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Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater Will Present 10TH 21 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SH PhotoPregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater Will Present 10TH 21 ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FEST
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2026

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will present the 10th 21 Islands International Short Film Fest, featuring short films by artists from island nations and territories worldwide....


Review: MOANA JR at THEATRE ARTS PhotoReview: MOANA JR at THEATRE ARTS
by Judith Herbig - December 17, 2025

MOANA JR. at Theatre Arts Observatory, directed by Sonwa Sakuba, is joyful, visually rich holiday theatre, captivating young audiences with a story of courage, self-belief and bravery....


DIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST Comes to Portland Stage PhotoDIRTY DEEDS DOWNEAST Comes to Portland Stage
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2025

Portland Stage will present Dirty Deeds Downeast written by local Maine playwright, Brent Askari on its mainstage this fall season. Enjoy a small town murder mystery comedy set off the the coast of Maine....


JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Centenary Stage Company PhotoJIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Centenary Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for Centenary Stage Company’s upcoming summer production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Learn more about the show here!...


Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ogunquit Playhouse PhotoReview: COME FROM AWAY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - May 22, 2025

'Come From Away,' a contemporary musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is currently playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse, and it's truly a testament to the power of human kindness. This show isn't just entertainment; it's a genuine, life-affirming experience that reminds us of the best in people, es...


LONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December PhotoLONDON SWINGS! A New Musical To Have Industry Presentations In December
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2024

Producers Eric Krebs and Judith Manocherian have announced industry presentations of “London Swings,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein) and co-book writer Shannon Hunt, directed by Christopher Scott. ...


Photos: Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE At The Milburn Stone Theatre PhotoPhotos: Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE At The Milburn Stone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2024

The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College invites you to kick off your flip flops and get transported to a tropical paradise with their latest production, Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville”! The highly anticipated musical opens this August and promises to bring island vibes, laughter,...


WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT Comes to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in April PhotoWILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT Comes to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

Merrigong Theatre Company will present one of New Zealand’s most successful theatrical exports, Tusiata Avia’s Wild Dogs Under My Skirt at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from the 10th to 13th April....


Review: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock PhotoReview: Find Yourself on 'Island Time' with ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - March 03, 2024

Escape to Margaritaville, is a 2017 Jukebox Musical written by Greg Garcia, and Mike O’Malley, and based on songs by Jimmy Buffett....


Previews: GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, THE MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks PhotoPreviews: GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, THE MUSICAL at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - January 07, 2024

Desert TheatreWorks has announced its upcoming production of 'Gilligan's Island: The Musical,' a delightful and entertaining stage adaptation of the beloved television classic. The show will run from January 11th to the 28th at the Indio Performing Arts Center, promising audiences a tropical escape ...


New Musical THE DAYS BEYOND TODAY to Have Industry Presentations at Theater 555 PhotoNew Musical THE DAYS BEYOND TODAY to Have Industry Presentations at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

Producer Eric Krebs and Michael Roberts will present industry presentations of “The Days Beyond Today,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein), directed by Mr. Krebs....


Indie Duo CHAMPS Have Found 'What Heaven Is Looking For' PhotoIndie Duo CHAMPS Have Found 'What Heaven Is Looking For'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023

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EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON Debuts in Aruba PhotoEMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON Debuts in Aruba
by Marina Kennedy - February 05, 2023

Hilton has announced the opening of Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort, the 330-all-suite resort nestled between the dazzling waters of the top-rated Eagle Beach and the scenic lagoon of the Bubali Bird Sanctuary. The opening marks the first Embassy Suites by Hilton property in Aruba and second...


Indie Duo CHAMPS Announce 'Ride The Morning Glass' PhotoIndie Duo CHAMPS Announce 'Ride The Morning Glass'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023

Recorded at Isle of Wight's legendary Red Squirrel Studios and produced by James Thorpe, Ride The Morning Glass is a unique combination of cool minimalism and evocative Americana, studded with radio-friendly songs that capture the imagination with cinematic vistas and colorful characters open to a d...


