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Broadway & Beyond: Access for Stage Managers of Color will host their annual hybrid networking event (virtual and in-person) in New York City in July. Learn how to attend.

Orlando is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Hello, Dolly!, Rent, and more.

Tuacahn will transform its red rock desert space into Queen Elsa’s glacial palace in the regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen, May 3 to Oct. 17.  Learn more about the full season here!

Get ready for Jaxx Theatricals' presentation of CHESS, the Musical at the Hollywood Fringe Festival & Encore Awards Series. This marks the final show of their 17th anniversary season and the first of their 18th. Directed by award-winning Jeremy Lucas, the musical features music by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus.

If a bear does cocaine in the woods, does anyone hear him? Inspired by a movie which was inspired by a true story, Cocaine Bear: The Opera is a story about what happens when a bear ingests cocaine, and everyone sings about it. The notes are high and so is the bear.

Footloose is currently running at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA through March 17th. Check out photos from the production here!

The doc feature, which tells the story of the beloved PBS Children's series, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The XTR film will have a Limited Theatrical Release starting in March at select AMC Theatres, followed by Additional Cities and FIFTH SEASON on board for the Digital Release and worldwide sales.

Panic! Productions & BarCinBoo Productions’ Footloose the Musical will open at the Colony Theatre March 2, 2024 (with previews beginning March 1st). Barry Pearl directs with co-director/choreographer Michelle Elkin. Barry managed to free up some time to give me some behind-the-scenes of Footloose.

Christian McBride brings his quintet to The AWAACC on April 9th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this incredible jazz performance!

The Colony Theatre  will present the Panic! and BarCinBoo production of Footloose the Musical March 1–17.

The cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Gloria Calderón Kellett’s One of the Good Ones at Pasadena Playhouse. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

On Monday, November 6th 2023, the Stage Managers’ Association presented its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management at the National Opera Center Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. Check out photos here!

On Monday November 6th, 2023, the Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, at the National Opera Center’s Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. 

Pioneer Theatre Company’s production of Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS whisks the audience away to an engaging evening.

Pioneer Theatre Company will open its 62nd season with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Don't wait any longer - secure your seats for Pioneer Theatre Company's highly anticipated 23/24 season now. Get all the details on the upcoming productions, including performance dates and venues. Book your tickets today and enjoy a season of unforgettable performances.

Find out all the details about Broadway & Beyond's upcoming fall networking event exclusively for stage managers of color. Discover the date and location of this exciting opportunity to connect and network within the industry.

Lucy and Charlie are Asian American newlyweds on that “Vigilante Sh*t” (to borrow from Taylor Swift) in Matthew C. Yee’s premiere musical LUCY AND CHARLIE’S HONEYMOON.

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.  The distinguished 2023 honorees are theatrical production stage managers John M. Atherlay and Gwen Gilliam, and opera production stage manager Brett Finley. 

The 9th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium will be presented at the beautiful Open Jar Studios in the heart of Times Square, where numerous Broadway shows rehearse.