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Broadway Stars Unite to Support NYC Nonprofit Spence-Chapin

Iconic performers to celebrate family at annual Broadway Benefit event

Jesse Malin's 'Silver Manhattan' Tells Story of Comeback From Stroke

Off-Broadway show frames Malin's recovery as a love letter to New York and rock and roll

Robert De Niro to Recite Lincoln Speech at Carnegie Hall Benefit

The event is a protest against Trump's ouster of Kennedy Center leadership.

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.

Massapequa High School stages 'Mean Girls' musical

The popular 2004 movie-turned-musical comes to the school's stage for two evening performances.

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.

Salamanca Drama Club to Perform 'Sister Act' Musical This Weekend

The high school drama club is staging the lively and heartwarming musical comedy.

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.

'The Boys in the Band' Revived at Cider Mill Stage

Groundbreaking 1960s play explores themes of family, authenticity, and acceptance.

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.

Drag Performers Take the Stage at Black Oak Tavern for 'A Night with Natalie'

The monthly event marks a collaborative 'crossover' showcase, bringing together local favorites for a night of music, comedy and elaborate costuming.

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