The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America
Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023
Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley will portray Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle respectively in Houdini Among the Spirits, a new musical....
Meet NY Times Bestseller Brian Selznick at Chicago Children's Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2023
Chicago Children's Theatre invites Chicago families to meet #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick on the Chicago stop of his current national tour celebrating the release of his newest critically acclaimed book, “Big Tree.”...
Review: RAGTIME at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
by Cary Ginell - March 29, 2023
A superb production marks the 25th anniversary of the Broadway debut of 'Ragtime.' One weekend remains for this outstanding performance by 5-Star Theatricals in Thousand Oaks....
Review: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES AUDIENCES WITH A SHOW LIKE NO OTHER at The Hobby Center
by Miranda Keating - February 17, 2023
I could only imagine what a magic show would consist of... perhaps a few white rabbits, a deck of cards, and a fabulous dancer that gets cut in half. I went to the show with all these images in my mind, but due to a lack of experience, I ultimately had no expectations. To say that CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC...
New Musical DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY Returns to NYC's Don't Tell Mama in October
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2022
A new original musical, DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY, makes a return engagement at Don't Tell Mama in Manhattan on October 9th at 7 pm....
Sarah Hadland Joins Cast Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL-ISH
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2022
Berk's Nest has announced the full cast for A Christmas Carol-ish as critically acclaimed actress Sarah Hadland joins Mr Swallow (writer/star and double Emmy award nominee Nick Mohammed) and co....
'Harry Houdini' Returns To Greenville This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2022
On Friday, June 10th at 7:30 pm under the tent at Greenville Tech, located at 800 E. Faris Road near the corner with S. Pleasantburg, Larry Bounds, an historical interpreter dressed in costume will bring Houdini to life and speak in Houdini's own words. ...
The House Theatre of Chicago to End its 20-Year Run This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
The Board of Directors of The House Theatre of Chicago announced that it will formally wind down operations following its production of the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, which closed on Sunday, May 29....
Matrix Theatre Company Will Present Reading of HOUDINI
Planet Ant To Premiere THE DETROIT MUSICAL MOVIE
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2022
Planet Ant Theatre is set to premiere The Detroit Musical Movie with several showings March 11-13 at Ant Hall in Hamtramck, Mich. The film was created with the help of 18 independent filmmakers with Michigan roots and funded with support from a Michigan Humanities grant. The Detroit Musical Movie, a...
RAGTIME Begins Performances at Duluth Playhouse, March 18
by A.A. Cristi - February 16, 2022
Duluth Playhouse returns to live performances with the epic, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Ragtime at the NorShor Theatre, running March 18th through April 3rd....
Chicago Magic Lounge Presents Sean Masterson's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, Beginning April 6
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2022
Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, continues its Artist-In-Residence series with Sean Masterson’s Message in a Bottle, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, April 6 – June 29, 2022....
spit&vigor Theatre Company Postpones Performances Of ECTOPLASM At The Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2022
Due to a positive case of Covid-19 among the cast, spit&vigor theatre company has postponed performances for their World Premiere of Ectoplasm, written and directed by Sara Fellini. The play, which was originally scheduled to run January 5-February 6, 2022, will now open on Thursday, January 13...
COFFEE & CEDAR to be Presented at The 6th Annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2021
When D.H. Cermeño launched his latest book, Coffee & Cedar, he never could have predicted a world-wide pandemic shutting down book stores and theaters for more than a year. However, that did not keep him from furthering his creation. The results of his down-time can be seen again at The 6th An...
Friday 5(+1): Getting To Know The New Faces of Nashville Rep's RAGTIME
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 12, 2021
Ragtime opened last night, featuring a cast of Nashville stage veterans and a sizable coterie of performers, heretofore unknown to local audiences, who are certain to become fast favorites. Taking a brief respite from their hectic schedules of rehearsals, fittings, photo calls, more rehearsals and g...
BWW Review: Star-Studded RAGTIME Heralds Nashville Repertory Theatre's Return to Live Performance
by Jeffrey Ellis - November 11, 2021
Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning musical about life in these United States during the very early years of the 20th century, is a richly drawn and evocatively told rumination on the pursuit of the American dream seen from the perspective of a diverse, multi-ethnic cast of characters. Now onstage throu...
Dialogue With Three Chords Host A Séance To Summon The Ghost Of Harry Houdini
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2021
Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) kicks off their eleventh season of indie theatre with an online séance to summon the ghost of Harry Houdini. On Thursday, October 28th, at 3pm EST, their play, “The Three Stigmata of Harry Houdini,” written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, prem...
Tafelmusik to Launch 2021/22 Season with MUSIC & MAGIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2021
Tafelmusik will launche its 2021/22 season with Music & Magic, a mesmerizing digital show that blends two captivating art forms to create a world of illusion and enchantment....
Experience Theatre Project Presents THE RISE OF HOUDINI: RETURN OF THE MASTER
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2021
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's resident immersive theatre company, presents a delectable 1920s-themed experience featuring an authentic 1927 speakeasy cocktail hour with craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, with close-up magic performed by the ...
New Musical DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY Set to Appear at Don't Tell Mama in October
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2021
A new original musical, DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY, will be performed at Don't Tell Mama in Manhattan on October 21st at 7 pm....
An Die Musik Partners With Local Playwright For World Premiere Of HAND THROUGH THE VEIL
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2021
The story is compelling and original. Renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has spent years in pursuit of contact with the other side. Famed magician Harry Houdini has been on a parallel journey to debunk the very notion. With the help of the brash and unpredictable medium, Mina Crandon, the two co...
Experience Theatre Project Presents THE RISE OF HOUDINI: RETURN OF THE MASTER
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021
Experience Theatre Project, Beaverton's resident immersive theatre company, proudly presents a delectable 1920s-themed experience featuring an authentic 1927 speakeasy cocktail hour with craft cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, with close-up magic performed...
Force Of Nature Returns To The Stage With Dr. Seuss!
by A.A. Cristi - July 27, 2021
As things begin to reopen, and theatre companies make their return, Artistic Director Sebastian Muñoz is excited about the wide range of theatre his acclaimed Force of Nature Productions is once again ready to stage. A top priority for the father of two was to provide children who have spent most o...
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS Will Be Performed at Generation DCD Studio Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2021
The Magical World of Dr. Seuss is a whimsical journey of adventure and fun for families, straight out of the pages and onto the stage for all to experience. Renowned artist Duffy Hudson brings to life Dr. Seuss classics like And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetche...
Fox Cities P.A.C. to Celebrate Make Music Day With Free Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2021
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will take part in Make Music Day, a free, worldwide celebration that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy of making music. Make Music Day is inspired by France's Fête de la Musique, taking place in 1,000 cities across more than ...
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