Erin Elizabeth Smith

Oak Ridge Playhouse is one of only three theaters in the nation set to premiere Kenneth Jones' new play HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA. This hilarious, heartfelt and hopeful new American comedy is about small towns, big dreams and the power of coming home. Opening September 23 and running select dates through October 2, this is an exciting first for the Playhouse.

A roster of accomplished young singing actors from the Chicago area will portray the von Trapp Family children in Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of The Sound of Music, the company announced today.

Henry Purcell's King Arthur, with libretto by John Dryden, premieres on Wednesday, March 5 at 7PM, opening the company's spring season with a gala to follow.

On April 2nd, a benefit event featuring several Broadway stars, was held at an elegant downtown apartment

Gilbert and Sullivan's classic comic opera The Pirates of Penzance presented by the New York City Opera, opened on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30PM at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center.

New York City Opera's 63rd season begins March 3rd with Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Pirates on Panzance.' La Donna Del Lago and Madama Butterfly will follow.