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A new chapter begins for Pacific Symphony and the Orange County community, when the orchestra settles into its brand new summer home at Great Park Live located in the heart of Irvine

Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone will return to Broadway this year! The pair will star in the new comedy, The Roommate by Jen Silverman. Learn more here!

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World.” In eleven themed concert programs, the festival examines the life and times of visionary French composer Hector Berlioz, whose grand-scale works, startling sonorities, and advanced literary leanings helped redefine musical Romanticism.

Wagner College Theatre has announced its 2024-25 season of storytelling! Check out the lineup here!

The Audible adaptation of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, announced last year, will premiere on May 2, 2024. The cast for the audible drama includes Jason Biggs, Daniel Dae Kim (CK), Ashley Park, Wendell Pierce, Benedict Wong, Noah Bean, Dick Cavett, Margaret Cho, Ronan Farrow, Fritz Friedman, Joel De La Fuente, Margaret Fung, Gish Jen, Francis Jue, and more.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running April 29th - May 12th.

Join the laughter as Juston McKinney headlines Comedy Night at Slater's in May. Learn more about McKinney and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre Ariel will return to producing fully-staged performances this fall with a Philadelphia Premiere.

Some musicals from Broadway past, however, have used dance as the driving force of the musical narrative. Justin Peck continues in that tradition with Illinoise, now running on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. To celebrate it's arrival, check out a collection of videos of musicals in which dance is truly the star. 

“People know me as this light, fun person. They have a hard time seeing me play a character like that because it’s so different from (who I am).” Deon Releford-Lee

Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and some more magical and narrative clarity.

Experience the thrilling performance of Alex Romania's FACE EATERS at The Chocolate Factory Theater. Dive into this unique theatrical experience that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions.

Unlike Firth’s decision to stretch out the film’s first half for the musical, confusingly ending it on the long-awaited calendar photoshoot, his play adaptation allows the audience to see the impact the calendar has on the outside world and the women’s personal lives.

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, concludes its 26th season with a free concert at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Join the 2024 Queerly Festival at UNDER St. Marks this summer. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate TOSOS' 50th anniversary with a staged reading of MASK4MASK, a new play by John Patterson. Learn more!

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Papatango has announced a new Autumn tour of Chris Foxon's adaptation of The Watch House, based on the novel by Robert Westall. This will follow the opening of Some Demon by Laura Waldren – this year's winner of the Papatango New Writing Prize, at the Arcola Theatre in June.

Join the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Irvine Barclay Theatre for a unique musical experience as Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark and composer Michael Thurber present 'Bach Meets Bluegrass'. Enjoy a fusion of classical, folk, and original music on May 14, 2024.

ArtBuzz Theatrics, in cooperation with Empire Stage, will present the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos. The production will run from April 26th through May 19th at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.

GHOST: THE MUSICAL closes 37th season at Music Theatre Of Connecticut with a heartwarming story.

Created by writer and director Rebecca Meston, with developmental assistance from Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE program and presentation support through Arts SA,Hits is a love-letter from your teenage self to that song, that artist or that person who came to you at your most awkward and misunderstood times and pays homage to the music that saved you.

Patti LuPone is headed back to Broadway this year! She will star opposite Mia Farrow in Jen Silverman's new play, The Roommate. Learn more here!