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BAM Reveals Details For 2024 DanceAfrica Festival Photo BAM Reveals Details For 2024 DanceAfrica Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

BAM has announced details on its 2024 DanceAfrica festival, The Origin of Communities / A Calabash of Cultures, a dynamic celebration of the rich tapestry of African arts and culture, with a focus on the traditions and contemporary innovations of Cameroon, affectionately known as 'Little Africa.' ...
COMEDY FIESTA Opens at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace Next Month Photo COMEDY FIESTA Opens at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2024

Showtime Promotions will present COMEDY FIESTA, bringing together renowned comedians for an evening of rip-roaring laughter. The event features the likes of Muthu Murugan, Koobeshen Naidoo, Henry Ramkissoon, Logie Naidoo & Pravesh Mungaldave....
Carnegie Hall Citywide Reveals 24–25 Season Featuring Free Performances in NYC Photo Carnegie Hall Citywide Reveals 24–25 Season Featuring Free Performances in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2024

Carnegie Hall has revealed the summer concert schedule for Carnegie Hall Citywide, the Hall’s free concert series that brings a diverse lineup of live performances to neighborhoods throughout New York City. See the performers!...
SHORTS-A Festival Of Pocket Operas Comes to Cape Town Opera Photo SHORTS-A Festival Of Pocket Operas Comes to Cape Town Opera
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

This autumn, Cape Town Opera will present SHORTS: A Festival of Pocket Operas, a captivating series of concise operas, at the Artscape Theatre from April 11 to April 21, 2024....
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet At The Ford Wyoming Center Photo NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet At The Ford Wyoming Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024

Experience the magic of Christmas with NUTCRACKER!, returning to the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. Tickets go on sale April 1....
Review: PETER PAN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago Photo Review: PETER PAN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Zac Thriffiley - March 29, 2024

This newest adaptation of PETER PAN unquestionably corrects injustices that never should have been committed in the first place. But by flying Peter so enthusiastically into 2024, the creative team has stripped him and his story of some of their magic, making the boy who wouldn't grow up more out of...
Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS Photo Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025....
Composer Tree Adams Releases New Symphony 'ELEMENTS 4' Photo Composer Tree Adams Releases New Symphony 'ELEMENTS 4'
by Blair Ingenthron - March 31, 2024

Tree Adams has announced his latest work, “ELEMENTS 4” is out now and available everywhere you stream music....
UC Berkeley Presents THE WEDNESDAY CLUB, A New Musical Based On Songs By Joe Goode Pe Photo UC Berkeley Presents THE WEDNESDAY CLUB, A New Musical Based On Songs By Joe Goode Performance Group
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

UC Berkeley's TDPS concludes its 2023/24 season with THE WEDNESDAY CLUB, a new musical written and directed by Joe Goode. ...
National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE Photo National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience....
Summer Programming Set For 2024 Bryant Park Picnic Performances Photo Summer Programming Set For 2024 Bryant Park Picnic Performances
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

Bryant Park has announced the 2024 lineup for its free summer performing arts series, Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America. The annual festival will feature 25 live music, dance, and theater events between May 31 and September 13. ...
Reuben Vincent Releases New EP 'General Admission' Photo Reuben Vincent Releases New EP 'General Admission'
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

As he finishes up the last few dates with Bas for the 24-city We Only Talk About Real Shit When Were Fucked Up Tour (Reuben will also join Bas for the second consecutive year performing at the Dreamville Festival), The THIRD WORLD General, Reuben Vincent, is back with his new EP General Admission, w...
Further Dates Added to UK Tour of WAR HORSE Photo Further Dates Added to UK Tour of WAR HORSE
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

New dates have been announced for the National Theatre’s production of War Horse, the theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which embarks on a major 18-month UK and Ireland tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026....
YAO Debuts Seven-Course Tasting Menu Photo YAO Debuts Seven-Course Tasting Menu
by Marina Kennedy - March 20, 2024

The newly-opened restaurant, YAO by Chef-Owner Kenny Leung and Co-Owner Thomas Tang of the acclaimed August Gatherings, has recently launched its seven-course tasting menu....
Interview: Roberto Molinelli of QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC! at Joburg Theatre Photo Interview: Roberto Molinelli of QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC! at Joburg Theatre
by Michelle B Lewis - April 12, 2024

The QUEEN: IT'S A KINDA MAGIC tribute show returns to Joburg Theatre from 5 April to 14 April. The Rock Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce star Italian conductor Roberto Molinelli who has collaborated with such artists as Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, the Russian Philharmonic and South Afr...
Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS Photo Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025....
Adaptation of MOFFIE Will Have World Premiere at Riverside Studios in June Photo Adaptation of MOFFIE Will Have World Premiere at Riverside Studios in June
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2024

MOFFIE – the world premiere stage adaptation of André Van de Merwe's searing autobiographical novel - will play Studio 3 at Riverside Studios from Wednesday 5 – Sunday 30 June 2024, with a press night on Friday 7 June....
PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE is Headed to South Africa Photo PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE is Headed to South Africa
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024

The PAW Patrol are on a roll and heading to South Africa this June for the action-packed, music-filled, live stage production, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue”.  ...
Joe's Pub Celebrates 25 Years At The Annual Gala And Raises Funds For Artist Developm Photo Joe's Pub Celebrates 25 Years At The Annual Gala And Raises Funds For Artist Development Programs
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024

Celebrate 25 years of Joe's Pub at their annual gala. The event also raises funds for artist development programs, supporting the future of Broadway....
Review: OTHELLO at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is a Relevant Retelling of the Classic T Photo Review: OTHELLO at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is a Relevant Retelling of the Classic Tragedy
by Jaime Uranovsky - April 13, 2024

Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, written in the early 1600s, predates traditional notions of decoloniality and, arguably, colonialism itself. Nonetheless, it is a text that, some contend, contains a built-in decolonial perspective or, at the very least, lends itself to be staged through this lens....
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK - THE MORNING AFTER BAND to Play Drama Factory in April Photo ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK - THE MORNING AFTER BAND to Play Drama Factory in April
by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024

Following the success of their previous shows 'Country Roads' and 'We Built This City – A Tribute to the 80s' at The Drama Factory last year, The Morning After Band, a polished and highly sought-after band based in Johannesburg, has announced their upcoming event, 'Rock Around The Clock', a captivat...
THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS Comes to the Finborough Theatre in May Photo THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS Comes to the Finborough Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2024

Matthew Zajac’s internationally acclaimed one-man show The Tailor of Inverness will come to the Finborough Theatre for a London run. A four-week limited season runs from 14 May to 8 June....
Review: SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY at National Theatre Photo Review: SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin - April 03, 2024

Somewhere between touring tribute acts and high-gloss Broadway jukebox musical bios are the more modest regional  musicals created to nominally perform the hits of a legacy pop act, in costume, adding biographical details as a story arc....
Who Decides the Drama Desk and Drama League Awards? Photo Who Decides the Drama Desk and Drama League Awards?
by Cara Joy David - April 01, 2024

It is award season. And every year newcomers to the industry ask what most of the awards are. In this series, I’ll hopefully explain that. I'll be looking at many of the major awards other than the Tony Awards. First up today: the Drama Desk Awards and the Drama League Awards....
Craig Hill Brings I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE to Edinburgh Fringe Photo Craig Hill Brings I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Craig Hill is returning to the Just The Tonic stage at NUCLEUS for the world premiere of his new show I’ve Been Sitting On This For A While!  Performances run 1-25 August....




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