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The Island is set in the jail where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his 27-year political imprisonment on Robben Island, off the coast of Cape Town. The play tells the story of two cellmates rehearsing Sophocles' Antigone for a prison concert. As their lives unnervingly echo the world of this Greek tragedy, the men find solace and strength in their burgeoning friendship.


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Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.

Lynne Kaufman's World Premiere of EXTREME ACTS to Play at The Marsh SF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of Extreme Acts, the thought-provoking latest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, directed by Molly Noble. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Sundog Theatre Announces Plays and Creatives for SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


Six new and original one-act plays will be staged for Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY 2024.

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, & JULIET and More Set for Segerstrom Center for the Arts 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has unveiled its Broadway lineup for the 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

AWOLNATION's 'Panoramic View' Single & Video Out Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


'Panoramic View,' a brand new single and music video from AWOLNATION is out now. It finds Aaron Bruno at his most vulnerable - written on piano at the very start of the pandemic, it reflects the overwhelming fear and uncertainty the world was facing.

Exclusive: Woods, Abraham, & Hill Make Their Mark in the 'HAMILTON Universe'
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Mar 31, 2024


He started as a standby when he joined the 'Hamilton Universe' in 2018. In Puerto Rico, Darnell Abraham debuted as George Washington for a limited historic run, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton. As excited as he was, Abraham became full-time when he took over the role a few months later and has been doing it ever since.

Tom Gold Dance To Present World Premiere and Revivals This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Get the latest updates on TOM GOLD DANCE's 2024 Spring Season, happening on April 17 and 18 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, featuring the World Premiere of Lavender is all the Rage, set to Ezio Bosso's String Quartet No. 5.

LITERARY IN THE LOUNGE Presents J. Dennis Robinson Discussing His New Book 1623
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024


Join author and history professor Emerson Baker and J. Dennis Robinson for an insightful discussion about his new book 1623.

Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024


The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Trust For Governors Island Names Lauren Haynes Head Curator For Arts And Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024


The Trust for Governors Island and Governors Island Arts has announced the hiring of Lauren Haynes as their new Head Curator and Vice President for Arts and Culture—marking an exciting step forward for one of New York City's most unique cultural destinations.

STRAY CATS to Embark on Summer 2024 Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2024


Catch the iconic rockabilly band STRAY CATS on their Summer 2024 tour. Don't miss the chance to experience their electrifying performances and timeless hits live. The multi-million selling band's trek will include stops in Bend, Los Angeles (two shows in Costa Mesa), San Diego, Denver, New York City and more before wrapping up in Bridgeport, CT.

BEETLEJUICE, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More Announced for Marcus Performing Arts Center 2024/25 Broadway Series
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024


Discover the new 2024/25 season at Marcus Performing Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of Broadway, Jazz, and Dance performances.

Mark Newman Sets Live Performances For Spring 2024
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024


Catch singer-songwriter Mark Newman's live performances this Spring 2024 across Long Island and the Northeast. Mark Newman is a well traveled and in demand professional whose musical prowess has taken him around the world several times over; working alongside soul, blues, and rock greats of our time including John Oates (Hall & Oates), and more.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates Its 80th Season In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Discover the 80th season of the RI Philharmonic, featuring an exciting lineup of 2024/25 concerts.

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024


Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Complete Cast Announced For Special Reading Of Susan Glaspell's THE VERGE At Brooklyn Botanic Garden
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Classic Stage Company and Fiasco Theater, in collaboration with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre's Expand The Canon (Emily Lyon, Artistic Director and Corri Oster, Managing Director) has announced complete casting for the one-night-only reading of The Verge by Pulitzer Prize winner Susan Glaspell (Trifles), starring Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman (The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window).

Sharp Teeth Theatre and Marie Hamilton Present POLLY (THE HEARTBREAK OPERA) This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2024


Experience the radical adaptation of John Gay's banned sequel to THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, now reimagined as POLLY (THE HEARTBREAK OPERA).

Sixthman And Vibee Set 'Boots On The Water' Cruise
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024


Sixthman and Vibee team up to announce the exciting new BOOTS ON THE WATER Cruise, a unique musical experience for fans. Stay tuned for more details. The rhinestone-studded voyage boasts an all-star lineup that includes Big & Rich Featuring Gretchen Wilson, Craig Morgan, Jo Dee Messina, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery.

Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.

LEOPOLDSTADT, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, and More Set For the Huntington's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


Five of the seven titles have been announced for The Huntington’s upcoming 2024/25 season. The season will feature new plays by masterful writers, the first two plays of an ambitious, epic cycle, and a soaring, contemporary classic musical. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Interactive Map Launched To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of NYC PERCENT FOR ART Program
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024


New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo have launched an interactive map and website showcasing artwork commissioned over the course of the program's history and declared March 14, 2024 “Percent for Art Day” in the city of New York in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Percent for Art program.

New Musical KING OF PANGAEA to Open This Month at Lyric's Plaza Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


Lyric Theatre will present the new musical King of Pangea beginning this month. Learn more about the musical and see how to purchase tickets.

WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT Comes to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024


Merrigong Theatre Company will present one of New Zealand’s most successful theatrical exports, Tusiata Avia’s Wild Dogs Under My Skirt at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from the 10th to 13th April.

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024


Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

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