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Chasing the Green Light: THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Comes to New Orleans
by Tara Bennett - March 26, 2026
One hundred years after F. Scott Fitzgerald first put Jay Gatsby on the page, the Jazz Age's most enduring tragedy is back; this time, with a full orchestra, killer choreography and a fresh set of voices determined to make the story hit harder than ever....
Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - June 20, 2025
The Old Globe gives “All’s Well That Ends Well” the royal treatment with glam costumes and a game cast, but that only goes so far in distracting from the lack of romance in this romantic comedy....
Review: Doubt It Not, DOUBT at Actor’s Express is Stunning
by Amanda Theriot-Greenwell - May 29, 2025
Atlantans have only just finished celebrating Easter and the recent papal placement of Leo XIV when a third gift has been bestowed upon saints and sinners alike - the new production of John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt: A Parable, directed by Freddie Ashley at Actor’s Express....
THANK YOU, DON AMECHE Sets World Premiere At Sargent Theatre This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Making its world premiere, THANK YOU, DON AMECHE is written and directed by Lawrence A. Herman, and will be presented at Sargent Theatre this summer. Learn more....
Review: NORTHERN BALLET - JANE EYRE, Sadler’s Wells
by Matthew Paluch - May 14, 2025
The dance world is all the richer for having different kinds of storytellers - no doubt. But equally, audience members will inevitably gravitate towards makers they feel a connection with. I should be clear - I don't connect with Cathy Marston’s take on narrative dance, or perhaps just Jane Eyre ...
Blackberry Smoke Confirms Full Lineup and Details for 'High Tide Getaway'
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2025
Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will present “High Tide Getaway”—a brand new, four-night destination concert vacation from December 6-10, 2025. ...
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Arts Economic Impact in the US, London Ticket Sales Beginning to Stabilize
by Alex Freeman - April 07, 2025
A new report this week highlights the economic impact of the arts on the US economy. In New York, we spotlight the influx of Olivier Award-winning productions, and a significant shift in audition practices by Equity. Regionally, we examine leadership transitions at theaters in Dallas, Maine, and Bos...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Rudin Sets Sights on Return to Broadway; UK Takes Aim at the Resale Market
by Alex Freeman - March 31, 2025
This week's newsletter dives into a diverse range of theatrical developments, from Broadway's surprising resilience in the face of new congestion pricing, to significant leadership changes and ambitious renovation projects. We also examine the expanding reach of theater through the launch of a new g...
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unions Questioned at Kennedy Center, UK Artists Fight Against AI Use
by Alex Freeman - March 24, 2025
From the financial strains detailed in TCG’s 'Theatre Facts 2023' report to leadership transitions at major institutions like Lincoln Center Theater and Theatre Horizon, the industry grapples with economic realities while seeking innovative paths forward. Simultaneously, the sector confronts evolv...
Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Announces New Ticketmaster Partnership, A New In-Memorium Plan on Broadway
by Alex Freeman - March 17, 2025
This week, BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster announced a new partnership, and we’re taking a realistic look at the arts' ongoing recovery from the pandemic. Plus, we've got updates on Broadway's new 'In Memoriam' and some positive labor news. Regionally, we're covering the happenings at the Kennedy C...
Review: THE OTHER CHILDREN OF THE SUN at The Kennedy Center
by Tavish Young - February 24, 2025
Just weeks after Trump deposed much of The Kennedy Center's board of trustees and replaced them with his supporters (who subsequently elected him as the board's chair) and off the heels of the White House's statement that 'The Kennedy Center learned the hard way that if you go woke,' The Other Child...
Review: ALL'S WELL: A STEAMPUNK MUSICAL at The Royal Knight Stage Company of RRHS
by Peter Nason - November 10, 2024
A marvelous cast of River Ridge students breathes the Bard to life!...
Review: CHILLY GONZALES, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - October 29, 2024
Jarvis Cocker singing torch version of Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer”? Peter Serafinowicz doing an Elvis Presley impression for half an hour? In the Royal Albert Hall on a rainy Monday night? Welcome to the world of Chilly Gonzales, one of the most unique musicians around as he comes to the ca...
Interview: World Record-Breaking Pianist Chilly Gonzales: 'Jarvis Cocker and Peter Serafinowicz are My Best British Buddies'
by Franco Milazzo - October 22, 2024
As much a persona as a musician, the Canadian rapper and classical pianist Chilly Gonzales comes to the Royal Albert Hall on 28 October to promoting his latest album Gonzo with special guest Jarvis Cocker and Peter Serafinowicz as Elvis Presley....
OKTOBERFEST-Great Happenings in Philly
by Marina Kennedy - September 23, 2024
Make your Oktoberfest Season great with all of the happenings in Philly. Street fests, German Beers, Bavarian Food specials, live music and more are all availble in the 'City of Brotherly Love' for you to enjoy!...
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Cain Park--Alma Theatre
by Roy Berko - September 09, 2024
What did our critic think of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Cain Park--Alma Theatre?...
Review: CABARET at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - May 10, 2024
One of theatre’s many powers is its ability to reflect the happenings of the outside world, illuminating events and societal trends, and even portending things to come. When “Cabaret” was written in 1966 we were only one generation removed from the biggest global conflict in world history, in ...
The String Cheese to Present Destination Concert Vacation 'The Mexico Incident'
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024
The String Cheese Incident, in partnership with Cloud 9 Adventures, proudly presents “The Mexico Incident” - a new, four-night destination concert vacation. The intimate event takes place at Sapphire Resort & Spa, a fully updated all-inclusive resort on the beautiful coastline of Puerto More...
THE ODD COUPLE Female Version To Be Presented At Women's Theatre Collective
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2024
Catch Neil Simon's hilarious comedy, THE ODD COUPLE - FEMALE VERSION, brought to you by Women's Theatre Collective in Sacramento. Witness the clash of personalities between Olive Madison and Florence Unger in this classic play about friendship and differences....
Review: AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY at Loretto-Hilton Center
by Rob Levy - March 29, 2024
The Rep’s August Osage County is a rough and tumble roller-coaster ride of anxiety, anger, and alienation that reflects on familial dysfunction with hostility and viciousness....
Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, at The Loretto-Hilton Center On The Campus Of Webster University
by Rob Levy - December 17, 2023
For It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is pulling out all the bells and whistles. Aimed specifically for a local audience, It's it blends nostalgia with an excellent ensemble whose whirling dervish antics onstage create plenty of holiday spirit....
Review: TITANIC THE MUSICAL Spectacularly Soars Into Cinemas November 4th and 8th
by Erin Samms - October 31, 2023
When they were deciding which production of TITANIC to bring to the screen, they didn't mess around - they went for the best....
Student Blog: Workshopping Through the Autumn
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - October 31, 2023
On today's blog, bring to you one of the reasons why I’d chosen the University of Winchester instead of a drama school. In all its unconventional theatre modules, this is by far my favorite one....
Review: WE ARE CONTINUOUS at New Conservatory Theatre Center
by Steve Murray - October 29, 2023
What did our critic think of WE ARE CONTINUOUS at New Conservatory Theatre Center?...
Review: BEETELJUICE at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
by Rob Levy - October 16, 2023
Using the Tim Burton film as a foundation, Beetlejuice is a rollicking good time. Filled with stellar performances, amazing songs (particularly in Act 2), dazzling sets, and a score that raises the dead, it is equal parts black comedy musical theater and offbeat grief therapy. ...
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