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BWW Review: WAITRESS at Hanna (Huntington Featured Performance)

WAITRESS, which features an all-original score of music and lyrics by singer-songwriter-actress Sara Bareilles, which is now on stage at the Hanna Theatre, in a month-long Huntington featured performance, is unique in that, when it opened on Broadway, it featured an all-female production team.  

BWW Review: Powerful Voices Take You On A Journey In FEELING PRETTY

It’s a strong and important story told mostly through song – and some incredibly powerful voices – about how society sees women as just pretty faces.

Photos: Get A First Look At Stephanie Torns, Olivia Lucy Phillip, Kendyl Ito, Daniel Quadrino & More In WAITRESS On Tour

Waitress on tour is now on stage in Charlotte for a special five-week engagement through May 22nd, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse, followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland's Playhouse Square May 26-June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre.

Born Ruffians Share New Single 'Chrysanthemums'

Today, ahead of the April 27 launch of their 34-city North American JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour, perennial indie rockers Born Ruffians share a trippy new single, “Chrysanthemums,” the first new music from the band since the release of their 2020-2021 trilogy series. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

BWW Interview: Stephanie Torns Talks Leading WAITRESS National Tour as Jenna

Waitress is returning to Charlotte for a special five-week engagement, beginning today, April 19, through May 22, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse! The run will be followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland's Playhouse Square May 26-June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre.

BLACKLIGHT Sets Digital, Blu-ray & DVD Release Date

World-renowned action star Liam Neeson (Taken, The Marksman) is back in an all-new gripping action thriller BLACKLIGHT. From Briarcliff Entertainment, the film follows a troubled off-the-books agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation who finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy. Check out the bonus features on the new release now!

Auditions for the Role of Lulu in WAITRESS to be Held Locally in Charlotte

The producers of Waitress and Blumenthal Performing Arts announced casting for the hit Broadway musical, which will return to Charlotte for a special five-week engagement April 19–May 22, 2022 in the Booth Playhouse, followed by a five-week engagement at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square May 26–June 26, 2022 in the Hanna Theatre.

Stephanie Torns Will Lead WAITRESS National Tour; Full Cast Announced

Stephanie Torns will star in the lead role as Jenna Hunterson after understudying the role at the American Repertory Theater, prior to the Broadway run, as well as on Broadway. Stephanie also played supporting and ensemble roles throughout the original Broadway run and the show's restaging in 2021.

Avon Players Present RUN FOR YOUR WIFE in March

Comic collisions and merry misunderstandings will provide plenty of amusement for Metro Detroit audiences as Avon Players presents Run for Your Wife running March 18-April 2.

Theatre Royal Brighton Announces Special Events for February

Special events coming to Theatre Royal Brighton in February 2022 have been announced! 

VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for the Fourth Season of THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE!

The fourth and final season of The Man in the High Castle, premiering Friday, November 15, will be rocked by war and revolution. The Resistance becomes a full-blown rebellion, driven by Juliana Crain's (Alexa Davalos) visions of a better world. A new Black insurgent movement emerges to fight the forces of Nazism and imperialism. As empires teeter, Chief Inspector Takeshi Kido (Joel De La Fuente) will find himself torn between his duty to his country and the bonds of family. Meanwhile, Reichsmarschall John Smith (Rufus Sewell) will be drawn towards the portal the Nazis have built to another universe, and the tantalizing possibility of stepping through a gateway to the path not taken.

VIDEO: Amazon Releases First Minutes of THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE Season Four

Amazon Prime has released the first few minutes of Man in the High Castle Season 4 before the epic final season drops November 15, 2019.

Heresy Records to Re-Release 'The Wexford Carols'

Described by the Los Angeles Times as “easily the year's most ambitious undertaking” The Wexford Carols reached #1 on both the Billboard and Amazon World Music charts in 2015. Heresy Records will re-release this significant and compelling album on November 15, 2018.

VIDEO: New Jersey Repertory Company Presents WEST END FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2018

New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present When the Circus Comes to Town, a Festival of the Arts that includes: Theatre Brut (32 short plays), live music, an art show, a photography exhibit, poetry readings, and new this year - an afternoon of children's storytelling.  It's a fundraiser for NJ Rep's West End Arts Center, serving the Long Branch community, and it's taking place September 20 - 30, at 132 West End Ave, Long Branch. For tickets or additional information call 732-229-3166 or visit njrep.org.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE Season Three

On Friday, October 5, Amazon Prime Video will premiere season three of the Emmy Award-winning Prime Original series The Man in the High Castle. Prime Video has released the official trailer for the new season, which features up and coming Berlin-based artist Lxandra's reimagining of U2's hit song 'Pride (In the Name of Love).' This is the first time that U2 has allowed 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' to be covered and used commercially. Lxandra's cover will be available for purchase on Amazon Prime Music and other digital music services.

VIDEO: HBO Shares Official Trailer For SHARP OBJECTS Starring Amy Adams

VIDEO: HBO Shares Official Trailer For SHARP OBJECTS Starring Amy Adams

VIDEO: Check Out 360 Degrees of Andy Mientus in DCPA's THE WHO'S TOMMY

The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Below check out Broadway's Andy Mientus and company in all 360 degrees with this interactive video!

VIDEO: He's a Pinball Wizard! Andy Mientus Dishes on Taking on the Title Role in TOMMY

The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Get your first glimpse at the show here, starring Broadway's Andy Mientus in the title role! For more, go to denvercenter.org.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes with Denver Center's THE WHO'S TOMMY Starring Andy Mientus

The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Go behind the scenes with the cast and creative including star Andy Mientus below! 

VIDEO: First Look at Andy Mientus in The Who's TOMMY at The Denver Center

The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Get your first glimpse at the show here, starring Broadway's Andy Mientus in the title role! For more, go to denvercenter.org.