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'Only Gold' at the MCC Theater. Photo by Daniel J. Vasquez. Welcome to Curtain Call, our predominantly queer version of the latest openings on Broadway and beyond. The summary: If there's a time to run to the theater to get away from it…

CHAPPAQUA, NY – When the curtain rises at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center over Veterans Day weekend, two Horace Greeley graduates performing in front of a local crowd will take a step toward fulfilling the ambitions of a production…

When the members of this theater company proclaim that the show must go on, they really mean it, even though they only have six hours to prepare and perform Charles Dickens' holiday classic.In the comedy 'A Christmas Chaos', the Royal…

The old Jewel Box Theater was razed on October 25.The theater troupe had moved out of the building two years ago.Jewel Box Theater is now in the former Trinity School building on the same property.On a gloomy autumn morning, a group of…

After months of tireless preparation, "Disney's Newsies Jr." of Theater Victoria. is a traffic-boosting…

"A City on the Sea" visits areas like the engine room and city staples like the laundry, bakery, restaurants, theater, grocery store, and hardware store. Presented on the world stage A storytelling event presented on the HAL Ship World…

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An examination of the legacy of Broadway's longest-running show By Monita Seng, college correspondentOctober 19, 2022“The Music of the Night” has finally hit its final note. On February 18, 2023, Broadway's longest-running show will…

For actor Adi Roy, it all started with Aladdin. Roy first got serious about acting after being cast in the lead role in a junior production of Disney's "Aladdin" in middle school. Now he's playing the character in the Broadway musical's…

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Baby, it's gonna be cold outside, so come in and dance. The Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) has announced…

Salt & Pepper by Jose Cruz Gonzalez had a successful opening last weekend at the Pharr Community Theater (PCT) and will play again October 7-9; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Courtesy image- Advertising -Texas!--/noptimize-->!--noptimize-->…

Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill loves bringing New York-based actors to her stage at the Capital Repertory Theater in Albany, and if one of them happens to be from the Capital Region, that makes things even better. For October, Schenectady native…

By Scottie Andrew, CNN James Earl Jones, who for decades provided the iconic and menacing voice of Darth Vader, will not be recording new lines for new "Star Wars"…

Act Two, Transformation, tapped into the Marie Antionette vibe with era-appropriate luxury and a soft pink glow. After a Disney-like skit featuring the dancers' outfit change and an on-stage outfit change to a pink rhinestone Shakespearian…

On September 12, the old Cort Theater was renamed the James Earl Jones Theater in honor of this phenomenal theater and film legend. Many celebrities were present that day to celebrate this great occasion, including James Earl…

Michigan's special teams unit is elite and has been for some time. I don't think it's hyperbole or another episode of "hot take theatre" to say that. The Wolverines have been consistently good on special teams for years. The group is…

Today, on National Prisoner of War/MIA Appreciation Day, we pause to remember the suffering of all American prisoners of war. The Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Gold Medal Act (S. 1079), currently pending in Congress, seeks to…

Marty Bongfeldt, Cate Damon and Lori Efford. Photo by Lee Chambers. Mama Mia!Majestic Theater in West Springfield, MassachusettsBook by Catherine Johnson, music and lyrics by Benny Anderson &…

The Lincoln Theater presents two "hot" events on the big screen. First, a documentary about the love story between two volcanologists and the hundreds of hours of footage they left behind. “Fire of Love,” opens Friday. Second, Ralph…

Opening the poster handed out at Lil Nas X's concert on Saturday night at the Byline…

I park my car in the back of a full parking lot. As I cross the grounds, I hear the sound of rushing water and screaming monkeys. In front of me, I see heads of giraffes, gorillas and…

An alliance for the integrated development of traditional Chinese opera media has been launched in the city. The local Opera Channel, a television platform for…

What there is to know"The Great Homecoming" Will Include a Reading, Adoptable Dogs, Prizes, and MoreSaturday September 10 and Sunday September 11 at the Montalbán Theater in Hollywood; pet adoptions begin at 3 p.m. each…

Unveiling yet another dimension to their latest chapter, iconic heavy rock band Mastodon, GRAMMY® Award winners, share a full 90-minute documentary titled "THE MAKING OF HUSHED AND GRIM" to be streamed via Loudwire.It chronicles the…

Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin Season 1 reached its conclusion with an intense, twist-filled finale. The latest episode provides answers to the biggest mysteries of the season - Angela Waters, the father of Imogen's baby, and…

take me out is set to make a comeback after its last encore in June at New York's Second Stage Theater. According to Broadway, the Tony Award-winning revival will return to the stage this fall. Jesse Williams will reprise his…

BUENA PARK, Calif. — The thick fog and the costumed monsters that lurk in it have returned to Knott's Berry Farm. For 26 nights this Halloween season, Knott's Berry Farm transforms into its spookier alter ego, Knott's Scary Farm, and brings…

Broadway News The kite runnerAzita Ghanizada of Azita Ghanizada delivers a moving speech on the first anniversary of the…

Ensemble Theater Company (ETC) will present a very special fundraising event, 'Curtain Up', featuring dinner as well as a live performance by Linda Purl (Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story) and a silent auction. “Curtain Up” will take…

That's about as close as fans are likely to get to a new play written by the late playwright Ken Bradbury.Longtime Bradbury collaborator Jim Yale of Petersburg has compiled the script for the reader's new theatrical production "From the…

A Legends go, it's hard to get much bigger in American popular culture than basketball's original Great One, Mr. Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda Been a Blazer himself, Michael Jordan, if only the brass on the team at the time hadn't not put all…

This week Lincoln Theater is pleased to share our stage with Salt Bay Chamberfest for their 2022 Festival Concert Series. "Illuminations" offers a powerful combination of artistic elements that illuminate and transform. The light appears…

BAYREUTH, Germany - Some 150 years ago, during a megalomaniac coup, Richard Wagner built a hilltop theater here in northern Bavaria.His immense, complex and innovative operas had never been presented as he imagined them. If he wanted them…

Jason Aycock as Bobby snaps a photo of the cast - his closest friends - in Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' which opens Friday night at Kenan Auditorium. (Photo by James Bowling) WILMINGTON — It all comes down to relationships, at the…

Why see Red Mill! Musical comedy on Broadway? Because you can-can-can! Really, though, there are plenty of reasons to check out this 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical, which has been dazzling audiences at the Al Hirschfeld Theater…

Like a chef who's thrilled that you're tasting what he's cooked, or the talented teacher who's curated a dozen books he knows you'll love, Jennifer Wright-Allen, the new Director of Opening Nights at Florida State University, says, "I look…

The 80s are alive and well in New Braunfels this weekend – everything from the teased hair of glam rockers…

RHODE ISLAND, July 26 – The RI State Council on the Arts is co-hosting the American Alliance for Theater and Education's (AATE) next national conference and first hybrid, Arriba el Telón (Raise the Curtain), in…

Former "American Idol" contestant and star, Kimberly Locke, Joins world-class international artists to headline Donna SummerMIAMI, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in the world of cruise travel…

“He took this central German theater in Essen and he transformed it, in 17 years, into one of the best ensemble houses in Europe, and he transformed the Essen Philharmonic into a class orchestra Absolutely," Australian opera director Barrie…

The curtain rises on several innovative initiatives to Desert Ensemble Theater (DET)which has nurtured the growth of creative artists and expanded the art of theater locally for over 10 years now.To begin with, Chairman of the DET Board of…

Music is an important piece of theater - it sets the tone, adds emotional cues and impact to create a marriage of image and sound that remains in the viewer's mind long after the curtain has closed. For a show like Theater Mu's…

High School Hot Shot - Tyler Curtain He has been performing since the age of four and the sports that interest him are as numerous as his roles on stage. That's what makes Waukesha West's Tyler Curtain this week's FOX6 High School Hot…

The cast of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' / Matthew Murphy LOS ANGELES—As spring…

(South Representative Theater) Southern Rep Theatre, a leading arts organization in the southern Gulf, is closing after 36 years of artistic achievement. The challenges of running a local theater company over the past few years have…

Even in second- or third-rate production, In the woods is delicious, big and adorable and approachable and loaded with some of Stephen Sondheim's most beautiful and endearing songs. In a high-flying production, the 1986 musical is…

Shinzo Abe, On Jan. 67, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, who sought to revive the country as an economic and military powerhouse to confront China's growing influence, died on Friday after being shot dead by a gunman. The…

The Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts in Marysville will showcase local talent at two shows this month. On July 23, local rock bands Nice to Be Pretty and Creamsicle will take the stage. Tickets for the show for all ages, which starts…

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Rocky River resident Theresa KLoos said she was “honored to return to the Beck Center. I'm just thrilled after I got back from New York to get married and start a family. And after COVID happened with theaters closing,…

It was the late 1950s, and I was a painfully shy, lonely teenager who was nearsighted and wore glasses. Not just goggles, but the horror of all horrors, the ugly blue plastic kind with wings. My parents and I had just moved into a small…

The Lyric Opera of Chicago's recent Verdi Voices concert featuring three of the world's most accomplished Verdians - soprano Tamara Wilson, tenor Russell Thomas and Lyric Opera of Chicago conductor and music director Enrique Mazzola - is…

Indeed, that was not the case. In quick storyline order, Richards found herself in Texas in the 1950s: she attended Baylor University; taught at school for some time; raised four children with her husband (and high school sweetheart),…

As you may have noticed, I changed my icon. We have a new puppy, it's Henry, it's the standard poodle on his father's side, papers and all. Her mother is an English Golden Cream (sounding like a beer) Retriever. Turns out I was 10 the…

Austin Miller as Ethan in "The Full Monty", one of many unemployed steelworkers who decide to try a Chippendale-style act to raise some quick cash. Oregon Cabaret Theater photo by Steve Sutfin Austin Miller is seen here as…

The original stage arch discovered at the Castro Theatre. Photo: Andrew Rosas for Another Planet Entertainment Behind the huge cinema screen of the Castro Theater hides a recently rediscovered architectural treasure. During a recent…

This weekend, lose yourself in a "once upon a time" tale on the big screen. A young girl enters a fairytale forest to find a mysterious friend. Thus begins the fairy tale of "Petite Maman", opening this Friday. From French filmmaker…

The Lyric Repertory Company kicked off its 2022 season with…

PHOTO BY STEPHEN ADAMSLarry Toffler and Darrienne Lissette Caldwell portray Harold Hill and librarian Marian Paroo in Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" at the Ojai Art Center Theater. Don't be surprised if you hear the sound of 76…

Placeholder while loading article actionsCAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A moment arrives in the deeply moving Broadway-bound revival of "1776," when conscience and the senses are assaulted by the brutal force of a boxer's upper cut. This happens…

Ringgold, Ga. (WDEF) — It's been a dazzling year for the performing arts at Ringgold High School. From scholarships to state honors to a very famous visitor, they've lifted the curtain on What's Right With Our Schools.…

Helen Shaw has been…

By Nancy Bell | Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation In April 1898, the Vicksburg Opera House burned down, leaving the city without a theatre. The Vicksburg Dispatch reported that “many top-class theater companies…

You were waiting, perhaps, for the second coming of hamilton? Or even a finalist to the most recent enough? Broadway revival of the 1969 classic by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus 1776 at the American Repertory Theater is neither,…

NEW YORK — On Valentine's Day 1972, a musical debuted off Broadway that needed a lot of love. He was already $20,000 in debt, and reviews were mixed to mediocre. A decision had to be made: continue or let go? The choice to continue was…

If you picked Mount Rushmore of Broadway's Greatest Shows, "Rent" would be a no-brainer on the list.Every theater from Altoona, Pennsylvania to Zachary, Louisiana wants to play "Rent," the 1996 musical written by Jonathan…

Helen Shaw has been…

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Thirty years ago, Carol Mier packed up his things, closed his storefront, and traveled from New Mexico to Denver. With no money in her pocket, she remained optimistic about finding a new home. She knew she wanted to have a!-->…

Exterior work is nearing completion on The Hendrix, a 41-story residential tower located at 331 Marin Boulevard in the Powerhouse Arts District of downtown Jersey City. Designed by Marchetto Higgins Stieve and developed by The Albanese…

Adirondack Theater Festival Charles Wood Theatre, 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls, BO 798-WOOD www.atfestival.org; Performances from Thursday to Saturday June 15-26. The Chinese Lady; July 6-17. The Hobbit; July 28-31. Last stop on…

It might be called MusicNOW, but Jessie Montgomery's first season hosting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's contemporary music series was one for the ages.The CSO's composer-in-residence took off with a smart and savvy program in November…

