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In a continued effort to broaden access to arts and culture across northern Illinois, ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced the distribution of more than $200,000 in grants to 18 local arts organizations.

The Joffrey Ballet has received a historic $5 million gift from Lake Forest-based Grainger Foundation to support the next generation of ballet and endow and rename the Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of The Joffrey Ballet; announced today by The Joffrey Ballet Board of Directors. Effective immediately, the Joffrey Academy of Dance will assume the name of Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical officially launched its First National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on September 24, 2024, and the reviews are starting to come in.

The North American tour of & Juliet has officially opened at The Hippodrome in Baltimore, MD - and the reviews have started coming in. Let's see what the critics have to say - check out all the reviews.

Get a first look at North Coast Rep's A View from the Bridge in this all-new trail! Taut, gripping, and utterly compelling, critics are calling A View from the Bridge 'a triumphant production of an American classic!' Now extended by popular demand until October 13th!

Get a first look at San Francisco Opera's West Coast premiere of composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley’s opera The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood. Check out the video!

Get ready for an electrifying experience as The Atlanta Opera brings Rent to life like never before. Get a glimpse of the raw emotion, unforgettable music, and heart-pounding energy that defines Rent. Watch as the story of love, friendship, and survival unfolds in the vibrant streets of New York’s East Village.

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly), musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Cost n' Mayor, and direction by Abbey O'Brien. Check out the video!

At the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2024 Concert for the City, Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops. Check out the video!

On September 21, 2024, A Beautiful Noise launched the North American Tour in Providence, RI. During curtain call, Katie Diamond, Neil's wife, joined Nick Fradiani and the cast on stage to say hello. She also FaceTimed Neil Diamond and he sang 'Sweet Caroline' with the company.

Get a first look at Adam Driver in Kenneth Lonergan’s Hold on to Me Darling, which is running at the Lucille Lortel theatre. Directed by Neil Pepe, the production will opens on Wednesday, October 16th.

Get a first look at Garth Fagan Dance in LIFE RECEDING ahead of their performances at The Joyce.

On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins had a musical encounter at Sun Studio in Memphis. What transpired 
was one of the greatest impromptu jam sessions in music history.

Brass Monkey, LLC, the company behind Huntridge Theater’s restoration project, has filed an emergency temporary restraining order and a request for a preliminary injunction against Crown Castle Inc. and AT&T, alleging that a cell tower on the property of the historic Huntridge Theater in Las Vegas has caused significant delays in the theater’s restoration.

The Notebook on Broadway will welcome Aisha Jackson to the Broadway company in the role of “Middle Allie” beginning Tuesday, October 22, at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Original Chicago and Broadway cast member Joy Woods will play her final performance on Sunday, October 20.

Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, is now on stage at the Met Opera. Check out all the reviews.

Get a first look at The Los Angeles premiere of Dragon Lady, now playing at the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse. Check out the cast in action!

Get a first look at The John W. Engeman Theater's production of CLUE in this all-new video! Check out the cast in action.

Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's production of Jersey Boys, now on stage through September 28th, 2024. The four-time Tony Award-winning musical features a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, and lyrics by Bob Crewe. Check out the video!

Watch Wes Williams and Jeffrey Kringer perform 'Gettin' Outta Here' from Goodspeed's production of Maggie. Maggie is now playing through October 20.