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Immersive 1920s Mystery Theatre Experience THE MANOR to Take Over Historic West Chester Mansion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2023


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a 1920s mystery theatre experience set in a historic West Chester mansion. Uncover secrets and solve puzzles in this unique and interactive production that will transport you back in time.

Greystone Hall and Colonial Playhouse to Host Immersive Mystery Theatre Experience THE MANOR in Chester County
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2023


One of the region's most famous mansions will again host a famous Greystone Hall and the Colonial Playhouse of Delaware County present the 2023 production of The Manor, a two-act play by Kathrine Bates, directed by Sam Barrett. 

Full Cast Announced for WOMEN, BEWARE THE DEVIL at the Almeida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023


Almeida Theatre will present Women, Beware the Devil, starring Leo Bill, Carly-Sophia Davies and more. See the full cast, how to purchase tickets and more!

THE MANOR Returns To Greystone Hall In West Chester
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2021


Greystone Hall and the Colonial Playhouse of Delaware County present the 2021 production of The Manor, a two-act play by Kathrine Bates, directed by Sam Barrett.  Inspired by a true story from the 1920''s, the play was designed to be performed in the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills where those events took place.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat to Host Residencies for 23 Writers of Nine New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021


Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host nine weeklong in-person residencies for 23 musical theatre writers of nine new musicals between June 27 and August 29.  Writers include Tony-nominee Beth Malone, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls; Jonathan Larson winners Avi Amon, Sara Cooper, Ty Defoe, and Anna Jacobs and more.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Presents FROM DUBLIN TO THE SEA: JOHN M. SYNGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020


Tennessee Shakespeare Company is continuing its Dr. Greta McCormick Coger Literary Salon Series on Sunday, November 8 with an exploration of the Literary Renaissance of the Emerald Isle and its mystical Aran Islands.

Joe's Pub Celebrates Juneteenth With Nnenna Ogwo and Continues Pride Celebrations with Lea DeLaria & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2020


 Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share multiple events with audiences worldwide each week.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! Features Mira Awad with Guy Mintus & The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020


Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.

JOE'S PUB LIVE! Kicks Off Pride 2020 With Isaac Oliver, Max Vernon and Kim David Smith This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2020


Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.

Gingold Theatrical Group Continues Project Shaw with THE PLAY'S THE THING
by Julie Musbach - Oct 21, 2019


Gingold Theatrical Group continues the 14th Season of Project Shaw, Art as Activism: A Theatrical Survival Guide, a special series of evenings of plays that embrace human rights and free speech. All of GTG's programming, inspired by the works of George Bernard Shaw, are designed to provoke peaceful discussion and activism.

TOKYO STORIES Film Series Announces Schedule, Nov. 8 - Dec. 7
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 16, 2019


From the bustle of neon-lit Shinjuku and its ultramodern skyscrapers to the traditional scenery of Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and Shinto shrines, Tokyo has served as a source of creative inspiration for generations of international filmmakers. Anticipating the 2020 Summer Games, when the eyes of the world will once again fall upon Japan's dynamic capital, Tokyo Stories: Japan in the Global Imagination considers the ways Japan—and the elusive concept of “Japaneseness” —is rendered and interpreted outside its borders with a revealing selection of Tokyo-set films by foreign directors, including Japanese co-productions, Hollywood blockbusters, and European arthouse favorites.

Des Moines Community Playhouse 101st Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2019


The Des Moines Community Playhouse has the most beloved, precocious, road-tripping, family-loving, happy-dancing season yet. The theatre's 101st season includes four musicals, plus drama, comedy, and family shows. Playhouse season tickets go on sale Mar. 15, 2019, online at dmplayhouse.com and at the Playhouse ticket office.

Olney Theatre Presents Their Second U.S. Premiere Of The Season With OIL By Ella Hickson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2019


The American Premiere of Ella Hickson's Oil directed by Tracy Brigden begins its Olney Theatre Center run in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab on February 27 and runs through March 31.  Invited Press Night is Saturday, March 2 at 7:45pm.

