Christopher West

BWW Review: A 'Practical CATS' Performance at Proctors

The ’80s delivered endless iconic pop culture trends like leg warmers, neon, Walkmans, Whitney, and Madonna. Broadway in the ’80s also saw a unique culture shift as British mega musicals like LES MISERABLES and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began to take over the American stage. First on the scene, though, was CATS, which uniquely married the worlds of theater, ballet, spandex, and synthesized music in 1982. And although CATS has purrhaps only grown more hair-raising with age (not to mention enhanced audience expectations), the song-and-dance spectacle continues to mesmerize and mystify audiences more than 40 years after its inception.

ABC Owned Television Stations Announce Premium Content Slate & Resources for Pride Month 2021

The post-documentary will discuss issues impacting the transgender community. The town hall will be co-hosted by transgender activist and award-winning writer Raquel Willis and KGO-TV reporter Reggie Aqui.

BREAKING NEWS: Fort Salem Theater To Kick Off Reopening Programming With Two Mainstage Musicals

Fort Salem Theater is thrilled to announce their 2021 Summer series! The COVID-conscious productions will mark both the theater’s reopening from the global pandemic, as well as the official grand reopening under new venue owners and management. The curtain rises on the theater’s mainstage with The Marvelous Wonderettes (June 18-27), followed by Next to Normal (July 23-August 1). Limited tickets are available now at www.FortSalem.com.

Artistic and Education Director Derek Whitener Resigns From The Firehouse Theatre

According to a note on The Firehouse Theatre’s website, dated November 20, 2020, Artistic and Education Director has formally resigned from his duties at the theatre. New leadership positions have not been announced.

Salem For Social Justice Hosts Free Events This Fall

Salem for Social Justice will be showing 'Harriet' at the Courthouse lawn on October 2nd. On Sunday, October 11th, the group will be holding an Abolitionist Underground Railroad Walk from 1-3PM led by local historian Clifford Oliver starting at the Greenwich Public Library. Both events are free.

DRIVING WHILE BLACK Will Air on PBS

This week, PBS announced DRIVING WHILE BLACK: RACE, SPACE AND MOBILITY IN AMERICA – a ground-breaking, two-hour documentary film by acclaimed historian Dr. Gretchen Sorin and Emmy–winning director Ric Burns – will air on PBS on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings).

DRIVING WHILE BLACK Will Air on PBS Oct. 13

PBS announced today  DRIVING WHILE BLACK: RACE, SPACE AND MOBILITY IN AMERICA – a ground-breaking, two-hour documentary film by acclaimed historian Dr. Gretchen Sorin and Emmy–winning director Ric Burns – will air on PBS on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Tarrant Actors Regional Theatre Exits Fort Worth Community Arts Center; Mainstage Productions Shutter

After seven years of producing live theatre in Fort Worth, Tarrant Actors Regional Theatre (TART) has announced their plan to cease operations on all mainstage productions, effective immediately. With a mission to a?oeentertain, inspire, challenge, and educate its audiences through live theatre,a?? TART has produced both plays and musicals at The Fort Worth Community Arts Center since 2013.

Join the cast of Our Production's I LOVE YOU BECAUSE as they begin their two-week long rehearsal process before jumping into tech week as their first performance venue. Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of dance and vocal rehearsals and a glimpse of the I LOVE YOU BECAUSE promotion photo shoot, featuring Monique Abry (Diana), Joey Donoian (NYC Man), Kyle Montgomery (Jeff) , Kathryn Taylor Rose (NYC Woman), Rashaun Sibley (Austin) and Juliette Talley (Marcy), Kyle Christopher West (Choreographer), Kristin Martinez (Stage Manager) and Alex Altshuluer (Intern/Dance Stand In).