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LOLO'S BOYFRIEND SHOW To Have World Premiere At The New York City Fringe Festival


Join Lauren O'Brien for the world premiere of her award-winning solo show, LOLO'S BOYFRIEND SHOW at The New York City Fringe Festival. Explore Lolo's journey from a dream European tour to suburbia, grappling with her past and a path to happiness.

Karylle Tatlonghari, Markki Stroem Join the International Cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC


Overjoyed to fill in the roles of Baroness Elsa von Schraeder and Rolf, TV-theater actors Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem have been announced to join the latest international tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 'The Sound of Music,' produced by the Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, and directed by three-time Tony awardee Jack O’Brien.

Check Out the Lineup for This Year's FRIGID Festival


Now in its fourteenth year, FRIGID is an open and uncensored theatre festival that gives artists an opportunity to let their ingenuity thrive in a venue that values freedom of expression and artistic determination. In true support of our Indie Theater Community, 100% of box office proceeds will go directly to the artists whose work is being presented. FRIGID is here to chill out the New York independent theatre scene's ideas of what a theatre festival can be!

JAXX & LOLO - A FRIENDSHIP SHOW Will be Presented in February and March at FRIGID FEST


Lauren O'Brien's poetic solo work, Jaxx & Lolo - A Friendship Show, will be presented in February and March at FRIGID Fest. The show is inspired by the author's real-life outsider friendship with punk-poet, Jackie Sheeler.

New National Tour Of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Premieres In Wilmington


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, produced by NETworks Presentations, is making its Wilmington premiere May 9-12, 2019 at The Playhouse on Rodney Square as part of a North American tour. Tickets are on sale now at www.BroadwayInWilmington.org, or by calling 302.888.0200. For more information, please visit TheSoundOfMusicOnTour.com.

Photo Flash: Second Annual FEAST Gala Benefits Teens for Food Justice


Host Mario Batali and attendees Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Karolina Kurkova, and more created a one-of-a-king evening, merging theater and the culinary arts in support of healthy, equitable food access and youth-led food justice. The event was held November 27 at La Sirena by Mario Batali at the Maritime Hotel, 88 Ninth Avenue. Check out photos below!

Newcastle's Pantseat Academy Welcomes American Composer Elaine Pechacek for Concert and World Premiere


Newcastle's Pantseat Academy is proud to welcome composer Elaine Pechacek, direct from the USA for two different events this month.

Barefoot Theatre Company to Open bareNaked Reading Series with WHERE YOU CAN'T FOLLOW


Barefoot Theatre Company will present the first play-Adam Szymkowicz's WHERE YOU CAN'T FOLLOW in its bareNaked Reading Series NYC at the Westbeth Community Room (55 Bethune St.) in New York City January 6th at 8:00 pm.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Dreams (BDF) Is the Real Deal!


For awhile now, we have been receiving press materials and hearing about The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF), but never witnessed the group first-hand. Well, that all changed this past Saturday night, in Philadelphia, when we decided to go to the Kimmel Center and see the 2011 Summer-Intensive weekend showcase, this year titled TRUE COLORS. I can honestly say that our jaws dropped. Directed and hosted by the newest addition to their impressive faculty line-up, Richard Jay-Alexander, the evening was like watching a skillfull PLAYLIST of Broadway 'gold' and 'showstoppers.' Two ACTS worth!

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