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THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees! Photo THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations ...
Master Drawings New York Announces Spring Exhibitions Photo Master Drawings New York Announces Spring Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - January 11, 2024

Master Drawings New York, the premier U.S. drawings showcase, will take place from January 27 through February 3, 2024. The exhibition will feature exceptional and rare works on paper from the 15th to the 21st centuries, as well as paintings and sculpture. Don't miss this highly anticipated event!...
Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony Photo Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536.  Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking ...
Interview: Aaron Ellis on Portraying Leo Frank in PARADE at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Photo Interview: Aaron Ellis on Portraying Leo Frank in PARADE at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Shari Barrett - March 05, 2024

Leo Frank led a comfortable life as a Jewish American in New York City who transferred to Marietta, Georgia to manage his wife’s uncle’s pencil factory. In 1912, he was accused of raping and murdering one of the young factory girls during the town’s July 4th parade, and was brought to trial where he...
Review: PUSHIN' THIRTY, Oran Mor, Glasgow Photo Review: PUSHIN' THIRTY, Oran Mor, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - March 12, 2024

Scott and Eilidh had huge dreams when they won their high school talent show with an original song. Now, they’re both approaching thirty, neither of their lives are going anywhere, and they haven’t spoken to each other in over ten years....
2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Awarded to Ava Pickett for 1536 Photo 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Awarded to Ava Pickett for 1536
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536. Learn more about Pickett and the award!...
Joseph Fioretti Will Present Fioretti•Family, Friends & Flowers To Raise Money for Uk Photo Joseph Fioretti Will Present Fioretti•Family, Friends & Flowers To Raise Money for Ukraine
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2024

Oscar award-winning movie producer Joseph Fioretti, who is best known for Down and Out in America and Baghdad ER, will present a new art exhibition entitled Fioretti•Family, Friends & Flowers, devoted to supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine from March 15th – March 29th at the Ukrainian Institu...
Curve Theatre Announces New Production of Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Photo Curve Theatre Announces New Production of Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
by Joshua Wright - January 30, 2024

It’s set to be a loverly Christmas in Leicester this year as Curve announces plans to stage a new Made at Curve production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical, My Fair Lady....
Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr. Honored With Sardi's Portrait Photo Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr. Honored With Sardi's Portrait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024

On Friday, January 17th, Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. was honored with a caricature portrait at the famed theater district establishment, Sardi’s. See photos! ...
Interview: Andrew Lippa on Being One of The Heroes of The Story for his Musical BIG F Photo Interview: Andrew Lippa on Being One of The Heroes of The Story for his Musical BIG FISH
by Elliot Lanes - March 20, 2024

Composer Andrew Lippa is probably best known for his musical The Addams Family but his work spans far beyond that one show. He wrote additional songs for the Broadway production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and wrote the off-Broadway version of The Wild Party....
Interview: 'This is An Insane Feat': Actors Elizabeth Ayodele and Baker Mukasa on the Photo Interview: 'This is An Insane Feat': Actors Elizabeth Ayodele and Baker Mukasa on the Epic STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Kat Mokrynski - March 11, 2024

Standing at the Sky’s Edge has arrived at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the West End after runs at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield and the National Thetare. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Baker Mukasa (George) and Elizabeth Ayodele (Joy) about their roles within the show. ...
Interview: Audra McDonald talks about AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, her role in 'Ru Photo Interview: Audra McDonald talks about AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, her role in 'Rustin' and more
by R. Scott Reedy - February 23, 2024

When it comes to concerts, Audra McDonald says she’s learned to choose a song list that really appeals to her. And she’s done just that for her current tour, which will bring her to Symphony Hall for her eighth appearance with the Celebrity Series of Boston, this time with an orchestra of local musi...
Baryshnikov Arts Unveils 2024 Spring Performances Featuring Film, Dance, Music & More Photo Baryshnikov Arts Unveils 2024 Spring Performances Featuring Film, Dance, Music & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024

Baryshnikov Arts announces its 2024 Spring Season featuring film, dance, music, visual art, opera, and puppetry. The season includes newly commissioned projects and will take place at the Jerome Robbins Theater in NYC. ...
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present HITMAKERS OF THE 60S AND 70S This Month Photo Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present HITMAKERS OF THE 60S AND 70S This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024

The CJRO will celebrate two of the most successful singer-songwriters in American musical history, Carole King, and James Taylor, at venues in Parker, Lakewood, and Aurora....
Review: Polarisasi, Indonesia's Contemporary Answer to Hamilton Photo Review: Polarisasi, Indonesia's Contemporary Answer to Hamilton
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 20, 2024

What did our critic think of POLARISASI at Graha Bhakti Budaya?...
Interview: Carey Sharpe Talks about the Inspiration Behind the Writing of BLOOD/LOVE Photo Interview: Carey Sharpe Talks about the Inspiration Behind the Writing of BLOOD/LOVE at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - January 24, 2024

If you’re a fan of vampires (and who isn’t?), you’ll want to check out Blood/Love, a new poppy rock opera that speaks as much to human nature as it does to the sultry glamorous lives of the undead. I spoke to Carey Sharpe, one of the creators and stars of the show, about some of the inspiration behi...
Brazilian Band CSS Announces 20th Anniversary Tour Photo Brazilian Band CSS Announces 20th Anniversary Tour
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Lovefoxxx, Ana Rezende, Carolina Parra and Luiza Sá have reformed CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) to focus on live shows while celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band. The limited tour starts on May 3rd in Washington, DC and will end at California's Just Like Heaven Festival....
Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Returns to the MCA Photo Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Returns to the MCA
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, will present four world premieres for the 14th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition. Learn more about the programming here!...
Interview: Playwright Catya McMullen on the World Premiere of ARROWHEAD produced by I Photo Interview: Playwright Catya McMullen on the World Premiere of ARROWHEAD produced by IAMA Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - February 09, 2024

Catya McMullen (pictured), a native New Yorker, now finds herself at home in Los Angeles. While working in film and television, her life-long love of theater inspired her to write plays. The world premiere of Arrowhead is her first being presented here, produced by IAMA at Atwater Village Theatre, d...
See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop Photo See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 02, 2024

Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part! ...
A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February Photo A Conversation with Shaina Taub & More at the Drama Book Shop in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2024

Founded in 1917, the Drama Book Shop is a renowned NYC cultural institution. Join them on Tuesday evenings for insightful discussions....
APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway Photo APPROPRIATE is a Revival, Tonys Seek New Spokesperson, and Shabbat Comes to Broadway
by Cara Joy David - January 29, 2024

I like to do one topic per week, but on rare occasions, so much happens that a subdivided column is necessary. This is one of those times. Appropriate is a revival. The Tonys will have a new spokesperson. Jewish leaders are fighting against antisemitism....
Soundbox Ventures Continues 'Listen Hear' Salon Concerts Next Month Photo Soundbox Ventures Continues 'Listen Hear' Salon Concerts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2024

Soundbox Ventures continues its “Listen Hear” Salon Concerts at St. Boniface Episcopal Church with “Celebrating Ned Rorem” on March 8 at 7 p.m. ...
Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year In Review for 2023 Photo Feature: Arkansas Theatre Year In Review for 2023
by Theresa Bertram - January 05, 2024

Hello, friends, and welcome to my 2023 Broadway World Year in Review. I literally doubled the number of articles this year from last year, and I’ve had the best time!...
Review: MAD Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Straz Photo Review: MAD Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Straz Center's Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - January 28, 2024

Quirky, irreverent, and so much fun, the show even offers audience members the chance to go onstage to be a part of the Bee....




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