My Astonishing Self

The Broadway production of Ragtime was a glorious accomplishment, a riveting testament to the original American musical and to all that America itself could be. The show ran for 834 performances at the Ford Center, closing in the final year of the 20th century. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four.

Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.

Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, July 31, 2023.

Alberta Bair Theater has announced the 2023-2024 season packed with top-notch entertainment. The excitement of live performance is reflected in the vast array of music, theater, dance, comedy, and Broadway coming to the ABT stage!

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announced the latest news for the theater’s upcoming six-month-long celebration of the works and impact of Stephen Sondheim January 26 through June 11, 2023. 

The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.

The French Institute Alliance Fran aise (FIAF), New York's premier French cultural and language center, today announced the 2019 Crossing the Line Festival, featuring 11 performances and a gallery exhibition from a geographically, generationally, and artistically diverse group of artists whose work transcends genres and boundaries. All performances are world, US, or New York premieres; they are united by their convention-breaking fearlessness as they confront topics from social injustice to personal demons. Many of the performances pay homage to legendary artists of our time and previous eras, while the theme of migration and its transformational effects on identity informs several others. The festival runs from September 12 to October 12. Ticket are available at crossingtheline.org.

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.  

THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF BERNIE TAUPIN November 9 live at Hard Rock Café in New York and online at juliensauctions.com. This spotlight music artist auction event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bernie Taupin's writing partnership with pop culture icon Sir Elton John whose fabled collaboration produced some of music's greatest hits of all time including, “Rocket Man,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Your Song,” “Candle In the Wind,” and “Daniel,” earning more than 30 gold and platinum albums together, 40 top 10 hit records and worldwide renown as one of pop music's greatest songwriting duos. The event kicks off Julien's Auctions two-day music auction extravaganza with ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK-N-ROLL taking place Saturday, November 10. The full lineup will be announced at a future date.

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month.

Mark Fossen continues to show his nimble hand at directing The Grand's American Classic series with A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony announce the 2017-18 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series and special events.

TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 20th Anniversary season with a daring new production of A DISAPPEARING NUMBER, the exquisite 2007 play by Complicite about love, math and how the past and future connect. Winner of the 2007 Critics' Circle Theatre, Evening Standard, and Laurence Olivier awards for Best New Play, it was originally conceived and directed by Simon McBurney and devised by the original company. TimeLine's new production of A DISAPPEARING NUMBER will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling.

TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 20th Anniversary season with a daring new production of A DISAPPEARING NUMBER, the exquisite 2007 play by Complicite about love, math and how the past and future connect. Winner of the 2007 Critics' Circle Theatre, Evening Standard, and Laurence Olivier awards for Best New Play, it was originally conceived and directed by Simon McBurney and devised by the original company. TimeLine's new production of A DISAPPEARING NUMBER will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling.

TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 20th Anniversary season with a daring new production of A DISAPPEARING NUMBER, the exquisite 2007 play by Complicite about love, math and how the past and future connect. Winner of the 2007 Critics' Circle Theatre, Evening Standard, and Laurence Olivier awards for Best New Play, it was originally conceived and directed by Simon McBurney and devised by the original company. TimeLine's new production of A DISAPPEARING NUMBER will be directed by Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling.

Lincoln Center's acclaimed American Songbook series returns for its 18th season of celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting. During February and March 2016, established and rising singers and singer-songwriters across a range of genres-Southern soul, bluegrass, folk, R&B, indie rock, pop, musical theater, and more-will take The Appel Room stage for concerts that explore the many iterations of American song. And in spring, American Songbook will return to Alice Tully Hall with two dynamic women whose artistry in two very different arenas demonstrates the expansive reach of American song embodied in the series.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees website, the world is currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record with an unprecedented 65.3 million people forced out of their homes. The plight of refugees resonates strongly with holocaust survivor Gloria Hollander Lyon. In her recently released memoir, Lyon reveals an intimate portrait of her life as a refugee and survivor of seven concentration camps. 'Mommy, What's that Number on Your Arm?' (published by Xlibris) tells the true story of unforgettable evil and finding the strength to inspire future generations.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, October 7-18, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, October 7-18, 2015. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Steven P. Arthur marks his debut in world of thrillers with the release of his first novel 'The Never Known Darkness Comes' the first in a trilogy (published by Xlibris). Suffused with page-turning suspense and terror, this new book follows the trail of blood left by a man with a compulsive urge to kill.

LAWTON, Okla.

The cast and crew of CINDERELLA have already polished their performance to a brilliant shine; this tour is Broadway quality in every particular, brimming with talent, and an utter delight and a joy to watch. From singing and dancing to costumes and sets, Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is one of the highest caliber shows to play PPAC in recent years.