The brave folks of Duluth, Minn., who populate Broadway's "Girl From the North Country," were visited by New York Governor Kathy Hochul during Saturday night's performance, which took the stage before the rise of the curtain. "Hello…

Characteristics of Classical Arts Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo on the transformative nature of Philip Glass'…

Anthony Edwards is no stranger to playing a doctor or answering emergency calls after starring on the hit TV series "ER" for eight seasons. When Robert Joy, who plays Dr. Walker in the Broadway musical "Girl From the North Country,"…

CRESSON, Pa. — A mix of stage shows will entertain patrons as the…

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is Victor Hugo's classic French Gothic novel from 1831 detailing the twisted and obsessive relationship between Archdeacon Claude Frollo, the beautiful street dancer Esmeralda and the famous cathedral bell…

We have a limited number of tickets available for select shows from Summer Series: RE/UNION. Please RSVP as soon as possible if you wish to attend. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St Program A (12 + 13 May) is a…

ALTON - The time has come for Alton Little Theater to leave its legacy intact.A half million dollar expansion in lieu of a brand new building is underway in Alton. About five years ago, Illinois' oldest community theater…

The John Burroughs High School Theater Department presents "Shakespeare In Love" May 6-8, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Guy Myers) The John Burroughs High School Drama Department presents its final production of the!-->!-->…

Coral Shores High School Drama and Music Director Suzanne Gagliardini pictured with the cast of the upcoming comedy, Puffs. KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL / Weekly Keys By KELLIE BUTLER FARRELL The bright lights of live theater will soon shine on…

When property developer Barrett McGuire and his wife, Jill, bought the North Star Theater complex in Old…

Laguna Playhouse has announced its 2022-2023 show season! Their season kicks off with the most successful new Canadian play of the past decade, the hilariously heartwarming KIM'S CONVENIENCE; followed by a world premiere, based on the…

Photo by Jon William Houndmouth performs at the Floridian Social Club in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 26, 2022. After playing "Cool Jam" on Tuesday night, Houndmouth drummer Shane Cody looked over the chattering…

On Friday, April 29, The Sherman Players will open Anthony Shaffer's comedy-thriller, WHODUNNIT as its first mainline show for 2022. The curtain goes up at 8:00 p.m. for a four-week run.In WHODUNNIT, a group of six strangers - and a butler…

As late April sprouts in late April, and more flowers open their delicate petals, and the wilder world seems to be awakening, shaking off the winter chill (or, at least around California du South, the chill of winter), many…

One of my favorite pastimes is going from the ballpark to the stage with the Tri-Valley Repertory Theater production of "Damn Yankees." As a die-hard Giants fan, I have more colorful adjectives that I apply to this East Coast team, not to…

After two decades as an acting teacher and director at Dos Pueblos High School, Clark Sayre's final reminder before his retirement will be this year's next musical, Disney's beauty and the beastst. What was the first show at the Elings…

Strong, energetic, tight and precise ensemble work is one of the greatest joys of theatre. Come from afar — written by Canadian couple Irene Sankoff and David Heim, and directed by Christopher Ashley — is the quintessential…

When is a timeless children's tale not quite suitable for children's theatre? When it comes to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved and slightly surreal short story from 1942, "The Little Prince." Published after France was liberated…

Fans have been waiting years for more the Lord of the Rings lore and, in September 2022, they will finally get it as a TV series on Amazon Prime. It is said to take place thousands of years before the original trilogy as well as The…

Anthony returns from a short trip to Broadway where he saw Stephen Sondheim's genre-switching version of COMPANY with Nikki Renée Daniels (Jenny, U/S Bobbie) replacing Tony Award-winning and…

BEDFORD, NY - The Bedford Playhouse has big plans for a big anniversary. The iconic Hudson Valley venue will celebrate its 75th anniversary year-round with comedy, shows, Broadway on the Lawn, award-winning documentaries, special…

(left to right) Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse Williams in Take me out. Photo by Joan Marcus Welcome to Curtain Call, our predominantly queer version of the latest theater openings on Broadway and beyond. The summary: Jesse Tyler Ferguson…

Elaine Meyers special for the citizen For the hundreds of community members who would never miss a Southern Cayuga School District musical production, "Mamma Mia!"…

The Broadway League today announced that owners and operators of the 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will continue to adhere to current mask and vaccine requirements through April 30, 2022. These protocols remain in place to ensure…

