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In venues across Glasgow for the next five days, the sounds and music created by over 200 musicians and composers from Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland – and for the first time in its 136 year history, Scotland – will explore everything; from the intersection point between Shetland and Greenland at 60°N, to working with lung cancer patients on exploring breath as a source of sound.

Leadership changes are shaping Ensemble Studio Theatre and Amphibian Stage, while festivals like Breaking the Binary spotlight marginalized voices. Regional and international updates explore funding challenges, with new grant structures in Austin and evolving arts funding models in the UK.

More than a decade after a serious onstage accident ended her career, veteran mezzo-soprano Wendy White has settled her lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera.

Vocally and musically, the Canadian Opera Company's production of Gounod's Faust directed by Amy Lane was a sumptuous feast for the ears. While elegant, The restrained production values didn't quite sell the delights of debauchery, leaving the well-known story's premise somewhat flat.

Adapted from John Buchan's novel, Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps will be directed by Ryan McBryde – in a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton.

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present THE LARAMIE PROJECT, exploring the aftermath of Matthew Shepard's murder and its impact on the Laramie community. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre will present FOWL PLAY: CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS at La MaMa from November 21 to December 8, exploring themes of unity and transformation through puppetry.

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!

NYU Skirball will present the Obie Award-winning Target Margin Theater’s world premiere production of Show/Boat: A River, a daring reconsideration of the seminal musical Show Boat, running January 9–26, 2025 at NYU Skirball, with an opening set for Wednesday, January 15. 

The Muny has released a new video honoring the legendary Ken Page. The St. Louis native was known as “The Voice of The Muny,” with his voice welcoming audience members to the massive outdoor theatre before each performance since 2013. Page made his Muny debut in 1972 in the ensemble of South Pacific. Watch the video now!

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Ken Page has died at age 70. Page is best known for his Broadway roles in The Wiz, Ain't Misbehavin', Cats, and more.

Get a first look at San Francisco Opera's West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out the video!

Don't Miss the Premiere of Randy Newman's FAUST: The Concert, produced by The Soraya

Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!

Cast and creatives have been announced for this year’s festive pantomime Sleeping Beauty at Salisbury Playhouse. Writers Plested, Brown & Wilsher are returning to Salisbury for a third year following the success of last year’s Dick Whittington, which was nominated for Best Pantomime at the 2024 UK Pantomime Association Awards.

Dialogue with Three Chords will begin their Fall 2024 season with 'Our Fictions Will Outlive Us' at Brooklyn's Industry City. Written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, the performance includes three original short plays and a burlesque performance by Audrey Three.

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Principal Conductor, Edward Gardner, will extend his tenure in the role for another two years.

Vancouver Opera has announced the opening of its 65th season with Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

San Francisco Opera is presenting the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out production photos here!

Lear deBessonet has been named Lincoln Center Theater's new Artistic Director. Learn more!

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

San Francisco Opera will present the West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood.

A trio of powerhouse Broadway stars will take to The Soraya's Great Hall stage on Sept. 28 & 29 for two performances of Randy Newman's FAUST: The Concert featuring music from Newman's rarely performed masterwork Faust.

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.