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Graham Abbott Conducts Handel’s MESSIAH at the Sydney Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Graham Abbott will conduct Handel's Messiah at the Sydney Opera House this holiday season. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!

NextStop Theatre Announces Revised Fall 2021 Schedule
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

Producing Artistic Director Evan Hoffmann has released NextStop Theatre Company's revised schedule of programming for Fall 2021. The new schedule will feature an eclectic array of four new, smaller productions, which have been conceived to better meet and serve the company's two equal objectives of bringing live theatre back to the Dulles Corridor, while simultaneously protecting the health and safety of the community. 

Q-Fest Playwriting Festival 3.0 Rescheduled To This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2020

After a moment of reverence and reflection after the shooting of Jacob Blake, Adventure Theatre MTC, ArtsCentric, 4615 Theatre Company, and Convergence Theatre have announced that Q-Fest 3.0 has been rescheduled to September 6, 2020 at 2:00PM.

Q-Fest Playwriting Festival 3.0 Announces Artists Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2020

Adventure Theatre MTC, ArtsCentric, 4615 Theatre Company, and Convergence Theatre has announced the artists in Quarantine Festival 3.0. 

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, June 3- with Karen Olivo, Samira Wiley, Ann Harada and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 3, 2020

Today (June 3) in live streaming: Stars in the House celebrates Free Speech, and so much more!

BWW Interview: Anthony Alderson Talks Running The Pleasance and The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Cancellation
by Marianka Swain - Apr 16, 2020

Anthony Alderson has been Artistic Director of the Pleasance - which has a permanent venue in Islington, London, and multiple spaces at the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe - since 2005. He talks to BroadwayWorld about his time at the helm, dealing with the cancellation of this year's Festival, and what he shutdown means for theatre.

Contestants Announced For Miami's 10th National Chopin Piano Competition
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2020

The Chopin Foundation of the United States is thrilled to announce the 26 contestants chosen to participate in the 10th National Chopin Piano Competition. These brilliant young American pianists will compete for the $100,000 top prize, the highest award offered by any piano competition in the country, February 22 - March 1, 2020.

Pleasance's Ambitions Grow At Edinburgh Fringe 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2019

With over 560,000 festival goers enjoying 5,534 performances of 277 productions, the Pleasance Theatre Trust celebrated its 35th year on the Fringe in great company. With a trophy cabinet that once again include Fringe Firsts and both annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards, alongside a Total Theatre Award, this year's triumphant programme has welcomed the most exciting newcomers, game-changing international artists and Pleasance stalwarts who delight audiences year on year.

Photo Flash: Signature Gets Deadly with ASSASSINS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019

Signature Theatre presents Assassins with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman and directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer (Broadway's Gigi, Follies).

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Performs Full Operatic Work of Britten's Peter Grimes in Concert at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2019

For the first time in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's history, Australia's premier orchestra and Chief Conductor David Robertson will be joined by an all-star cast as it performs the full operatic work of Britten's Peter Grimes in Concert at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall (25 and 27 July), with the backing of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Workshop at Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2018

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater and producer Brian A. Moreland have partnered on a two-week intensive workshop of playwright Keenan Scott II's Thoughts of a Colored Man. Directed by Taye Diggs, with choreographer Jenny Parsinen, associate director Shannon Stoeke, and music and vocals by Madison McFerrin, the piece takes a raw and honest look at the limitations, stereotypes and obstacles that the world attempts to place on men of color through their discussions of love, race, education, family, and history.

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Workshop Is Underway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2018

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater and producer Brian A. Moreland have partnered on a two-week intensive workshop of playwright Keenan Scott II's Thoughts of a Colored Man. Directed by Taye Diggs, with choreographer Jenny Parsinen, associate director Shannon Stoeke, and music and vocals by Madison McFerrin, the piece takes a raw and honest look at the limitations, stereotypes and obstacles that the world attempts to place on men of color through their discussions of love, race, education, family, and history.

Pleasance Has Landmark Year at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2018

This Fringe has seen the Pleasance present its biggest and boldest ever programme with 5,537 performances of 270 productions. With record ticket sales and a trophy cabinet of awards that include Fringe Firsts and both annual Edinburgh Comedy Awards, the eclectic programme celebrated brilliant newcomers alongside acclaimed international artists.