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Review: A HOT COCOA NUTTY NUTCRACKER at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 23, 2025

There’s something truly special about seeing young artists take the stage with confidence, joy, and clear artistic intention, and A Hot Cocoa Nutty Nutcracker—presented by the Hot Springs School District 7–12 Dance Program on December 11 and 12—did exactly that.

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS To Play MCCC's Kelsey Theatre In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Santa will be arriving a little early this year when the holiday classic 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' comes to life on the stage of Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre, Dec. 5-7.

ANNIE, MACBETH and More Extended at Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

The Stratford Festival has extended its musicals, scheduling Annie for an additional six weeks on stage, plus more! Learn more about the festival and see how to attend.

TAPA Reveals 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the recipients of the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Learn more about the full list here!

Video: Go Inside A WRINKLE IN TIME Rehearsals at Arena Stage
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Arena Stage has revealed a first look into rehearsals for their upcoming production of the new musical adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. The video features Amber Gray, Taylor Iman Jones, and more!

Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES To Have World Première At Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

Grab a glass of raspberry cordial and join us for a story of love, family and friendship as Kat Sandler's adaptation of Anne of Green Gables makes its world première at the Stratford Festival.

Review: THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Apr 10, 2025

A superb example of stage and theatre craft.

THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company South Australia’s adaptation of The Dictionary of Lost Words will play a strictly limited encore season at STC’s Roslyn Packer Theatre before embarking on tour.

AN INTERROGATION Will Make its London Debut
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

The entire run of An Interrogation sold out before its opening performance. This award-winning investigative drama will now transfer to London for a limited five-week run at Hampstead Theatre

Review: JACK MAGGS at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Nov 20, 2024

Be sure to get tickets to this world premiere.

SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!

Review: NORA at Antaeus Theatre Company
by Harker Jones - May 1, 2024

The problem with NORA is that in the longer, three-act running time of “A Doll’s House,” Nora’s world and its inhabitants would be fleshed out so that they had depth that is not evident in this adaptation.

Floods of Fire Line-Up Set For 'Our Voices, Our Dreams'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

Floods of Fire, the joint festival-within-a-festival conceived and directed by Airan Berg, in association with Adelaide theatre director Nescha Jelk, led by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and presented in partnership with Adelaide Festival and The University of Adelaide, has announced its program of more than 80 free performances.

Review: PUSHIN' THIRTY, Oran Mor, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 12, 2024

Scott and Eilidh had huge dreams when they won their high school talent show with an original song. Now, they’re both approaching thirty, neither of their lives are going anywhere, and they haven’t spoken to each other in over ten years.

Listen: Hear Billy Porter & Luke Evans Sing 'Always Be My Man' From OUR SON Film
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024

The song showcases the vocal talents of both Porter and Evans and the accompanying video features special clips from the film. The song is produced by 5x Grammy-winning musician, Robert Glasper. Written by Billy Porter, Conner Reeves, and Joe Killington, the song is primed to be a LGBTQ+ wedding anthem for years to come.