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Chicago will continue to produce some of the most exciting work in the country this Fall. Offerings from the city’s more than 250 producing theatres include a wide variety of plays and musicals, as well as comedy, dance, festivals, and more.

The South Street Seaport Museum will be open on Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 2, 2024. Learn more about their offerings!

Native Earth Performing Arts has revealed its 2024/2025 season, featuring a lineup of new works and returning favorites that highlight Indigenous stories and voices. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Classic American Tales announced a new production featuring works by O. Henry, Twain, Paley, and Goyen.

The complete cast has been announced for the Second National Tour of AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Learn more about the cast here!

The GNO Alternative Stage will open the artistic season 2024/25 with a new international co-production with the Centro de Experimentación of the esteemed Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires.

The Cleveland Orchestra has received a $5 million gift from The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation in support of the Kelvin Smith Family Chair held by Music Director Franz Welser-Möst. 

Orange County student artists were celebrated at the annual Junior Art Awards Ceremony at the Festival of Arts, recognizing their creative achievements and contributions to the local art community.

The Negaunee Foundation has endowed the Colburn School's Conducting Program, led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, with a landmark $16.6 million gift, supporting the future of musical education and leadership.

When Dorothy, swept away by the tornado, finds herself transported beyond the rainbow to a land of vibrant color, the audience at Maine State Music Theatre’s final Theatre for Young Audiences production gasps in wonder. The production of the children’s version of the Harold Arlen/Yip Harburg musical with a cast of young professionals and local youth, directed by Betsy Puelle, has transformed the Pickard Theater into a land of pure fantasy and imagination using all the theatrical elements at their disposal. MSMT serves up an evening of song, dance, puppetry, and visual wizardry that is one of the most stunning and enchanting TYA performances seen there in recent years.

Cassandra, a chamber musical featuring the songs of Patti Smith, will make its Seattle premiere at The Vera Project. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

In an all new video, watch Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift perform 'On The App' from Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), which plays at the Criterion Theatre until 31st August. Check out the video here!

Women will rock Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on August 28th as the annual Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns with Melissa Etheridge headlining. Music fans who can’t attend the August 28 concert in Pittsburgh have the chance to make a charitable donation.

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.

Two-time Tony Award nominee and multiple Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd will direct a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Recently Broadway Artists Alliance welcomed a special guest: Broadway powerhouse, recording artist, and two-time Tony-nominee, Shoshana Bean. Check out photos from her visit!

As summer passes me by and we get closer to starting 3rd year, I cannot help but jump ahead and think about the end of it.

Experience classic American tales brought to life by CAT, featuring stories from Kate Chopin, Will Rogers, O. Henry, and Harlem.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th.

Nigerian DJ/ producer SPINALL released the highly-awaited visuals to his newest single, 'One Call,' featuring South African Grammy-winning Tyla, Afrobeats singer-songwriter Omah Lay, and co-produced by Nigerian Producer P.Priime. Watch the video now!

Apollo Chamber Players will release a new album, TRACE OF TIME. Learn more and see how to purchase!