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Tickets For WICKED In Des Moines Go On Sale In March PhotoTickets For WICKED In Des Moines Go On Sale In March
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2026

WICKED will return to the Des Moines Civic Center September 2–20, with tickets going on sale March 12. E-club members of Des Moines Performing Arts receive pre-sale access beginning March 2....


INVISIBLE ME to Feature Stars from BBC's Miranda and EastEnders at Southwark Playhous PhotoINVISIBLE ME to Feature Stars from BBC's Miranda and EastEnders at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2026

INVISIBLE ME, a new comedy-drama by Bren Gosling, will star Tessa Peake-Jones, James Holmes, and Kevin N Golding. The show runs from April 8 to May 2, 2026, at Southwark Playhouse Borough. ...


TEN THOUSAND HOURS Comes to Adelaide Fringe PhotoTEN THOUSAND HOURS Comes to Adelaide Fringe
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2026

Back by popular demand, Gravity & Other Myths’ Fringe favourite returns for 2026. Ten Thousand Hours has stunned local and global audiences thanks to its physical feats and innovative storytelling. ...


INVISIBLE ME To Play Southwark Playhouse Borough This Spring PhotoINVISIBLE ME To Play Southwark Playhouse Borough This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2026

Invisible Me, a new comedy drama by Bren Gosling, will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from April 8 to May 2, 2026. Starring Tessa Peake-Jones, the production explores love, dating, and visibility after sixty through the lives of three Londoners....


Review Roundup: DATA Opens Off-Broadway PhotoReview Roundup: DATA Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2026

Matthew Libby’s play DATA has officially made its New York stage premiere, directed by Tyne Rafaeli. Learn more about the production and read the reviews here!...


David Weber's AN ACTORS CAROL Opens At The Broadwater Mainstage PhotoDavid Weber's AN ACTORS CAROL Opens At The Broadwater Mainstage
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2025

An Actor’s Carol will be presented at The Broadwater Main Stage in Hollywood. David Weber stars in the solo adaptation of A Christmas Carol, blending clown, vaudeville, and physical theatre....


Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is Still Turning Broadway Upside Down PhotoVideo: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is Still Turning Broadway Upside Down
by Nicole Rosky - December 12, 2025

Stranger Things has officially returned to Netflix for its fifth and final season. While fans tune in this holiday season to find out what's happening in Hawkins, anyone who has headed to the Marquis Theatre recently is already privy to some very exciting backstory. Stranger Things: The First Shadow...


REVIEW: Taking The Rom Com Hit To Stage, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Remains Faithful To PhotoREVIEW: Taking The Rom Com Hit To Stage, PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL Remains Faithful To The Movie
by Jade Kops - December 07, 2025

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL brings Gerry Marshall (Director) and J.F. Lawton’s (screenwriter) unexpected hit romantic comedy to the musical theatre stage. ...


Broadstage To Present ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Starring Patrick Page PhotoBroadstage To Present ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Starring Patrick Page
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2025

BroadStage will present ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE, a one-man show in which Patrick Page examines Shakespeare’s most infamous antagonists. Directed by Simon Godwin....


Review: ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company PhotoReview: ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company
by Fran Thomas - November 29, 2025

What did our critic think of ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS TIME at Southwest Florida Theatre Company?...


Christmas Hip-Hop Musical THE KING IS HERE is Coming to City of Praise Family Ministr PhotoChristmas Hip-Hop Musical THE KING IS HERE is Coming to City of Praise Family Ministries
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2025

The City of Praise Family Ministries will present its original Christmas Hip-Hop musical, THE KING IS HERE: All Hail the King, written and directed by acclaimed playwright and director Mark McKinnon. ...


AN ACTOR'S CAROL Comes to the Broadwater LA PhotoAN ACTOR'S CAROL Comes to the Broadwater LA
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2025

An Actor’s Carol: One Clown’s Dickensian Marathon Toward Redemption is adapted by David Weber, Tim Blewitt and Zach Hilburn, originally directed by Tim Blewitt....


Review: LIAM COOPERS KING OF THE KEYS at State Opera House PhotoReview: LIAM COOPERS KING OF THE KEYS at State Opera House
by Neil Brewer - October 30, 2025

Liam Cooper, affectionately known as the “King of Keys,” is an Australian piano man and entertainer who has crafted a dynamic live concert experience celebrating the music of legendary keyboard artists. His show pays tribute to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, Peter Allen, Stevie Wonder, Fredd...


