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Birmingham Hippodrome ROBIN HOOD Panto Finds Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

A merry band of stars arrived in the city to launch Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime Robin Hood. The cast swapped Sherwood Forest for Aston Hall and had fun getting to know each ahead of this year's show.

The 6th Act's Production Of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR to Return This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

The 6th Act is bringing back their production of John Patrick Shanley's modern classic OUTSIDE MULLINGAR! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Blues/Rock Opera THE MOBY DICK BLUES Begins Performances at La MaMa
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025

The Moby Dick Blues runs June 7 - 22, 2025 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City. Opening night is June 9.

THE MOBY DICK BLUES World Premiere to be Presented at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

La MaMa will present The Forty Hour Club's world premiere of The Moby Dick Blues, an epic new blues/rock opera written and created by Michael Gorman, directed by Joe John Battista. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

THE MOBY DICK BLUES To Have World Premiere At La MaMa In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

La MaMa will present The Forty Hour Club's world premiere of The Moby Dick Blues, an epic new blues/rock opera written and created by Michael Gorman, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Battista and lyrics by Gorman.

Photos: Behind The Curtain Of PETER PAN At Birmingham Hippodrome
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome has released exclusive backstage photos of this year’s pantomime Peter Pan, giving audiences an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the swashbuckling panto adventure.

Photos: PETER PAN Star Andrew Ryan Rings Christmas At the Jewellery Quarter Christmas Lights
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome’s Panto Dame Extraordinaire Andrew Ryan enjoyed a festive trip to the Jewellery Quarter Christmas Lights on Friday evening (15 November), meeting with local panto fans and taking in the spectacular firework display which marked the Lights Switch On. See photos from the event.

Danny Mac Returns To PETER PAN Panto at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced further casting for their panto adventure, Peter Pan (Sat 21 Dec 2024 – Sun 2 Feb 2025). Star of stage and screen Danny Mac will return to Birmingham Hippodrome, this time to play Captain Hook after last appearing in the 2017/18 production of Cinderella as Prince Charming. 

SOPH & MAD TAKE NEW YORK! to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Sophie Amelkin & Mad Gallica in Soph & Mad Take New York! on September 18th, 2024 at 7:00pm.

SOPH & MAD TAKE NEW YORK! Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

54 Below will present Sophie Amelkin & Mad Gallica in “Soph & Mad Take New York!” on September 18th, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Broadway Mandolinist Joe Brent to Release New 9 Horses Trio Album STRUM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

9 Horses will release their third album Strum, featuring Joe Brent, Sara Caswell, and Andrew Ryan. The album blends string-centric, progressive jazz and improvised music.

Larry Owens, Ari Shapiro & More Set for the Spiegeltent at Bard SummerScape 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed SummerScape 2024’s Spiegeltent programming. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Birmingham Hippodrome Pantomime Hits Record Attendance Figures
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced record attendance figures for this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, with 120,000 people having seen the show during its six-week run in the city. The figures make Jack and the Beanstalkthe theatre’s best attended pantomime in over 20 years.

Birmingham Hippodrome Panto Star Doreen Tipton Turns on the Jewellery Quarter Christmas Lights
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023

Legend-dairy queen of the Black Country and Birmingham Hippodrome Pantomime star Doreen Tipton lit up the city sky when she turned on the Jewellery Quarter Christmas Lights on Friday evening (17 November), followed by a spectacular firework display.

GatherNYC to Continue in November & December With Orpheus + Boyd Meets Girl, Dalí Quartet, And Project Trio At MAD In Columbus Circle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

GatherNYC continues its 2023-2024 season at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in Columbus Circle with performances by Orpheus + Boyd Meets Girl, Dalí Quartet, and Project Trio.

MURDER IN BOSTON: ROOTS, RAMPAGE, AND RECKONING Coming to Max In December
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2023

The HBO Original three-part documentary series MURDER IN BOSTON: ROOTS, RAMPAGE, AND RECKONING, produced and directed by Jason Hehir (“The Last Dance,” HBO’s “Andre The Giant” ), and produced in association with The Boston Globe. The documentary series will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

GatherNYC Hosts Sixteen Sunday Morning Concerts at Museum of Arts and Design in Columbus Circle
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

GatherNYC has announced its 2023-24 season at the series’ home venue, Museum of Arts and Design. Learn more about the full season here!

TWISTED World Premiere Begins Tonight at Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Theater for the New City's world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a campy comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, begins performances tonight and runs through October 15, 2023. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

TWISTED World Premiere Comes to Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

Theater for the New City presents the world premiere of Joel Greenhouse's TWISTED, a dark comedy with songs, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Peter W. Dizozza, running September 28 - October 15, 2023. Previews begin on September 28 for a September 30 opening.

Samantha Womack and Alexanda O'Reilly Join The Cast of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome and Crossroads Pantomimes have announced further casting that completes an exciting all-star line-up for the gigantic pantomime adventure, Jack and the Beanstalk. The show will see TV and Theatre favourite Samantha Womack return to the Hippodrome stage as Mrs Blunderbore, the Giant’s evil wife, and Brummie local Alexanda O’Reilly as Jack Trot.