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Review: MASTER CLASS at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Apr 12, 2024


For opera lovers around the world, Maria Callas was a gigantic figure well known for her unusual and daring performances. She was a singer who ruled the classical musical world for a large part of the 20th century and left an indelible mark with her talent and her larger-than-life personality.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced its 2024-2025 season: “Legends and Legacies.” Featuring an electrifying lineup of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces sure to captivate audiences! 

Review: DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 18, 2024


What did our critic think of DRAGONS LOVE TACOS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts? The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, 501 E 9th St, in Little Rock, is a beautiful facility. It is huge! There is so much space with so much potential and located on land once owned by the Quapaw nation.

Review: STANDARD TIME WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Honors NYC Songs at Carnegie Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 11, 2024


The beloved concert series STANDARD TIME WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN continued on February 28th at Carnegie Hall’s intimate Zankel Hall stage. Whether you want a chance to hear American Songbook standards performed live by a true master, or you’re looking to dive deeper and learn more, Feinstein is marvelous to watch. He returns to Carnegie on March 27th.

Video: Get A First Look At Opera Orlando's Site-Specific RUSALKA
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024


Get a first look at Opera Orlando's site-specific production of Dvořák’s Rusalka at the Art and History Museums of Maitland. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Little Mermaid,” Dvořák’s version is a deeply romantic tragedy of love, sacrifice, and rejection.

Opera Orlando Will Perform Site-Specific RUSALKA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024


Opera Orlando goes On the Town in its All for Art season with a site-specific production of Dvořák’s Rusalka at the Art and History Museums of Maitland. Performances will take place March 8-9, 2024.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 27, 2024
by - Feb 27, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024


Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

Rialto Chatter: Will the 2018 Film A STAR IS BORN Be Adapted For the Stage?
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


A Star Is Born is a story that has been adapted on film several times, beginning in 1937, with subsequent films in 1954, 1976, and finally, most recently, in 2018, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Now, rumor has it that this story is finally hitting the stage, after a previous edition was rumored in 2017.

ME AND MY GIRL Comes to Wagner College Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL Comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.

Baritone Will Liverman & Pianist Jonathan King to Release 'SHOW ME THE WAY' on Cedille Records
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024


Baritone Will Liverman and Pianist Jonathan King will release 'Show Me The Way', a 2-disc celebration of American Song in March.

Mint Theater Company To Stream World Premiere of BECOMES A WOMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2024


Beginning Monday February 19th (from 7pm) Mint will be streaming the three-camera archival recording of the World Premiere of one of its most exciting discoveries: Becomes a Woman.

Review: OF MICE AND MEN at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 7, 2024


What did our critic think of OF MICE AND MEN at The Pocket Community Theatre? They made me cry!

Festival of Arts Announces Passing of Artist Patrick Kelly
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024


Festival of Arts announces the passing of artist Patrick Kelly, known for his vibrant and diverse body of work. Kelly, born in London, was a renowned artist with a passion for vibrant colors. He studied fine art and industrial design in London before immigrating to Canada and later the United States.

AS SHE LIKES IT Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


A play inspired by the story of a #MeToo pioneer comes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre at the end of January. Learn more about As SHE Likes It!

January's Whidbey Island Film Festival Brings Screwball Comedies To Langley With Whidbey Island Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024


Whidbey Island Film Festival brings screwball comedies to Langley in January. Don't miss this hilarious lineup of classic films.

The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals- A Statistical Analysis
by Daniel Parris - Jan 5, 2024


Check out a full analysis of the history of movie musicals, with supporting facts from box office analysis to ratings, budgets, search traffic and more!

Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opens January 12 At St. Dunstan's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2023


St. Dunstan's Theatre will present Neil Simon's beloved classic, 'Brighton Beach Memoirs,' from January 12 to 27, 2024.

Tickets On Sale Today For HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023


Tickets for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s highly-anticipated, limited engagement of the hit solo show Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone will go on sale to the public 1pm PST, Friday, December 15, 2023.

Review: AIR HEART at Revelation Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Dec 8, 2023


Buffalo's Revelation Theatre has chosen a intriguing piece of theatrical performance art in presenting the one woman play AIR HEART. The 65 minute show examines the life of Amelia Earhart, leading to her disappearance while on her famed  flight over the Pacific Ocean in 1937.

Michael Westmore To Be Honored At MUAHS Awards
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2023


Westmore's illustrious career spans over five decades and has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. From the breathtaking beauty of Elizabeth Taylor to the bloody Rocky series, to the Romulans in Star Trek, Westmore's artistry has captivated audiences and set the standard for make-up and hair styling in film and television.

ALCHYMIA: Antonio Lysy and Friends Will Be Performed as Part of BroadStage's Sunday Morning Music/Santa Monica Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023


The curator of Sunday Morning Music / Santa Monica series himself, Antonio Lysy, will be performing Alchymia: Antonio Lysy and Friends on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 11am in The Edye.

What's New on Max This December 2023
by Michael Major - Nov 27, 2023


Stream Original Comedy Specials “Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!” For HBO And “Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base” For Max, Max Original Documentary “Oprah and The Color Purple Journey,” HBO Original Documentary Series “Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning,” and more. Check out what's coming to Max and leaving Max in December 2023.

Legendary Children's Television Producer Marty Krofft Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023


Marty Krofft, the King of Saturday Mornings, has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, he created iconic children's TV shows and primetime hits that entertained multiple generations. His legacy will live on through the recently announced 'World of Sid & Marty Krofft Channel.'

Review: BEYOND BEAUTIFUL (THE HEDY LAMAR MUSICAL) at Green Room 42
by Peter Danish - Nov 24, 2023


BEYOND BEAUTIFUL (THE HEDY LAMAR MUSICAL) at Green Room 42 has more beautiful melodies than any show currently on Broadway - hands down!

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