City Center News

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Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three shows that will open next season, including the Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and Eureka Day, as well as the world premiere of Vladamir, which will open off-Broadway.

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

Join Emily Yancy and Hattie Winston for a special one-off reading of HAVING OUR SAY at the Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center.

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.

Martha Graham Dance Company Comes to the Center for the Arts on 4/13!

It's closing time! Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including Tony nominees Sarah Paulson, MIchael Stuhlbarg, Jeremy Strong, Jessica Lange, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.  

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Learn more!

Experience the power of art and survival with JCTC's presentation of CABARET IN CAPTIVITY, a profound exploration of life in Terezín.

The Martha Graham Dance Company has announced that global recording artist, creative director, and dancer FKA twigs will perform Martha Graham’s 1932 solo Satyric Festival Song as part of the Company’s Gala program on April 18, at New York City Center.

The ultimate pioneer of post-modern dance, Trisha Brown, is known for her abandonment of classic shapes, twisted choreographic pathways, and the constant contrast of freedom and bondage in dance. Following the choreographer’s death in 2017, Trisha Brown Dance Company continues her legacy through classic stage performances, relocated works on site, and lastly, newly commissioned works for their 2024 Joyce Season.

54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for their Mainstage production of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kate Prince's Message in a Bottle and it's coming to New York City Center. Initially inspired by Sting’s “Desert Rose” and including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Fields of Gold,” and 23 more of the artist’s most beloved songs, the new dance-theater show opened to rave reviews on London’s West End and now makes its New York City debut. In this video, watch as the creative team meets the press!

Playthings Theatre of New York and executive producer Preston Ridge will present private industry readings (by invitation only) of Dorian’s Wild(e) Affair. Learn more about the show.

Broadway Melody, the sweeping novel of love, ambition and defeat by veteran Broadway professional Jack Viertel is now available for purchase. Learn more about the book!

BroadwayWorld talks to Obie Award-winning actor Francis Jue about returning to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, where he has appeared so often in the last 35 years, in Mike Lew's trenchant comedy, 'Tiger Style!'

Message in a Bottle is coming to New York City Center! The company just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the special day here!

What did our critic think of EMANUELE: A MODERN DANCER FROM ITALY DEBUTS IN THE OFF-BROADWAY SHOW 'SEMPREVERDE' at NY And NJ?