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London's beloved Paddington Bear musical is bringing marmalade and kindness to New York City this spring. The seven-time Olivier Award winner opens on Broadway March 30 after selling out shows in London's West End.
Tony-winning designer Dane Laffrey has built a breathtaking three-dimensional world for Broadway's new vampire musical that transforms into everything from underground lairs to towering railroad trestles. His innovative design at the Palace Theatre proves that creative problem-solving can turn wild theatrical dreams into stunning reality.
The musical "Ragtime" is resonating more powerfully than ever in its third Broadway run, earning 11 Tony nominations and drawing audiences back multiple times. What was once seen as a historical period piece now feels like a mirror to our current moment.
Laurie Hernandez, who won two medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is making her Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet this March. The gymnast turned performer will dance in the show's ensemble through mid-June.
Former Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez traded the balance beam for the Broadway stage, making her debut in "& Juliet" this March. The 25-year-old Rio 2016 gold medalist says performing eight shows a week feels like the perfect next chapter after gymnastics.
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At 80, Tony Award winner Melba Moore can still hold the record-breaking 36-second note that earned her a Guinness World Record in 1982. Her secret? A gym routine she calls "PUSH BACK" that keeps her voice as powerful as ever.
Archaeologists in Broadway, Worcestershire have discovered 8,000 years of continuous human history, crowned by an intricately carved bone box that's capturing hearts across Britain. The extraordinary find spans from the Stone Age to Saxon times and features tonight on BBC Two.
Country icon Dolly Parton made her first public appearance of 2026 at Dollywood, opening up about rebuilding herself physically, emotionally, and spiritually after health concerns and the loss of her husband. The beloved singer reassured fans she's back and already working on new projects, including a Broadway musical launching this fall.
The designer behind Hamilton, Wicked, and West Side Story reveals how clothing choices shape our emotional connection to heroes and villains. His TED Talk explores the hidden language of costumes in storytelling.
New York's Union Square district reached 90% storefront occupancy thanks to smart public investments that turned Broadway into a pedestrian plaza. Over 51 new businesses opened their doors this year, with 24 more on the way.
For 12 consecutive years, Paul Rudd has assembled celebrity bowling tournaments that fund life-changing programs for children who stutter. What started as research for a Broadway role became the actor's longest-running project, raising money for free therapy, creative arts programs, and the world's largest summer camp for kids who stutter.
At Ohio's Niswonger Performing Arts Center, neighbors and retirees volunteer hundreds of hours to make Broadway shows and concerts possible. In most cities, these jobs are paid positions, but Van Wert runs on community spirit.
New York City is preparing for its first-ever Knicks ticker-tape parade Thursday after the team ended a 53-year championship drought. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to celebrate along Broadway's Canyon of Heroes.
A century after the first photo booth debuted on Broadway, passionate restorers are bringing vintage machines back to life and discovering that Gen Z loves them. The old analogue booths are becoming creative spaces where spontaneity trumps perfection.
A small Catholic high school in Saratoga Springs just made New York baseball history, becoming only the fourth team ever to win consecutive state championships. The players rolled down Broadway in a victory parade that brought out the whole town.
Eight talented high school students in Downey, California just received scholarships to pursue their artistic dreams from a coalition that's been championing young artists since 1958. From Broadway callbacks to jazz competitions, these teens are proof that investing in the arts changes lives.
Australian playwright Suzie Miller walked away from a secure magistrate position in 2009 to pursue theatre, and her risk paid off spectacularly. Today, over a million people watched her plays last year, with her work winning top awards in London's West End and heading to Broadway.
A new musical comedy about adopting a troubled rescue dog premieres in Portland with proceeds benefiting shelter animals. Created by Quarterflash's Marv Ross, the show turns his chaotic real-life rescue experience into Broadway-style entertainment.
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During one of NYC's worst blizzards in 150 years, a stranger got on her hands and knees to shovel a path through the snow for an elderly woman with a cane. The touching moment, captured on video, has gone viral as a reminder of kindness in difficult times.
After 53 years of waiting, New York City is throwing its first-ever ticker-tape parade for the NBA champion Knicks. Hundreds of thousands of fans will flood the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate the team's historic victory.
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