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Internationally recognized choreographer Ian Eastwood has joined Broadway Theatre Project's elite guest faculty, known for his viral dance films and work with top artists like Zendaya, Justin Bieber, and BTS's Jungkook.

SPACE on Ryder Farm, an organization founded in 2011 to provide a haven for artists, innovators, and changemakers, announced today that it will cease its current operations. The Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision to shut down the residency program and farming activities after fulfilling existing commitments through the end of 2024.

PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is an enchanting and magical nighttime winter event for the entire family. Well worth an evening drive to the Briars Community Forest on the Mornington Peninsula, this immersive theatrical walking experience will captivate budding witches and wizards of all ages, as well as muggles.

The Beautiful City Project will present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on 6/24 at McGrath Family Performing Arts Center in Wilmette, IL. Proceeds benefit Intentional Sports. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ahead of the release of SUMAC's expansive new album The Healer and upcoming North American tour dates, Roadburn Festival have premiered a new documentary directed by Damien Neva, Six Hours 42 Minutes with SUMAC. Filmed at the trio's recent show in Boston, Neva's 15min documentary is an intimate look at one of world's most respected experimental bands. Watch the documentary here!

Experience the joy of live classical music in the great outdoors with Pacific Symphony’s Symphony on the Go! This summer, the orchestra is bringing free outdoor chamber music concerts to communities across Orange County. From Mission Viejo to Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and beyond, the Symphony’s mobile community concert experience promises to delight audiences of all ages.

Musicians On Call will honor caregivers with live performances by Lauren Alaina, Charles Esten, and Matthew Ramsey during National Hospital Week, celebrating their dedication and sacrifices. Learn more about the performances!

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.

Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family as the show comes to the Alabama Theatre this November.

The Peterson Family Foundation and George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts have announced a gift towards the reimagining of the Center for the Arts on George Mason’s Fairfax Campus.

Farmers Alley Theatre will present a lively production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, showcasing talented performers and engaging storytelling. Join the fun and excitement of this beloved musical comedy.

Award-winning comedian Alfie Packham will debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with MY GIFT TO YOU, a stand-up show exploring grief, love, and the everyday reality of terminal illness with humor and observational stories.

Slacks, the eagerly anticipated debut Edinburgh hour from stand up comedian Kiran Saggu, is coming to Underbelly Bristo Square this August.

Kumu Kahua Theatre will present the entire KĀMAU TRILOGY in simultaneous productions from May 30 to June 30, 2024. This marks the first time the trilogy will be staged together.

 Kumu Kahua Theatre will present The Kāmau Trilogy by Alani Apio, with Kāmau, Kāmau Aʻe  and Ua Pau back by popular demand at the theatre that has commissioned each play through the years.

These formerly incarcerated individuals working at an insignificant truck stop sandwich shop, grapple with their pasts and seek to rebuild their lives. Their evolution, and the work of the actors embodying them, invites us to expand our understanding of the potential for personal growth and appreciation for what some might see as “the other.” We are resilient. We are courageous. We are complex and unique. And we are all worthy of freedom. As much as I fear Clyde would stifle my “five-star-would-recommend” review, I can’t stop myself. Go see this show. It’s got all the perfect ingredients.

The Princeton Festival, running from June 7-22, opens with GRAMMY-winning soprano Angel Blue performing her favorite arias.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson is excited to release her latest single, “Somebody’s Gotta Do It,' available now. Written by Paige King Johnson, Scott Sean White, and Terri Jo Box, “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” combines an upbeat tune with a love story that many can only dream of. Reflecting on her own experiences in life and marriage, Paige King Johnson brought heartfelt emotions to the studio for this recording. Listen to the single now!

Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre. Learn more about the season.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival honored by Shakespeare Theatre Association with a major gift from Kansas City's Theater League for 2024, marking the second significant contribution. Learn more about the gift!

Opera Saratoga's 2024 Gala, themed 'Season of Winners,' will be held at the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs on June 9, 2024.

Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances in the new documentary featuring unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to their 2023-2024 world tour. “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band” opens a new door to Springsteen’s creative process for fans around the world, sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage - as well as hearing from Springsteen himself.

The Doris Dear 10th Anniversary show at The Triad Theater on Wednesday, May 8th, was a jubilant celebration filled with love, joy, and nostalgia. See photos from the evening.

The world premiere play WELLS AND WELLES by Chicago playwright Amy Crider imagines what might have been said in a private meeting between these two pioneers of literature and the arts.