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Laura Benanti's one-woman comedy show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, is available exclusively now on Audible. Learn how to listen to the show here!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Perfume Genius’ critically acclaimed album Too Bright, originally released on September 23, 2014. To celebrate this milestone, Perfume Genius has announced the Too Bright 10th Anniversary Tour, with dates kicking off September 16 at The Atlantis in Washington, D.C. and concluding with a two-night stand at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles on September 26 and 27.

Alicia Keys stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss her new musical, Hell's Kitchen, which has been nominated for 13 Tony Awards. In the interview, she talked about her love for theatre and performing, and when she knew she wanted to do it for a living. She also discussed Hell's Kitchen, and how it serves as a great gateway musical for those that are perhaps new to the medium. Watch the interview!

Laura Benanti returned in her iconic portrayal of Melania Trump on last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Check out the video here!

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has announced the headlining music acts for the 20th anniversary of Wicker Park Fest.

Bell Theater has announced the launch of Bell Comedy Nights - five nights of side-splitting laughter with tickets priced from $35. Bell Comedy Nights are executive produced by Jessica Pilot (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) assisted by Vinnie Favale (The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central). 

Acclaimed band Lake Street Dive have unveiled another taste of new music with the live version of “Twenty-Five,” one of the singles from their highly-anticipated new album, Good Together. The album is set for release June 21. “Twenty-Five” features the singular voice of Rachael Price accompanied only by a gorgeously understated piano performance from Akie Bermiss. Watch the live video now!

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will release his first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1, July 12 on Reprise Records. Where are the tracks? Fans will have to wait. The tracklist will not be revealed until the release date. Strings will continue his tour this fall including newly announced dates. Find the full lineup here!

This summer, the not-for-profit Auditorium Theatre will present an exciting new lineup of events.

Barbra Streisand’s name is synonymous with excellence in entertainment, but her enduring legacy extends beyond her record-breaking achievements in that field. It also includes her unwavering commitment to social justice, advocacy for underrepresented voices, and profound influence on Jewish and global communities.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 22, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

On Monday evening, Sarah Paulson stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the Tony-nominated play Appropriate, which is currently playing on Broadway. During the interview, she discussed the 'very, very funny' family drama and lamented that she doesn't get to do a Southern accent in the play. Watch the full interview now!

Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe performed 'Old Friends' from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. Check out the video here!

After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink's dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face. 

Tune in tonight to see Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe perform from Merrily We Roll Along on The Late Show! On Monday, May 20, the Tony-nominated performers will be singing from the musical on Stephen Colbert's late-night show. The program airs at 11:35/10:35c on CBS and Paramount+.

The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.

This reviewer says “Bravo” and looking forward to more Pop Sings 54 gala shows! The May 15th show benefitted a very good cause, namely to aid Experience Camps, the national non-profit that helps grieving children who have lost a parent, guardian or sibling, to enjoy a full life. The audience was treated to a smorgasbord of singers and dancers.