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Neonfly to Release Live EP 'Master Tapes - 10 Years Live at Masters of Rock'

UK alternative metal act NEONFLY has announced the release of the band's upcoming live EP Master Tapes - 10 Years Live at Masters of Rock, set to be released on June 19 via Noble Demon. Having graced the festival for the 4th time in ten years back in 2022, this digital EP commemorates their decade-long journey since their first captivating performance on the international stage.

Photos: First Look At YOU MAKE MY FRAME SHAKE! From Bergen County Players

Bergen County Players concludes its 2023-2024 second stage season with New Jersey Playwright Luigi Jannuzzi’s comedy You Make My Frame Shake! See photos of the production. 

Review: TWO ARTISTS IN PRISON at Teatro Paraguas Second Stage

“Most theater companies choose their plays. Grottesco’s reveal themselves.” Thus begins the director’s notes for Theater Grottesco’s Two Artists in Prison, now playing at Teatro Paraguas’ Second Stage space. The play, co-directed by Grottesco Founder John Flax and Apollo Garcia Orellana, takes place in a dystopian future where artists are locked away at the hands of an authoritarian regime. The prisoners are forced to tell their captors stories on a daily basis; if they are entertaining, they get to remain, if not, the consequences are dire. Two Artists in Prison runs through June 9th.

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala to Honor Lila Neugebauer

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.

Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Extended at Soho Rep

Soho Rep will present a two-week extension of The Fires, the world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly that opened to acclaim last week. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Horizon Theatre To Host 26th Annual New South Young Playwrights Festival

Horizon Theatre in Atlanta will host the 26th Annual New South Young Playwrights Festival from June 2-8. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of the National Tour of WICKED

The National Tour of WICKED recently welcomed new cast members beginning performances Tuesday, May 7 at The Bushnell in Hartford, CT. Check out all new photos of the cast here!

I LOVE SORORITY RUSH! Will Open at Hollywood Fringe in June

I Love Sorority Rush!, winner of the Hollywood Fringe Artist Fund Award, will debut at the Broadwater theater's second stage this June! The show features live music from a twelve person cast and accompanist, inter-dimensional travel, a fight to the death, and the joy of sisterhood.

Today's MOTHER PLAY Matinee Canceled Due to Illness

According to Second Stage's Instagram story, the matinee of Mother Play has been canceled this afternoon due to 'an illness within the company.'

GRAPE CULTURE to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival Next Month

In a tragicomedy unveiling grape culture, comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy will join forces with performance artist Sarah Buckner. Together, they expose the insidious dominance without consent, peeling away the predatory programming suffocating society.

Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces 30th Season of Plays

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced its 30th Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 5 through July 28 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts.

Games, Books, and Collectables Belonging to Stephen Sondheim Will Be Auctioned in June

Memorabilia includes his gold record for West Side Story, custom-embroidered asylum coat from Sweeney Todd and more, including antiques of the Victorian and Edwardian as well as early puzzles, games, rebuses, coin-operated machines and more.

Feature: The VIPS Behind The Curtain at the Ziegfeld Ballroom!

The 2024 Drama League Awards were held on May 17th at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, marking a spectacular celebration of theatrical excellence!

Photos: First Look at #CASEYANDTOMMYGETHITCHED at the Loft Ensemble

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood is presenting its next production in Sawyer’s Playhouse (the company’s second stage), the world premiere of #CaseyAndTommyGetHitched by Molly Wagner. Check out all new photos here!

Loft Ensemble Presents World Premiere of #CASEYANDTOMMYGETHITCHED

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced its next production in Sawyer's Playhouse (the company's second stage), the world premiere of #CaseyAndTommyGetHitched by Molly Wagner.

Video: Matt Gould Performs 'Woman Is' From LEMPICKA

Watch as Matt Gould performs 'Woman Is' from Lempicka! Learn more about Gould and about the show.

Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer

 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will open on Broadway this summer at The Hudson Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Foster will lead the Broadway cast, reprising her acclaimed performance as Winnifred the Woebegone.

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

Amber Ruffin's BIGFOOT! THE MUSICAL is Coming to The Hollywood Fringe

Amber Ruffin's Bigfoot is coming to the Hollywood Fringe. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!