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Tom Ropelewski Launches Kickstarter for Jill Sobule Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025

Filmmaker Tom Ropelewski has unveiled Jill Sobule: She’s Gonna Sing! You’re Gonna Listen! (working title), a new musical documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule.

'Jillith Fair’ Tribute Shows to Honor Jill Sobule’s Legacy
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

To celebrate the life and songbook of Jill Sobule, Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule tribute shows will be taking place across the U.S. throughout the rest of 2025, benefiting the It Was A Good Life Foundation.

Video: Disney Releases Trailer for KINDERGARTEN: THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

Disney has revealed the first trailer and release date for the upcoming Disney Jr. series Kindergarten: The Musical. The series features fantastical Broadway-style song and dance numbers that provide a peek into the kids’ imaginations. The main title theme song is performed by GRAMMY® Award-winning and Tony® Award-nominated actress and singer Eva Noblezada. Watch the trailer!

2024 Sona Warrior Awards To Honor Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, Andrea Martin, Thomas Scherer, Raye, And Ross Golan
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

The 2024 SONA Warrior Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions and demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical spectacular, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest Returns To The Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024

Catch the second year of The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Fest at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts from May 14 - 21.

Community Theatre Excellence Acknowledged At Cape Amateur Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2024

The recent Cape Amateur Theatre Awards (CATA) recognized excellence across two theatre groups and twelve productions for the years 2022 and 2023, the Masque Theatre Players in Muizenberg and Milnerton Players in Milnerton. 

Review: RAPUNZEL - UNTANGLING THE TRUTH is a Colourful Romp at The Masque Theatre
by Klara van Rooyen - Jan 1, 2024

RAPUNZEL - UNTANGLING THE TRUTH is the Masque Theatre’s latest offering for holiday entertainment. Directed by Matthew Kingwill, this festive season fairy tale is colourful and wacky, with lots of heart. It reimagines the classic Rapunzel fairy tale and incorporates its modern iterations, such as the most recent Disney Rapunzel film, TANGLED. However, it also toys with these previous versions and the audience’s expectations, delivering a zany version of the classic tale.

ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Honored with SONA Warrior Award
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023

Paul Williams and legendary songwriters and producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis lauded Matthews’s achievements and hit songwriter MoZella performed “Wrecking Ball” (all are ASCAP members). Video tributes to Matthews featured music industry giants Stephen Schwartz, NE-YO, Marcus Miller, Desmond Child, John Platt and Ashley Gorley among many others.

4.48 PSYCHOSIS Announces Complete Casting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

Pharmacy Theatre will present the regional premiere of 4.48 Psychosis from October 14 through 16, 2022.

Art House Productions Names Six New Board Members
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 11, 2022

Art House Productions, Jersey City’s home for the performing and visual arts for the past 20 years, has announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Trustees, Margo Chaly, Bree Falato, Sunil K. Garg, Ibn Sharif Shakoor, and Lewis Spears. The new board members will provide additional leadership as Art House Productions moves into its permanent home at The Hendrix (180 Morgan St) in Jersey City, NJ in Fall 2022. The development is in partnership with SILVERMAN, The Albanese Group, and Liberty Harbor.

Art House Productions Announces Cocktails Under The Stars Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021

Cocktails Under the Stars will feature cocktails, wine & beer, hors d'oeuvres, a 50/50 raffle, and special performances from the NJCU Junior Board.

Art House Productions Announces Robinson Holloway As Board President
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2021

Art House Productions, Jersey City's home for the performing and visual arts for the past 20 years, has announced a transition of the leadership of its board of trustees. The board has unanimously appointed Robinson Holloway to succeed Gibson as President.

Songwriters of North America to Launch SONA WARRIOR AWARD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 19, 2021

The virtual event will feature tributes and performances dedicated to Williams. It will also offer a look into SONA’s rise over the past six years from a passionate group of friends to its current international membership and supporters.

Nickelodeon Greenlights Sixth Season of Top-Ranked Animated Series THE LOUD HOUSE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 9, 2020

Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, announced today that it has greenlit a 26-episode sixth season of its hit-animated series The Loud House.

Five Educators Win 2018 Music Ed Innovator Awards From GIVE A NOTE Foundation
by Julie Musbach - Dec 13, 2018

Give A Note Foundation (GAN) is pleased to announce five winners of the Fall 2018 Music Education Innovator Award - honoring the most creative and effective school music programs. Give A Note provides support to nurture, grow and strengthen music education opportunities to students, schools and communities throughout the country. 

Disney Channel to Premiere SYDNEY TO THE MAX on January 25
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018

'Sydney to the Max,' a sitcom introducing 13-year-old actress/musical artist Ruth Righi (Broadway's 'School of Rock The Musical') in her first leading role, is set to premiere FRIDAY, JAN. 25 (8:30-9:00 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.  Created by Mark Reisman ('Frasier,' 'Wings,' 'The Exes'), the series is geared for kids ages 6-14 and families. It also stars Ian Reed Kesler ('Suits'), Caroline Rhea ('Sabrina the Teenage Witch,' 'Phineas and Ferb'), Jackson Dollinger (“Puppy Dog Pals”), Ava Kolker ('Girl Meets World') and Christian J. Simon (“The Amazing World of Gumball”).