Villages Share Lively New Single 'Play the Fiddle All Night' PhotoVillages Share Lively New Single 'Play the Fiddle All Night'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023

Canadian folk-rock quartet Villages have shared their new single “Play the Fiddle All Night,” the next offering from their upcoming album Dark Island, out via Sonic Records. Propelled by masterful rich instrumentation and timeless Celtic music influences, “Play the Fiddle All Night” arrived ...


Hudson River Park Trust Breaks Ground On Pier 26 Science Play Area PhotoHudson River Park Trust Breaks Ground On Pier 26 Science Play Area
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2022

The Hudson River Park Trust has broken ground on the Pier 26 Science Play Area at N Moore Street in Manhattan's Hudson River Park....


Indie Duo CHAMPS Share 'My Baby Lorraine' PhotoIndie Duo CHAMPS Share 'My Baby Lorraine'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022

Musical siblings have a magical quality – they share the same influences, paint from the same sound palette, and trade ‘goosebump’ moments back and forth with a kind of easy telepathy. Michael and David Champion have been playing together since they were kids, as you’d expect, and they’re ...


Indie Duo CHAMPS Share New Single 'Adeleine' PhotoIndie Duo CHAMPS Share New Single 'Adeleine'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022

UK indie duo CHAMPS are back with “Adeleine,” their first release since their 2019 album The Hard Interchange. A unique combination of cool minimalism and evocative Americana. The song’s powerful sense of nostalgia lies as much in its vowel sounds and melody as in its lyrics. Listen to the new...


Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan PhotoReview: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - July 24, 2022

This is a Broadway caliber production you won't want to miss....


An Tobar and Mull Theatre to Stage IN THE WEEDS PhotoAn Tobar and Mull Theatre to Stage IN THE WEEDS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022

An Tobar and Mull Theatre is delighted to be taking its new play In The Weeds by Joseph Wilde around the UK before heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the prestigious Made in Scotland showcase....


Casting Announced For THE STRAW CHAIR at Finborough Theatre PhotoCasting Announced For THE STRAW CHAIR at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 23, 2022

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the English premiere of The Straw Chair by award-winning Scottish playwright Sue Glover opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, starring Royal Shakespeare Company Associate Artist Siobhan Redmon...


Finborough Theatre Postpones THE STRAW CHAIR PhotoFinborough Theatre Postpones THE STRAW CHAIR
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2021

Inspired by a true story, The Straw Chair is a modern Scottish classic, exploring liberty, marriage, madness and incarceration, and female empowerment, against the backdrop of the lost way of life of the Western Isles....


THE STRAW CHAIR Will Have its English Premiere in January at the Finborough Theatre PhotoTHE STRAW CHAIR Will Have its English Premiere in January at the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2021

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the English premiere of The Straw Chair by award-winning Scottish playwright Sue Glover opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 4 January 2022....


Sun, Sand, Surf and Romance Collide When LOVE IN PARADISE: THE CARIBBEAN, A 90 DAY ST PhotoSun, Sand, Surf and Romance Collide When LOVE IN PARADISE: THE CARIBBEAN, A 90 DAY STORY Premieres on Discovery + July 18
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2021

Is the Caribbean truly a lovers' paradise? Four couples find out in the new series, LOVE IN PARADISE: THE CARIBBEAN, premiering on discovery+, the definitive nonfiction, real-life subscription streaming service on July 18th. ...


COLIN MACLEOD Releases New Single 'Runaway' PhotoCOLIN MACLEOD Releases New Single 'Runaway'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021

“Runaway” shows a further side to Hold Fast, alongside previously released singles “Old Soul” (which features Sheryl Crow), a melancholic folk track that Clash hailed as showing ‘Songwriting of real depth and character’ and the country-stomper of “Warning Signs.” ...





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