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King’s Trust USA has announced that Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated actress, singer and activist Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has been appointed as a celebrity ambassador.

It's been 23 years since Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre. Whitney White was there to see it, and this season, she is at the helm of the first ever Broadway production. watch as she tells us more in this video.

Samuel L. Jackson is shedding light on the upcoming film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson over the years. The actor visited Good Morning America this week and discussed the difference between Wilson's original material and what is on display in the film. Watch the interview now!

SOME LIKE IT HOT brings old-fashioned musical comedy, hijinks, and a ton of superbly executed tap dancing to the stage. 

Anyone who has spent a childhood afternoon daydreaming in their bedroom is sure to be captured by the whimsical charm of WONDERMENT, the program that opened the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) 2024-2025 season.

See what the critics are saying about 0800 Cupid at Soho Theatre.

Is it time to Time Warp? Why, yes, yes it is. If it’s October on the East Coast, you can bet your Hot Patootie that there will be an abundance of Sweet Transvestites in many locations who Can Make You A Man at The Rocky Horror Show.

Jeremy Irvine, known for roles in films like War Horse and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, is set to star in a new dance comedy film from director Chris Cottam and writer Lee Warburton.

ATG Entertainment has named Mitchell Klein as the new U.S. Vice President of Ticketing, bringing his extensive experience in the industry to enhance their operations and strategic growth. Learn more about Klein and about the role!

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway leading man Derek Klena. He opens up about his journey through fatherhood, how it's reshaped his personal and professional experience, and the power and influence music has had through it all. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation revealed the winners of its recent 2024 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition. The competition, now in its ninth year, is dedicated to highlighting the importance of art song in a singer's development. The competition's collaborative pianist was Arlene Shrut.

Shop the entire merch collection for the Broadway production of Death Becomes Her - now available in BroadwayWorld's shop!

Tune in to Bob Barth’s One Night Stand on October 24th for a discussion with Director Gregg T. Daniel about A Noise Within's production of THE PIANO LESSON and its exploration of family legacy.

See what the critics are saying about Fly More Than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse. Read the reviews for the production starring Keala Settle and others, and learn more!

Ahead of the 40th anniversary of one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, WHAM!, George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music will release the Last Christmas 40th Anniversary EP.

Ya queda menos de un mes para que WICKED llegue a las pantallas de toda España, y el próximo viernes 1 de noviembre se pondrán a la venta las entradas para su primer fin de semana.

Get a first look at a new video from Searchlight Pictures, showcasing Timothee Chalamet's live vocals in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Watch it now!

Mandy Gonzalez's first Sunset Boulevard performance featured a star-studded audience of her former co-stars. Original cast members of In The Heights were in attendance at Gonzalez's first performance as Norma Desmond, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Robin de Jesús, Janet Dacal, Joshua Henry, Andrea Burns, Javier Muñoz, and more.

The main trailer for the upcoming Maria Callas biopic has just dropped. The film, which made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, stars Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano. It will be available on Netflix December 11, 2024, following a select theatrical release. Take a look at the new trailer and photos for Maria now!

Broadway alum Wayne Brady and his daughter Maile performed the Stevie Wonder classic song All I Do on a recent visit to The Tamron Hall Show. Brady and his family are currently promoting his new Hulu docuseries Wayne Brady: The Family Remix, which follows his blended family. Watch the performance now!

​​​​​​​Through 'Soul Picnic,' playwright Barry Silber aims to elevate Nyro's legacy and showcase the depth of her artistry. 'It's about helping audiences discover why she never became a superstar despite her incredible talent.'

Get a first look at the production. Good People tells the poignant story of Margie Walsh, an unemployed single mother from South Boston who, after losing her job at a dollar store, is desperate to find work. With a life marked by struggle and resilience, Margie reaches out to an old flame, Mike, who has risen to success as a doctor.

Whiskey Washback NYC took place over the weekend at The Bowery Hotel on the Lower East Side. The Friday night event presented by Bottle Raiders kicked things off at 6 pm for VIP entry and 7 pm for general admission, drawing a vast crowd eager to enjoy more than 100 varieties of brown spirits, including whiskey, bourbon, rye, and scotch.

Maestro Steven Reineke never ceases to amaze me with the wide range of artists he brings to DC to play with YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). In the past he’s featured everything from such Broadway stars as Norm Lewis and Megan Hilty to Grammy winning Latin performers Ozomatli. He always introduces his audiences to music they might not be familiar with, and I very much appreciate that both as a reviewer and as an audience member.

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.