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Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at The Belmont
by Jason Davis - Dec 9, 2025

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, produced by The Belmont Theatre, is a laugh-a-minute, endearing, and wonderfully heartwarming family show for the holiday season, truly everything an audience could hope for. Director and stage designer Rene Staub masterfully transforms the intimate theatre into a vivid world of fantasy, enhanced by Staub’s own spectacular costuming and the vibrant lighting design by Caleb West.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The Belmont Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

The Belmont Theatre will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Musical Comedy-your golden ticket to holiday entertainment for the entire family! The show will run in December.

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre
by Jason Davis - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Belmont Theatre? The Belmont Theatre’s production of The Shawshank Redemption is a commendable community theater effort, offering a thoughtful and heartfelt adaptation of Stephen King’s classic.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens at The Belmont Theatre in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025

The Belmont Theatre will present The Shawshank Redemption in the Grumbacher Studio October 10–12 and 16–19. Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns from Stephen King’s novella.

Review: NEWSIES at Keystone Theatrics at The Playhouse At Allenberry
by Andrea Stephenson - Jul 13, 2025

Kudos to the entire cast and crew, and to director Joe Kemprowski for an electric production that inspires and offers hope.

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - Jun 7, 2025

Once on this Island is a Caribbean story about an orphan peasant girl, Ti Moune, who rescues a wealthy boy, Daniel, after a car accident. It is a story about the complicated nature of love. Jasmine Graham voice was perfect for the character Ti Moune.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, in partnership with Weary Arts Group, will present Once on This Island. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Aurora Theatre Company
by Kelly Rogers Flynt - Jul 12, 2024

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT explores the terrain of where fact and story meet, where art and truth intersect, and how they can work together or against each other. Are facts negotiable? Can specificity kill interest and ultimately undermine the goal? What matters most and who gets to decide? These are the questions that the play parses, dissects, and spins into a web of engaging dialogue. THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT will change how you read everything.

Bay Area Premiere of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Comes to Aurora Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

Aurora Theatre Company will end its 32nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. 

Listen: The Play On Podcasts Series Presents Tracy Young's THE WINTER'S TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2022

Building upon Play On Shakespeare's mission to enhance the understanding of Shakespeare's plays in performance, Play On Podcasts bring timeless tales directly to modern audiences.

Nancy & Barry Sanders Composer Fellowship Program Premieres New Works
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2021

The Los Angeles Philharmonic today announced the world premiere of new solo instrumental works by the 2020/21 cohort of the Nancy and Barry Sanders Composer Fellowship Program (CFP), which are available to view online here. The class of 20 high school students were invited to write solo pieces for members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which the musicians then recorded from their homes during the lockdown caused by COVID-19.

Arden Theatre Company, People's Light and Philadelphia Theatre Co. Participate in Nationwide Broadcast Of IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2020

On Tuesday, October 13 a radio production of Sinclair Lewis' novel It Can't Happen Here will broadcast at 5PM PDT/8PM EDT via YouTube. Written in 1935 during the rise of fascism in Europe, Lewis' darkly satirical It Can't Happen Here follows the ascent of a demagogue who becomes president of the United States by promising to return the country to greatness.  

Nearly 100 Broadcast Partners Join Berkeley Repertory Theatre For Audio Broadcast of OF IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today has announced that nearly 100 organizations nationwide are onboard to share the free radio play, It Can't Happen Here. The new audio adaptation will premiere on Tuesday, October 13 at 5pm PT/8pm ET, followed by a live Q&A with the creative team, director Lisa Peterson & co-adaptors Tony Taccone & Bennett S. Cohen.

Pittsburgh Public Theater to Present Radio Play IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE From Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2020

Pittsburgh Public Theater will join theaters across the nation to help spread the word about Berkeley Rep's YouTube radio production of Sinclair Lewis' novel It Can't Happen Here on Tuesday, October 13 at 8pm ET.

Notre Dame to Participate in Free Nationwide Radio Play Adaptation of IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2020

On Tuesday, October 13 a radio production of Sinclair Lewisa?? novel It Cana??t Happen Here will broadcast at 5PM PDT/8PM EDT via YouTube.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center Partners With Berkeley Rep In The Free Nationwide Radio Play IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2020

On Tuesday, October 13 a radio production of Sinclair Lewisa?? novel It Cana??t Happen Here will broadcast at 5PM PDT/8PM EDT via YouTube.

New Radio Adaptation Of IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE to Stream For Free in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020

International City Theatre has signed on to join regional theaters across the U.S. in support of Berkeley Repertory Theatre's upcoming stream of a new radio play, It Can't Happen Here, adapted by Tony Taccone and Bennett S. Cohen from the novel by Sinclair Lewis.

Everyman Joins In Partnership Project With Berkeley Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2020

On Tuesday, October 13 a radio production of Sinclair Lewis' novel It Can't Happen Here will broadcast at 5PM PDT/8PM EDT via YouTube. The audio drama has been made available to organizations across the country. The intent for the project is to encourage dialogue and motivate citizens to exercise their civic power and vote. 

Northlight To Participate In IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE Radio Play
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2020

Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces that it is one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a free livestream theatrical event, an adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' novel It Can't Happen Here. The radio play, produced by Berkeley Rep and featuring David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck), will broadcast live on October 13, 2020 at 7pm via YouTube.

Review Roundup: GERTRUDE AND CLAUDIUS at Barrington Stage Company
by Alan Henry - Jul 25, 2019

Gertrude and Claudius is now open at Barrington Stage Company! What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!