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Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Nov 21, 2025

At first glance, SOME LIKE IT HOT might seem to fall into the “If it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it” category of entertainment. The traveling musical production runs Nov. 18-23 at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus).

THE NUTCRACKER NOIR Immersive Dining Experience By Secret Theatre Sets Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

This Christmas, DesignScene and Secret Theatre will present The Nutcracker Noir – a brand-new immersive dining experience and modern reimagining of the classic Christmas tale that promises to be the festive dining show of the season. 

Shakespeare Dallas Reveals Cast for 2025 Shakespeare in the Park Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Shakespeare Dallas has announced the full cast for its 53rd annual Shakespeare in the Park festival, returning to the Samuell-Grand Amphitheater from June 13 through July 20, 2025.

Photos: THE CREAKERS at London’s Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

All new production photos have been released from The Creakers, a musical based on singer-songwriter and author Tom Fletcher’s  best-selling book, adapted by the award-winning Miranda Larson. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For Tom Fletcher's THE CREAKERS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

Casting announced for the new musical adaptation of Tom Fletcher's best-selling book THE CREAKERS. A photo of Tom Fletcher with the cast on the first day of rehearsals has been released.

Billie Eilish, H.E.R. & Snoop Dogg to Perform in the LA28 Handover Celebration
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

LA28 has revealed the all-star musical lineup for the LA28 Handover that will take place at the finale of the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony on Aug. 11.

Shakespeare Dallas Will Host 52nd Shakespeare in the Park festival
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

Shakespeare Dallas will present Twelfth Night and Scenes from The Odyssey by Mary Zimmerman adapted from the translation of “The Odyssey” by Robert Fitzgerald this summer as part of the beloved Dallas tradition, the 52nd Shakespeare in the Park festival.

Country Music Star Niko Moon Announces Documentary Film and Water Project (Exclusive)
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

Country artist Niko Moon has announced his new water brand, which will be followed up by a new eye-opening documentary film related to clean water. He has also teased that he has been filming while out on tour a special documentary film entitled Dirty Water, which will ask people to really think about what is actually in their cups of water.

Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker to Join The New York Pops Season Opening Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke— will open its 2023-24 season with a brand-new concert program, featuring Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker. Learn how to purchase tickets!

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: SALOME, Bedlam Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Aug 10, 2023

There is something surreal about watching a play banned for blasphemous biblical portrayal in an old Church. Embedded with symbolic poetry, repetitive references to the moon and the desire to kiss a severed head, Philomene Cheynet's interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s Salomé presents an unusual twist on the classic biblical tale.

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY at Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker will now join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for its season opening concert, 21st Century Broadway, on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Derek Klena and Ali Stroker Join The New York Pops' 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2023

Don't miss out on the incredible performances by Derek Klena and Ali Stroker in The New York Pops 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY. Get all the details about this must-see event in New York City and secure your tickets now.

David Aron Damane, Jackie Burns & More to Lead PERFECT WORLD Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022

The new musical PERFECT WORLD will get an invite-only, industry presentation on October 27 & 28. It features book and lyrics by Alan Edmunds, music & lyrics by Richard Winzeler, and will be directed by Karen Carpenter with music director & vocal arrangements by Laura Bergquist and choreography by Alexandra Beller.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Palo Alto Players in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Palo Alto Players invites you to “Be Our Guest” as the company continues its 92nd season with the hit Broadway musical Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Based on the Disney animated film, the stage version of this tale as old as time has been enchanting audiences around the world for over two decades.

THE WINTER'S TALE Opens Next Month at Sontag Greek Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022

Ophelia's Jump Productions' Midsummer Shakespeare Festival returns this July, presenting The Winter's Tale at The Sontag Greek Theatre, the historic outdoor venue located on the grounds of Pomona College in Claremont.

Cast & Creative Details For THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at WaterTower Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman today announced casting and creative details for The Bridges of Madison County in Concert. 

Baldwin & Lazar-Led THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Open at Axelrod PAC Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present The Bridges of Madison County, The Musical, starring Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian’s Rainbow) and Aaron Lazar (A Little Night Music, The Light in the Piazza).

WSP's NEW SING OUT STRONG Commemorates Lives Lost To COVID, March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, Cerise Jacobs and her activist opera company, White Snake Projects, have been developing a trilogy of virtual operas revolving around populations disproportionately affected by COVID-19: essential workers, the incarcerated, and survivors of intimate partner violence.

Ben Elton Will Direct 20th Anniversary WE WILL ROCK YOU UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

Queen and Ben Elton's smash hit musical 'We Will Rock You' is back for 2022 to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a new tour in theatres across the UK, directed by Ben Elton.

The Tank Announces Schedule for City Artist Corps Grantee Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2021

The Tank announced today the programming schedule for the City Artist Corps Grantee Performances. From now until October 31st, the Tank is presenting FREE in-person programming highlighting the work of 14 City Artist Corps Grantees.