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Andre Hayward and Friends To Perform At The 2022 Austin Chamber Music Festival
by Grace Cutler - Jul 16, 2022


In a collaboration with Golden Hornet, Austin Chamber Music Center presents jazz legend Andre Hayward.

BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Book Drive With Hindi's Libraries At Second Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES announces a book drive with Hindi's Libraries, a Long Island based literary nonprofit, to collect children's and young adult books at performances from Tuesday, August 2 - Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater.

Words From The Wings: BETWEEN THE LINES' Wren Rivera Shares Their 'Bizarre' Vocal Warmups, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2022


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Wren Rivera from Between The Lines, who shared their 'bizarre' vocal warmup routine and more!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of BETWEEN THE LINES Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 12, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical Between the Lines opened last night at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage (305 West 43rd Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - Jul 11, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES opens tonight at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage. Based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, BETWEEN THE LINES stars Arielle Jacobs as Delilah, Jake David Smith as Prince Oliver and more. Get a first look at photos and video of the production here!

A Human, an Idea, a Stage: Santa Fe Playhouse Debuts The Skeletal Series, a New New-Works Festival
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022


Santa Fe Playhouse’s new Skeletal Series is a three-week festival featuring solo shows by visiting theater artists from around the country. Three vastly different productions run Wednesday through Saturday evenings, with a Saturday matinee. 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022


William Shakespeare's joyous and popular comedy Much Ado About Nothing will open at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University. The show previews July 13 and 14, opens July 15, and runs through August 7 in the Schubert Theatre at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts.

The Center At West Park Announces Evolution Festival Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2022


THE CENTER AT WEST PARK (CWP), the Upper West Side's cultural hub for diverse, engaging, and boundary-pushing performing arts, announces the lineup for The 2022 Evolution Festival, a multi-disciplinary performance festival featuring six original works-in-progress of theater, dance, and music by NYC-based artists.

Jim Henson's Creature Shop Creates Iconic Character Puppets For MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022


Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have announced that leading innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation, Jim Henson's Creature Shop, will create the puppets for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro, opening at the Barbican on Saturday 8 October 2022.

GREASE, THE PRINCESS BRIDE and More to Screen at Warner Theatre This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022


The Warner Theatre presents seven spectacular summer blockbusters as part of Downtown Torrington’s Thursday Night Happenings.

BETWEEN THE LINES Canceled Tonight Due to Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical Between the Lines has been canceled this evening due to Covid-19 infections within the company.

BETWEEN THE LINES Now Set to Open on July 11
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES will now officially open on Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street).

PUPPETS COMES HOME Returns to Coney Island July 9 with MARIA READ'S A BOOK: MARIKATA'S SWEATY POWER HOUR!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2022


Puppets Come Home! presents MARIA READ'S A BOOK: MARIKATA'S SWEATY POWER HOUR!

BETWEEN THE LINES Cancels Performances Through June 22 Due to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022


Due to positive COVID cases within the company, performances for Between the Lines from June 17-22 have been cancelled. Performances are set to resume on Wednesday, June 22 at 8PM.

BETWEEN THE LINES's Wren Rivera Takes Over Our Instagram Today
by Social Watch - Jun 15, 2022


Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Wren Rivera takes over to take you behind the scenes of their day at Between the Lines Off-Broadway.

BETWEEN THE LINES Begins Performances Tonight Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022


The new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES begins performances tonight at the Tony Kiser Theater BETWEEN THE LINES stars Arielle Jacobs as Delilah, Jake David Smith as Prince Oliver, Vicki Lewis as Ms. Winx/Jessamyn Jacobs/Mrs. Brown/Kyrie, and more.

BWW Review: UNDER THE SEA WITH DREDGIE MCGEE at 1st Stage
by Ken Kemp - Jun 9, 2022


The magical, whimsical world of Dredgie McGee will delight children and adults alike. Don't miss this wonderful romp under the sea.

Saara Chaudry and Anders Holm Join MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Comedy for Disney+
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2022


Disney+ announced that Saara Chaudry ('The Mysterious Benedict Society,' 'Holly Hobbie') and Anders Holm ('Workaholics,' 'Inventing Anna') have been cast as Hannah and JJ in the live-action series, 'The Muppets Mayhem,' joining Lilly Singh ('A Little Late with Lilly Singh,' “Dollface”) and Tahj Mowry ('Smart Guy,' 'Baby Daddy').

Photos: BETWEEN THE LINES Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - May 26, 2022


Based on the novel by international bestselling author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer, Between the Lines begins performances Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and officially opens Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd Street) for a strictly limited engagement.

1st Stage Announces UNDER THE SEA WITH DREDGIE MCGEE
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022


Under the Sea with Dredgie McGee is a delightfully kooky, innovative production, sure to take you to a magical world far below our own. A splash of the 'Muppet Show', 'The Tonight Show', 'Pee Wee's Playhouse', and 'Pirates of the Caribbean', blended with a touch of macabre (á la Tim Burton), this vibrant and unique theatrical event is designed for ages 8 and up (so bring the family!).

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