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Emily is a spunky young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It's when she stands up to one of these larger-than-life figures (after an epic battle messes with her commute) that she accidentally becomes a cult "hero" in her own right

Review: Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH Photo Review: Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by Tara Bennett - August 01, 2023

Tennessee Williams’ SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, an underrated tale of comebacks and second chances while desperately clinging to the past, is the playwright’s latest steamy, brutal Southern drama to hit the stage in New Orleans....
EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A Photo EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 13, 2023

Birthmarked is a semi-improvised-gig-theatre-musical based on my personal experience growing up and being disfellowshipped (shunned/ex-communicated) from the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses....
World Premiere Of THY WOMAN'S WEEDS Comes to Centaur Theatre Photo World Premiere Of THY WOMAN'S WEEDS Comes to Centaur Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2024

Centaur Theatre, in partnership with Repercussion Theatre and Tableau D'Hôte Theatre, and developed in collaboration with Playwrights' Workshop Montréal, have announced the long-awaited world premiere of THY WOMAN'S WEEDS by Erin Shields and directed by Amanda Kellock....
Review: KAFKA'S JOKE At Desert Ensemble Theatre Is Another Must-See! Photo Review: KAFKA'S JOKE At Desert Ensemble Theatre Is Another Must-See!
by Audrey Liebross - March 14, 2023

Desert Ensemble Theatre has done it again with its world premiere production of Rich Rubin's KAFKA's JOKE: It has put on a brilliantly acted theatrical experience that cause audiences to laugh, to feel the craziness of the situations that the characters face, and to keep thinking about the play long...
THE DARK IS RISING Preview Episode Released From The BBC World Service Photo THE DARK IS RISING Preview Episode Released From The BBC World Service
by Stephi Wild - November 23, 2022

Today sees the release of The Dark Is Rising series preview, a dramatisation produced by Complicité and Catherine Bailey Productions....
Review: Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Kemp Photo Review: Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Kemptville's Urbandale Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - April 25, 2023

What did our critic think of KYMTC'S PRODUCTION OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Urbandale Arts Centre?...
National Women's Theatre Festival Announces Lineup For WTFringe23 Photo National Women's Theatre Festival Announces Lineup For WTFringe23
by Blair Ingenthron - April 28, 2023

The National Women's Theatre Festival (WTF), the nation's largest symposium on gender and theatre, has announced the full schedule of WTFringe23 which will be presented June 22-July 1 as part of their 8th annual festival....
Review: MOONSET, Tron Theatre Photo Review: MOONSET, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - February 08, 2023

Fifteen-year-old Roxy is burning. Lost somewhere between the bonfire of girlhood and the sharp edge of womanhood, she gathers her friends and begins meddling in witchcraft to search for answers....
World Premiere of Agnes Borinsky's THE TREES to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons Photo World Premiere of Agnes Borinsky's THE TREES to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 22, 2022

Playwrights Horizons and Page 73 Productions will present the world premiere of Agnes Borinsky’s The Trees, directed by Tina Satter, February 8–March 19. See who is starring in the cast, how to get tickets and more!...
Tragicomic Play PLEASE LOVE ME to Debut At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe This Summer Photo Tragicomic Play PLEASE LOVE ME to Debut At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2023

Please Love Me will be performed at 8.20pm in Pleasance Dome (Ace Dome) from 2nd - 26th August (Not 7th, 14th or 21st)....
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Garden Theatre Photo Review: KINKY BOOTS at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - November 27, 2023

KINKY BOOTS is one of those devious productions where the audience gets emotionally involved with the characters and takes in more of a message than they were originally expecting....
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces 10th Season Photo Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Announces 10th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - January 07, 2023

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre's 10th season is focused on new works and new directions....
The Lone Bellow Team Up With A Safer Tennessee For 'Victory Garden' Photo The Lone Bellow Team Up With A Safer Tennessee For 'Victory Garden'
by Michael Major - March 27, 2024

Join THE LONE BELLOW as they partner with non-profit organization Voices for a Safer Tennessee for the release of their new song, Victory Garden. Out now on the anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Covenant School last year, all proceeds generated from the song will be donated to fueling the or...
Review: OU University Theatre Takes No Prisoners with MARIE ANTOINETTE Photo Review: OU University Theatre Takes No Prisoners with MARIE ANTOINETTE
by Adrienne Proctor - April 23, 2023

