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The LA Phil has announced the return of its beloved Neighborhood Concerts this September, bringing an evening of classical music that celebrates tradition and innovation in collaboration with community venues in Southeast Los Angeles and Lafayette Park.

Internationally noted pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will perform at the Moab Music Festival on August 29-30, 2024, showcasing his exceptional talent in a scenic outdoor setting.

American pianist Michael Stephen Brown is invited back to the Bard Music Festival for a concert on August 10, 2024, 1:30 pm at Olin Hall at Fisher Center at Bard (Manor Ave, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504).

As soon as those credits were rolling, I texted him and said, “Hey, let's have a meeting next week. What if we did COLOR PURPLE this summer?” And lo and behold, he was texted back, “That's the show that I wanted to speak to you about!” It's a perfect gel for THE GARDEN THEATRE artists and Sankofa artists.

Michael Stephen Brown will perform with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth on August 2, 2024, at Weill Hall, Green Space Music Center. The program includes Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor.

The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

Half a century on, SUPERSTAR shines brighter and louder than ever.

Marin Theatre closes out their 2023/24 season with a newly revised production of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning Torch Song. A smash hit in 1982, the original trilogy opened the floodgate of LGBT representations in theatre, film, and television with its universal themes of self-acceptance, family, and equality.

Marin Theatre closes out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. See photos from the production.

Opera San José concludes its 40th anniversary season with the Bay Area premiere of Daniel Catán’s captivating opera, Florencia en el Amazonas, marking its debut at the California Theatre as the company’s first Spanish language opera performed on its mainstage. Check out production photos below!

The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of Extreme Acts, the thought-provoking latest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, directed by Molly Noble. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

This May, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will host its spring fundraiser Blue Sky Bacchanalia. Learn more about the fundraiser and see how to purchase tickets to the event!

Tech leader Nilab Hessabi has joined the Board of Trustees of Opera San José. Learn more about Hessabi!

Opera San José’s 40th anniversary season continues with a thrilling production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. See photos from the production.

The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, which recently celebrated a record-breaking pantomime season, has announced its 2024 programme. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Due to unprecedented demand, Theatre503 is extending the run of A Woman Walks Into a Bank by an extra week until Friday 15 December, a first in Theatre503 history.

**** A Woman Walks into a Bank is a blazing production, rammed with pathos, humour and a fabulously comedic cat #memory #aging #socialapathy #cat #offwestend @roxyjoycook @theatre503 @NancyPoolePR

Hickerson's heritage runs strong in his genes as hehas followed the footsteps of his father, his mentor being a   phenomenal guitar player, who graced the stageas a touring musician for legends such as Loretta Lynn, Steve Miller Band, AlanJackson, David Allen Coe and many more.

Opera San José will continue its 40th anniversary season with an upbeat comedy for operagoers of all ages with Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, in a new production by internationally acclaimed director Stephen Lawless, making his Opera San José debut. See photos from the production. 

Opera San José adds to the excitement of South First Friday with a night of free music, including barbershop quartet performances. Don't miss this celebration of arts and culture at the historic California Theatre.