Michael Cerveris and More Set for Reading of THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019


Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the next REVELATION READING, the New York Premiere of The Shadow of a Doubt by Edith Wharton, directed by Eleanor Holdridge: Emily Brown, Michael Cerveris, Kimberly Chatterjee, Samantha Blaire Cutler, Sanjit De Silva, Adam Harrington, Kathryn Meisle, Amanda Quaid and Brian Wile.  This will take place on Monday January 28th at 7:30 PM at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Hudson Streets).

Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2018


Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Japan Society Presents Newly Subtitled Digital Remasters of 3 Music-Inflected Genre Films by Influential Japanese Director
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 29, 2018


A prolific and versatile filmmaker who worked across a wide range of genres throughout his long career, Umetsugu Inoue(1923-2010) made his mark on Japanese cinema in the 1950s with a series of highly entertaining, genre-blending musical films that captured the explosive energy of Japan's jazz-fueled youth culture.

Jim Dale, Simon Jones, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Adam B. Shapiro, Janice Hall To Headline WINTER RHYTHMS 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2018


Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Celebrate 13th Annual Latin American Cultural Week With Theater, Music, Dance, Film, Literature, & More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2018


Pan American Musical Art Research (PAMAR), founded in 1984 by Uruguayan-born pianist Polly Ferman, now Artistic Director of PAMAR, presents the 13th Annual Latin American Cultural Week(s) (LACW), November 13 through 21, 2018. (Additional events precede & follow official dates.) In support of the #MeToo #YoTambien movement, we feature women artists of the Americas. Polly Ferman, states 'I don't know the figures of how many women do not have their rights or are not recognized in Latin America or in the U.S., but one woman not respected or appreciated is too much. That's why we feature this year Latin American Women in the Arts, and support the #MeToo #YoTambien movement.'

13th Annual Latin American Cultural Week(s) Brings Theater, Music, Dance, Film, Literature, & Visual Arts Events to New York City
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018


Pan American Musical Art Research (PAMAR), founded in 1984 by Uruguayan-born pianist Polly Ferman, now Artistic Director of PAMAR, presents the 13th Annual Latin American Cultural Week(s) (LACW), November 13 through 21, 2018. (Additional events precede & follow official dates.) In support of the #MeToo #Yo Tambien movement, we feature women artists of the Americas. Polly Ferman, states 'I don't know the figures of how many women do not have their rights or are not recognized in Latin America or in the U.S., but one woman not respected or appreciated is too much. That's why we feature this year Latin American Women in the Arts, and support the #MeToo #YoTambien movement.'

Stand Up To Cancer Has Its Best-Ever Fundraising Special with More Than $123.6 Million Pledged
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2018


 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced more than $123.6 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 7 'roadblock' fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. The funds pledged toward the SU2C scientific model will be directed to collaborative research programs utilizing SU2C's scientific oversight in both the United States and Canada.

Mint Theater Company To Present Benefit Reading of LILIOM
by Julie Musbach - Apr 13, 2018


Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present a rare reading of Ferenc Molnar's Liliom for one night only, on Monday, June 11 at 7pm at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).

The Smith Center For The Performing Arts Announces Events February - March 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2017


The Smith Center For The Performing Arts has announced events February - March 2018. See the full lineup below!

Miles Richardson to Lead DEAR BRUTUS at Southwark Playhouse; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017


Miles Richardson leads an 11-strong cast of J. M. Barrie's rarely performed play DEAR BRUTUS in its centenary year at Southwark Playhouse, presented by Troupe Theatre and directed by Jonathan O'Boyle.

Frida Kahlo Show FRIDA LIBRE to Play Queens Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2017


Frida Libre, the North American premiere of the story of the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, will be presented at the Queens Theatre, November 16-19, with actress Flora Mart nez in the starring role.

BWW Review: LOVE NEVER DIES at BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
by John Lariviere - Nov 13, 2017


The talent in this production of Love Never Dies is unquestionably top-notch, and both of the leads truly seem to be pouring 110% of themselves into their performances - unquestionably focused and committed to each other, to the moment, and to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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