Next to Normal 2020

The 2024 edition of the biennial George Enescu International Competition will take place from August 31 to September 27, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania, with four divisions for entrants in Composition, Cello, Violin, and Piano.

We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year.

On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.

Philadelphia cabaret performer, Tyler Houchins, has announced a return of his solo performance, Down A Yellow Brick Road, celebrating legendary actress and vocalist Judy Garland, Thursday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m at Rosy’s Taco Bar East in South Philadelphia, bringing cabaret back to former site of L’Étage, the cabaret venue which shuttered in 2020.

Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.

The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Playwrights Realm will present the 2024 INK’D Festival of New Plays. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Watch as Judy Kuhn talks about joining the company of Unkown Solider at Arena Stage. Said Kuhn on the project 'I play Lucy Anderson... She's a woman who has had a fantasy about what her life should or could have been. I love doing theater, it's so collaborative and there's nothing more collaborative than a new musical.'

54 BELOW will present Kyrie Courter in Kyrie Courter: Love, Lost To Be Found on Sunday, April 7th at 9:30pm.

This time, the reader question was: Is Michael Greif setting a record by directing three shows this season?

Tony winner Aaron Tveit is set to enchant audiences with his debut residency at the iconic Café Carlyle from June 18 to 29. We have all the details on his upcoming shows!

From the multi-award-winning writers of SIX, Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss, comes an all-new second musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? Watch clips from two of the songs in the upcoming West End production, featuring the show's stars Jo Foster & Leesa Tulley.

Experience the suspense and thrill as Syracuse Stage brings Agatha Christie's classic, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, to life. A must-see for mystery lovers and theatre enthusiasts.

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

The National Theatre has announced that two new productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Learn more about the two new shows and find out how to watch them now!

The four piece Friedberg are gearing up for a busy year ahead, including performances at SXSW, with sets confirmed at the British Music Embassy and End Of The Trail showcases next month in Austin, Texas, as well as a performance at this year's Great Escape Festival. The band have also been invited to support rising Black Country duo Big Special.

GRAMMY-award winning rock bands The National and The War On Drugs announced their 2024 Zen Diagram Tour across North America, marking the first time the two bands have toured together. The tour also includes a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Special guest Lucius will be joining across all dates except Mexico City.

The Doctor will debut in Hong Kong at HK Rep next month. The play dissects the furtive surface of our murky world, throwing down the gauntlet in search of truth for both cast and audience alike. Performances run 16 March - 1 April 2024.

The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ariana Grande is previewing what her upcoming album might sound like. Since the Grammy-winner announced that she won't be releasing more singles from the album until its release, a new video posted to her social media gives an inside look at her label's first reaction to the album. Watch the video!

And don’t you dare settle for anything less than what you want and deserve. Because once you find that perfect fit for you, it is amazing. Transferring was so so scary, but that fear is nothing compared to the joy I have now.

Pasadena Playhouse is extending its world premiere of Grumpy Monkey, The Musical  through Sunday, March 10.