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Rise is a heartening new drama about finding inspiration in unexpected places. When dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli sheds his own self-doubt and takes over the school's lackluster theater department, he galvanizes not only the faculty and students, but the entire working-class town. Inspired by a true story.

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SKINTIGHT Comes to Island City Stage In May Photo SKINTIGHT Comes to Island City Stage In May
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Island City Stage is presenting Skintight by Joshua Harmon, running May 30 through June 23. ...


Words Beats & Life To Receive $75,000 Our Town Grant From The National Endowment For Photo Words Beats & Life To Receive $75,000 Our Town Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Words Beats & Life, a DC-based hip-hop arts nonprofit, received a $75,000 NEA Our Town grant to support art and creativity workshops for vulnerable populations in various community settings. Learn more about the grant....


Review: OLGA KOCH'S PRAWN COCKTAIL at Regal Theatre Photo Review: OLGA KOCH'S PRAWN COCKTAIL at Regal Theatre
by David Bravos - May 14, 2024

It’s safe to say that Olga Koch covers a lot of territory in her show PRAWN COCKTAIL. Her stories go from Japan to the UK to New Zealand, all whilst the audience learns more about parasocial relationships, one night stands, Olga herself, and the namesake prawn cocktails than they probably thought th...


Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 17, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 17, 2024
by - May 17, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....


Goodman Theatre Unveils 2024/25 Season Updates Photo Goodman Theatre Unveils 2024/25 Season Updates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed 2024/2025 Season updates to the series in the 350-seat flexible Owen Theatre. Learn more about the season....


Review: Opening Night at Pops Showcases George Gershwin, Harry Connick, Jr., and More Photo Review: Opening Night at Pops Showcases George Gershwin, Harry Connick, Jr., and More
by R. Scott Reedy - May 15, 2024

There were three great pianists on the program when the Boston Pops recently opened its 138th season at Symphony Hall....


Anne Wilson Comes to the Morrison Center in November Photo Anne Wilson Comes to the Morrison Center in November
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Join Anne Wilson with special guest Jordan Rowe for a night of worship and praise. Hear your favorites from Anne, like My Jesus and Hey Girl, along with songs from Anne's new album, Rebel and Rain in the Rearview. ...


Broadway Buying Guide: May 13, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr. in His Debut Photo Broadway Buying Guide: May 13, 2024- See Robert Downey Jr. in His Debut
by Team BWW - May 13, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 13, 2024....


'Infinite Refrain, Music of Love's Refuge' Celebrates Pride with 17th-Century Music A Photo 'Infinite Refrain, Music of Love's Refuge' Celebrates Pride with 17th-Century Music About Gay Love
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

Infinite Refrain, Music of Love’s Refuge', a new album that is the first of its kind, features passionate duets and arias that explore the nuances of gay love in the 17th century in Venice. Though often concealed or suppressed, the connection, doubts, joy, misery, laughter, longing, and elation of s...


GRILLS Comes to Camden People's Theatre in June Photo GRILLS Comes to Camden People's Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Camden People's Theatre will present GRILLS, a theatre production and interactive installation reviving the vital yet overlooked history of the ground-breaking work - and bringing to life the pioneering spirit  - of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre.  ...


Galway International Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Programme Photo Galway International Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Galway International Arts Festival takes place from 15-28 July 2024 with a packed programme of theatre, circus, music, visual art, street art and spectacle, comedy and talks, that looks at who we are and what concerns us....


TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Thousand Oaks Next Month Photo TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to Thousand Oaks Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel. ...


Musical Classic 42ND STREET Announced At The Naples Players Photo Musical Classic 42ND STREET Announced At The Naples Players
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Charming and classic, audiences will be transported to the dazzling world of Broadway through the clicking euphony of tap dancing feet, sparkling costumes, and dazzling songs in The Naples Players' upcoming production of 42nd Street....


THE THE to Release First New Studio Album in A Quarter Century 'Ensoulment' Photo THE THE to Release First New Studio Album in A Quarter Century 'Ensoulment'
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

THE THE, one of the most acclaimed and cherished bands of the last few decades, have announced the forthcoming release of their first album in a quarter century. Ensoulment - a 12-song album - will be released on September 6 on Cinéola / earMUSIC. Encompassing characteristic topics ranging from love...


Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway Photo Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024

Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!...


Lily Rose Releases New EP 'Runnin' Outta Time' Photo Lily Rose Releases New EP 'Runnin' Outta Time'
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Groundbreaking country artist, Lily Rose, first burst onto the scene with her distinct vocals and unique perspective, earning the trust of her fans one city at a time as she toured with country's biggest stars. Now, the trailblazing country star delivers her highly-anticipated EP Runnin' Outta Time ...


TOOTSIE Continues Way Off Broadway's 30th Anniversary Season Photo TOOTSIE Continues Way Off Broadway's 30th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its blockbuster 30th Anniversary Season this summer with the new comedy musical Tootsie, opening June 21st....


Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents The Defender Award to the Hightower Family Photo Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents The Defender Award to the Hightower Family
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund bestowed The 2024 Defender Award upon Philip, Amy, and Max Hightower of Sherman, Texas, at the Dramatists Guild Awards Night held at Sony Hall in New York City. Learn more! ...


Video: HBO Drops Trailer for Original Documentary MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH Photo Video: HBO Drops Trailer for Original Documentary MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model beloved by cinema goers, exploring ...


JULIET EWING: RISE UP SINGING Returns To Don't Tell Mama This June Photo JULIET EWING: RISE UP SINGING Returns To Don't Tell Mama This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Juliet Ewing returns with her solo cabaret debut, 'Rise Up Singing,' featuring the music of George Gershwin on June 19 at 7PM at DON'T TELL MAMA. ...


Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre Photo Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 10, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at JCC CenterStage Theatre?...


Photos: Rubicon Theatre Company Launches VENTURA LIVE Concert Series With Sold Out Pr Photo Photos: Rubicon Theatre Company Launches VENTURA LIVE Concert Series With Sold Out Premiere of 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music'
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

Opening weekend of Rubicon Theatre Company's VENTURA LIVE! concert series featured a sold out performance and premier of Make Your Own Kind of Music, an evening celebrating the 60s and 70s’ most iconic women in music, starring Heather Youmans and special musical guests. Check out photos here!...


Linda Eder Returns to 54 Below in October Photo Linda Eder Returns to 54 Below in October
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome back global star Linda Eder on October 15, 21, & 24 at 7pm. T...


Token Theatre Will Present David Rhee's ZAC EFRON Next Month Photo Token Theatre Will Present David Rhee's ZAC EFRON Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Token Theatre, Chicago's Asian American theatre company, has announced the company's first full production, ZAC EFRON, written by Artistic Director David Rhee, co-written by Managing Director Wai Yim and directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Alan Muraoka....


Pink Martini Vocalist China Forbes Shares First Solo LP in 15 Years, 'The Road' Photo Pink Martini Vocalist China Forbes Shares First Solo LP in 15 Years, 'The Road'
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024

China Forbes – the glamorous voice of Portland, Oregon’s very own, world-famous “little orchestra,” Pink Martini – has released her long-journeyed album, The Road, via Heinz Records. The LP marks the first solo album for Forbes in fifteen years, and features eleven original, auto-biographical songs....






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