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What do you get when you have four celebrities and one super talented kid? Figure It Out! In this game a panel of celebrity judges has to guess a kid's bizarre and awesome talent by asking 'yes' or 'no' questions. Hosted by the hilarious Jeff Sutphen, this show is bound to deliver laughs, surprises and lots and lots of slime.
Student Blog: Dream Even Bigger PhotoStudent Blog: Dream Even Bigger
by Student Blogger: Sonia Tomasiewicz - February 27, 2026

One thing about me is that I’ve always dreamed really big. I’ve never thought about what would happen if I didn’t get where I wanted to - I just always knew I was going to go for it and figure it out later. I’ve always had that mentality. ...


TEN TIMES I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN I WAS AUTISTIC Adds Performance at the United Solo Thea PhotoTEN TIMES I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN I WAS AUTISTIC Adds Performance at the United Solo Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 03, 2025

Based on demand, Ten Times I Should Have Known I Was Autistic, a one man play, written and performed by Keith Varney has added an additional performance at Theater row - Theater 1....


Review: Sara Chase's KAHN-CEPT Brings Madeline Kahn Back to Life at The Beechman PhotoReview: Sara Chase's KAHN-CEPT Brings Madeline Kahn Back to Life at The Beechman
by Andrew Poretz - October 09, 2025

Sara Chase brought Madeline Kahn back to life at The Laurie Beechman with a new twist on the cabaret bio show. Her good script, beautiful soprano and top-notch support made for a very entertaining 75 minutes...


Keith Varney's TEN TIMES I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN I WAS AUTISTIC is Coming to The United S PhotoKeith Varney's TEN TIMES I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN I WAS AUTISTIC is Coming to The United Solo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2025

Ten Times I Should Have Known I Was Autistic, a one man play, written and performed by Keith Varney will play Theatre Row – Theater 1. Learn how to attend!...


Interview: Jimmy Mak of FREAK SHOW at Shadowbox Live! PhotoInterview: Jimmy Mak of FREAK SHOW at Shadowbox Live!
by Paul Batterson - October 01, 2025

Jimmy Mak, the head writer for the Shadowbox Live! theater troupe, isn’t one to throw an idea away. The Mak-penned “Cereal Killers” is one of eight new sketches in Shadowbox Live’s Halloween-themed FREAK SHOW, performed 7:30 p.m....


When AI Replaces Targeting: What Meta’s 2026 Update Means for Theater Marketing PhotoWhen AI Replaces Targeting: What Meta’s 2026 Update Means for Theater Marketing
by Yuliia Bohatyr - September 29, 2025

Year after year, more advertising platforms push marketers to rely on their AI tools. Meta, which remains one of the most important digital channels for the live entertainment world, has been especially aggressive in this shift. The centerpiece of its automation push is Advantage+, a suite of AI-dri...


Interview: Rob Ackerman of BACKTALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin PhotoInterview: Rob Ackerman of BACKTALK at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - September 24, 2025

“We all have voices in our heads. Even the people who say they don't have (that inner voice), have one. You have these little suggestions you get from somewhere that aren’t from you. In BACKTALK, we have a double love story between our inner life and our buttoned up life, and that plays out on s...


Review Roundup: WEATHER GIRL at St. Ann's Warehouse PhotoReview Roundup: WEATHER GIRL at St. Ann's Warehouse
by Nicole Rosky - September 22, 2025

The St. Ann's Warehouse season kicked off with the multi-award-winning Weather Girl, written by Outer Range creator Brian Watkins and directed by Tyne Rafaeli. This prescient play is a darkly funny, dizzying rampage into the soul of American strangeness. It is also a showcase of the tremendous tr...


Review: I HAVE A SECRET TO TELL YOU... at The Kennedy Center Theater Lab PhotoReview: I HAVE A SECRET TO TELL YOU... at The Kennedy Center Theater Lab
by Audrey Cahak - August 27, 2025

The Kennedy Center’s Local Dance Comissioning Project (LDCP) 2024/2025 awardees Jamison Curcio and Shanice Mason presented a vulnerable, metaphysical dance autobiography in I have a secret to tell you…. ...


Deconstructing Directing Launches The Upstream Director's Studio To Support 30,000+ T PhotoDeconstructing Directing Launches The Upstream Director's Studio To Support 30,000+ Theatre Directors
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2025

Deconstructing Directing, the free online library transforming how directors learn and grow, is proud to announce the launch of The Upstream Director's Studio, a groundbreaking professional development program designed specifically for the tens of thousands of directors working in schools, universit...


Interview: Alysia Velez of IN THE HEIGHTS at Theatre Under The Stars PhotoInterview: Alysia Velez of IN THE HEIGHTS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales - May 18, 2025

Broadway may have first met her with a long blonde wig in the hit revival of Into the Woods, but Houston audiences are falling in love with her all over again—this time with hoop earrings, bold dreams, and sky-high heels. ...


