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THE DEBT GALA Set to Offer Inclusive Alternative to Met Gala on May 3, 2026 PhotoTHE DEBT GALA Set to Offer Inclusive Alternative to Met Gala on May 3, 2026
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2026

THE DEBT GALA, scheduled for May 3, 2026, will present 'BODY OF WERRRK' as its theme, positioning itself as an inclusive alternative to the traditional Met Gala. This event aims to celebrate diversity and creativity in fashion....


Review: URINETOWN at Mary Moody Northen Theatre PhotoReview: URINETOWN at Mary Moody Northen Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - February 14, 2026

Urinetown now playing at MMNT - A musical so funny it hits like a warning. Corporate greed, drought, revolt—and the water still runs out. Laugh. Think. Repeat....


Review: THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue PhotoReview: THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue
by Jared Fessler - February 01, 2026

What did our critic think of THE NO SECRETS TOUR - JESSIE J at First Avenue?...


Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO, Royal Albert Hall PhotoReview: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - January 14, 2026

Let’s get the essentials out of the way. Ovo — Portuguese for “egg” — catapults you into a bug-infested universe where creepy-crawlies are given the Cirque du Soleil treatment as they jump, flip, dance and contort around a giant inflatable egg. The oval centrepiece is about 28 feet wide an...


Interview: Laura Osnes PhotoInterview: Laura Osnes
by Jared Fessler - January 12, 2026

In this interview, Osnes talks about the lessons she’s learned throughout her career, why she felt called to create Stagecraft, and what she hopes today’s performers gain from having access to guidance she once wished she’d had....


TRU to Present SPA Day (Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing, That Is) PhotoTRU to Present SPA Day (Essentials Of Successful Self-Producing, That Is)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will host their annual SPA Day, doling out the Essentials of Self-Producing to all our Self-Producing Artist friends. ...


Review: PYGMALION 1940 at Kechi Playhouse PhotoReview: PYGMALION 1940 at Kechi Playhouse
by John Dalton-White - September 15, 2025

Most theatregoers only know George Bernard Shaw’s popular play, PYGMALION, through the Broadway musical classic, MY FAIR LADY. But Kechi Playhouse owner/producer/director Misty Maynard takes Shaw’s 1913 classic and smartly transforms it into a 1940s radio drama set in war-ravaged London during W...


Review: SIMPLE PLAN - BIGGER THAN YOU THINK TOUR at Armory PhotoReview: SIMPLE PLAN - BIGGER THAN YOU THINK TOUR at Armory
by Jared Fessler - August 20, 2025

There’s something about seeing a band like Simple Plan live that reminds you why pop punk hit so hard in the first place. On September 12th, they took over The Armory in Minneapolis—and for anyone lucky enough to be in the room, it was a perfect mix of nostalgia, energy, and genuinely great musi...


A JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL Will Give Away Jaffa Cakes at Edinburgh Fringe PhotoA JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL Will Give Away Jaffa Cakes at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2025

After each performance Team Gigglemug will be giving away Jaffa Cakes to audience members in return for donations to the Edinburgh Food Project. Learn more here!...


PETER DOYLE'S INCREDIBLE HEAD to be Presented at Chain Theatre's Summer One-Act Play  PhotoPETER DOYLE'S INCREDIBLE HEAD to be Presented at Chain Theatre's Summer One-Act Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2025

Durnmoose Entertainment will present the world premiere of Peter Doyle's Incredible Head, a new play by David Andrew Laws. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...


A NIGHT OF DRAMA Returns To Brooklyn At The Cobra Club PhotoA NIGHT OF DRAMA Returns To Brooklyn At The Cobra Club
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2025

After sold out performances at The Cobra Club and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jack and Zoe Comedy and Durnmoose Entertainment return with A Night of Drama....


Review: THE STORY OF MY LIFE DIE GESCHICHTE MEINES LEBENS at Theater Spielraum PhotoReview: THE STORY OF MY LIFE DIE GESCHICHTE MEINES LEBENS at Theater Spielraum
by Martin Ganeider - March 20, 2025

What did our critic think of THE STORY OF MY LIFE DIE GESCHICHTE MEINES LEBENS at Theater Spielraum?aMarch 19, 2025, marks the Opening Night for Neil Bartrams (Lyrics and Music) and Brian Hill's (book) Chamber Musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE (Die Geschichte Meines Lebens- translated by Daniel Große B...


