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Kravis Center to Celebrate National Dance Day in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

The Raymond D. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is inviting everyone to don their favorite dance shoes and make time to move during National Dance Day. Learn more about upcoming activities!

Dances With Films: LA 2025 Announces Film Lineup With 255 Films And 36 World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month's return of Los Angeles' largest indie film-focused film festival (June 19-29) for its 28th edition.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST- A WILDE NEW MUSICAL World Premiere Set for At American Coast Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

American Coast Theater Company has announced the Orange County premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical, with music by Bret Simmons and book/lyrics by David Howard, a fresh and spirited adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy.

Celebrity Cast Revealed for DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 33
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024

The celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners for Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars was announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Cohosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for its 33rd season TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), simulcast LIVE on ABC and Disney+, and available next day on Hulu.

Anna Delvey, Phaedra Parks, and More Join DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 33
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The “Dancing with the Stars” season 33 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners have been announced! The cast was revealed on September 4 on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

Glen Powell and Taraji P. Henson Lead Two New Star-Studded Scripted Comedy Podcasts This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

Audible Inc. and Broadway Video Enterprises, has announced two new original comedy podcasts featuring A-list casts set to premiere this fall: The Best Man’s Ghostwriter, starring Glen Powell and Nicholas Braun, and Stranded, starring Taraji P. Henson and Tracee Ellis Ross.

San Francisco Ballet Names Associate Artistic Director and Director of Artist Development
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of Antonio Castilla, currently a Repetiteur at English National Ballet in London, as its new Associate Artistic Director. 

Student Blog: The Art of the Audition
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - Jan 16, 2024

Nearly every great performance was preceded by an audition. As an actor, I’ve been through more audition processes than I can count. For many, an audition is one of the scariest parts of the whole process. However, I’ve picked up a few tricks that help me put my best foot forward in every audition.

Grinch Horror Parody THE MEAN ONE Comes to VOD, DVD & Blu-Ray in October
by Michael Major - Aug 31, 2023

In the audacious horror parody, The Mean One (David Howard Thornton) is a hairy, green-skinned grump in a Santa suit, living on a mountain high above the town of Newville, despising the holiday season. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin), whose parents were butchered by The Mean One twenty Christmases earlier.

Neville Dance Theatre to Present CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS at MMAC in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2023

Neville Dance Theatre will present the World Premiere of CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS with choreography by Brenda Neville, Kristen Klein, Lauren Settembrino Music by Caroline Shaw, Zoe Keating, Missy Mazzoli, Nkeiru Okoye, Lo Kristenson, Hildur Guonadottir, and more on Saturday March 25 at 3 PM & 7:30 PM at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center.

TERRIFIER 2 to Be Released on Screambox on Halloween
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2022

Not since Paranormal Activity has the buzz around a horror film lit the internet on fire, and the warnings released by theaters are reminiscent of the master of suspense himself - Santikos Warning Came True. With numerous reports of audience members fainting and vomiting during the theatrical showings, it would appear these warnings have merit.

Kate Gosselin, Mel B & More Join Fox's SPECIAL FORCES: THE ULTIMATE TEST
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2022

SPECIAL FORCES: THE ULTIMATE TEST (wt), a series in which household names endure some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the Special Forces selection process. There are no votes, and no eliminations – just survival. These celebrities are so used to being in the spotlight quickly learn the meaning of “no guts, no glory.”

VIDEO: Watch the TERRIFIER 2 Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2022

The film features Felissa Rose, David Howard Thornton, Griffin Santopietro, Lauren LaVera, and Chris Jericho. After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the timid town of Miles County where he targets a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night. Watch the new trailer now!

Boston Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Seven New Members
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022

Violinists Jenny Ahn, Sophie Wang, and Takumi Taguchi; clarinetists Christopher Elchico and Andrew Sandwick; cellist Will Chow; and Assistant Librarian Russel Allyn are the newest members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Torrance Theatre Company Will Present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: A WILDE NEW MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2021

Torrance Theatre Company is back with in-person performance AND a brand-new musical! The next offering in the season is THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: A WILDE NEW MUSICAL, with music by Bret Simmons (Falling for Eve), book and lyrics by David Howard (Galaxy Quest), and directed by Glenn Kelman.

Neville Dance Theatre Announces 16th Anniversary Year Celebration BEETHOVEN & BALLET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021

Manhattan contemporary ballet company Neville Dance Theatre will celebrate sixteen years of performing and producing dance in New York City, with a return to the stage in a special production comprised of the World Premiere of 'Beethoven Suite' and a revival of repertory work 'Children's Corner', entitled 'Beethoven and Ballet'.

SEINFELD Will Stream on Netflix Starting October 1
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2021

Bookended by Jerry Seinfeld’s stand-up material, all 180 episodes of the sitcom explore the minutiae of the comic’s everyday life as he navigates his relationships with a talented ensemble cast, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, and Jason Alexander.

Goldner Conservatory at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Will Begin Fall Classes in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2021

The new Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre has a full schedule of classes for grades 3-12 at Kids Need More Art in Juno Beach. The 1,254-square-foot collaborative arts space – which is serving as the Conservatory's temporary studio while the Theatre's $36 million expansion is completed – will offer fine arts classes during the first half of each day, then switch seamlessly to the Conservatory's performing arts classes each afternoon.

Wizard World Signature Series Presents STAR WARS: NOPE TROOPERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2021

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Stormtroopers David M. Santana and Sandeep Mohan, better known as the 'Nope Troopers,' will take us to a new galaxy as Wizard World Signature Series presents Sci-Fi/Fantasy begins on Sunday, May 16, the first of 10 events on consecutive Sundays through July 25.

Skyline Theatre Company's 2020 Horizon Award goes to Fair Lawn Borough's Ms. Robin Schamach
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2020

Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen Countya??s most established professional theatre company, announces its 2020 Horizon Award recipient is Fair Lawn Borougha??s Robin Schamach. Skyline bestows this annual award to a true supporter of the arts.