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Columbia University School of the Arts will present a bold adaptation of THE THREEPENNY OPERA, reimagined by Leah Plante-Wiener with a fresh translation and innovative music, reflecting modern society's complexities. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Slippery Rock University Theatre Department is set to bring 'ASTRONOTS' by Mora V. Harris to the stage this fall. In the very near future, billionaire C.E.O Alston Garth invites four lucky contest winners to ride with him on a quick scenic orbit around the Earth in an unmanned craft.

COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW by Ballets with a Twist will be performed at the University of Minnesota Morris' Edson Auditorium. Discover a blend of dance and music in this captivating performance.

Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the two playwrights from the 2024 Premiere Play Festival who were selected for expanded development as part of the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

The Syracuse University Department of Drama will open the 2024/2025 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover innovative choreography and performances at San Francisco State's New Moves 2024, showcasing the creativity of emerging artists in theatre and dance. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Dawn Meredith Simmons, an Elliot Norton award-winner, has been appointed as the Monan Professor in Theatre Arts at Boston College for the 2024-25 academic year, enhancing the university's arts program.

The University of Michigan’s renowned School of Music, Theatre & Dance travels to Dexter for the next two weeks for a special production of Bat Boy: The Musical, running from October 10–20, 2024 at The Encore Theatre. See photos from the production.

The College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, a progressive creative center at the heart of The New School, has announced 2024-2025 highlights for the School of Drama.

The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will hold its fall concert, its first of the season, on Friday, Nov. 1, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University's flagship Parkville Campus.

The Mannes School of Music at The New School College of Performing Arts will present A Weekend of Glass, performances on October 25 and 26 featuring the music of iconic American composer Philip Glass. Learn how to attend.

A moving voyage through the sounds of the Black American experience returns to Aaron Davis Hall as City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) and Marvin Lowe present JOURNEY: A Soulful Music Celebration on Friday, October 11, at 7 p.m.

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the side-splitting farce The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, running from November 7 – 17, 2024.

A song cycle featuring six incredibly talented actors. Not to be missed!

Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced Edge Hill University as the first major higher education partnership for the theatre, which opened in 2022.

The US-China Music Institute at Bard College Conservatory will present the seventh China Now Music Festival, 'Composing the Future,' featuring concerts at Carnegie Hall and Bard College. See full programming and learn more!

Native Theater Project is collaborating with Portland State University’s Native American Student and Community Center for We Are Sacred: An Indigenous Peoples Celebration on Saturday, October 12th, at Portland State University. 

Cumberland Valley School of Music is presenting their annual Gala Showcase Concert in Thomson Hall Alumnae Chapel on the campus of Wilson College. The concert is a showcase of the talent in theirr community. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Southern Arkansas University Magnolia?

The Television Academy Foundation has announced the submission period is open for the 44th College Television Awards, a ceremony that recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide, to be held in spring 2025.

Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.

Colburn School has announced the roster of Colburn Artists for the 2024-25 season, featuring five remarkable young artists embarking on careers as soloists, chamber musicians, and conductors.

The Complete Picture (new musical in development) is an emotional and relevant work that touches on deeply personal and timely issues. With a strong book, a meaningful story, and a rock score that has a lot of promise, this musical has the potential to make a lasting mark on the theatre scene. #stagereading #bobcats #newworks #ATX

Manual Cinema's production of Frankenstein will be presented at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College. This performance combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and live music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cirque du Soleil has announced its return to State College, Pennsylvania for the first time in over 10 years with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO.