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It's hard to imagine a more potent combination of blues and gospel talent than The Blind Boys of Alabama and Shemekia Copeland, who will join forces on February 22 at Soka Performing Arts Center.

The CM Performing Arts Center has introduced LAPAA: Local Artists, Performers, Artisans & Authors, an exciting new initiative designed to showcase and celebrate Long Island's diverse artistic community.

Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) wraps up their 20th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt: A Parable, by John Patrick Shanley.

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Monica Vir to its board of Trustees at its most recent board meeting on February 10, 2025. Her term will begin immediately and will run through June 2028.

New England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty. With a career that includes performances at prestigious opera houses and concert halls around the world, Lugo brings a wealth of experience and artistry to NEC's vocal program.

Harvey, the beloved classic comedy, takes the stage at The Belle from February 14 through February 23. This heartwarming production is an affordable night of theatre for the whole family.

The LA Phil has announced engagement extensions for two longtime collaborators: Herbie Hancock will continue his role as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027 and Thomas Wilkins will continue his role as Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028.

The world premiere production of Mercedes Kuhn’s Letters From The Library begins performances on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 and Theatre Wesleyan has shared a first look at the cast in rehearsal. Check out the photos!

The 4th annual Japan Parade & Street Fair in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 1pm. The purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express, and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community.

The Seventeenth Day of National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased five theatre productions. In the student-led Advitiya segment, renowned actors and NSD alumni Yashpal Sharma, Neeraj Sood, and Rajesh Tailang graced BRM 2025.

The Board of Directors for HITS Theatre has unanimously appointed Jon Montgomery to the position of Executive Director for HITS Theatre. This change in leadership follows Adam Wagner's very successful tenure as the Executive Director for HITS Theatre, and the announcement of his relocation to be near family.

The DeVos Performance Hall has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of  PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Grand Rapids are on sale now.

En el marco de la celebración del Día del amor y la amistad, estudiantes de la Escuela de Iniciación Artística núm. 1 del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) escenificarán Martha y el Dragón, puesta en escena de Diálogos de la calle de la gran ocasión, de Luisa Josefina Hernández, bajo la dirección de la maestra Rosenda López Posadas, el 14 de febrero a las 17 horas en el Foro Tomás Urtusástegui del plantel escolar. 

A new play AVA AND TY by Megan Medley is set to have its New York City premiere at the Chain Theatre's Winter One-Act Festival this month. AVA AND TY runs in Program 25 of the festival on February 16th, 23rd, and 28th.

Broadway In Chicago has announced a second performance has been added at 3 pm to television personality, author, and famed foodist Alton Brown's stop at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe) on Saturday, April 19.

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: SYMPHONY SWINGS on Saturday, February 22, featuring guest artist Dr. Doreen Ketchens, the 'Clarinet Queen of New Orleans.'

In an expanded five-week run of weekday matinees, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is welcoming nearly 20,000 students in grades 4-12 from across the region to Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night's Dream, deepening CST's commitment to education programming.

Idina Menzel is climbing to new heights as she returns to Broadway in the new musical Redwood. The new musical features De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcox. Read the reviews!

Sturgill Simpson, also known as “Johnny Blue Skies,” has announced a one-night-only performance at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga opens tonight, at Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles. Check out new production photos featuring the star-studded cast!