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Review Roundup: MOTHER PLAY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger


Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award winner Jessica Lange, and Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jim Parsons return to Broadway in the Second Stage's production of Mother Play. Read the reviews!

Maya Hawke Releases Single 'Hang in There' Ahead of Upcoming Album


Maya Hawke has released “Hang In There,” an elegantly delicate track from her upcoming album, Chaos Angel, to be released May 31st via Mom+Pop. Hang In There” sonically channels an earnest, early singer-songwriter sound pioneered by greats like Joni Mitchell. On the track, Maya offers support to a friend going through a difficult time in the midst of a toxic relationship. Watch the lyric video here!

Review: GHOST STORIES OF ANTIQUARY, Longfield Hall


Ghost Stories of Antiquary, a “seated site-specific show with immersive elements” directed by Nicholas Benjamin and co-devised by Benjamin, Niamh Handley-Vaughan, Nadia Lamin and Miles Blanch, takes place in Longfield Hall, a building that survived the bombings of World War II, the very rads that the characters in the show are taking shelter from.

Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres


Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Unveils 24 �" 25 Season Featuring Theatre, Dance & More


Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Taraji P. Henson to Release New Children's Book YOU CAN BE A GOOD FRIEND


Actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will release her debut picture book, titled You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) on June 18, 2024, illustrated by Paul Kellam. The story opens with a young girl named Lil TJ getting ready for her first day of school and telling her Grandma Patsy about making new friends. “Don’t forget, friendships take time,” Grandma reminds her, but Lil TJ throws herself into school with gusto . . . and immediately attracts the bullying attention of a boy who makes fun of her for her loud voice, colorful drawings, and larger-than-life personality.

The Donmar Warehouse's MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End


The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.

Video: Sarah Brightman and Tim Draxl Talk SUNSET BOULEVARD Australia


Meet the stars of Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard! Go inside the rehearsal room with superstar Sarah Brightman, who stars as Norma Desmond, with Tim Draxl as Joe Gillis. See the pair unpack their onstage dynamic in the new video here!

South Florida Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024/25 Masterworks Season


Get ready for the 2024/25 Masterworks Season by the SOUTH FLORIDA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Discover the upcoming performances, musical pieces, and renowned artists in this highly anticipated season.

Nominees Announced For 15th Annual ORPHEUM HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS


The Orpheum Theatre Group has announced that the annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm at the Orpheum Theatre. Students and supporters from 50 participating schools across the Mid-South will gather at the Orpheum Theatre to celebrate the 15th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Celebrates Music Director Daniel Stewart In His Final Concert This May


Join the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra as they honor Music Director Daniel Stewart in his final concert on May 19. Celebrate the end of an era with stunning performances and heartfelt tributes.

Nikki Snelson Directs City Springs Theatre Company's LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL


City Springs Theatre Company will continue its sixth season with the crowd-pleasing Legally Blonde: The Musical, part of the 2023-2024 PNC Bank Season, May 3 - 19, with direction and choreography by Broadway star Nikki Snelson.

SAY GAY PLAYS Will Have a Benefit Reading at NYU Skirball Next Month


Voyage Theater Company will present SAY GAY PLAYS, an evening of queer theater to benefit New Alternatives For Homeless LGBT Youth on Monday, May 13 at NYU Skirball.

Santino Fontana Joins Princeton Festival Line-Up


The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) recently added Tony Award-winning actor and television star Santino Fontana to its artistic line-up for this year's Princeton Festival.

Photos: PATRIOTS Company Celebrates Opening Night


Michael Stuhlbarg is back on Broadway in Patriots, the timely new play by Peter Morgan, and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. The production officially opened earlier this week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration. Check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet here!

HADESTOWN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Set for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season


The Playhouse on Rodney Square has revealed its 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season. See the lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch 'There You Are' from Goodspeed's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD


Watch the cast of Goodspeed's The Mystery of Edwin Drood perform the show's opening number 'There You Are.' Goodspeed Musicals is presenting The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season - now on stage through June 2nd in East Haddam, Connecticut.

MEAN GIRLS, ANNIE & More Set for Pikes Peak Center 24-25 Season


The 24–25 Season for Pikes Peak Center has been revealed. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Nell Benjamin's THE EXPLORERS CLUB to Open at Theatre 40 in May


 The Explorers Club, written by Nell Benjamin, directed by Melanie MacQueen, and produced by David Hunt Stafford, will be presented at Theatre 40. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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