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Five new works—four developmental plays plus one musical in free public readings—are on tap this December for Goodman Theatre's 2024 New Stages Festival, under Artistic Susan V. Booth and Director of New Works Kat Zukaitis.

Musica Viva NY will present a unique concert, featuring Reena Esmail's THIS LOVE BETWEEN US and Bach's MAGNIFICAT. Experience a blend of Hindustani and Western choral music at All Souls NYC. Learn how to purchase tickets.

When Alyssa Ryan, the executive director of the Original Productions Theatre, saw she had a vacancy in her theater’s calendar for October, she immediately knew who to call -- playwright Cory Skurdal.

Violinist Kristin Lee jas announced her debut solo album, AMERICAN SKETCHES, set for release on November 15 via First Hand Records. A new single by composer Kevin Puts is available now.

Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!

YENTL, Gary Abrahams, Elise Hearst and Galit Klas’ adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, comes to Sydney following a successful Melbourne season. Read the review.

Upstream Theater’s production of LIFE IS A DREAM is an illustrious production of Calderón's complex work. It has a clear directorial vision, exceptional acting, and stunning technical design elements. It is a superior in its artistry, staging, and storytelling.

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!

Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde here!

Composer Stephanie Chou fuses East and West in CHINATOWN DREAMS at Joe's Pub on Oct 23. Her quintet premieres new material, blending Chinese influences with jazz and pop. Chou's innovative approach, informed by her math background, creates a unique musical experience.

Read our critics coverage of the first three shows in Toronto Fringe's annual curated festival.

The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum will offer a variety of events throughout November, including a Northwest Area Residents Association’s community celebration; imaginative poetry readings; an exclusive performance; and a holistic sound healing experience.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has released promotional photos for The Other Americans, running now through October 18. Check them out here!

The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, is now presenting an all-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic 'Macbeth' set in a haunting, candlelight environment this Halloween season.  It will be performed at the Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, just steps from the PATH train. 

Albion continues to stage exceptional productions of plays from the United Kingdom and LUNGS is no exception. Director Ellie Schwetye’s production is an emotional look at relationships and the forces that help maintain or derail a couple. Nicole Angeli and Joel Moses are convincing as the woman and man considering parenthood who find understanding and wrestle with conflicts along the way.  

It's one of the most unlikely moments in the history of entertainment. Two bespectacled 50-something English historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, bound onto the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, like rock stars, to tumultuous applause. Eat your heart out, Mick and Keith!

IATI Theater announced the US premiere of AHORADESPUÉS by Guido Zappacosta, directed by Gerardo Gudiño. The play explores the final moments between a father and son, running November 1-3, 2024.

Dance Umbrella continues in London with Radioactive Practice by Abby Z (Abby Zbikowski) and the New Utility. Sadler’s Wells is transformed for the work with three banks of seats placed on the stage and the upper two circles of the auditorium closed. Some audience members still sit in the stalls, but the performance has become in-the-round dance.

In my experience, crying over Shakespeare does not yield a better understanding of the work itself, but I’m only 19, what do I know…I’ve tried blaming the Shakespeare, I’ve tried blaming myself. Neither option worked! So instead I acknowledged every feeling in my body, validated how it sat it my conscious, and moved towards doing the work.

Pianist Sarah Cahill will perform a nature-inspired concert at Wave Hill's Fall Foliage Fest in November, featuring works that celebrate the beauty of the natural world.

Connecticut Virtuosi has announced a celebration of Puccini's centennial with a performance of the opera LA BOHÈME.

WICKED is always worth watching. If you haven’t seen it yet, or even if you have, don't miss this fantastic production.

New York City Children’s Theater will launch its highly anticipated 28th season soon. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Milwaukee Rep will welcome four VIP walk-on guests to appear onstage in A Christmas Carol this holiday season. Each of the VIP walk-ons will be fitted in period costumes and join the cast onstage to share the spirit of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition. 

Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.