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Don’t throw away your shot this week when a major gig is ready for the taking! The international hit musical “Hamilton,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now casting perfo…
We hope you’re enjoying your spring and dancing up a storm. This week, we’ve got many exciting company performances happening, including Parsons Dance and LLmoves, as well as som…
It’s (maybe) curtains for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”After the Thursday announcement that Fox was canceling the Andy Samberg cop comedy, fans took to Twitter to demand a streamin…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
On Broadway and beyond, a curtain can rise as quickly as it can fall; a star can be swapped as easily as Bernie Telsey can say, “That’s enough.” Theater is the beating hear…
The Theatre World Awards were first presented in 1945, making them among the oldest awards—and highest honors—given to actors on the New York stage.
Recognizing outstanding Broad…
We hope you’re dancing through the spring season with ample joy and creativity! This week, we’ve got some exciting opportunities for the choreographers out there including a tap …
Hosted by Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos, the 33rd annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway held May 6 at NYU Skirball Center was a reminder of the strength of …
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
On Broadway and beyond, a curtain can rise as quickly as it can fall; a star can be swapped as easily as Bernie Telsey can say, “That’s enough.” Theater is the beating hear…
As an actor yourself, you might be jaded by celebrity but there’s something gorgeous about an iconic movie by a celebrity filmmaker, an actor who’s dabbling in another medium, an…
Comedians of L.A.! Don’t sleep on this month’s offerings. Get out and perform, take in, or audition.
PERFORMANCES
Inclusive, feminist theater school The Ruby L.…
We hope that the spring season has been a joyful one so far, filled with lots of training and performing. This month, we’ve gathered some exciting class opportunities for you to check …
The 72nd annual Tony Awards will include wizards, sponges, angels, and mean girls, all competing for theater’s top accolades.
Announced May 1 by Leslie Odom Jr. and Katharine McPhee no…
Social media exploded recently with a charming trend: actors sharing their outdated headshots. The old photographs offer a cute (and sometimes cringe-worthy) glimpse into the lives and caree…
Happy May, dancers! Can you believe how quickly we’re dancing through this year? We’ve gathered some exciting auditions, including the fabulous “Sleep No More,” as we…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
The theater award season is officially in full swing. Broadway regulars and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” stars Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess honored the best of Broadway, Off-…
On Broadway and beyond, a curtain can rise as quickly as it can fall; a star can be swapped as easily as Bernie Telsey can say, “That’s enough.” Theater is the beating hear…
Iranian-American actor Sheila Vand cut her teeth in the theater but has made a name for herself since graduating from UCLA as a recurring face of prime time (“State of Affairs,” …
Since 1950, on the night of a Broadway opening, before a bustling crowd even enters the house, a tradition takes place among the show’s cast. The chorus member with the most experience…
We’re dancing up a storm this spring with performances by New York Theater Ballet, Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève, and many others. If you're feeling confident a…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and with so many events and activities each week across all five boroughs, it can be hard to know what’s actually worthwhile. Here are the event…
On Broadway and beyond, a curtain can rise as quickly as it can fall; a star can be swapped as easily as Bernie Telsey can say, “That’s enough.” Theater is the beating hear…
It can be difficult to balance a hectic audition, rehearsal, work, or class schedule with real life. But with this week’s slate of activities, you’ll be treating yourself to feel…