Family of Zelig Williams Shares Search Update Three Months After Disappearance PhotoFamily of Zelig Williams Shares Search Update Three Months After Disappearance
by Joshua Wright - January 03, 2025

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and Columbia, South Carolina native, has now reached the three-month mark. Williams, known for his roles in MJ The Musical and Hamilton, vanished under mysterious circumstances on October 3rd, 2024. Despite exhaustive efforts, his case rem...


ISABELLA SCOLARO: ONWARD AND UPWARD Announced At The Green Room 42 PhotoISABELLA SCOLARO: ONWARD AND UPWARD Announced At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present Introducing: Isabella Scolaro- a solo debut performance to remember- on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7pm....


Elizabeth Walker to Host Free Class 'Podcasting For Young Women Leaders Who Speak' PhotoElizabeth Walker to Host Free Class 'Podcasting For Young Women Leaders Who Speak'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 02, 2024

Join this class to learn the essentials of podcasting as a leader who speaks in your field. It will cover both podcast 'guesting' and hosting. Participants will build their resume, profile, and presence right away....


New Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams PhotoNew Team Joins Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams
by Joshua Wright - October 31, 2024

The search for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old Broadway dancer and native of Columbia, South Carolina, has expanded as a new team of investigators, We Are the Essentials, joins the mission to find him. Williams, known for his performances in Hamilton and MJ the Musical, has been missing since Thursday...


Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Katonah Classic Stage PhotoReview: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Katonah Classic Stage
by Bruce Apar - October 29, 2024

Mr. Dawson’s staging is highly effective in its simplicity and pacing, holding the audience in thrall throughout. That, of course, also is a testament to the two very fine actors he’s cast.  ...


Review: Lumen Repertory’s CADILLAC CREW is a Compelling Call to Reclaim Forgotten V PhotoReview: Lumen Repertory’s CADILLAC CREW is a Compelling Call to Reclaim Forgotten Voices
by Ray Hollister - October 22, 2024

Lumen Repertory Theatre’s CADILLAC CREW delivers a powerful exploration of Black women’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, with captivating performances and immersive design....


Martha Graham Dance Company Will Host Two Special Events Focusing on Martha Graham an PhotoMartha Graham Dance Company Will Host Two Special Events Focusing on Martha Graham and Design
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2024

This November, the Martha Graham Dance Company will present two events centered on Martha Graham’s collaborations with fashion designer Halston (November 12) and sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi (November 13). ...


Review: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre PhotoReview: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre
by Louise Penn - September 24, 2024

David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the ...


UIS Performing Arts Center Offers Free Writing For The Stage Workshop Series PhotoUIS Performing Arts Center Offers Free Writing For The Stage Workshop Series
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2024

The UIS Performing Arts Center has announced a free Writing for the Stage workshop series, providing an opportunity for aspiring playwrights to develop their skills....


A JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL Will Collect Jaffa Cakes For the Edinburgh Food Project PhotoA JAFFA CAKE MUSICAL Will Collect Jaffa Cakes For the Edinburgh Food Project
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2024

Gigglemug Theatre are partnering with the Edinburgh Food Project on their latest show A Jaffa Cake Musical....


SUMMER MUST-HAVES for Your Outings and Home Enjoyment PhotoSUMMER MUST-HAVES for Your Outings and Home Enjoyment
by Marina Kennedy - June 23, 2024

Summer is officially here.  You may be looking for some al fresco fare ideas and practical food storage essentials that every prepared picnicker needs for a successful outing. ...


Review: Maine State Music Theatre's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PhotoReview: Maine State Music Theatre's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - June 10, 2024

In a colorful, imaginative retelling of this “tale as old as time,” MSMT opens its 2024 TYA series with a revival of Robin and Clark’s version of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The production, directed by Betsy Puelle, not only offers a contemporary twist on the classic fairytale, but also layers onto ...


Horse Jumper of Love to Release New Album; Share Lead Single Feat. Wednesday's Karly  PhotoHorse Jumper of Love to Release New Album; Share Lead Single Feat. Wednesday's Karly Hartzman
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024

Horse Jumper of Love have announced their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blisteri...





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