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The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for 2025 has been awarded to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play, Furlough’s Paradise. The prestigious international award, which is the oldest and largest prize recognizing women, trans, and non-binary writers for outstanding works in English-speaking theatre, includes a $25,000 cash prize and a signed print by artist Willem de Kooning. About the Winning Play Furlough’s Paradise centers on two cousins—one on a three-day leave (furlough)

Run Time: 80 minutes, no intermission Ages: 12+ Broadway Schedule: Mondays at 8pm Tuesdays at 8pm Thursdays at 8pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm Sundays at 2pm and 6pm Through Early July 2026 About: Have you met the ex-wives? Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor queens to pop princesses, in this exciting new musical experience, the six wives of Henry VIII ​(Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howar

Run Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission Ages: 10+ Broadway Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm Wednesdays at 2pm and 8pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 3pm Ongoing About: History has its eyes on Hamilton. It's been almost one decade since this non-stop phenomenon arrived on Broadway, and there is no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. Hamilton is a groundbreaking musical that has made history in redefining the American music

Stevie Walker-Webb, the artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage (BCS), has always been driven by the relationship between theater and its community. His journey in leadership began in 2010 when, as a self-described "20-year-old, fresh-faced baby," he founded Jubilee Theater in Waco, Texas. He recalled not knowing the formal definition of an artistic director, but simply knowing he loved making theater and that his childhood community lacked a professional venue. The Call

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced that Maya Choldin will succeed Jeremy Blocker as the company’s managing director, effective February 1. Choldin comes to NYTW after an extensive international career, most recently serving as executive director of Theatre Calgary since 2020. The selection followed a dedicated search led by the Tom O’Connor Consulting Group. Choldin, who grew up in Alberta and is a graduate of Mount Allison University, returns to the U.S. having s

Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission Ages: 12+ Broadway Schedule: Mondays at 7pm Tuesdays at 7pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm Sundays at 2pm and 7pm Ongoing About: ​Looking for some Broadway razzle dazzle? Since its Broadway revival in 1996, Chicago has captivated audiences with its razor-sharp satire, unforgettable score, and timeless story of fame, scandal, and corruption. What's it all about? Set in the Prohibition

Run Time: 2 hours and 55 minutes with one intermission Ages: 10+ Broadway Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm Wednesdays at 7pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 7pm Saturdays at 1pm and 7pm and Sundays at 1pm Through Early May 2026 About: From page to stage to screen, the magic is real at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Prepare to see the characters that you've known and loved in a thrilling new adventure that begins 19 years after the events of ​the final book- The Deathly

Run Time: Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission Ages: 7+ Broadway Schedule: Tuesdays at 7pm Wednesdays at 7pm Thursdays at 7pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm Ongoing About: Before Dorothy, before the flying house, and before the yellow brick road, there was Elphaba and Galinda.​ Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, has captivated audiences on Broadway for over 20 years, offering a fresh perspective on the classic Wizard