Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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J. Quinton Johnson, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Jeannette Bayardelle to Star in Premiere of Zora Neale Hurston’s Spunk by Margaret Hall

Yale Repertory Theatre will present the first full staging of the play, which was lost to time until the Library of Congress uncovered the drama in 1997.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Photos: First-Look at Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, & More in CHRISTMAS KARMA Movie Musical

Christmas Karma, a new Bollywood-inspired musical take on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, has set its official UK release date for 14 November 2025. It is currently unclear when the film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

Interview: Lea Salonga on STAGE, SCREEN & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN at Town Hall

Starting next month, legendary actress and singer Lea Salonga – best known for roles including voicing Disney's Jasmine and Mulan – will begin the North American tour of her new Stage, S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Oscar Winner Mira Sorvino Coming to Broadway Next Month in Longest Running Musical “Chicago” as Roxie Hart by Roger Friedman

Mira Sorvino is coming to Broadway. The Oscar winner will join the long running musical “Chicago” on September 15th as Roxie Hart. Roxie is kind of the musical version of Mira’s award …

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:18PM

NY’s Mayor Eric Adams Courts the Broadway Crowd with “Made in NY” Awards for Live Theater After Already Saluting Movies by Roger Friedman

It was just a short time ago that Gracie Mansion hosted the Made in NY Awards for the movie community. That was before Mayor Eric Adams was on the run, so to speak, from Zohar Mamdani in the…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:18PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox to Talk WICKED Movie at Austin Film Festival Panel

This October, Austin Film Festival will host an exclusive panel with Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, screenwriters of the two-part film adaptation of Wicked. As part of the festival's Writers C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Actors’ union ‘Chorus Year’ celebration acknowledged by United States Congress by Michael Abourizk

Representative Chellie Pingree recognized the celebration in the Congressional Record.

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CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Will Open on Broadway in 2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball will open on Broadway in 2026. The exciting news was reported alongside details of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Really Useful Group's rebrand as LW Entertainment, and it…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases Possible Arena Tour For Hollywood Bowl ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’; Confirms Broadway 2026 Transfer Of ‘Cats: The Jellic by Greg Evans

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group today announced a name-change – as expected it’s now LW Entertainment – and a line-up of projects, confirming a Spring 2026 Broadway transfe…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:28PM

Exclusive: Watch 'The Song of Roland' from Nell Benjamin & Laurence O’Keefe's HUZZAH!

Wartch Leo Roberts sing 'The Song of Roland' from the new musical Huzzah!, with book, music, and lyrics by Olivier Award winners and Tony Award nominees Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde, Mean G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Axes of Evil Disrupt ‘The Sit-In Experience’ by American Theatre Editors

A new immersive performance at Stage Aurora Theatrical Company puts audience members in the thick of a historical Jacksonville event.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:06PM

John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven review – joyful look at earthly pleasures brings us closer to standup paradise by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Maintaining a remarkable mood of spontaneity and joy, Tothill sweeps his audience through unexpected history and cruise-ship hell Both his previous shows havin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:03PM

Manifest P*ssy

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Videos: These HAMILTON Songs Are Going Viral on TikTok

As Hamilton continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, two of its songs are gaining traction on social media. "Best of Wives and Best of Women" and "Take A Break" are picking up steam on T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Grammy Awards Change Rules for Principal Vocalists on 'Best Musical Theater Album'

Moving forward, rules will be slightly different for nominees of Best Musical Theater Album at the Grammy Awards. Beginning with the 2026 Awards, the Recording Academy has increased the numb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Oscar winner Mira Sorvino will make her Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ by Darryn King For Broadway.com

Replacing Dylis Croman in the role, Sorvino will perform at the Ambassador Theatre on September 15 through November 2. 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:38PM

Michael Urie-Led RICHARD II Extends Run Off-Broadway

RED BULL THEATER just announced that the 2025-’26 Season would begin with Emmy nominated actor Michael Urie starring in a powerful new version of Shakespeare's Richard II. This World Premi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Photos: MAMMA MIA! Back on Broadway New Production Images

