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Photos: Omari Collins, Noah Silverman and More in KINKY BOOTS North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the North American Tour of Kinky Boots. Leading the tour are Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” as Lola, Noah Silverman as Charlie Price, Sophia Gunter as Lauren, and more.

DRAG RACE Winner Onya Nurve Exits KINKY BOOTS National Tour
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Onya Nurve, aka Justin Woody, has exited the upcoming national tour of Kinky Boots. While no specific reason was given, the production revealed that Omari Collins ('Scarlett D. Von'Du') will be taking over the role of Lola.

KINKY BOOTS Will Open The Broadway In Santa Barbara Series At The Granada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS as the opener of the 25–26 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series at The Granada Theatre, running December 9–10, 2025. 

KINKY BOOTS Begins Performances At The Bank Of America Performing Arts Center In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the Tony and Grammy Award–winning musical KINKY BOOTS at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for a three-day engagement from December 12–14, 2025, as part of the 25–26 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series. 

KINKY BOOTS is Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

KINKY BOOTS will play San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts for a limited engagement. Kinky Boots features a Tony Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell.

Meet the Full Cast for KINKY BOOTS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the full cast for KINKY BOOTS North American tour, featuring stars like Onya Nurver. Get details on cities and ticket info!

2026 NYC Winter Jazzfest Reveals Star-Studded Initial Lineup�¿  ​   
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025

This year's theme centers on the joy and beauty of gathering together while celebrating the tradition and future of Black American music—especially urgent during a time when external forces threaten to erase Black culture and history.

Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at The Divine in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

All new production photos have been released for Antony & Cleopatra, Shakespeare’s epic love story, conceived, edited and directed by visionary director and disrupter, Robert Chevara. The production is staged in London’s dynamic new queer performance venue, The Divine. Check out the photos here!

HBOH NO…IT'S A MUSICAL To Premiere at The Three Clubs In Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

HBOh NO…IT’S A MUSICAL will debut at The Three Clubs in Hollywood, featuring an original score and a talented cast.

GUYS AND DOLLS to be Presented at Colia Studios in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Experience the classic musical comedy GUYS AND DOLLS at Colia Studios in Burbank. Follow the adventures of gamblers and showgirls in 1950s New York City with iconic songs and timeless charm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Dominic West to Star in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Miller Theatre Opens '23-24 Jazz Series With DEZRON DOUGLAS QUARTET, Featuring A Holiday-Themed World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Miller Theatre kicks off its '23-24 Jazz series with the Dezron Douglas Quartet, featuring a holiday-themed world premiere on December 2nd. Don't miss this exciting start to the season!

Conundrum Theatre Company's ZANNA, DON'T Shines A Spotlight On LGBTQIA+ Rights Amidst Growing Challenges
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023

In a world where LGBTQIA+ rights face ongoing threats, and conservative-leaning school boards attempt to stifle the voices of high school musical theater enthusiasts, Conundrum Theatre Company proudly presents 'Zanna, Don't!' by Tim Acito for one final weekend at the Victory Theatre in Burbank, running from September 15th to 17th.

Conundrum Theatre Company Presents ZANNA, DON'T!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2023

Burbank's Conundrum Theatre Company has announced its first production of the season, the fun and hilarious Zanna, Don't!, with performances at the Victory Theatre Center from September 8th through 17th.

Live At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce September 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this September with a full slate of nightly performances!

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz Celebrates Grand Reopening
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

It's been a long two years since Covid-19 shut down the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts (PCC), but the city's highly-lauded music arts institution will celebrate its official grand reopening on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert featuring school alum and Germantown native Jonathan Blake and his new band Pentad.

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

Carolina Calvache's VIDA PROFUNDA Features Luba Mason, Ruben Blades And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020

Pianist, Composer and Arranger Carolina Calvache had released her second album as a bandleader, Vida Profunda on Sunnyside Records. On this dynamic new release, Calvache explores meaningful poetry by world-renowned poets, augmenting the text with her stunning compositions, lush instrumentation and striking vocal performances by Ruben Blades, Claudia Acuña, Haydee Milanes, Aubrey Johnson, Marta Gomez, Sofia Ribeiro, Luba Mason, Lara Bello, and Sara Serpa.

Casting Announced For HAIR At Los Angeles LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020

Casting has been announced for the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center's production of the iconic musical Hair. Under the direction of Kate Sullivan with musical direction by Jared Stein, there will be two preview performances on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, at 8pm. Opening is set for Friday, March 27, at 8pm in the Davidson/Valentini Theatre. The regular performance schedule will be Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm through April 26.