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The Dessoff Choirs to Present Annual Holiday Concerts: WELCOME YULE & MESSIAH SING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

​​​​​​​The Dessoff Choirs - led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather - will present its annual holiday concerts: Welcome Yule, followed by Messiah Sing.

Park ICM Orchestra Christmas Concert Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will conclude the 2025 portion of the ICM's 2025-26 concert season with its fifth annual “Intimate Christmas with the ICM Orchestra” event.

Miró Quartet to Release New Holiday Album 'Hearth'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2025

On Friday, November 28, 2025, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Miró Quartet will release a new holiday album, Hearth, on PENTATONE. In curating this album, Miró asked each participating composer to select a piece linked to his or her own heritage and personal associations.

Photos: Curious Theatre Branch's THE INFINITY PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Curious Theatre Branch will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim, now playing through May 18, at Jarvis Square Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis Ave. See photos from the production.

The Pogues to Embark on First U.S. And Canadian Dates In Thirteen Years
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

The Pogues have announced their first U.S. and Canadian dates in thirteen years, including a festival stop in Boston (Seísun Festival). The tour will include guest vocalists and musicians celebrating forty years of the album Rum Sodomy & The Lash.

Curious Theatre Branch Announces Cast And Creative Team For THE INFINITY PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Curious Theatre Branch, will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim, April 25 - May 18, at Jarvis Square Theatre.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE INFINITY PLAY at Curious Theatre Branch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Curious Theatre Branch will present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya Odim. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Dessoff Choirs Presents Annual MESSIAH SING And WELCOME YULE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

Join The Dessoff Choirs for their annual MESSIAH SING on December 6 and the festive WELCOME YULE concerts on December 7 and 8, celebrating the holiday season with choral music in New York City.

FOOLS' PARADISE (LOST?) to Screen At 20TH LA Femme International Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Discover the Los Angeles premiere of FOOLS' PARADISE (LOST?) at the LA Femme International Film Festival. Filmmaker Alexandra Lexton explores healing through nature in this thought-provoking documentary. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Dessoff Choirs Announces 2024-2025 And 100th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

The Dessoff Choirs celebrates its 100th anniversary with an exciting 2024-2025 season featuring diverse choral works and special events.

TREESON: An Eco-Musical Will Be Performed in Concert For Earth Day at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

54 Below will present the global premier concert production of TREESON: An Eco-Musical. Let's celebrate Earth Day together in an inspirational evening featuring a soaring soundtrack with Music & Lyrics by G. Victoria Campbell.

Bay Area Artists to Perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of LOVE SEPARATED IN LIFE…LOVE REUNITED IN HONOR
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024

Bay Area artists Hope Briggs and Lawrence Beamen, alongside Atlanta's Sylvia Camille, will perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of a fallen Vietnam War hero in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2024.

The countdown is on to Celtic Connections 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 4, 2024

With just two weeks to go, the countdown is on as much-loved venues across the city, such as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Barrowland Ballroom, as well as The Pavilion Theatre and Barony Hall, get set to welcome audiences with open arms for what will be one of the biggest capacity Celtic Connections to date.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Omaha Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Omaha Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE MOUNTAINTOP, Lincoln Community Playhouse & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE MOUNTAINTOP, Lincoln Community Playhouse & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Announced At The El Portal Theatre Begins October 6
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) star in the romantic Love Among the Ruins, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan. Love Among the Ruins is a Papazian Hirsch presentation  and is directed by Michael Arabian.

THE FLASH IN CONCERT Will Premiere in Dallas in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

After fans of the Scarlet Speedster see “The Flash” in theaters beginning June 16, they will have a chance to experience it again in an entirely new way as TCG Entertainment, a leader in live entertainment and touring productions, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, bring “The Flash in Concert” to The Music Hall at Fair Park, in Dallas, TX on Sunday, July 31st.

Library of Congress Festival of Film And Sound Announces Full Lineup of Rare Cinema and Special Guests
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023

The Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center is announcing the full lineup of rare cinema and special guests to be featured at the inaugural Library of Congress Festival of Film and Sound. The new four-day film festival will be held June 15-18 in association with the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center at the American Film Institute's beautifully restored 1938 art deco theater in Silver Spring, Maryland.