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Everything Coming to Max in April Photo Everything Coming to Max in April
by Michael Major - March 22, 2024

Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellvill...
Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Photo Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!...
FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE to Perform February 10 and 11 at Theatre West Photo FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE to Perform February 10 and 11 at Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - December 02, 2023

The award-winning show 'From a Yardie to a Yankee' performs February 10 and 11 at Theatre West. Written, directed, and performed by Sardia Robinson, this one-woman show takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster ride from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica to the consequences of Chicago's drug wars...
KIM'S CONVENIENCE Will Make its UK Premiere at the Park Theatre in January Photo KIM'S CONVENIENCE Will Make its UK Premiere at the Park Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2023

Adam Blanshay Productions and Park Theatre kick off the New Year with the UK Premiere of the award-winning original stage play Kim’s Convenience which spawned the beloved hit Netflix sitcom of the same name. ...
Listen: Katey Sagal Joins the Latest Episode of LITTLE KNOWN FACTS Photo Listen: Katey Sagal Joins the Latest Episode of LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - July 25, 2023

In this episode, actress and singer Katey Sagal describes growing up in Hollywood with parents in the entertainment industry. Rebelling against her father's desire for her to be an actress, Katey pursued a career as a singer-songwriter. But early on, when doing a musical written by her friend, she w...
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; Beginning Previews Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; Beginning Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - April 07, 2023

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar begins previews tonight, April 7 and opens on April 24 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. Meet the cast of Good Night, Oscar here!...
Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Photo Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 02, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!...
Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECT Photo Vicki Pepperdine, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Dan Skinner Will Lead THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

TV comedy royalty Vicki Pepperdine (Poor Things, Getting On, Dear Joan and Jericha) will star alongside Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, Taskmaster, Man Like Mobeen) and Dan Skinner (Shooting Stars, This Time with Alan Partridge, The Kennedys) in a brand-new production of Nikolai Gogol's...
Jerry Seinfeld Returns For Six Performances At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace In 202 Photo Jerry Seinfeld Returns For Six Performances At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace In 2024
by Stephi Wild - July 24, 2023

World famous comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2024 with six performances of an all-new show. Having consistently played to sold-out crowds on the iconic stage since 2003, Seinfeld has easily cemented himself as the longest-running s...
Jerry Seinfeld Returns To Australia In June 2024 For A National Tour Photo Jerry Seinfeld Returns To Australia In June 2024 For A National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2023

Jerry Seinfeld, the comedy legend, is returning to Australia in June 2024 for a national tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17th at 12 noon from Ticketek. Don't miss your chance to see Seinfeld live!...
Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage Will Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Concert in Londo Photo Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage Will Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY in Concert in London
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2023

The Addams Family, A Musical Comedy will perform live in concert in the West End for the first time, playing at the London Palladium on Monday February 12 and Tuesday 13 2024. The show will star Michelle Visage as Morticia Addams, Ramin Karimloo as Gomez Addams....
Now Onsale: THE CROWN JEWELS, Starring Al Murray and Carrie Hope Fletcher Photo Now Onsale: THE CROWN JEWELS, Starring Al Murray and Carrie Hope Fletcher
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 04, 2023

This is the royal event of the year. The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history....
Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony Photo Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2023

Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey....
Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE Photo Roundabout Theatre Company Announces REFOCUS PROJECT, SEASON THREE
by Blair Ingenthron - April 27, 2023

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the third season of The Refocus Project, its multi-year project to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. This year's series of readings will feature Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights: Prince Gomolvilas, Velina Hasu Housto...
Latitude Reveals Further Comedy Names Names Plus Contemporary Circus and Dance Bill Photo Latitude Reveals Further Comedy Names Names Plus Contemporary Circus and Dance Bill
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024

The acclaimed Barclaycard presents Latitude Festival is poised to return to Henham Park in Suffolk from July 25th to 28th, 2024....
Complete Cast Set for SWIMMING IN JERUSALEM: A MODERN MUSICAL PARABLE Photo Complete Cast Set for SWIMMING IN JERUSALEM: A MODERN MUSICAL PARABLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2024

Swimming in Jerusalem: A Modern Musical Parable will be presented in a concert format for five free public performances at off-Broadway's Theater555. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Keyboardist Bob James Added To Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Lineup and Name Photo Keyboardist Bob James Added To Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Lineup and Named 2023 PIJF Luminary Award Recipient
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2023

Keyboardist/composer/arranger Bob James, who has shaped modern music for an astonishing six decades with over 60 albums as a leader, has been added to the lineup of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) Presented by Citizens on Saturday, September 16, 3:30 pm, at Highmark Stadium, 510 W....
Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek Named 2023 Lincoln Medalists Photo Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek Named 2023 Lincoln Medalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

Ford's Theatre Society will honor Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek at the 2023 gala performance....
59E59 Theaters to Present Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season Featuring BREATHLESS, THE HA Photo 59E59 Theaters to Present Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season Featuring BREATHLESS, THE HABIT OF ART & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2023

59E59 Theaters has announced productions for the Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season, their annual celebration of U.K. theatre....
Jerry Seinfeld Returns To Australia In June 2024 For A National Tour Photo Jerry Seinfeld Returns To Australia In June 2024 For A National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2023

Jerry Seinfeld, the comedy legend, is returning to Australia in June 2024 for a national tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17th at 12 noon from Ticketek. Don't miss your chance to see Seinfeld live!...
THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE HOLIDAY EPISODES Returns to the Victoria Theater in Novemb Photo THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE HOLIDAY EPISODES Returns to the Victoria Theater in November
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2023

Now in it’s 18th year, The eagerly-awaited San Francisco tradition, The Golden Girls Live: The Holiday Episodes, will return to the Victoria Theater, Opening November 30th. Directed by D’Arcy Drollinger...
Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FE Photo Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival. This unique festival returns to Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre with its extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new pl...
Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at the Schuster Center in April Photo Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at the Schuster Center in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 19, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld is coming to the Schuster Center. Catch the hilarious performance by the legendary comedian. Get all the details here....
59E59 Theaters to Present Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season Featuring BREATHLESS, THE HA Photo 59E59 Theaters to Present Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season Featuring BREATHLESS, THE HABIT OF ART & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2023

59E59 Theaters has announced productions for the Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season, their annual celebration of U.K. theatre....
TOSOS Announces 50th Anniversary Season PRIDE HOUSE Premiering January 18 Photo TOSOS Announces 50th Anniversary Season PRIDE HOUSE Premiering January 18
by A.A. Cristi - December 18, 2023

New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced the launch of their 50th Anniversary Season, including two full productions, an expansive reading series, annual gala, and several impactful events activated to celebrate the com...




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