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Sondra Lee, 'Peter Pan' and 'Hello, Dolly!' Star, Dies at 97

The diminutive actress and dancer brought an impish energy to her supporting roles on Broadway.

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents Rough Draft Festival 2026

Annual festival showcases bold new theatrical works in development from emerging artists

Photographer Clémence Polès Farhang Captures Women's Stories in 'Passerby' Exhibition

The decade-long project featured portraits and interviews with over 300 women from New York, London, Paris, and Los Angeles.

Queens Events Celebrate Diversity in March

From West African dance to Tango, the borough offers a vibrant lineup of cultural performances and activities.

Artist Martine Gutierrez's Controversial Paris Photo Performance

Gutierrez's 'Lottery' event at the prestigious art fair left her milk-soaked, semi-nude, and escorted off stage by security.

Tom Hiddleston to Bring Much Ado About Nothing to Broadway

The acclaimed West End production is headed to New York for a limited 10-week run.

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell to Star in 'Much Ado About Nothing' on Broadway

The acclaimed production from director Jamie Lloyd will run for 10 weeks in New York this fall.

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque Pays Tribute to A24 Films Off-Off-Broadway

The long-running nerdleque show celebrates the independent film studio's strange and wonderful worlds.

Acclaimed Spanish Play LIBERTO Makes New York Premiere

The internationally recognized production runs at Theater for the New City through March 1, 2026.

New Historical Drama 'Marcel on the Train' Premieres in New York

The play follows a young Marcel Marceau escorting Jewish children across Nazi-occupied France.

Costume Designer Q Le's Fast Rise in Theatre & Entertainment

From Broadway to the high seas, Q Le's versatile career highlights opportunities for theatre professionals in the cruise industry.

Can Performance Art Win Over a New Generation of Collectors?

Galleries see new potential in attracting Gen Z collectors with experiential works.

Broadway Star Brings Neil Diamond Tribute Show to New York

Robert Neary's "So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience" features 22 of the legendary singer's greatest hits.

Ruby Westfall and Ellington Berg Bring Musical Theater Nostalgia to NYC Cabaret Debut

The duo will celebrate the 2006-2007 Broadway season at Red Eye NY on February 26th.

Joshua Henry Delivers Stirring 'Make Them Hear You' on The View

The three-time Tony nominee is currently starring as Coalhouse Walker, Jr. in Broadway's Ragtime revival.

Milo Rau's 'Hate Radio' Examines Rwandan Genocide Broadcast

The director's chilling recreation of a 1994 radio broadcast that incited violence is now onstage in New York.

Broadway's 'Beaches' Musical Announces New York Engagement and National Tour

The production based on the iconic film will play a limited run in NYC before hitting the road.

Marina Abramovic dies seven times in underground opera installation

Abramovic lets the voice of Maria Callas guide audiences through iconic moments of death from opera history in the heart of Copenhagen

June Squibb Reflects on Broadway Return at 96

The veteran actor discusses starring in "Marjorie Prime" and her lifelong passion for acting.

Queer Musical 'The Hang' by Taylor Mac and Matt Ray to Be Published

The theatrical fantasia explores ancient Athens on the eve of Socrates' death through jazz music and operatic form.

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