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Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights feature rotating events dedicated to the future of musical theatre. Kicking off the series on Monday, September 30th at 7pm will be a Master Class with Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party).

American Repertory Theater has revealed programming associated with its upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet. Learn more and see how to attend.

United States Artists has announced Beth Boone as the recipient of the 2024 Berresford Prize, the organization's annual award honoring cultural practitioners for their significant contributions to the advancement, wellbeing, and care of artists in society.

Three staged workshop performances of the new American musical  Winghaven Park will take place next month in London.

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.

Marquette Theatre has announced its 2024-25 schedule of performances, highlighted by the world premiere of “In the Cities of Refuge,” its first-ever commissioned work, and “Bright Star,” a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has announced his debut EP Again sometime? Due out August 30th. In celebration of the announcement, Russell has also shared the introductory track to the EP, “Homecoming,” out now.

Patrick Barlow’s parody The 39 Steps creaks and groans in places but still has plenty of laughs. Wrapped around the central character of Richard Hannay, the story unfurls as we see him accused of murder, run from the police and then defeat a foreign cabal of spies. 

A new Christmas musical with songs ranging from rock to rap is debuting at Theater for the New City, bringing some of the holiday spirit to town during warm weather, along with great songs and a story worthy of giving it a place as a new, classic Christmas show.

Members of the chorus of the Welsh National Opera (WNO) are being balloted for industrial action in a dispute over proposals to cut their pay by at least 15% and to reduce and rebalance the size of the chorus, already under resourced, with a process which will lead to a real threat of compulsory redundancy.

A world-exclusive exhibition, Radical Textiles will open at the Art Gallery of South Australia on 23 November 2024.

Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated documentary event 'K-Pop Idols,' set to premiere globally on August 30, 2024. This six-part series offers fans an unprecedented backstage pass to the world’s biggest musical phenomenon, providing an intimate look at the intense reality of K-pop stardom with beloved artists Jessi, CRAVITY, and BLACKSWAN.

Skyrocketing country artist Tucker Wetmore has officially been invited to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Wetmore shared the exciting news on social media in a heartwarming clip captured in his hometown of Kalama, Wash.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including singer-songwriters, 'dragapella,' and plenty of jazz.

It was supposed to be a solo concert, but it became more of a theater family affair. 'Miss Saigon' alum Carla Guevara Laforteza has celebrated her 30 years in the biz with her first-ever solo concert.

F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE AN ADAPTION IN WORDS AND MUSIC shines a light on two important elements that go into understanding the Regency world that underpins Jane Austen’s famous novel of manners.

Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s favorite, family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, will kick off its 2024/25 season. Learn more!

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation thrives on murder, mystery and managing the unknown. The Chandeliers Theatre Company are a team of talented comedic actors with panache, bags of energy and total willingness to engage.

Ross Flora, the versatile artist from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, released his new single 'Santa Ana Wind'. Listen now.

William Shatner will appear at the Capitol Theatre next month with a screening of Star Trek Ii: The Wrath Of Khan. The event is on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:30pm.

Acclaimed living legend of Afro-Cuban music, seven-time GRAMMY Award winner and six-time Latin GRAMMY Award winner Chucho Valdés celebrates his lauded 60-year recording career with an instant-classic, Cuba & Beyond, set for release on Friday, August 30, 2024. Listen to a single now!

Multi-instrumentalist Nate Mercereau, who is currently on André 3000’s New Blue Sun tour, has announced his new album Excellent Traveler out October 11. Alongside the announcement is the release of the lead single “Sound Within Sound,” which was one of the first pieces to come together for Excellent Traveler. Listen to it now!

This Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Charles Pas and Courtney May Robertson will present their solo performances in a double bill. This gives the audience the unique opportunity to see the work of two very promising artists.

Agatha Christie's “Go Back for Murder” is more than just a whodunit. It's a psychological exploration of memory, guilt, and the blurred lines between truth and perception currently playing at the Barnstormers Theatre in its historic venue in Tamworth.