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This fall, Art House Productions will present The Van Gogh Shogh, an innovative and provocative solo performance by the critically-acclaimed clown, Donna Oblongata. Blurring the lines between deranged 'Sip 'n Paint,' karaoke night, and Sotheby’s auction, this 75-minute show dives into the life and legacy of Vincent Van Gogh to ask profound questions about art, success, and the creative process.

New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, will return with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of all ages and parents alike with soaring acrobats, jaw-dropping stunts, comedic mischief, and the cutest performing dogs ever.

As part of its 2024 Fall Puppet Forum Series and in conjunction with the 2024 UConn Fall Puppet Slam on Sept. 20, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will host Puppet Slams: Short-Form Puppetry for the 21st Century, a discussion with Puppet Slam Network (PSN) founder Heather Henson; Brenna Ross, the Producer & General Manager for Green Feather Foundation, which oversees the PSN; and Anatar Marmol-Gagné, director of the Pinned and Sewtured Puppet Slam in New Haven, Connecticut.

Indigenous writer Tanya Talaga and Polaris Prize-winning artists Tanya Tagaq and Lido Pimienta will open The Royal Conservatory season.

Soccer Mommy, the musical project of beloved Nashville songwriter and musician Sophie Allison, recently announced her staggering new album Evergreen. Now, she shares a new side of the record with “Driver,' just ahead of her world tour.

54 BELOW will present Dorian Harewood in “A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER AND HIS CHALLENGE TO AMERICA” this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Alabama’s very own princess of rap Flo Milli drops her new track “Wet Dreams” featuring coop & G G. This latest track also has a LEFF-directed official video. Listen to the song now!

The Lincoln Theatre has announced its lineup of performances for the remainder of 2024 in two of the theatre’s ongoing series -- Backstage at the Lincoln and Club Lincoln. All performances will be held at the Lincoln Theatre (769 E. Long St.). 

On Saturday, August 31, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) gathered friends and supporters in advance of the organization's highly anticipated 83rd season for an exclusive preview event that featured the unveiling of a groundbreaking new mixed martial arts opera, Triângulo.

Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Redhouse Arts Center has announced the 11th Annual “Rockin’ the Redhouse” event, which will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Redhouse Arts Center at City Center for the first time.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2024-25 Winter Season, featuring a four-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.

3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, has announced the recipients of this year’s 3Arts Awards, with over half a million dollars distributed to local artists.

The Drilling Company and ARA Productions will present the world premiere of'Lakeplay' by Drew Valins from October 3 to 20 at The Wild Project, 195 E 3rd Street.

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the complete line-up for the Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 7-24. The festival will feature a variety of performances from renowned jazz artists.

Breton Tyner-Bryan's Broadway Dance Drama short, WEST OF FRANK, is now streaming on CUNY TV. The film, nominated for Best LGBTQ Film at the London Fashion Film Festival, celebrates influential women and transmasculine activists.

Start your engines for another wig-snatching season of “Drag Race España,” debuting its fourth season on Sunday, September 22nd, exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth announced new shows. Learn more about the lineup here!

BroadwayWorld spoke with Tony Award-winning and Emmy nominated choreographer Sonya Tayeh about bringing movement to the new Broadway production of Romeo + Juliet, featuring music by Jack Antonoff, and starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler.

Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story.

The Roots and Wings Project (RAW), Jesse Bliss, Founding Artistic Director, will present the World Premiere production of THE JOY RIDE, an immersive site-specific touring production to be performed both in Southern California in Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.

The Living Legends Foundation announced Ed Eckstine as the 2024 Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The awards dinner and gala will be held on October 4, 2024, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.

The Kings Corner Tap Dancing Invitational will be held on Sunday September 29th 2pm. This a cappella 'Cutting Contest' is open to all ages and genders who want to share their improvisational tap skills.

Country music star Byrdie Wilson has announced her new single 'Out the Bottle,' releasing on September 13, 2024. In celebration, Wilson will host an exclusive release party that night at Ole Smoky Distillery in Nashville.