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Natalia Kholodenko To Present Joanna Pickering's Play LARA'S JOURNEY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

TV psychologist Natalia Kholodenko will present Lara's Journey for her Ukraine seminar on April 22nd in a collaboration with leading artists. From heartbreak to hope, TV psychologist Natalia Kholodenko has become the guiding light for millions of Ukrainian women navigating the devastation of war.

Laurie Roldan to Present A SONG FOR YOU: THE MUSIC OF KAREN CARPENTER at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York debut of Bay Area vocalist Laurie Roldan in the East Coast debut of her acclaimed concert “A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter”. Learn more!

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Premieres at The Puffin Cultural Forum
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Bette Davis Ain't for Sissies will have its Bergen County premiere at Puffin Cultural Forum with a special live talk-back following the performance on Saturday, May 10th at 7pm.

Review: Natalie Joy Johnson Brings the Madness of March to The Green Room 42
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 29, 2025

April may be only around the corner, but March Madness was in full swing last evening at The Green Room 42 with the very talented Maryland native Natalie Joy Johnson. What a night, what a performer, what a great time!

HAMILTON's Renée Elise Goldsberry Comes to The Carpenter Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry will inspire audiences with her optimism, energy, and magnificent voice in April. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Photos: Joanna Pickering Stars In LARA'S JOURNEY At The Chain Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, had its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival on March 6th, at the venue of the Chain Theater, in New York City, to a sold out evening. See photos from the show.

Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts on Monday
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC opens on Monday. During the 3 week festival, over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development.

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 150th Anniversary of CARMEN At The Carpenter Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

The Carpenter Performing Arts Center Long Beach will present Ballet Hispánico on Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Named one of America's Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico performs CARMEN.maquia, a Picasso-inspired contemporary take on Bizet's beloved classic.

Kati Neiheisel Will Perform an Encore of YESTERDAY...ONCE MORE on Karen Carpenter's 75th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Kati Neiheisel will bring her love of the Carpenters to Don't Tell Mama with an encore performance of her show Yesterday...Once More, Sunday, March 2, 2025, the 75th anniversary of the birth of Karen Carpenter.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Unveils Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Emerging Artists Theatre has revealed the lineup for their Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development. Learn more!

Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carpenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).

Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carepenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).

CHICAGO SINGS 30 YEARS OF PORCHLIGHT On Sale At Porchlight Music Theatre Tomorrow
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its annual fundraising concert celebrating Porchlight's 30th anniversary with Chicago Sings 30 Years of Porchlight, Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m., with a 5:30 p.m. reception, at the House of Blues Chicago.

Vanessa J. Moore Releases New Single 'Morning Light'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025

Vanessa J. Moore has released 'Morning Light,' a new Beatles-esque slow jam that resolves to be more understanding in the New Year. The song aims to reach across the divide to bring us together and inspire peace and selflessness in a climate where we’re more divided than ever. Listen to it now!

Review: LESLIE ODOM JR.'S CHRISTMAS TOUR at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Dec 20, 2024

Odom’s voice is a mixture of Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke, and he used it to serenade fans with a collection of holiday favorites. He shifted from the classic (such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”), the current (Wham!’s “Last Christmas,”) and the personal (“Snow” and “Heaven & Earth” from his two Christmas albums).

Rumer to Embark on UK Tour Celebrating 15th Anniversary of Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2024

Rumer, one of the UK’s most beloved and soulful voices, has announced a national tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul.

Review: NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 7, 2024

What did our critic think of NOBODY DOES IT BETTER at Palm Springs Cultural Center?

Review: Tim Connell Makes Green Room 42 Debut With 'TIS THE SEASON
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 6, 2024

There's nothing twee, only Tim.

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Star Emily Simpson Attends A VERY TERRY CHRISTMAS
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson kicked off the holidays in Las Vegas at the opening night of America's Got Talent winner Terry Fator's holiday show, 'A Very Terry Christmas.'