MAMMA MIA! has returned home to Broadway and celebrates opening night this Thursday, August 14 at the Winter Garden Theatre. See new production photos here! The company includes Christine Sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Trump Names Michael Crawford 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree by Logan Culwell-Block, Diep Tran

This year's honors will be the first since President Trump took control of the Washington, D.C. arts institution.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Laura Peete Named Director of Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation by Andrew Gans

The organization celebrates, develops, and supports professional stage directors and choreographers throughout every phase of their career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Rebrands as LW Entertainment by Logan Culwell-Block

The group manages the EOGT winner's body of work, including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Evita.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

The Jimmy Dean Show by Trav S.D.

There are many red herrings to put young people off the scent of the real significance of singer, actor, and tv personality Jimmy Dean (1928-2010). The smell of sausage may be the initial di…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:12PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group Rebrands as LW Entertainment

The Really Useful Group has revealed a new company name as it unveils upcoming plans across the entertainment industry. LW Entertainment will continue to manage Andrew Lloyd Webber’s body …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Will Distribute Nearly $3.5 Million To Broadway Tours

Four major Broadway tours will receive nearly $3.5 million in funding through the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program, part of a larger $46 million distribution supporting 27 new producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Harvey Weinstein Awaits Possible Retrial on Rape Charge in New York by Caitlin Huston

"He doesn't want the word rape associated with him," Attorney Arthur Aidala said when asked if Weinstein would take a plea deal.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:48PM

Oscar Winner Mira Sorvino Will Make Her Broadway Debut in Chicago by Darryn King

Oscar winner Mira Sorvino is set to make her Broadway debut Chicago as Roxie Hart. Replacing Dylis Croman in the role, Sorvino will perform at the Ambassador Theatre on September 15 thr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Erika Henningsen & Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Manhattan Concert Productions' JANE EYRE

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center on February 15, 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

The Kids Are Making Hamilton TikTok Viral Again by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Find out what's been bringing the Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned Tony and Pulitzer winner back to the social media algorithms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Chasing the Cool at Williamstown Theatre Festival by American Theatre Editors

This year's gathering in the Berkshires took big swings with mixed results, but its greatest successes may have been in the buzz and chatter it created among festivalgoers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:07PM

Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor & More Named as 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees

The Kennedy Center has officially announced the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to Amer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

Craig Schulz and Erik Wiese Talk SNOOPY PRESENTS: A SUMMER MUSICAL On AppleTV+

Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical on Apple TV+ premiers Aug. 15. Theatrely spoke with co-writer and executive producer Craig Schulz, the son of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, and directo…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 12:00PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Inside Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Comeback: From Hit Revivals of ‘Evita’ and ‘Sunset Blvd.’ to a Dramatic Overhaul to His Theater Company by Brent Lang

“We couldn’t allow things to just trundle along,” Andrew Lloyd Webber says. “We had to make a big change.” He’s drumming his fingers on the dining room table of his Upper West Si…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:58AM

Spotlight on Authors Domnica Radulescu and Carol Campbell by Jaymichaelsae

Domnica Radulescu and Carol Campbell are the creative duo behind the play Sappho’s Garden. Radulescu is a highly accomplished Romanian-American novelist, playwright, and educator, with num…

SOURCE: Arts Independent at 11:44AM

Michelle Wolf review – pregnant comic delivers a smart, provocative set by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghWith a mischievous smile, the comic who shot to fame for roasting Donald Trump mixes the personal and political It’s seven years since Michelle Wolf addressed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

Monstering the Rocketman review – Elton aims for the Sun in skewering of 80s tabloids by Mark Fisher

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghHeadlines punctuate Henry Naylor’s play about the newspaper’s campaign against Elton John and the multiple lawsuits launched by the singer Henry Naylor started o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

Theatrely31: Class of 2025

What does the theatrical landscape of tomorrow look like? The Theatrely31 is our newly minted annual compilation of visionary actors, directors, and theatre makers poised for a meteoric rise…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 11:40AM

First-Ever MADE IN NY Awards Ceremony to Take Place in September

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will present the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony that will be dedicated completely to celebrating New York City’s theatre an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Rod Hull and His Naughty Emu by Trav S.D.

