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The LACHSA Foundation will present LACHSApalooza, a charitable arts and music festival and 40th anniversary celebration in support of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), taking place on May 30th at The Greek Theatre.

Join WMI to celebrate 40 years of presenting world music and dance in NYC; honoring those whose artistic vision and long-standing financial and Board service support have most significantly contributed to WMI's success.

​​​​​​​Clark Center NYC will present three tribute performances honoring African American dancer, choreographer, and teacher Charles Moore. Learn more and see how to join!

Clark Center NYC will present three tribute performances honoring African American dancer, choreographer, and teacher Charles Moore (1931–1986) plus a Master Class and Interactive Conversation at the Theater at the 14th Street Y. Learn more!

Bold, fresh, relentlessly entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, Into the Woods is a special treat.  I loved every second of its delicious sense of irony, its glorious Y2K, Toys “R” Us aesthetic, and its fun-loving playfulness, with visionary direction and design from Brayden Hade. 

After years of developing a revised version of the 1986 musical with Danny Strong (who has written the new book), Michael Mayer is finally ushering the final product back to Broadway, where it hasn't been seen in almost four decades. Before rehearsals began, Mayer checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how he's setting up the board to create a Chess for 2025.  ​

The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development. Applications are now open through December 1, 2025, to take part in the residency from May 1-10, 2026. 

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is celebrating its fifth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday with Is New York Really a Safe Haven for School Arts Programs? Learn how to join!

Broadway shows 2026 are here! Daniel Radcliffe, Adrien Brody, Taraji P. Henson & more star in an incredible season of plays, musicals & revivals. See the full list!

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

Following a successful run at The Barn Theatre followed by runs at Theatre Royal Bath and Cambridge Arts Theatre, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister will be transferring to the West End at the Apollo Theatre.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Donna McKechnie, Sondheim Unplugged and more. See the full lineup here!

Jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will come to Soka Performing Arts Center April 12 for the End of Season Celebration, complete with a pre-concert lecture and a sparkling & sweet intermission reception for all ticket holders.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Carnegie Hall will host the third annual Power Network, a groundbreaking Black History Month conversation, celebration, and concert in February. Learn more here!

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.

Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events.

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

TheaterWorks Hartford presents a new exhibition featuring works by six Connecticut-based artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles and mediums.

BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

The Lied Center's 2024-2025 season will feature more than 35 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.