Marie Antoinette is a historical figure that has only grown larger than life and her wigs as time has gone by. The French Revolution starts as a spark and ends with a full-blown blaze in this historical drama, on stage at OU's intimate blackbox style Weitzenhoffer Theatre, now through April 30th on ...
Cuban American Filmmaker Gabriel Caste's New Short To Have World Premiere At Santa Ba Photo Cuban American Filmmaker Gabriel Caste's New Short To Have World Premiere At Santa Barbara International Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2023

Cuban American filmmaker Gabriel Caste's latest short film Are You Awake? will have its world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. ...
Review: Polarisasi, Indonesia's Contemporary Answer to Hamilton Photo Review: Polarisasi, Indonesia's Contemporary Answer to Hamilton
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 20, 2024

What did our critic think of POLARISASI at Graha Bhakti Budaya?...
Cast Revealed For SWEAT at the Keegan Theatre Photo Cast Revealed For SWEAT at the Keegan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 26, 2023

The Keegan Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, SWEAT. The final production of Keegan’s 26th season, SWEAT plays August 19-September 16, 2023....
Ron Funches Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square Photo Ron Funches Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square
by Stephi Wild - June 01, 2023

Ron Funches is a triple threat. He is an excellent stand up comedian, actor and writer. Ron has built an impressive acting resume. Whether it's lending his voice to projects like Trolls, Bob's Burgers, and Adventure Time. Or his memorable acting roles on The Goldbergs, Black•ish, New Girl, Transpare...
Eight Actors Play 50+ Characters In Alliance Theatre's World Premiere Adaptation, A T Photo Eight Actors Play 50+ Characters In Alliance Theatre's World Premiere Adaptation, A TALE OF TWO CITIES
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2024

The Alliance Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming world premiere, A TALE OF TWO CITIES. ...
Winona Fighter Releases New Single After Signing to Rise Records Photo Winona Fighter Releases New Single After Signing to Rise Records
by Michael Major - March 07, 2024

Punk rock act Winona Fighter is excited to announce that they've signed with Rise Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared their new single and music video, “I'm In The Market To Please No One”, an empowering punk rock anthem is all about standing up for yourself and no longer tolera...
Interview: Kareem Fahmy on His New World Premiere Play A DISTINCT SOCIETY at Pioneer Photo Interview: Kareem Fahmy on His New World Premiere Play A DISTINCT SOCIETY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - January 28, 2023

BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Kareem Fahmy about his new play A DISTINCT SOCIETY, currently receiving a world premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley....
Matt Sassano Teams Up With TheHopeLine To Launch 'My Dear God Letters' Initiative Photo Matt Sassano Teams Up With TheHopeLine To Launch 'My Dear God Letters' Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2022

Chart-topping Christian rock radio vocalist Matt Sassano is partnering with nonprofit organization TheHopeLine to launch the 'My Dear God Letters' initiative. The initiative aligns with the message of his In Defiance EP, which was released in August via Rockfest Records. ...
Beethoven's Only Opera, FIDELIO, Hits The Canadian Opera Company Stage In A Visually Photo Beethoven's Only Opera, FIDELIO, Hits The Canadian Opera Company Stage In A Visually Stunning Ode To Freedom
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2023

The Canadian Opera Company's 2023/2024 season launches with Fidelio, the only opera from master composer Ludwig van Beethoven and a work that hasn't been seen on the COC stage in nearly 15 years. The opera, running from September 29 to October 20, 2023, centres on Leonore, a woman who has disguised ...
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Acquired by Broadway Licensing & Sets Run The Huntington Photo JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Acquired by Broadway Licensing & Sets Run The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 09, 2023

Broadway Licensing has acquired “John Proctor Is the Villain” by playwright Kimberly Belflower for live stage performance rights. In conjunction, The Huntington in Boston will include the new play in its 23/24 season.   ...
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at ZACH Theatre Photo Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at ZACH Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - February 12, 2024

With its infectious score, witty lyrics, and flawless execution by a stellar cast, Zach Theatre's rendition of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 delivers an exhilarating and uplifting theatrical experience. It has swiftly secured its place at the top of my favorite Zach Theatre productions....




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