Broadway’s longest-running American musical is welcoming an international star to its cast. South Korean singer and musical theater actress Ivy will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago for a limited three-week engagement beginning Aug. 17 at New York City’s Ambassador Theatre. The acclaimed performer, whose real name is Park Eun-hye, will appear…
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An unconventional theatrical experience that blends immersive storytelling, psychological exploration, and dark humor is set to make its world premiere Off-Broadway this summer with How to Put Down the Weight of Your Past. Presented by Breaking Motion, the new work by playwright Tommy Vines will run for a limited three-week engagement through Aug. 9 at…
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Veteran stand-up comedian Arj Barker released his latest comedy album, The Mind Field, on July 17 through independent comedy label Blonde Medicine, marking his first new album in several years. Known for his sharp sarcasm, philosophical detours, and offbeat observations, Barker uses The Mind Field to tackle subjects that range from existential questions to everyday…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that actress Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott, and pioneering animator Floyd Norman will receive Honorary Oscars at the 2026 Governors Awards, while acclaimed independent film producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will be presented with the prestigious Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. The honors will…
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The Public Theater has announced the full cast for this summer’s Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter’s Tale, with Broadway veterans Raúl Esparza and Lily Rabe leading the company when performances begin July 25 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan returns to the Delacorte for his…
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Music executive Kei Henderson is emerging as one of the industry’s most influential advocates for independent artists. Henderson is the founder and CEO of Third + Hayden, an Atlanta-based artist management, publishing and creative development company that has built partnerships with Live Nation, The Orchard and SoundCloud while championing a business model centered on artist…
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Fans who missed The Drama in theaters will soon have another chance to watch the A24 dark romantic comedy. The film will begin streaming exclusively on HBO Max in the United States on July 31, before making its HBO linear debut on Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, The…
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The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 brought together Grammy-winning musicians, community leaders and aspiring young performers for an evening that highlighted jazz’s enduring legacy while raising support for arts education. The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 took place at the Symphony Space, specifically the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, located at 2537 Broadway at…
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The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to New York City’s Lincoln Center this fall with a three-week season featuring world premieres, company debuts and beloved works from one of modern dance’s most influential choreographers. Running Nov. 3-22 at the David H. Koch Theater, the 2026 engagement will showcase the company’s signature blend of classic…
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A new one-woman play tackling eating disorders, body image and family relationships is making its world premiere in New York before heading to one of the world’s largest theater festivals. Written by and starring Reilly O’Shaughnessy, BELLY will debut with a limited three-performance engagement at 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan from July 22-25, before traveling to…
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