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Art At A Time Like This Presents Ukraine Artists Under Siege


Art at a Time Like This will present 6 artists who are currently making work in Ukraine, brought to our platform by the Izolyatsia Foundation, based in Kiev.  While hunkered down in an underground shelter, these curators were able to solicit works from artists caught in the war and share their visual accounts with our audience. 

DREAMGIRLS is Heading to Japan


Following a successful run in China that closed on January 14, 2020, Big League Productions, Inc.'s DREAMGIRLS will travel to Japan for performances January 29 through February 16.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Sharon Playhouse


This fun and family friendly musical, adapted from the original Disney film, brings to life “a tale as old as time” of a selfish prince who is turned into a hideous monster and must win the affection of a beautiful, young girl in order to regain his humanity. This musical includes the classic scores of “Be Our Guest”, “If I Can't Love Her”, “A Change in Me”, the title song “Beauty and the Beast” and many more. The magical musical offers humor, romance, and excitement for all ages.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of CRAZY FOR YOU at Sharon Playhouse


Sharon Playhouse presents Crazy For You! Check out photos from opening night!

Sharon Playhouse Announces 2019 60th Anniversary Season!


Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, CT under the management of Artistic Director Alan M-L Wager and Managing Director Robert Levinstein, announces the casting and creative teams for its 2019 60th Anniversary mainstage summer season.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Sharon Playhouse


Rex Smith (Broadway: The Pirates of Penzance, Grand Hotel, The Scarlett Pimpernel) stars as Victor Velasco in Neil Simon's classic hit comedy Barefoot In The Park at the historic Sharon Playhouse in Connecticut from July 27 through August 12.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Comes to Sharon Theatre


Rex Smith (Broadway: The Pirates of Penzance, Grand Hotel, The Scarlett Pimpernel) stars as Victor Velasco in Neil Simon's classic hit comedy Barefoot In The Park at the historic Sharon Playhouse in Connecticut from July 27 through August 12.

Photo Flash: Sharon Playhouse Opens ALL SHOOK UP


The Hip Swiveling hit musical based on Shakepeare's Twelfth Night written by Joe DePietro and featuring the iconic hits of Elvis Presley explodes onto the stage of Sharon Playhouse July 13 through 22 and BWW has a first look! Check out photos below!

Photo Flash: Sharon Playhouse Sets Sail with ANYTHING GOES


Anything Goes opened the 59thSeason at the Sharon Playhouse this past weekend. Helmed by Artistic Director Alan M-L Wager and starring Broadway's Amanda Lea Lavergne, and Tony Award Winner Paul Kreppel.

BWW Review: Noah Rice-led ANNIE Brings Spirit to The Keeton's Summer Show


Annie, the Broadway musical by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan, is something of a community theater warhorse - a show that is sure to bring in throngs of theater-goers despite the oftentimes scornful dismay of the theaterati - along the same lines as Steel Magnolias, Grease and, well, you catch my drift. There's nothing epoch-shattering, paradigm-shifting or cutting edge about Annie (or any of the other shows of its ilk), but in a Nashville theater season during which we've seen laudable revivals of those other two shows, it only seems logical that a new production of Annie could be equally as entertaining and a welcome diversion.

Rex Smith, Alison Arngrim, Paul Kreppel and More Head to Sharon Playhouse for Summer Season


Sharon Playhousein Sharon, CT under the new management team of Artistic Director Alan M-L Wager and Managing Director Robert Levinstein, announced today the complete casting and creative teams for its 2018 mainstage summer season.

Shakespeare on the Sound Sets New Ticket Policy; Cast Announced for HAMLET!


In its 21st season, Shakespeare on the Sound introduces a new ticketing policy for it's upcoming production of Hamlet.

Breaking News: Kathleen Turner Will Now Direct WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF...Off-Broadway; Deborah Cox Departs


22Q Entertainment, has announced that Academy Award Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Kathleen Turner will be stepping in as director of the world premiere Off Broadway production WOULD YOU STILL LOVE ME IF… a love story that tackles the issue of gender identity. The production will also shift gears as Grammy Nominated Singer Deborah Cox has had to step down from her role due to increasing conflicts with the play's October performance schedule. Roya Shanks will take over the role for Ms. Cox and previews will begin on Saturday, September 26th at New World Stages. The official opening is set for Saturday, October 10th.

BWW REVIEW: Ogunquit Brews Up Another Winner with WITCHES OF EASTWICK


Ogunquit continues its 'high-flying' 82nd season with the American Northeast premiere of Cameron Mackintosh's THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, a musical adaptation based on John Updike's novel and the 1987 Warner Brothers hit motion picture.

BWW REVIEW: Gail Bennett Leads Ogunquit's MARY POPPINS in the Most Delightful Way


Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine is on a roll, following its thrilling, record-breaking production of BILLY ELLIOT with another beloved British musical import, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS. Featuring a terrific cast, crisp, thoughtful direction by Shaun Kerrison, and energetic choreography by Lisa Stevens, this MARY POPPINS is - yes, let's just say it and get it over with - practically perfect in every way.

2013 Independent Reviewers of New England Award Nominees Announced!


2013 IRNE Nominations have been announced, as updated on the organization's Facebook page today, February 18, 2013. As of yet, no April date has been set for the awards ceremony. Scroll below for the full list of nominations!

With It's Solid Gold Heart, Damn Yankees- the Red Sox Version is a Home Run Hit


Carson Kressley (Mr. Applegate) is devilishly delicious, providing a subtle playing field for the entire cast to play on. The audience delights in the Kressley-isms sprinkled throughout. Kressley's vocals and comedic timing prove that he can do more than just make people look fashionably good.

Love and War Take on New Meaning in Ogunquit’s SOUTH PACIFIC


Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse presents a magnificent production of this classic musical masterpiece based on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater revival

BWW Reviews: Stellar Ensemble Shines in Ogunquit's SOUTH PACIFIC


Jennie Sophia (Nellie Forbush) is a Rodgers & Hammerstein dream with her triple threat talents that bring a multi-layered performance equal to that of Mary Martin.

BWW Reviews: You'll Go 'Crazy' For ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE


Patrons will shake, rattle and roll with music, laughter and a few tears as Ogunquit Playhouse celebrates the opening of their 80th summer season with the musical, Always... Patsy Cline, starring Broadway's Carter Calvert (as Patsy Cline) and TV, stage and film star, Sally Struthers (as her friend Louise Segar).

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