Review: FALSETTOS at Keegan Theatre PhotoReview: FALSETTOS at Keegan Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - May 15, 2025

“Falsettos” at Keegan Theatre bursts with humor and heart as the musical’s talented cast explores the hope and chaos, and frustrations and forgiveness that are woven through the bonds of family and friendship....


Student Blog: My Second Act PhotoStudent Blog: My Second Act
by Student Blogger: Gloria Lopez - May 05, 2025

I’ve been a student for basically my entire life. I have not always known what lay ahead for me but I always had classes and homework to keep me busy and keep me grounded. Now, however, having just graduated with my master’s degree, I took my proverbial final bow for this era of my life. In this...


Review: DADS at 12th Ave Arts PhotoReview: DADS at 12th Ave Arts
by Amelia Divine - April 28, 2025

DADS doesn’t so much invite you in as dare you to stick around long enough to figure it out. Now playing at 12th Ave Arts, this messy, physical, and defiantly queer performance — created and performed by the Drama Tops duo Elby Brosch and Shane Donohue — explores grief through endurance, irony...


Character Breakdown: SMASH Cast Unpacks Their Roles PhotoCharacter Breakdown: SMASH Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - March 01, 2025

Ready for a musical about musicals? Broadway is getting meta this spring when Smash officially arrives at the Imperial Theatre, where it is set to begin previews on March 11. Watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical....


BWW Q&A: Jordan Dobson on NIGHT SIDE SONGS at Philadelphia Theatre Company PhotoBWW Q&A: Jordan Dobson on NIGHT SIDE SONGS at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - February 05, 2025

A ground-breaking ninety-minute new musical, Night Side Songs explores the intimacy of illness, mortality, and the incredible dignity of caregivers through the story of Yasmine Holly, a fictional character informed by interviews with real doctors, hospital staff, and patients, many from right here...


Photos: See Melissa Gilbert & Mark Moses in STILL Off-Broadway PhotoPhotos: See Melissa Gilbert & Mark Moses in STILL Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2025

The Colt Coeur production of Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, stars Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses. The 8-week return engagement is now playing at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture’s Loreto Theater. See photos here. ...


Calgary Opera Reveals 2025/2026 Season PhotoCalgary Opera Reveals 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2025

Calgary Opera's 2025/26 Season will deliver a range of adventurous operas onstage, in addition to programs and events year-round. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!...


Audition Tips and Advice for 2025 PhotoAudition Tips and Advice for 2025
by Spencer Glass - January 18, 2025

Spencer Glass, actor and coach, gives tips surrounding the 2025 audition season. What if this is the audition season you shine brighter than ever? What if you just figure it out, and feel really freaking good about yourself during the next couple months? Ask yourself THOSE questions....


Interview: Josh Glacken And Robbie Harrison of MURDER FOR TWO at Dutch Apple Dinner T PhotoInterview: Josh Glacken And Robbie Harrison of MURDER FOR TWO at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - January 15, 2025

This hilarious musical whodunit features just two actors who sing and play the piano on stage as Marcus, the detective, attempts to solve the mystery with the “help” of The Suspects. Actors Josh Glacken and Robbie Harrison share their experience with this zany show....


Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses Will Lead STILL Off-Broadway PhotoMelissa Gilbert and Mark Moses Will Lead STILL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025

Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, will star Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses. The 8-week return engagement begins performances January 28, 2025 at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture's Loreto Theater....


Valley Re-Release Debut Album 'MAYBE' on Vinyl for 5-Year Anniversary PhotoValley Re-Release Debut Album 'MAYBE' on Vinyl for 5-Year Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - November 27, 2024

Valley have officially re-released their debut album MAYBE on vinyl marking its 5-year anniversary. This special edition comes as a double gatefold clear vinyl LP featuring new artwork and eight bonus tracks....


Why Off-Off-Broadway's wild project Launched a Do-or-Die Capital Campaign PhotoWhy Off-Off-Broadway's wild project Launched a Do-or-Die Capital Campaign
by Cara Joy David - November 26, 2024

When the wild project launched its do-or-die capital campaign a couple of weeks back, an industry reeling from several hits to the off-off-Broadway community braced for another one. However, even though the downtown arts community had suffered several losses, the news that the non-profit needed to r...


Interview: Jon Lampley of LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT at Lincoln Theatre PhotoInterview: Jon Lampley of LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT at Lincoln Theatre
by Paul Batterson - November 07, 2024

This is the first time I’m able to perform music that is fully mine. I've written all the music and came up with the concept for it, and I'm really excited to share that with the Columbus community....


Review: Amir Dean's LADY BUSHRA: SAREE ABOUT IT at Don't Tell Mama Is Delightfully Wi PhotoReview: Amir Dean's LADY BUSHRA: SAREE ABOUT IT at Don't Tell Mama Is Delightfully Witty
by Lydia. Rose - October 26, 2024

In her New York debut, Lady Bushra fits right in on the big stage. Donning an elaborately styled outfit and on-point makeup, Amir puts on a delightful show, now in monthly residency at Don’t Tell Mama. Mixing stand-up comedy, song, and audience games, Lady Bushra shows her ability to charm a room....





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