAGTIME, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, & More Will Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025


Catch the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 27, featuring Broadway acts and a dazzling lineup of floats and balloons!

A History of Three-Handers on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025


While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.

Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025


Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

MARY, MARIANNA, MARIA: THE UNSUNG GREEK YEARS OF CALLAS Will Continue its Run in Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025


The Greek National Opera’s documentary Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas continues its journey in cinemas across Athens and Heraklion, Crete for a third week, from February 27th to March 5th, distributed by CINOBO.

Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas Comes to Cinemas This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025


The documentary Mary, Marianna, Maria: The Unsung Greek Years of Callas, a co-production of the Greek National Opera and Escape Productions, will be released in cinemas on 13 February 2025 by CINOBO.

Appell Center For The Performing Arts Commemorates Black History Month With Free Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025


The Appell Center will commemorate Black History Month in February. The venue has collaborated with prominent York County community members to curate an exclusive film series.

Photos: THE EYES OF THE WORLD at The White House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024


American History Unbound’s production, The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day was performed at the White House, honoring the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. See photos.

President Joe Biden to Attend Performance of THE EYES OF THE WORLD at The White House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024


On Friday, December 6, The White House will host a special live performance of American History Unbound’s The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day, to be attended by President Joe Biden. Learn more!

Anne Frank Annex Exhibition To Open In NYC in January 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024


Explore the Anne Frank The Exhibition, opening soon in New York City, presented by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Discover the historical significance of Anne Frank's story. Learn how to attend.

Review: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jul 6, 2024


It is not often an audience gets the chance to participate in the developmental process of making significant art that also qualifies as fun. BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE YALTA by Neal Salvage may be that rare opportunity when parody, satire, and history can come together.

The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival Reveals Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024


Discover contemporary Central and Eastern European theater at the Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel. Learn more about the programming!

Rehearsal For Truth International Theater Festival Announces Programming
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


The Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel, announces its 2024 programming.

DEFIANT REQUIEM Comes to Opera Orlando in September
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024


Opera Orlando will present the Orlando premiere of Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín. The performance is on September 14, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Presents SAW: A 60-YEAR JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD By David Burnett
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024


Palm Beach Photographic Centre has launched its exhibition by this year's prestigious FOTOmentor: David Burnett I SAW: A 60-Year Journey Around the World, on display through April 27, 2024.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Renowned Las Vegas Mentalist Paul Draper Elected To Leadership Council Of The Magic Circle
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2023


Renowned Las Vegas Mentalist Paul Draper Elected To Leadership Council Of The Magic Circle. Paul Draper becomes the first American to serve at the highest level in the world's most famous magic society.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Hosts 29th Annual FOTOFUSION, January 30- February 3
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023


PALM BEACH PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRE is hosting the 29th Annual FOTOfusion from Jan 30-Feb 3, featuring live presentations by world-class photographers and a special exhibition honoring David Burnett, recipient of the FOTOmentor Award 2024.

Review: The Royal Knight Stage Company of River Ridge High School Presents the Timely, Devastating I NEVER SAW ANOTHER BUTTERFLY
by Peter Nason - Oct 28, 2023


A gutsy director leads a gutsy young cast in telling this classic true-life story.

DAY OF THE DEAD LIVE! Día De Los Muertos Themed Show Comes To Brooklyn Art Haus This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2023


Day of the Dead LIVE! Día de los Muertos Themed Show for Children and Adults at Brooklyn Art Haus from October 18 - November 1, 2023. Experience a musical journey celebrating the holiday of family remembrance with larger-than-life characters, puppets, and live music.

Vergennes Opera House Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023


The Friends of the Vergennes Opera House has announced the line-up for their 2023-2024 season which kicks off on Sunday, September 10, 2023, and ends on Friday, May 3, 2024.

UKRAINE OUR HOME: IMMERSIVE STORIES Premieres In Toronto September 16 & 17
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2023


The World Premiere of Ukraine: Our Home presented by Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival in association with the Canadian Association of Crimean Tatars and Lighthouse Immersive comes to Toronto on Saturday, September 16 & Sunday, September 17. 

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