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March 31, 2024

On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt'

On this day in history, "Oklahoma!" — the musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II — opened on Broadway, paving the way for the next generation of musical theater.

March 28, 2024

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for third consecutive year, this time at new location

Ariana DeBose, known for her roles in theater, including an Oscar win for "West Side Story," will return as host for the Tony Awards, marking her third year.

March 18, 2024

Second suspect charged in theft of ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz'

A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" after 76-year-old Terry Jon Martin pleaded guilty.

March 15, 2024

Hillary Clinton partners with 'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda to host Broadway fundraiser for Biden

Hillary Clinton is teaming up with Lin-Manuel Miranda and using a performance of her musical "Suffs" to fundraise for the President Biden's reelection campaign.

February 13, 2024

New 'Wicked' movie trailer with Ariana Grande released: Look back at films based on Land of Oz

"Wicked" is the latest movie based on the magical Land of Oz. There have been many movies and prequels based on the children's book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

February 12, 2024

Opera star Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith has died at 75 in Kentucky

Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith, a soprano opera singer well known for her performance in the French cult-classic film “Diva" has died.

February 2, 2024

Taylor Swift plays Sandy from 'Grease' in throwback photos shared by childhood co-star

Taylor Swift was seen starring as Sandy in a 2000 production of the hit Broadway musical "Grease" in throwback photos that her childhood co-star shared on Instagram.

January 30, 2024

Chita Rivera, Broadway star and singer, dead at 91

Dancer, singer and actress Chita Rivera, one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history, died Tuesday at age 91.

January 30, 2024

LA Opera drops premiere of Mason Bates' 'Kavalier and Clay'

The Los Angeles Opera can no longer premiere Mason Bates' "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay." The opera will now premiere at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music.

January 30, 2024

New Peter Pan Broadway musical to make major changes, examine misogyny and 'big stain' on Native culture

A new Peter Pan musical on Broadway will make significant changes to its depiction of Native American characters and address issues related to misogyny.