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Opened: October 1, 2024
Closing: October 27, 2024

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On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man brings his new girlfriend to the remote family cabin where he has come for the fly-fishing since he was a boy. But she's not the only woman he has brought here – and nor is she the last.

From Mojo to Jerusalem and The Ferryman, Jez Butterworth's plays have won two Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Critics Circle Theatre Award, an Evening Standard Theatre Award and more. Now The River, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Jerusalem, returns to London in the first major revival since its world premiere at the Royal Court in 2012.


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John Leventhal Shares 'The Only Ghost' From Debut Album 'Rumble Strip'
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024


That willingness to confront pays off handsomely on Rumble Strip, which combines Leventhal's distinctive, lyrical guitar work, full-band productions with and without vocals, solo guitar pieces that draw on Leventhal's love for classical music and Anglican hymns, and humid blasts of Southern soul, country twang, and improvisation. 

IABD & Collage Dance Collective to Present 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) and Collage Dance Collective will honor the Bluff City Cluster of the LINKS Incorporated, The Jenkins Family Foundation, and Tommie-Waheed Evans at the 34th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.

The Allman Betts Band Announces 2024 Spring Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 16, 2024


Together, they're the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and a historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group's family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between blues, Americana, and southern soul.

BIG RIVER Film Adaptation in the Works By CHICKEN & BISCUITS Writer Douglas Lyons
by Michael Major - Jan 16, 2024


Douglas Lyons, who wrote the 2021 Broadway play Chicken and Biscuits, is adapting Big River into a movie musical. Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn first opened on Broadway in 1985, winning seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. A revival opened in 2003 with a special ASL production.

Opera Saratoga Announces Additional Casting And Concert Series For 62nd Annual Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

Ben Frost Shares New Track 'The River Of Light And Radiation'
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2024


In the sonic crucible of Ben Frost's Scope Neglect, music undergoes a metamorphic alchemy. From the album's opening track, the familiar aural chemistry of metal is immediately untethered, isolated in the vacuum, stripped of its cultural trappings and heavy armory, and then loaded into a particle accelerator.

A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE Comes to The Drama Factory in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE Comes to The Drama Factory in February. Performances run from Wed 21 Feb 2024 to Sat 24 Feb 2024.

River Butcher, Sarah Hester Ross, Joey Villagomez To Appear At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024


The Den Theatre announces upcoming performances by River Butcher, Sarah Hester Ross, and Joey Villagomez.

Indie Rock Songsmith Jon Snodgrass Announces New Album And Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024


Barge At Will was recorded, mixed, and mastered at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO. Stevenson played drums and bass on the album. A few of Snodgrass' buddies including Chris Wollard (Hot Water Music), Chris Cresswell (The Flatliners, Hot Water Music), Peter “JR” Wasilewski (Less Than Jake), and Scott Reynolds (ALL) made contributions.

Two River Theater Unveils Cast And Creative Team For World Premiere of Kate Hamill's THE SCARLET LETTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Kate Hamill's The Scarlet Letter, the world premiere of the play. Learn how to purchase tickets!

TUTS Musical Theatre Academy Ensemble Performs At The College Football Playoff National Championship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024


The TUTS Theatre Academy Ensemble performed at the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Free Shows and Events Set for 6th Chicago ¿International Puppet Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, the largest of its kind in North America, returning January 18-28, 2024.

2024 Gilmore Piano Festival To Feature Over 100 Concerts And Events, April 24- May 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024


The Gilmore Piano Festival returns this year with more than 100 concerts and events featuring appearances by many of the world’s preeminent classical and jazz pianists and artists, from Wednesday, April 24 to Sunday, May 12, 2024. 

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Santa Barbara Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Jacksonville Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Atlanta Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: Alvin Ailey Wants You to Feel Something Again
by Lora Strum - Dec 26, 2023


What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY WANTS YOU TO FEEL SOMETHING AGAIN at New York City Center?

Lyric Stage Boston to Present TROUBLE IN MIIND This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


A tale that was meant to be told over 60 years ago, Dawn M. Simmons brings to Lyric Stage Boston, Alice Childress's unflinching look at the standards of 1950's Broadway in Trouble in Mind.  

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Santa Barbara Awards; THE ADDAMS FAMILY, BOOK OF WILL, University of California Santa Barbara, Department of Theater/Dance & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Jacksonville Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, ALL MY SONS, Limelight Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Jacksonville Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN!, MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Atlanta Awards; KINKY BOOTS, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Extends in Movie Theaters For the Second Time
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2023


Waitress: The Musical brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Based on Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, this adaptation features composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Get tickets to see it in theaters now!

ABC News Sets Three Thrilling New True-Crime Docu-Series To Premiere In Early 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2023


ABC News Studios expands its collection of chilling true-crime docu-series by debuting three new narrative nonfiction titles, streaming exclusively on Hulu: “Daughters of the Cult,” “Me, Hereafter” and season two of “Death in the Dorms.” This is the third true-crime slate release from ABC News Studios since its launch in 2022.

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