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Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton to Reunite for Live STAND BY ME Screenings


by Josh Sharpe - December 15, 2025

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 film Stand by Me, original stars Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton are hitting the road for live dates in Spring 2026....

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE SECOND HURRICANE Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!


by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Comes to Lied Center This Holiday Season


by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2025

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL will begin performances at Lied Center for Performing Arts. Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage in Lincoln on December 16-21, 2025...

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Spire Center For Performing Arts To Welcome Eric Lindell Band, Adam Weiner, Texas Flood, And Bodeans


by A.A. Cristi - November 03, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA, has announced four upcoming concerts. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.....

Spire Center For Performing Arts To Welcome Eric Lindell Band, Adam Weiner, Texas Flood, And Bodeans


by A.A. Cristi - November 03, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA, has announced four upcoming concerts. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.....

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE is Coming to The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2025

CENTERstage Productions, the resident production company of The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, will present Agatha Christie's most chilling mystery yet: And Then There Were None. Learn more! ...

TheaterworksUSA’s DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL To Play The Lied Center Arts In November


by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2025

TheaterWorksUSA’s production of Dog Man: The Musical—based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s series—will make its Lincoln premiere at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, November 9, 2025. ...

Spire Center to Present Chicago Total Access, A Tribute To Barbra Streisand, And Chelsea Berry In 2026


by A.A. Cristi - October 20, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced three new shows: Chicago Total Access (January 17), Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand starring Karine Hannah (February 14), and singer-songwriter Chelsea Berry (February 19). ...

Past Shows


Opera Up Close presents Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother’s Day Brunch features vocal tributes celebrating mothers through a diverse repertoire that spans Broadway, classical, and ...


Rosie and the Rivets presents a dynamic female-fronted tribute to the spirited early years of Rock & Roll, covering the era from 1954 to 1964. ...


ARTRAGEOUS! The Electrifying Art & Music Circus combines live visual art with a high-energy rock concert, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between ...


UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul brings together the dynamic sound of Motown and contemporary pop influences, highlighting the talents of a vocal ensemble ...


DREAM, presented by The GovState Dance Company, is a theatrical exploration inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The ...


DRUMLine Live! is a vibrant showcase celebrating the energy and spirit of Historically Black College and University marching bands. Created by the musical team behind ...


The Silhouettes, America's premier shadow-dance company and former finalists on America's Got Talent, will present LOVE Happens, a captivating, family-friendly performance exploring various forms of ...


The upcoming concert presentation of Sweeney Todd brings together the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and Kokandy Productions to perform Stephen Sondheim's darkly enchanting masterpiece. This collaboration ...

QUEENS OF ROCK AND SOUL
10/5 - 10/6/2024


QUEENS OF ROCK AND SOUL pays tribute to the legendary women who transformed classic rock and soul music, including icons like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, ...


BOOM X is a vibrant one-man show created and performed by Rick Miller, exploring the music, culture, and significant events of Generation X. The performance ...

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