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Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winning and Academy Award nominated star, Cynthia Erivo, will be honored as the recipient of The Human Rights Campaign's National Equality Award at this year’s annual National Dinner. Learn more!

While not all the sketches are home runs, most offer a solid chuckle to nearly everyone. It may not be an event you can feel comfortable taking your grandparents to, but maybe you could bring a drunk Aunt Martha and Uncle Bill this time around.

On August 24th and 25th, The Musical Theater Project will open its 26th season with GREAT 21STCENTURY MUSICALS, a sampling and celebration brand-new musicals, with, according to co-host and author of the program, Sheri Gross, “a glance back at some new works from composers that have been covered before and fit into the timing.”

Trailblazing country artist Orville Peck has released a new original song “Permanently Lonely' from IFC Films Skincare. The track follows his new duets album Stampede which was released on August 2nd. Listen to the new song now!

Almin Karamehmedovic has been named president, ABC News, as announced by Debra OConnell, president, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment, to whom Karamehmedovic will continue to report. In his new role, Karamehmedovic will oversee the day-to-day operations of the nation’s No. 1 news network.

Longtime Asolo Rep donor Mary Jo (Jody) Reston recently left Asolo Rep a gift of more than $1,000,000 in her estate.

Licari sets a joyful tone immediately upon entry, welcoming her audience as they enter indulging in some dancing to the music, to which she shouts in explanation “I’m Italian!” We learn of Licari’s love for running, rule-breaking, feminism and English men.

NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE revealed its 2024-2025 season titled THE PILGRIMAGE: A JOURNEY BACK HOME, featuring a lineup of thought-provoking productions celebrating Black culture and heritage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

AMC Networks has shared a sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of the new thriller, Orphan Black: Echoes, starring and executive produced by Krysten Ritter. Episode nine of the ten-episode sci-fi mystery debuts on Sunday, August 18 at 10pm ET/PT on AMC and BBC AMERICA. Watch the clip now!

Memphis-based rising indie pop duo Isabella&Sebastian return with an electric new single + video, “Lavender,' a complex song that describes an enthralling young woman who uses her femininity to get what she wants. Listen to it now.

Opera Company of Middlebury has announced the appointment of Robin Allen LaPlante to the role of Managing Director, effective immediately.

What is refreshing about AMERICAN IDIOT is since it’s a pre-professional project, the entire cast is in the 14-19 age range. That is about the same age as the characters in the show. This cast doesn’t come across as amateurish. Lavery nails his role as Tunny, who comes home from the Gulf War broken, both physically and mentally. Hund’s wrestling with his inner demons and St. Jimmy feels real as did Williams’ portrayal of a teenager struggling with apathy and responsibility.

Diamond Head Theatre casts an icy spell over the heat of Hawaii’s kauwela with its 2023-2024 season closer of Disney’s Frozen, a “monster” of a show and a tremendous get for the Hawai’i theatre scene. This is by far one of the biggest undertakings artistically and technically in recent DHT history, even bringing on Broadway vet Charlie Williams to direct, who has been a part of this show since its pre-Broadway run in 2017.

A round-up of BroadwayWorld's Edfringe reviews from 2024.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has received a $25,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation designated towards the construction steel needed for the framework of Asolo Rep’s new costume storage facility.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The winner of 6 Tonys, the Grammy and the Olivier Award for Best Musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Directed by Tadeu Aguiar, the show can be seen until September 22nd, promising to provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for the audience.

Jackalope Theatre Company will return to the Broadway Armory with the 15th Annual Living Newspaper Festival in September.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold open auditions for THE ADDAMS FAMILY this month. Learn more about the show and see how to audition!

Universal has just released a new promo for Wicked, which features a closer look at the character of Fiyero, played by Jonathan Bailey. The video shows his much-anticipated arrival at Shiz University, with students excitedly preparing for the eligible bachelor.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will again present a cast of Harvard and Yale grads and current students in The Ninth Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata on September 12 at 9:30 pm.

Keaka Productions, LLC (Brian Spector), producer of the new musical Wild About You by Chilina Kennedy and Eric Holmes, has announced the engagement of award-winning director Lili-Anne Brown and a two-week developmental workshop and industry presentations in late September/early October.

The Beijing Music Festival has announced its 27th edition, 'Voices From Afar,' featuring diverse performances from October 5 to 13. Highlights include premieres of Porgy and Bess, Émigré, and Andy Akiho's latest work.

Expect all the dance at Birmingham Weekender 2024 (23 – 26 August) including all styles – street, inclusive, classical as well as circus performances and flashmobs throughout the weekend.