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UNDER THE MERSEY MOON To Play Epstein Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon is set to make its Liverpool debut when it comes to the Epstein Theatre this autumn. The inspiring and heartwarming show will be staged at the historic Hanover Street.

Full Cast Set for UNDER THE MERSEY MOON at Floral Pavilion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2026

There are just two weeks to go until acclaimed new country musical Under the Mersey Moon returns to the Floral Pavilion. The production will play the theatre's 800-seat auditorium. See the full cast.

UNDER THE MERSEY MOON Reveals Full Cast For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

New country musical Under the Mersey Moon will return to the Floral Pavilion in the New Year – and producers have announced the talented cast of actors and musicians who will entertain audiences.

Merola Opera Program to Conclude Summer Festival with Grand Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

The Merola Opera Program 2025 Sumer Festival will reach its peak with the Merola Grand Finale, featuring all 26 Merola artists in a dazzling array of opera’s most brilliant works and lesser-known musical gems. Learn more!

UNDER THE MERSEY MOON Will Return To The Floral Pavilion In 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Heartwarming new country musical Under the Mersey Moon is set to return to the Floral Pavilion in 2026 with three special dates on the main stage over Valentine’s weekend.

LEGALLY BLONDE Begins Performances At PCS Theater May 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

PCS Theater will present Legally Blonde, the fabulously fun and empowering musical based on the hit movie of the same name. With a book by Heather Hach and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, this dazzling production is directed and choreographed by Jessi Meisel with musical direction by Aimee Ferenz-Renna.

Merola Opera Program to Open 2025 Summer Festival with A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

San Francisco’s esteemed Merola Opera Program will open its 2025 Summer Festival with A Grand Night for Singing – An American Songfest, an intimate voice and piano recital that highlights the rich musical history of the United States.

CATO (Remixed) Comes to The Philadelphia Artists' Collective
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

The Philadelphia Artists' Collective will return to its roots with a bold, site-specific theatrical production, CATO (Remixed), beginning in May. Learn more about the production here!

Merola Opera Program Reveals 28 Selected Artists For 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

San Francisco's acclaimed Merola Opera Program has selected 28 artists from a pool of nearly 1,300 international applicants to participate in its 2025 program. Learn more!

Review: THE ODD COUPLE-FEMALE VERSION at Women's Theatre Collective
by Courtney Symes - May 2, 2024

When we hear The Odd Couple, most people imagine the 1970s television series starring Walter Matthau and Art Carney. What some might not know was that it originated as a Neil Simon play on Broadway in 1965. After the success of the film and television versions, Simon adapted the play in 1985 to feature two female roommates, Florence Ungar and Olive Madison. Women’s Theatre Collective brings this play, The Odd Couple – Female Version, to the Ooley Theatre through May 5th.

Lantern Theater Company Closes 30th Anniversary Season with THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

 Lantern Theater Company will close its 30th anniversary season with The Comedy of Errors, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.

Lion Forge Entertainment Sets Development Pact with Penguin Young Readers for Children's Film and TV Projects
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023

Lion Forge Entertainment has partnered with Penguin Young Readers to develop film and TV projects based on popular children's books. Find out more about the alliance and the books selected for adaptation.

Lantern Theater Company Presents William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2023

 Lantern Theater Company concludes its 2022/23 season with Twelfth Night, part of the company’s ongoing commitment to produce the timeless stories of William Shakespeare for both the general public and local school students.

Photos: First Look at A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at The Arden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

This gorgeous production will return to open the Arden's 2022 Mainstage Season as the F. Otto Haas stage transforms into the sweltering streets of the New Orleans French Quarter. Directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, A Streetcar Named Desire plays January 13 through February 13, 2022. 

Lantern Theater Company Announces Digital Relaunch of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, CHARLES DICKENS, & COUNT LEO TOLSTOY: DISCORD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022

 Lantern Theater Company announced today the relaunch of its digital premiere of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens & Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord – the company’s latest professionally filmed production, furthering its mission to engage audiences with plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times.

Arden Theatre Company to Return To Live Performances With A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021

Directed by Arden Artistic Director Terry Nolen, A Streetcar Named Desire plays January 13 through February 13, 2022. Reviewing press are invited to the 7PM performance on January 19.

Lantern Theater Company Presents The Digital Premiere Of 'The Gospel According To Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens & Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021

Lantern Theater Company announced today the digital premiere of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens & Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord – the company's newest professionally filmed production, furthering its mission to engage audiences with plays that investigate and illuminate what is essential in the human spirit and the spirit of the times.

Hedgerow Theatre Announces Fall Productions For Return To Indoor Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021

Hedgerow Theatre Company will return to indoor performances this fall with two full-scale productions, welcoming audiences back to the theatre for their 99th season.

Lantern Theater Company Announces Filmed Version Of 2017's CORIOLANUS
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2021

Lantern Theater Company continues its reimagined 2020/21 season with a filmed version of its 2017 mainstage production of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, directed by Lantern Artistic Director Charles McMahon, and streaming June 1 – 27, 2021.

VIDEO: Over 100 UK Performers Record 'The Bells of Notre Dame' From Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021

Over 100 UK performers have come together to remotely record 'The Bells of Notre Dame' from Disney's animated film 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. The project has been produced by Wicked actress Rebecca Gilliland, who founded Bookend Productions, to give artists a chance to perform after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down theatres across the world.