Katie Campbell

With less than one month to go before the return of FAN EXPO New Orleans, six celebrities from several iconic franchises have been added to the celebrity roster of the pop culture extravaganza set for January 6-8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

The OBC Theater, in Corona, has a winner in its rollicking production of OLIVER. It is a bit of a schlep from the Coachella Valley, but it's worth the trip to see the imaginative choreography and adept acting, to hear the lovely singing from adults and children alike, and to marvel at the clever costumes and scenery.

This December the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University, offers two terrific theatrical experiences for you and your family to choose from! Ebenezer Scrooge is back with his humbug ways from Nov. 30 through Dec. 16 at the Bonstelle Theatre, while Durang's hilarious family farce takes over the Studio Theatre at the Hilberry from Dec. 7 through 16.

Ebenezer Scrooge returns to the Bonstelle Theatre with his humbug ways from December 1 to December 17. Theatre and Dance at Wayne offers a new family tradition that is fun for everyone with the heartwarming holiday play, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol .

Ebenezer Scrooge returns to the Bonstelle Theatre with his humbug ways from December 1 to December 17. Theatre and Dance at Wayne offers a new family tradition that is fun for everyone with the heartwarming holiday play, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol .

Griffin Theatre Company continues its 2016-17 Season, an exploration of the American Dream, with the world premiere of IN TO AMERICA, a 400-year journey through the immigrant experience, written by Artistic Director Bill Massolia (Letters Home) and directed by Dorothy Milne. IN TO AMERICA plays now through April 23, 2017 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. The press opening is Sunday, March 26. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Griffin Theatre Company will continue its 2016-17 Season, an exploration of the American Dream, with the world premiere of IN TO AMERICA, a 400-year journey through the immigrant experience, written by Artistic Director Bill Massolia (Letters Home) and directed by Dorothy Milne.

Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to announce the 13-member cast of its world premiere IN TO AMERICA, a 400-year journey through the immigrant experience, written by Artistic Director Bill Massolia (Letters Home) and directed by Dorothy Milne.

Follow young James into a land of talking insects, mean old grown ups, and one giant peach in the Bonstelle Theatre's production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. One of Roald Dahl's earliest novels comes to life in this adaptation for the stage by David Wood. Playing today, November 13-22, this classic story promises enjoyment for the whole family, as it sets out to unleash your vibrant imagination and spark magic and wonder in the hearts of all.

Follow young James into a land of talking insects, mean old grown ups, and one giant peach in the Bonstelle Theatre's production of James and The Giant Peach. One of Roald Dahl's earliest novels comes to life in this adaptation for the stage by David Wood. Playing November 13-22, this classic story promises  enjoyment  for  the whole family, as it sets out  to unleash your  vibrant imagination and spark magic and wonder in the hearts of all.

Monstrous Regiment runs tonight, May 30-July 20 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Press opening is Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. Opening night is Monday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Previews are Todays, May 30 and June 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, May 31 and June 7 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m.)

Monstrous Regiment runs May 30-July 20 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Press opening is Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. Opening night is Monday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Previews are Fridays, May 30 and June 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, May 31 and June 7 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m.)

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center welcomes spring with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's landmark Tony Award-winning musical drama EVITA, co-directed by Artistic Director Dante J. Orfei and Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by John Warren and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik. EVITA plays through April 12, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. Tickets are available at www.jpactheatre.com or by calling (708) 656-1800. Check out a firstl ook below!

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center welcomes spring with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's landmark Tony Award-winning musical drama EVITA, co-directed by Artistic Director Dante J. Orfei and Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by John Warren and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik. EVITA plays today, March 28 - April 12, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero.

Lifeline Theatre presents a world premiere adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment, by ensemble member Chris Hainsworth, and directed by Kevin Theis (two-time Non-Equity Jeff Award nominee). Borogravia is at war. Again. When Polly Perks' brother goes missing in action, she cuts off her hair, stuffs a sock down her breeches, and enlists, hoping to find him. Passing successfully as a young man, she soon discovers that she's not alone in protecting a secret and that nothing in the improbable war is as it seems. Scrambling to survive both the enemy and their untried officer, Polly's misfit company makes its way to the front, where it might just prove to be the least likely regiment to ever win a battle. A wickedly funny look at the absurdities of war and ambiguities of identity, brought to life by a cast of eleven actors, including Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Robert Kauzlaric, Katie McLean Hainsworth, and Christopher M. Walsh.

Jedlicka Performing Arts Center welcomes spring with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's landmark Tony Award-winning musical drama EVITA, co-directed by Artistic Director Dante J. Orfei and Christopher Pazdernik with musical direction by John Warren and choreography by Christopher Pazdernik. EVITA plays March 28 - April 12, 2014 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave. in Cicero. Tickets are available at www.jpactheatre.com or by calling (708) 656-1800. The press performances are Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 pm.

BuySoundtrax Records is proud to announce the release of two new recordings on Film Music For a New Age Vol. 1 and Cinema Classics for Solo Piano (performed by Mark Northam). Both of these albums will be available digitally on March 19, 2013.

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley is a delightful twist on the beloved classic by Charles Dickens.

Pull up a seat at life's banquet as South Bend Civic Theatre proudly presents one of the great comic characters of the 20th century in her original (non-musical) stage incarnation, Auntie Mame, May 6th through May 22nd in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium 403 N. Main Street, South Bend.