August 13 was the birthday British puppeteer and comedian Rod Hull (1935-1999). Hull and his obnoxious Emu puppet tried their luck in the States from time to time, so I have vague childhood …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Frank Without Panama by Trav S.D.

Just a few word in acknowledgment of the existence of writer and director Melvin Frank (1913-1988). We’ve had half a dozen occasions on which to mention the man, usually in relation to his…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Julia May Jonas' A Woman Among Women Will Make Off-Broadway Return by Logan Culwell-Block

New Georges is partnering with LCT3 and The Bushwick Starr on the production, which will again be directed by Sarah Cameron Hughes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Watch Max Clayton, Andrew Durand, Robyn Hurder, More in Highlights From High Society at the Ogunquit Playhouse by Andrew Gans

The production, directed by Matt Lenz, continues through August 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Video: Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton & More in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse

Watch Robyn Hurder, Max Clayton, Andrew Durand and more perform in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of the Cole Porter musical comedy, HIGH SOCIETY! The musical runs through August 23 in Ogun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Alex Winter Joins Producing Team of Off-Broadway's Slaughter City by Margaret Hall

First produced in 1996 by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London, the long overdue New York premiere will be produced by Small Boat Productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Listen: David Byrne Releases New Track 'The Avant Garde'

David Byrne, Tony Award-winning creator of Broadway's American Utopia and Here Lies Love, has released The Avant Garde, the latest offering from his forthcoming album Who Is The Sky?, out Se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Islands of Disorder by Gabriela

Lessons from the Global South on fugitivity and world-making in the face of empire.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:40AM

Inside Broadway Reveals 2025-2026 Theatre Programming

As the curtain opens on another school year and students gear up to go back to the classroom, Inside Broadway has announced its lineup of 2025-2026 theatre programming available for New York…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 8/10/2025 by Ken Davenport

Broadway saw a slight boost this week, with total grosses... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 8/10/2025 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Oscar Winner Mira Sorvino Will Make Broadway Debut in Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Watch: Beanie Feldstein, Bobby Cannavale, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and More in the Trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

As usual, Broadway favorites abound in the upcoming new season of the New York-set murder mystery serial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Get a Sneak Peek at Pablo David Laucerica Singing 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' for Muny Jersey Boys by Andrew Gans

Maggie Burrows is directing the Tony-winning musical with choreography by William Carlos Angulo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Video: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' from JERSEY BOYS at The Muny

Go into the rehearsal studio with Pablo David Laucerica (Frankie Valli) as he performs a selection from Can’t Take My Eyes Off You with Music Director/Conductor Paul Byssainthe Jr. at The …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Chiara Aurelia Plays Shelby in John Proctor Is the Villain. But She Originally Auditioned for a Different Role by Margaret Hall

The newcomer brings her own spark to the role originated by her friend Sadie Sink.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Exclusive: Anthony Rapp & Adam Pascal Reunite at Broadway By the Boardwalk

The festivities concluded earlier this week at Broadway by the Boardwalk, with a final concert event featuring Broadway favorites Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal. Broadway by the Boardwalk, fun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 13, 2025- PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Casting and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Honor Blue Savage Shares Backstage Secrets From JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL

We all know how much hard work goes into the performances that audiences see eight times a week on Broadway. When they're not giving it their all onstage, most performers are backstage doing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Mira Sorvino Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO Next Month

Chicago will welcome Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino in the role of “Roxie Hart” beginning Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Ambassador Theatre. She will continue performances through …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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“Athens Of The North” at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Margaret Rose

The expression ‘Athens of the North’, the title of the play in the present review, conjures up an Edinburgh in the Enlightenment period, a time when classical culture was much valued, 18…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:59AM

“Buen Camino,” Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 by Margaret Rose

‘Dare to Discover’ is the leitmotiv of the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe running from 1st to 25th August. In the introduction to 384-page programme, Tony Lankester, the recently appointed Chief …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:54AM

