Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024 xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson....
Video: Watch the Trailer for Season 3 of POWER BOOK IV: FORCE
by Josh Sharpe - October 02, 2025 STARZ has released the trailer for the third and final season of “Power Book IV: Force,” the drama series returning on Friday, November 7. Check it out now!...
Play On Shakespeare & The Acting Company Announce Casting for 2025 Repertory Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2024 Play On Shakespeare and The Acting Company announced their 2025 repertory tour featuring Christina Anderson's modern verse translation of THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING....
Iman Jordan to Receive Recording Academy's Best Song for Social Change Award
by Josh Sharpe - January 30, 2025 The Recording Academy has selected the powerful anthem for unity, 'Deliver' —written by Iman Jordan (performer), Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh as the recipient of its Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award....
Review Roundup: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Almeida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2024 See what the critics are saying about Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Almeida Theatre. Read the reviews for the production starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and learn more!...
Wyclef Jean Sets Residency at New York's Blue Note Jazz Club
by Josh Sharpe - August 06, 2025 Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, composer and Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean has announced his upcoming four-night residency at New York's legendary Blue Note Jazz Club....
Cast Announced for City Lit's THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, Beginning In August
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2024 City Lit has announced the cast for THE HOUSE OF IDEAS, running from August 23 to October 6. The play explores the rise of Marvel Comics and the challenges its creators faced in sharing credit....
Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2024 From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Photos: BUST At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard’s groundbreaking, laugh-out-loud new drama, BUST, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, opens tonight. Check out photos from the production. Check out photos and video from the production. ...
Disney Entertainment Television Unveils 2024-2025 Directing and Writing Program Participants
by Josh Sharpe - February 06, 2025 Disney Entertainment Television (DET) has announced the latest cohorts for the 2024-2025 Directing Program and 2025 Writing Program, two of the entertainment industry’s most impactful talent development initiatives....
Token Theatre Will Present David Rhee's ZAC EFRON Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024 Token Theatre, Chicago's Asian American theatre company, has announced the company's first full production, ZAC EFRON, written by Artistic Director David Rhee, co-written by Managing Director Wai Yim and directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Alan Muraoka....
3Arts Announces Performers, Artists, and Arts Educators Receiving $30k Each at 3Arts Awards Celebration
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2024 3Arts, the Chicago-based nonprofit grantmaking organization, has announced the recipients of this year’s 3Arts Awards, with over half a million dollars distributed to local artists....
Video: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Phylicia Rashad-Directed PURPOSE
by Joshua Wright - March 21, 2024 Get a first look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. Check out the video! ...
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Play Waterbury’s Palace Theater In November
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2025 The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will visit Waterbury’s Palace Theater for two performances only, November 1–2, 2025. Tickets, priced from $49 to $109, are on sale now....
LA FEMME International FF to Dedicate Special Screening To The Late Jane Goodall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2025 The 21st Annual La Femme International Film Festival will once again be honoring the best and brightest work of female actors, writers, producers and directors at the LA LIVE Regal Theatre....
Stand Up for S2S at The Lincoln Lodge Set For This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 06, 2025 The third annual stand-up comedy fundraiser, Stand Up for S2S, benefitting Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) youth, is at The Lincoln Lodge. Learn more here!...
Video: Phylicia Rashad on PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - January 22, 2024 Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad returns to Steppenwolf to direct the world premiere of PURPOSE, a epic family drama by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. In all new video, Rashad discusses this powerful show, the exciting process and why she's glad to be back at Steppenwolf....
Kandi Burruss Will Join the Cast of & JULIET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2025 Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss will return to the stage this winter in the hit Broadway musical & Juliet. Burruss will join the cast as ‘Angélique’ for a limited engagement....
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 3 of POWER BOOK IV: FORCE Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - November 18, 2025 Check out a sneak peek clip from episode three of “Power Book IV: Force” season three. The clip previews D-Mac as he unveils his high-stakes plan to take on the Nine Sevens, determined to prove he’s worthy of earning his place in CBI....
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN at the Marriott Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024 Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN. THE MUSIC MAN began previews April 10, opens Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 pm and runs through June 2, 2024. Check out photos of the cast here!...
Experience TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at MPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2025 The North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will come to MPAC for four performances next month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!...
Jonathan Groff, Jessica Lange, Kandi Burruss & Schele Williams to be Honored at 2024 Drama League Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2024 The Drama League has revealed the 2024 Special Recognition Honorees of The 90th Annual Drama League Awards. Learn about the honorees!...
HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS National Tour Creative Team Announced
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2025 HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026....
Photos: First Look At THE MUSIC MAN At Marriott Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024 Marriott Theatre is continuing its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. See photos from the production!...
Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024 Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.... |