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Awardees Revealed For the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Awards

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).
Endangered Species Theatre Project to Present 6th Annual Frederick Shakespeare Festival

Endangered Species theatre Project will present their 6th annual Frederick Shakespeare Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
StoneCrabs Theatre Co-Headlines Omnibus' 96 Festival With JOE CARSTAIRS

Exploring the life of a queer British power boat-racer known for being the ‘fastest woman on water', Joe Carstairs is a new drama set across two timelines, the 1920s and the 2020s, to delve into gender, identity and social constructs that, over a century later, the world is still determined to conform to.
WET FEET Comes to the Union Theatre in June

WET FEET by Michael Neri, directed by Dominic Rouse comes to the Union Theatre Tuesday 18 to Saturday 29 June.
Poppy Champlin, Doreen Collins and Frank O'Donnell Will Host Late Night Cabaret At Theatre By The Sea

Theatre By The Sea will welcome three of Rhode Island's most popular comedians, Poppy Champlin, Doreen Collins, and Frank O'Donnell as the hosts of the Late Night Cabaret, held at the theatre's on-site restaurant, Bravo By The Sea.
2023 A Cappella & Unplugged Round 1 Set For June 3

The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to Round 1 of A Cappella & Unplugged 2023 at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg on June 3rd at 7pm.
The Untold History of Sony Hall - Home of BroadwayWorld's 20th Anniversary Concert

In this special edition of Broadway Deep Dive, Tepper uncovers the untold history of Sony Hall- where BroadwayWorld will celebrate our 20th Anniversary with a star-studded concert event on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
HI DESERT FRINGE FESTIVAL Comes To Joshua Tree Retreat Center, May 19-21

This three day performing arts event Hi Desert Fringe Festival takes place May19-21, 2023 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Full weekend passes, plus one and two day passes, and discounted tickets for military and senior citizens are available.
THE LAST CYCLIST Comes to Genesis Creative Collective Next Month

The Last Cyclist is the Austin premiere stage production written in 1944 by Terezin concentration camp prisoner Karel Švenk and rediscovered and reconstructed by writer Naomi Patz.
Daniel Thomas Bellusci, Chelsea Emma Franko, Jason Graae & More to Take Part in Upcoming Live Kritzerland Concert

For the 114th Kritzerland show, it’s the return of LIVE shows. After a year-and-a-half, Kritzerland is back and so happy to perform live again at Feinstein’s Upstairs at Vitello’s. It’s the usual mix of great theater songs, great movie songs, and, as always, some very rare material you won’t be hearing anywhere else.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Erin Driscoll Gardiner

You most likely know today’s subject Erin Driscoll Gardiner as a superb performer. Some of her most memorable performances over the years include the title role in Violet and Cinderella in Into the Woods at Ford’s Theatre, many productions at Signature Theatre including a Helen Hayes Award winning performance as Hope Cladwell in Urinetown, and of course her solo cabarets where her angelic voice always rings like a band of angels.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for 2021 POP Tour: PICK ME LAST

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its 2021 Performance Outreach Program Tour production, Pick Me Last, by Idris Goodwin, directed by Jacole Kitchen, Playhouse Director of Arts Engagement and In-House Casting. This year’s POP Tour will be available in a virtual format.
40th Annual Governor's Arts Awards Nominees Announced

More than 100 artists, arts organizations and administrators, businesses and philanthropists from communities across Arizona have been nominated for 40th annual Governor’s Arts Awards. Finalists will be announced in February at special events in communities around the state.
The Shift Network Announces Winter Solstice Fest, Featuring Shpongle, John Butler, Taimane and More

The Shift Network have announced the Winter Solstice Fest, a free and intimate livestream event, set to run from December 18th-20th, 2020. The three-day festival will bring an international line up of musicians, ritualists, artists, visionary speakers, indigenous elders, and more together with a focus on renewal.
Phi Entertainment Presents the Unity in the Community Drive In Theater Showcase

Phi Entertainment presents the Unity in the Community Drive In Theater showcase. Come out September 5th, 2020 and enjoy a great show.
Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota Announces Changes To Its 2020-21 Season Schedule

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions on travel and live music performances, Artist Series Concerts has had to make adjustments to its 2020-21 concert schedule.
Yara Arts Group and Nova Opera Appear in OPERA GAZ at La MaMa

Yara Arts Group will offer the American debut of its new work 'Opera GAZ,' December 19, 20 and 22 at La MaMa, 66 East 4th Street. This opera was created by director Virlana Tkacz, who heads Yara Arts Group in New York, and the composers Roman Grygoriv and Illia Razumeiko. It features the performers of Nova Opera in Kyiv. Live performances and traditional instruments are combined with electronic music to present the story of an explosion at a futuristic gas factory that produces all the energy for the industrial world. The visually striking production is sung in English, Ukrainian and German but is universally accessible.
Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration Of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz. GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, September 20, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  
BWW Review: The Lawrence Welk Theatre Brings Everyone's Favorite Spooky Family To Life With THE ADDAMS FAMILY

THE ADDAMS FAMILY playing at the Lawrence Welk Theatre through November 10th is the perfect fun, spooky, and kooky musical to get you feeling like it's fall in San Diego.
La Mirada Presents GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL Featuring Cathy Rigby and More

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz.

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