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Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.

The 77th Annual Tony Awards are now underway. Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis, and Abe Jacob received Special Tony Awards. Check out their acceptance speeches here!

Audra McDonald revealed on the Tony Awards red carpet that Gavin Creel pushed her to take on the role of Rose Hovick in Gypsy.

The American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood (Tony Award nominee, The Children) and directed by Sarah Benson (Obie Award winner, Fairview) has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The 2024 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or eight!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 47 awards!

 Circle Theatre will present You Can’t Take it With You this month, a light-hearted classic written way before its time. 

The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.

Get a first look at photos of The Welkin starring Sandra Oh and more at Atlantic Theater Company!

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces the cast for FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, running from July 20 to August 4.

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.

Broadway fans in New York and across the country are in luck this spring: They can see six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald featured in Great Performances’ “Broadway’s Best” lineup on New York City's own PBS station, THIRTEEN.

Golden Globe award-winning actress Sandra Oh stopped by The TODAY Show on Wednesday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Off-Broadway play The Welkin, which is currently in previews. Watch the interview!

Stages Houston has announced Derek Charles Livingston as their new artistic director. Livingston will assume the role when current artistic director Kenn McLaughlin steps down at the end of June after 25 seasons.

Kip Williams' new cine-theatre production of DRACULA debuts this July, blending live performance and film for a unique theatrical experience. Don't miss this innovative adaptation at Sydney Theatre.

The Guthrie Theater is introducting the inspiring creative team for the Tony-nominated play Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Austene Van, in a new video series. Meet Sound Designer Jeff Lowe Bailey below!

Actor’s Express continues its 36th season with Blues For An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage. See photos from the production!

Tennessee Playwrights Studio will present the world premiere of ONLYFAM, a new comedy by Mary McCallum. Directed by Shawn Whitsell.

Discover the talented cast of WEST SIDE STORY at Pittsburgh CLO, featuring a dynamic ensemble ready to bring this classic musical to life.

Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by TODAY on Wednesday to discuss starring and producing the play Purlie Victorious, which recently was nominated for 6 Tony Awards. Later on in the interview, he also went on to discuss good Broadway etiquette for audience members. Watch the interview now!

I was so excited to interview Jimmy Moore, the Producing Artistic Director of the San Pedro Playhouse. He and his team specifically scheduled The Boys in the Band to coincide with pride month to celebrate the experiences of the gay community, and he was excited to let me know that the show  is about to become an official pride month event in San Antonio!

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!

The Twenty Nine Hour Venture have shared first look photos of the development of the new play, SHAME BOMB by Ed Clark, directed by Chari Arespacochaga. The benefit reading took place at Theatre Row on May 17, 2024. 

Awards were presented tonight in 37 categories including outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, productions and 4 visiting productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) at the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.