CHICAGO — For more than two years, every time I pass Cinemark 18 in Evanston, Illinois, arguably the Far…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Troy Kotsur won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in "CODA." Kotsur became the second deaf actor to win an Oscar on Sunday night. His "CODA" co-star Marlee Matlin was the first to win Best Actress…

Join the Peninsula Players Theater, America's oldest resident professional summer theater and Door County's theatrical icon, during its 87th season, June 14 through October 16, 2022. Their exciting 2022 lineup includes a American classic, a…

Katie Cederholm Mallory of Conklin, Michigan, first set foot on the Opera stage in the Northland Players' 2009 production of 'Chicago.' Chicago.' I was one of the dancers and we would rehearse and rework the dances to fit the stage. The…

War in Ukraine: what you need to knowThe last: Ukrainian forces continued to mount a defiant defense of their country's cities, limiting Russian ground advances as the Kremlin invasion entered its 24th day. But the mounting human cost of…

Want to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart? Head to Amesbury High School for the AHS Drama Club's spring musical "Once Upon A Mattress," a musical adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Princess and the…

Forgive me Dionysus, for I have sinned: it was the first time I looked Oklahoma!. Any Oklahoma! Not even a charming, misguided high school production. No klahomas. I find myself in a permanent conundrum with Golden Age…

By Cait [email protected] As the final scene drew to a close and the audience cheered, the actors could finally breathe. They did, the show was over. After rehearsing for at least two hours every day, putting their heart and soul into…

"Apparently you're supposed to do the full show and not just three quarters." Imagine your worst college drama club nightmare coming true. the…

Hang out at an Irish bar...opening March 18 at the Belmont Theatre! NOW AND THEN is a comedy-drama by Sean Grennan. The play takes place in an Irish-themed bar built by our very own head carpenter, Joel Persing. Come join the Belmont for…

When the curtain closed in March 2020, Knoxville Opera representatives had two options: let their part of the local arts scene darken or compose new ways to reach the community. "Our opera house has become the very city of Knoxville,"…

CLEARWATER — Feisty Grandma Claire took a stumble and broke her arm while stepping out on the porch for a glass of wine one night. Stubborn Bob swears he can drive his granddaughter to the mall. Sweet Mary Martha has passed out for an…

SBCC Theater Troupe to Present "Murder on the Orient Express" BEN CROP PICTURESClockwise from left, Leesa Beck, Matthew Tavianini, Tiffany Story, Sanford Jackson and McKenna Kline perform in The Theater Group at SBCC's production of…

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As the Russians continue to invade Ukraine, the effects of the attacks are beginning to be felt on American soil.“Consumers around the world may have to pay higher prices for energy, grain and other types of…

NEW YORK - In February, a special ritual takes place behind the scenes of the The Lion King Broadway musical. On show days, the four young actors who play lion cubs Simba and Nala seek out actor Bonita J. Hamilton in the moments before…

“Rent,” the highly acclaimed rock opera that tells the story of a year in the life of a group of bohemians…

So I was finally able to see the Company......which opened while I was recovering from my injuries, and while director Marianne Elliott's edited edit of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's 1970 musical changes the gender of central…

Published on February 18, 2022 at 11:51 am Imagine you were rehearsing with your old band for a summer tour, for another band that was opening for you. Management is not your forte. However, songwriting is, and you've written at…

It explores the life of the theater's founder, Charles Douglass. MACON, Ga. — The Douglass Theater is wrapping up its centennial with a series of events celebrating its 100-year history. It includes a new play telling…

A movie theater in Causeway Bay has become the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The operator of Cinema City Victoria, located in one of Hong Kong's busiest shopping districts, announced its permanent closure on Tuesday.…

The 50 Years of Broadway Company at the Kennedy Center.Photo by Scott Suchman.Broadway fervor rekindled as top Broadway musical talent converged at the Kennedy Center for an evening of musical fun and panache in concert 50 years of Broadway…

Let's start this review with a question, not an opinion: Is "Wicked" the most popular musical created in this century? Consider: This weekend, the New York production sees its 7,000th performance. Its single Broadway run defied financial…

A longtime Fort Worth theater is embroiled in a union story, with not one but three unions. Casa Manana Theater was already in the hot seat for violating his contract with the local chapter of the American Federation of…

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