Caitlin Kinnunen, Krystina Alabado and More to be Featured on SELECTIONS FROM THE PAT PhotoCaitlin Kinnunen, Krystina Alabado and More to be Featured on SELECTIONS FROM THE PATH TO CATHERINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release Selections from The Path to Catherine in streaming and digital formats this week. Learn more about the album here and see how to stream!...


Interview: Jeremy Sussman: FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama PhotoInterview: Jeremy Sussman: FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - September 17, 2025

Through lesser-known and quirky novelty songs as well as Great American Songbook standards, Jeremy Sussman tells the story of pursuing a career in law to please his parents while performing on the side....


THE OTHERS OF OZ: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL to Have NYC Run at The Theater Center PhotoTHE OTHERS OF OZ: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL to Have NYC Run at The Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2025

Audiences are invited to discover the untold stories of Oz with THE OTHERS OF OZ, the brand-new improvised musical comedy taking the stage at The Theater Center’s Jerry Orbach Theater. Learn more!...


Video: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE PhotoVideo: Jeff Ross Reveals Inspiration Behind Title of Broadway's TAKE A BANANA FOR THE RIDE
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2025

Ahead of Jeff Ross's Broadway debut in Take A Banana For The Ride, the comedian visited TODAY to preview the new production. Watch the interview, where he discusses the backstory of the title, his health struggles, and more....


UNFORTUNATE: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch Returns to Lowry For Christmas PhotoUNFORTUNATE: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch Returns to Lowry For Christmas
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025

The musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch will return to Lowry, Salford for a five-week Christmas season. Learn more about the show here!...


Tony-Nominated Actor David Furr Will Star In PETER AND THE STARCATCHER PhotoTony-Nominated Actor David Furr Will Star In PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2025

Theatre Raleigh has announced that Broadway veterans David Furr and Jessica Boevers Bogart are part of the cast and crew for the upcoming family-friendly production 'Peter and the Starcatcher' from June 11-22, 2025....


Video: Bill Burr Shares Backstory for GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Character PhotoVideo: Bill Burr Shares Backstory for GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Character
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2025

On a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, Bill Burr shared his thoughts about the character he plays in the new hit revival of Glengarry Glen Ross. Watch the interview!...


Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda i PhotoInterview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda in WICKED
by Kat Mokrynski - May 01, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Zizi about taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch. We discussed what it has been like to join the legacy of the show, some of the challenges of playing Glinda and even her favourite moment from the show!...


Blessed Unrest to Present NINE MOONS - A Prequel To Shakespeare's Othello PhotoBlessed Unrest to Present NINE MOONS - A Prequel To Shakespeare's Othello
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2025

Blessed Unrest Theatre Company, New York City's award-winning subversive physical theater ensemble for an adventurous audience, in partnership with The Untitled Othello Project and with support from Sacred Heart University, will present Nine Moons, an original overture to Shakespeare's Othello, writ...


Blessed Unrest to Premiere NINE MOONS, Original Prequel To Shakespeare's OTHELLO PhotoBlessed Unrest to Premiere NINE MOONS, Original Prequel To Shakespeare's OTHELLO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 29, 2025

Blessed Unrest Theatre Compan will present Nine Moons, an original overture to Shakespeare's Othello, written by Keith Hamilton Cobb. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Photos: New WICKED West End Portraits Featuring Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen PhotoPhotos: New WICKED West End Portraits Featuring Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2025

WICKED has released new photography of the 2025 /26 company’s leading ladies, Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda, alongside Ozian, and continuing company member, James Titchener. See photos here! ...


Video: Gabrielle Nevaeh & Louis McCartney Talk STRANGER THINGS Characters, Tease East PhotoVideo: Gabrielle Nevaeh & Louis McCartney Talk STRANGER THINGS Characters, Tease Easter Eggs
by Josh Sharpe - April 03, 2025

In celebration of the highly anticipated play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, hitting Broadway, Gabrielle Nevaeh and Louis McCartney visited The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about the new prequel. Watch the interview!...





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