The first major Chicago production of On the Town, the musical comedy about sailors and romance during wartime, officially opens at the Windy City's Marriott Theatre Aug. 20 following pr…
Andrew Rannells, a Tony Award nominee for his performance in the Tony-winning The Book of Mormon, begins performances in the title role of the Tony Award-winning Broadway productio…
Classic Stage Company will present Ivan Turgenev's A Month in the Country, with Peter Dinklage and Taylor Schilling starring as Rakitin and Natalya, respectively, beginning Jan. 9, 2015.
National Black Theatre has announced the lineup for its upcoming season.
"Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek," a new album featuring classic jazz standards in both vocal duets and solo performance, is now available for pre-order. The album will …
The groundbreaking drama The Killing of Sister George, which explores sexual identity, power and politics in a changing world, will receive its first New York revival in 30 years by TACT/The…
The groundbreaking drama The Killing of Sister George, which explores sexual identity, power and politics in a changing world, will receive its first New York revival by TACT/The Actors Comp…
Phoenix, Scott Organ's dark comedy about a one-night stand that stars Julia Stiles and James Wirt, has extended its run at Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Theatre through Aug. 28.
"Selfie," the new ABC sitcom that combines themes of the classic musical My Fair Lady and present-day social media, has released its pilot online.
Larry Yando will star in Goodman Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol.
The Fatal Weakness, George Kelly's comedy about romance, marriage and commitment, is presented by Mint Theater Company with performances beginning Aug. 19.
Irish Repertory Theatre will present a revival of Conor McPherson's Port Authority, the New York premiere of A Christmas Memory — based on the Truman Capote short story &mdash…
The Metropolitan Opera and the musicians of the Met Orchestra and their union, Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, announced that they have reached a tentative agreement.
The 2014 Helpmann Awards, honoring the best in live performance in Australia, were presented Aug. 18.
Following its decision to not host the 2014 Jewish Film Festival due to it receiving funding from the Israeli embassy, London's Tricycle Theatre has reversed its decision.
Emmy winner Neil Patrick Harris, who won a Tony Award for his performance in the title role of the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, played his final in that Tony-winning show Aug. 17 …
"The Ticket," a film about a blind man who regains his sight, will feature stage and screen stars Oliver Platt and Dan Stevens, Deadline.com reports.
Emmy winner Neil Patrick Harris, who won a Tony Award for his critically acclaimed performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, plays his final performance in that Tony Award-winning production…
Playbill.com offers a look at some exciting new works by female playwrights that will be presented during the fall season.
The Old Globe Theatre concludes its 2014 summer season with William Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, officially opening Aug. 16 following previews that began Aug. 10.
ESPA Drills, a new play development program providing staged readings to four playwrights at Primary Stages, will be presented Aug. 18-19.
The critically acclaimed West End production of Blithe Spirit, starring Angela Lansbury, may be presented in the United States, the Telegraph reports.
A comedy of errors, a political drama and a farce about bedroom antics will play Westport Country Playhouse during its 2015 season.
Profiles Theatre will open its 26th season by presenting the Midwest premiere of Reasons to Be Happy by resident artist Neil LaBute.
Two-time Tony Award winner Viola Davis and Debra Messing, who made her Broadway debut in 2013, have been added to the lineup of presenters at the Emmy Awards.