Emily is a spunky
young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against
damage caused by the crime-fighting superheroes. It's when she stands
up to one of these larger-than-life figures (after an epic battle messes
with her commute) that she accidentally becomes a cult "hero" in her
own right
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Town Hall Theater Will Stage TREATY, a Timely Play on Global Diplomacy
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
Ground UP Productions and Town Hall Theater will present Treaty: A Play About How Not to Blow Up the Planet, a compelling and urgently timely work of documentary theater by acclaimed British playwright Chris Thorpe....
Ballard Institute to Showcase TIGER TALES by Chinese Theatre Works
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2026
As part of its 2026 Spring Puppet Show Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will welcome back New York City-based Chinese Theatre Works to perform Tiger Tales....
Ron Funches Set as Host for 30th ADG Awards; Thomas E. Sanders to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame
by Josh Sharpe - January 20, 2026
Production designer Thomas E. Sanders will be inducted into the ADG Hall of Fame at the 30th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards. Actor, comedian, and writer Ron Funches will serve as host of the ceremony....
Royal Shakespeare Theatre Unveils First Look At THE BFG 12-Foot Giant Puppet
by A.A. Cristi - November 25, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre, and the Roald Dahl Story Company have released a first-look image of the BFG puppet ahead of the upcoming stage adaptation of THE BFG....
Previews: THE WIZARD OF OZ at Patel Conservatory - Straz
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 11, 2025
Step into the magic of The Wizard of Oz, where a talented cast of young performers brings the beloved story to life. Under the direction of Cory Kennedy Barrow, audiences will experience a fresh take on the classic—complete with imaginative puppetry, an ensemble-driven story, and the journey of Do...
Review: SANCTUARY CITY is a Powerful, Poignant Immigrant Story at NEXT ACT
by Kelsey Lawler - September 29, 2025
To have these lives reflected in art — on stage, now, reaching for empathy in a world that needs it more than ever — is a bright spot. That this story might resonate with someone unexpected — change a mind, affect a heart — is the whole point....
Cast Set for Topher Payne's ANGRY FAGS at Ghostlight Ensemble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2025
Ghostlight Ensemble has revealed the cast and production team of our fall production Angry Fags by Topher Payne. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets. ...
BRETT, AGE 26 to be Presented At The Tank's Darkfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2025
Brett, Age 26 is an original play co-created by Hannah Z. Morley & Gina Pletschet. Inspired by real events, Brett, Age 26 is a story about a power that even the most powerless of us have. The show will be presented at the Tank....
Review: SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE... a Touching, Comedic Take on Mental Health
by Andrew White - July 18, 2025
“Side Effects” is at heart a cautionary tale about what happens when we rely too much on the judgment of others, when professional knowledge pales in the face of simple human understanding. Loomer takes us on a whirlwind tour of therapists, nurses, and others, all of them ably embodied by a ...
THE MEETING Comes to Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2025
The Meeting, a new work by accomplished playwright Brian James Polak, produced by veteran company Theatre Unleashed will be presented at Thymele Arts in Los Angeles....
Olivier De Sagazan Brings TRANSFIGURATION to Festival Phénomena 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2025
Artistic director D. Kimm will offer Montreal audiences the performance TRANSFIGURATION by French visual artist Olivier de Sagazan. Learn more about the performance here!...
Four Short Plays By Women To Be Presented For Holocaust Remembrance Day at the JCC Manhattan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 08, 2025
Readings of four short plays by women writers will recognize Yam HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in an event to be presented by Remember the Women Institute. Learn more. ...
SING ANYWAY CABARET - A Night Of Music Supporting Immigrant Services In The DMV
by Emmy Rice - March 23, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Theatre on the Run in Arlington, VA, will host 'Sing Anyway', a one-night-only cabaret featuring a collection of songs from Broadway and beyond. ...
Rhiannon Giddens Appointed Inaugural U-M Artist-in-Residence
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2025
Rhiannon Giddens, the Grammy-, Pulitzer Prize- and MacArthur 'genius' grant-winning musical artist and composer, has been appointed as the inaugural University of Michigan Artist-in-Residence....
Guest Blog: 'It’s Beautiful and Ugly': Director Annie Kershaw on Power and Control in New Adaptation of THE MAIDS
by Guest Author - January 08, 2025
In 2024 I was Carne Deputy Director at Jermyn Street Theatre. The role was designed to teach the recipient about the day to day running of a theatre with the view to one day leading a building....
Joel Grey Says Audiences Should 'Heed CABARET's Warning'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 24, 2024
In an op-ed in the New York Times, Cabaret's original Emcee Joel Grey stated that audiences should 'heed' the 'warning' of the musical after the recent re-election of Donald Trump and shares his memories and current thoughts on the audiences for the show. ...
DO YOU FEEL ANGER? Comes to the Court Square Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2024
An all new production: Do You Feel Anger? will come to the Court Square Theatre this week. Do You Feel Anger? is an absurdist comedy that provides a satirical look at everyday power dynamics in the workplace....
Pinkshift Drop Punk Anthem Single 'One Nation'
by Josh Sharpe - October 31, 2024
Baltimore punks Pinkshift are back with a vengeance on their new single, 'ONE NATION.' Driven by their signature powerful riffs, pounding drums, and catchy melodies, the release of 'ONE NATION' arrives on Halloween as a message of hope to the masses on the heels of the upcoming American presiden...
Guest Blog: Writer and Performer Jack Holden on Justice, Fear and Bringing True Crime to Life in KENREX
by Guest Author - October 23, 2024
Our obsession with True Crime is nothing new. Stories of wrongdoing and justice have captivated us for centuries, whether in ancient holy texts, courtroom dramas, or today’s hit podcasts. There’s a primal satisfaction in seeing justice served, especially when a villain threatens the peace of a l...
Photos: Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee & More in FIORELLO! at Classic Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2024
Classic Stage Company presented a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott and Jerome Weidman. See photos here! ...
Kerry Butler, L Morgan Lee, and Krysta Rodriguez Join FIORELLO! at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 02, 2024
Classic Stage Company has revealed the full cast for the one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello!, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical with a book by six-time Tony Award winner George Abbott...
Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE is Coming to the Colonial Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2024
Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative will bring Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE to the Colonial Theatre this October, exploring the Salem Witch Trials and the hysteria that gripped 1692 Puritan Massachusetts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...
Christopher Fitzgerald to Lead the Cast of FIORELLO! Benefit Performance at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2024
Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Fiorello! Learn how to purchase tickets....
Elm Shakespeare's RICHARD III Opens Friday
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2024
Elm Shakespeare Company will present Rebecca Goodheart and Company's Richard III. This production is a compelling exploration of the cyclical nature of grief and violence, offering a poignant message of hope and reconciliation. ...
THE LONESOME DEATH OF ENG BUNKER Comes to Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2024
Tobi Poster-Su and Iskandar Sharazuddin, consecutive puppetry captains on the Olivier award-winning My Neighbour Totoro, have teamed up to present the boldly imaginative work, The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker to life, commissioned and co-produced by Kakilang - a haunting and evocative theatrical exp...
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