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It has been some time coming. For nearly 15 years English National Ballet enthusiastically performed Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker, a traditional but rather staid production with a fuzzy narrative and lacking opportunity for the company to shine.

Get a first look at Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol's return for the 49th Anniversary in the historic Pabst Theater. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Mark Clements, A Christmas Carol is one of the best-known and loved stories in the English language.

Pa'lante Theater Company, in collaboration with The Bushnell, has revealed the dates and lineup of the nearly-40 films featured in The 2nd Annual Afro Latino Film Festival.

GRAMMY-nominated artists Keith and Kristyn Getty bring audiences an evening of beloved Christmas carols, newly released songs and modern hymns honoring the true meaning of the season with An Irish Christmas livestream. Learn how to watch.

GRAMMY-nominated trio Midland has announced the continuation of their successful Get Lucky Tour with additional dates in 2025. With stops in Tampa, Tucson and at Stagecoach Festival, the tour will include special guests Flatland Cavalry and Pug Johnson.

K-pop solo artist Wonho brought his powerful performances, commanding stage presence, and charming personality to Brooklyn Steel as part of his first-ever solo tour in the United States. Read our review here!

Disney’s The Lion King will make its return to  Anchorage at the Atwood Concert Hall during the 25/26 season. Performance dates and times for the Fall 2025 engagement will be announced at a later time.

Further casting has been announced for IF/THEN, by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, in the cast led by Kerry Ellis. David Hunter joins the cast as Lucas. Further casting to be announced.

The recording of “Goodbye, Mr. Chips,” an opera by American composer Gordon Getty, will be released on the PENTATONE label in January 2025.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, New York-based German composer Reiko Füting releases his fifth portrait album, distantViolinSound, on New Focus Recordings.

On January 31, 2025, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open blockbuster musical West Side Story, created by composer Leonard Bernstein, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, choreographer Jerome Robbins, and playwright Arthur Laurents.

Apple TV+ has announced a new seven-episode global acquisition of Spanish-language romantic comedy “Love You to Death” (“A muerte”) from Atresmedia TV, created by director Dani de la Orden (“Casa en Flames”).

​Plank Productions will present a special Limited Engagement of Samuel Beckett's NOT I and ROCKABY this upcoming weekend, directed and performed by Jeni Jones, at The Broadwater Black Box Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Learn how to purchase tickets.

On Friday, February 28, 2025, New York-based German composer Reiko Füting will release his fifth portrait album, distantViolinSound, on New Focus Recordings.

January at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will feature the Under the Radar festival, De La Soul's headlining debut, Avenida B’s return to ¡VAYA¡, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Centaur Theatre will present Strawberries in January - A Musical Fantasy, a heartfelt and joyous collaboration with Théâtre Advienne que pourra this winter. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

It's the most anticipated movie of the year. We have been waiting for a long time to experience the transfer from the stage version to the silver screen. With all the social media buzz, it's hard to escape WICKED THE MOVIE (Part 1). Still, apart from the Cynthia  Erivo/Ariana Grande exhibit friendship, the movie has a lot to offer. Directed by Jon M. Chu (who from now on should direct musical movie versions firsthand), you will find dozens of familiar faces, former  WICKED cast members, as well as hidden easter eggs, both in motion and music (if you want to get spoilers, check youtube).

Ute Lemper traces Kurt Weill's journey from Weimar Berlin through Paris exile to America at Joe's Pub, connecting his music to modern politics through performances spanning three pivotal eras.

Maybe Happy Ending has released a new block of tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 7, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets for the new performances here!

The Jamie Lloyd Company’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver, opened at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 7 December 2024.

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th

Dundee audiences can look forward to a showcase of Scottish creative talent and exciting local performances in the new year as Dundee Rep Theatre kicks off 2025 with a celebration of Scottish work presented in collaboration with Dundee Fringe.

The Grand Prairie Arts Council is presenting Disney's Newsies, based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein. See photos from the production.

This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.  

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly might be my favorite secular Holiday offering – a shining jewel that follows the Bennet sisters of Jane Austin fame attempt at a cheery Xmas week mired by romantic foibles reminiscent of a good Shakespeare play. Award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson developed this play, co-authoring the Christmas at Pemberley plays (Miss Bennet, The Wickhams, and Georgiana and Kitty) with Margot Melcon, former director of new play development at Marin Theatre Company. They have become beloved staples at TheatreWorks and this production shines through its stellar casting and excellent creative crew.