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Nicole Parker Joins THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto’s magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. 

Nicole Parker Joins Lythgoe Family Panto's THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

5-Star Theatricals, TOArts, and Lythgoe Family Productions has revealed that Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto's magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.

John O'Hurley, Tamyra Gray and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons to Star in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Lythgoe Family Panto will return for the holidays, featuring THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. The production will star Panto veteran John O’Hurley and more. See how to purchase tickets!

Oregon Shakespeare Announces Cast for COME FROM AWAY, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, and More
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced select casing and creative teams for its 2026 season's productions, including A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COME FROM AWAY, and more.

21st Annual Downtown Eastside HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL Returns This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

The DTES Heart of the City Festival announced its lineup for 2024, featuring over 100 events including music, theatre, and visual arts, celebrating the cultural diversity and artistic talent of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

East Passyunk Opera Project Teams Up With Top Dog Cocktails For Night Of Opera, Art And Cocktails
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2023

East Passyunk Opera Project teams up with Society Hill Dance Academy and Top Dog Cocktails to present Love Notes 3: Notes to Self on Saturday, January 13th with shows at 6:30pm and 9:30pm.

Interview: World Choreography Awards Producer Allen Walls at Avalon Hollywood
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Nov 6, 2022

The World Choreography Awards will be held on November 15, 2022 at the Avalon Hollywood. Being its twelfth year in existence, I spoke with Allen Walls, Creator and Producer of the World Choreography Awards to catch up with this now seasoned Presentation and how it has been evolving through the years. I have reviewed the event in the past and it is a unique evening whose purpose is to present, celebrate and honor the best Choreographed Dance pieces or segments for the year in a now myriad of categories. It has also built upon it's live presentation and quality of live performances, special guests and hosting of the highest caliber.

American Composers Orchestra Announces 2022 EarShot Readings Commission For Elijah Daniel Smith
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announces that composer Elijah Daniel Smith is the recipient of its 2022 EarShot Readings Commission, supported by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.

American Composers Orchestra Hosts 2022 EarShot Readings In New York City For Emerging Composers, June 16-17
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2022

American Composers Orchestra continues its commitment to the creation and development of new orchestra music, and to the next generation of composers, through its 2022 ACO EarShot Readings in New York City on June 16 and 17, 2022 at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music (450 W. 37th St.).

Songwriter Pete Muller Shares New Video for 'The Other Side'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 1, 2022

Today, songwriter Pete Muller has shared a new video for his song “The Other Side,” the latest single from his upcoming record Spaces. “‘The Other Side’ is a highlight of our live set, and we usually get a lot of people singing along with us on the chorus,” writes Muller. “The song is about doing everything you can to get a grumpy partner back to a better frame of mind, and the benefits that might ensue to both of you from doing that. ‘Something good is waiting on the other side!’”

American Chamber Ensemble to Present DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC - PART 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022

The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 56th Anniversary, will present Diversity Through Music - Part 2, a live concert on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.

MABELINE'S YOU REALLY ARE A HEEL to Play The Ruba Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

This holiday season, Whoville's celebrated cabaret star, Mabeline 'Grinchester' Diorio, better known as the ex-wife of the Grinch who stole Christmas, comes to Philadelphia for a limited-engagement cabaret experience that's sure to light the tree and spill the tea on the holiday's most notorious villain.

American Chamber Ensemble to Present DIVERSITY THROUGH MUSIC - PART 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

The American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 56th Anniversary, will present Diversity Through Music - Part 1, a live concert on Sunday, November 7 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University's Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead, NY.

Zachary James Releases Film and Album of His Solo Show ON BROADWAY This Friday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021

Broadway and Opera star Zachary James (South Pacific, Coram Boy, The Addams Family, Metropolitan Opera’s Akhnaten) is bringing his award-winning cabaret show ON BROADWAY to the digital airwaves. 

Zachary James Debuts Visual Album: CALL OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020

Zachary James has debuted CALL OUT, simultaneous visual and audio albums of works composed by women, now released on streaming music platforms. James is joined on the album by pianist Charity Wicks, cellist Jeffrey Zeigler, theorboist Brandon Acker, steel guitarist Kevin Skrla, guitarist Frederick Poholek, and vocalist Megan Nielson.

Bonnie Montgomery & Zachary James Release 'Song Beyond Words, A Vocalise'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 7, 2020

Award-winning singer/songwriter Bonnie Montgomery is widely lauded as enthusiastically for her polished parlor songs as she is for her lawless country barnburners.

New Visual Rendition Of Poe's THE RAVEN By Zachary James And Kristin Hevner Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020

Broadway, opera, and television star Zachary James has partnered with acclaimed composer Kristin Hevner to release an original rendition of Edgar Allen Poe's THE RAVEN. The visual experience, which fuses song, film, and theatrics, is available online today, Thursday, December 3, 2020.

Jerry Mitchell, Sergio Trujillo and More Raise Over $10,000 Towards Flipping the Senate; Join the Next Event on 10/25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2020

FLIP IT springs from the profound notion that art and connection can be employed to make change. By taking class with their masterful choreographers and donating toward the cause, you too can help flip the Senate, and move our country toward a more equitable future.

Zachary James To Debut Visual Album: CALL OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2020

Acclaimed opera and Broadway performer Zachary James will debut CALL OUT, simultaneous visual and audio albums of works composed by women, to be released December, 2020. James is joined on the album by pianist, Charity Wicks, cellist, Jeffrey Zeigler, theorboist, Brandon Acker, steel guitarist, Kevin Skrla, guitarist, Frederick Poholek and vocalist, Megan Nielson.

Zachary James To Play Carnegie Hall With All-Female Composer Recital
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2020

Zachary James, Bass-Baritone, and Charity Wicks, pianist, will offer a recital of works composed by women at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7:30pm.