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Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Winter Park Playhouse with Charles Stevens in a new spotlight cabaret, 'Two Directions of Love'.

Pittsburgh Public Theater debuts Broadway star Sara Porkalob's smash hit DRAGON LADY. The cabaret musical tells a powerful family history, with performances described as 'incandescent' and 'roaring with fire.' Don't miss this transcendent and buzz-worthy show. Tickets available at PPT.org/DRAGON or by calling the Box Office.

Hairspray is coming to Stifel Theatre on February 8-9. Learn how to purchase tickets!

DRUMLine Live, the electrifying production crafted by the musical visionaries behind 20th Century Fox’s blockbuster hits, Drumline and Drumline: A New Beat, is set to dazzle audiences at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8 p.m. with an all-new show featuring fresh music and choreography.

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of February programs and events, including a member artist exhibit, an art talk, and a colored pencil workshop in the Arts Advocates Gallery; tours of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Rep; and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club. 

The Space Coast Symphony will host The Best of Country Music next month, celebrating the legacy of country music, past and present. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

In August, EVERGLOW returned to the K-Pop scene after a 2 year hiatus with a song that maintained their music identity adding to the energy of their predominantly upbeat lead singles. The electronic hip-hop/pop song, “SLAY,” was released on August 18 as the title track of their 4th single album, “ALL MY GIRLS.”

Santasia is a must-see sketch comedy take on the glory and insanity of the holidays at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, created by and starring Brandon and Shaun Loeser.  Ongoing for 24 years and frequently sold out at every show, with performances in Los Angeles and Off-Broadway in New York, Santasia is a phenomenon. 

KUNI RX: In 2018, 2022, and 2023, KUNI RX captivated audiences from over the world with acrobatic martial arts performances as the main character in 'AquaTheater' aboard one of the world's largest luxury cruise ships, Royal Caribbean International's 'Symphony of the Seas' which sails the Caribbean and European countries. Combining various acrobatics such as rhythmic gymnastics and martial arts, he has been active in stage live performances, movies, motion capture, and as an acrobatics instructor both domestically and internationally. His notable works include “WaterWorld' at Universal Studios Japan, a stunt double for “KAMEN RIDER WIZARD,' Hollywood movie 'Blade of the 47 Ronin,' and the motion capture for 'Demon Slayer.' Currently, KUNI RX is dedicated to strive to spread Japanese traditional entertainment worldwide by his unique style, blending with Japanese culture “Ninja” and his 26 years of experience.

ANONYMOUS ROSE, an original one-woman musical by Ronni Mardor, is set to receive an NYC industry presentation on November 29th. Will Nunziata will direct the production.

Barbra Streisand says that Stephen Sondheim would not let her direct and star in a Gypsy movie musical. Although she had written 'a synopsis of how every scene would work' in the movie, Sondheim said it was 'too difficult' for her to take on both roles. Hear her tell this story and more in all new video clips from The Howard Stern Show!

 Stewart Music Emporium presents performer Gregory Stewart, 2023 Jeff Award nominee (Reasons: A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire) in a limited run of his tribute Just One of Those Things (And More): The Nat King Cole Story.

Join us at Fort Salem Theater for our production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring a talented cast of local and professional actors. Don't miss this fall staging of Shakespeare's classic comedy.

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Onward & Upward, a new musical based on the play “Up (The Man in the Flying Chair)”, with music by Charlie Romano, lyrics by Will Wegner, book by Will Wegner and Charlie Romano at Ripley-Grier Studios.

Get ready for a toe-tapping experience! HAIRSPRAY, the hit musical, is coming to Playhouse Square in December. Find out all the details about the dates and venue for this exciting production. Don't miss your chance to catch this fabulous show live on stage. Book your tickets now!

The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Broadway smash hit “A Chorus Line” beginning November 9 in the Little Theatre on campus. “A Chorus Line” was written by Michael Bennett, music by Marvin Hamlisch, co-directed by Marty Austin Lamar and Courtney Ozovek, with musical direction from Michelle Do.

Bundle up! TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 28th season by asking the question, “Why Don't We Do It In The Snow?” with their latest world premiere musical comedy event, WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS, musical direction by Ryan Whyman, and adapted, & directed by Matt Walker. 

Continuing in its long tradition of theatrical excellence, Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish, Maine has announced a new era of leadership in the theater.

The remarkable Mr. Adam T. Biner takes the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse to debut his latest solo cabaret - Always A Classic- in the theatre's popular Spotlight Cabaret Series - November 15 and 16, 2023. 

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces casting for THIS BITTER EARTH. An interracial gay male couple navigates differences amidst events of the BLM movement.