Gotta Spoof ‘Em All: “Balls: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comedy” Parodies Pokémon in NYC by Andrew Agress

As a child of the 90s, I engaged in a popular post-school ritual growing up: plopping down in front of the TV to watch the hit animated show Pokémon. Since its inception in 1996, the pheno…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:49AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 by Matt Tamanini

‘Two Strangers’ to come to Broadway this fall, Sooe and Pasquale to star in Encores’ ‘High Spirits,’ Katie Holmes to play Hedda Gabler at Old Globe Since 2016, “Today on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

R.I.P. Dave “Baby” Cortez by Trav S.D.

Today would have been the 87th birthday of Dave “Baby” Cortez (David Cortez Clowney, 1938-2022). Cortez passed away back in 2022, but was reclusive, so the news wasn’t reported or publ…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:48AM

Review: South Korea-set ‘Butterfly’ packages family melodrama as an action-packed thriller by Tribune News Service

Thrillers, thrillers, thrillers, so many thrillers. Every third show I review seems to be one, and even if that math is not perfectly correct, the seeming is real enough. Sometimes they are …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:00AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Luke Newton

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What to stream: Choose a Kurosawa original or one of many remakes by Tribune News Service

For his latest film “Highest 2 Lowest,” Spike Lee has turned to one of his influences, and one of cinema's most iconic filmmakers, Akira Kurosawa, remaking his 1963 film “High and Low.…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe 2025 reviews: The Fit Prince / Undersigned by David Kettle

A joyful gay romance and an intimate one-to-one encounter in two strong Fringe shows The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holi…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:48AM

What Does It Mean to Be a Woman in Power? A Ballet Looks to Two Queens. by Roslyn Sulcas

“Mary, Queen of Scots,” a new commission by Scottish Ballet, puts both her historical tale and contemporary views in motion.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:02AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Lucky Tonight! review – Romeo and Juliet story told in the form of a pub quiz by Mark Fisher

Traverse, EdinburghAfreena Islam-Wright invites the audience into her life by interspersing her version of The Chase with tales from her British-Bangladeshi upbringing There is no shortage o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06AM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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90 Seconds to Midnight: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Nuclear Odyssey

The post 90 Seconds to Midnight: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Nuclear Odyssey appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:42AM

Fat Squirrel’s ‘The Crucible’ heats up the stage at Big Couch by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) When Arthur Miller debuted The Crucible in 1953, the nation was emerging from the dark and sinister times of accusations and rec…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 02:15AM

The Lost Boys get loose: Jack Holden on rebooting Peter Pan and The Line of Beauty by Kate Wyver

The actor and writer has turned JM Barrie’s story into the hedonistic nightclub musical Nvrlnd – but his talents are also showcased in a one-man thriller and a queer classic The room is …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06AM

UNSTUCK

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Mean Girls, JR.

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Firefly Cellars

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Avenue Q

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Norwood Theatre

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Randy Rainbow

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Gang Gang

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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James Trickey: Don’t Count on Me review – accountant takes calculated risk in fringe debut by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe comedy newcomer delivers an expertly constructed set with chutzpah – but not all the jokes land with precision There’s a bait-and-switch to begin newcom…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54AM

Broadway marquees will decry proposed Times Square casino by Michael Abourizk

A rally will take place in advance of the proposition’s first public hearing.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:41AM

Queer Screen Film Fest returns for its 12th Edition

The post Queer Screen Film Fest returns for its 12th Edition appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:25AM

Stratford Festival’s 2026 Season Under the Theme “This Rough Magic,” a Reflection on the Importance of Theatre in our Lives. by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Stratford Festival announces Antoni Cimolino’s final season as Artistic Director A legacy season celebrating “This Rough Magic” August, 2025… I’m thri…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 12:05AM

DANCE NEWS: Announcing Next 'How We Move' Program for D/deaf & Disabled Dance Artists by The Dance Enthusiast

Applications for the 2026 program are open September 2 - October 15, 2025

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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