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2024 Nathan Cohen Awards Announces 2024 Call for Submissions

The Nathan Cohen Awards are now accepting submissions for 2024, recognizing excellence in Canadian theatre criticism. Entries are open to critics who have published work in 2023.
Interview: Theatre Life with Naveen Kumar

Over the last eight years, I have been fortunate to interview pretty much every theater critic at The Washington Post for this column. Now I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to another stellar journalist that joins the list.
i am u are and Nova Ukraine to Co-Host Panel Discussion Featuring Theater Professionals

Explore the impact of contemporary Ukrainian theater on mental health and resilience at a panel discussion hosted by i am u are and Nova Ukraine at NeueHouse Madison Square. Learn how to attend.
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
The Resident Ensemble Players Presents WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME In September

The Resident Ensemble Players (REP) kicks off its 17th season with Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me, performing Sep. 13th through Sep. 22nd at the Roselle Center for the Arts.
City Theatre To Present POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS  ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE

City Theatre has announced the upcoming production of POTUS, performances begin this fall.
The Kennedy Center Presents THE SECOND ANNUAL LOCAL THEATRE FESTIVAL

The Kennedy Center has announced the return of the Local Theatre Festival at The REACH on Saturday, August 24, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. 
July Lineup Set For the Meighen Forum

July will bring the Meighen Forum to the Stratford Festival, offering diverse experiences such as the Season Deep Dive week which features leaders and artists of the Festival, CBC Ideas Week: Brave New Worlds which will welcome back host Nahlah Ayed for a week of exploration.
The Washington Post Selects Naveen Kumar as New Theater Critic

The Washington Post has announced their new theater critic to be Naveen Kumar. He replaces Peter Marks, who was the chief theater critic from 2002 to 2023. For the Post, he will reportedly cover productions in D. C., New York, and across the country.
Bill Murray, Kathryn Erbe, and More Will Perform AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE With Environmental Activists Extinction Rebellion

Theater of War Productions and the world-wide environmental movement Extinction Rebellion are joining forces to perform scenes from Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People in Times Square on the Red Steps on June 12.
Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!
Video: Watch Caissie Levy & Eleanor Worthington-Cox Sing 'Maybe' from NEXT TO NORMAL

Get a sneak peek of the West End production of Next to Normal with Caissie Levy & Eleanor Worthington-Cox performing 'Maybe' from the show. Watch the full video here!
HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL to be Celebrated at The Smithsonian

Smithsonian Associates will present a celebration of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Learn more about the event!
Theatre Washington Will Host 2024 Helen Hayes Awards Next Month

The 40th Helen Hayes Awards will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024 at The Anthem, on the District Wharf, with a celebratory party to follow.
SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now

The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
Broadway Buying Guide: January 29, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 29, 2024.
SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.
Caissie Levy to Reprise Role in NEXT TO NORMAL West End Transfer

The critically acclaimed cast of the smash hit Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next to Normal – which sold every seat at every performance across its season at Donmar Warehouse, where the production made its long-awaited UK Premiere –are to return as the show prepares to transfer to London’s West End.
The Wilma Theater and The League Of Live Stream Theater Partner To Present Four Worldwide Live Stream Performances

Philadelphia-based theater company The Wilma Theater (265  South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) will partner with The League of Live Stream  Theater (LOLST) to present four worldwide live-stream performances of My Mama and The Full-Scale Invasion by Ukrainian playwright Sasha Denisova.

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