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Florida Studio Theatre Will Present GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK This February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre will stage the Florida premiere of GRANDMA GATEWOOD TOOK A WALK, starting February 4. The play celebrates the true story of Emma Gatewood's historic solo hike.

XAVIER SMITH'S LADIES OF SOUL TRIBUTE Returning to Joe's Pub for 14th Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Xavier Smith's long-running Ladies of Soul Tribute will return to Joe’s Pub for its 14th year on Thursday, February 12, 2026, now reimagined as a one-night-only Gentlemen’s Edition just in time for Valentine'ss Day.

EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND Will Return to Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre has announced a limited return engagement of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, the acclaimed solo drama by Richard Hellesen exploring leadership, legacy, and responsibility.

EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND Comes to Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will inaugurate its 2026 Stage III series with the Florida premiere of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, a powerful theatrical meditation on sacrifice and service.

LUCKY STIFF to Present Final Extension at Florida Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended for a final time. Lucky Stiff features Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty.

SNOW WHITE Comes to the Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will produce Snow White, an imaginative retelling of a classic story created by Greg Banks. This marks the third show in FST’s 2025-26 Children’s Theatre Series.

Mainstage Production LUCKY STIFF Extended at Florida Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre's opening Winter Mainstage production, Lucky Stiff, has been extended. The musical features book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty.

Florida Studio Theatre to Celebrate the Holidays With DECK THE HALLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls, an interactive production celebrating the spirit of the season, created by Sarah Durham and Caroline Saldivar with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser.

651 Arts Announces 2025 Fall/Winter Season In New Downtown Brooklyn Home
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

651 ARTS has announced its 2025 Fall/Winter Season, the first full season in its new Downtown Brooklyn home. The lineup includes the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, choreographer Maleek Washington’s Bricks, Nicholas Ryan Gant’s Restore, Najee Omar’s Little Black Book, and the disco-inspired The Incredible Drunkertons. Visit 651arts.org for details.

LUCKY STIFF Comes to the Florida Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will kick off its 2025-26 Winter Mainstage Season with Lucky Stiff, a delightfully madcap musical comedy created by the Tony-winning duo behind Ragtime and Seussical.

Review: SILENT SKY at Gettysburg Community Theatre
by Andrea Stephenson - Aug 17, 2025

This is a gorgeous production that elicits real emotion, from humor to excitement to sadness to hope, from the audience. It is inspiring and uplifting, perfectly directed, and wonderfully performed.

WICKED, MEAN GIRLS, & More 2024 Films Recognized as Gender-Balanced Productions
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2025

Wicked, Mean Girls, Moana 2, and more popular 2024 films have met the ReFrame Stamp criteria for gender-balanced production, according to a new report.

THE LOST WORDS: A SPELL BOOK Set for Elektra Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Vancouver's Elektra will present 'The Lost Words: A Spell Book' in March at Pacific Spirit United Church. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Review: SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater
by Steve Murray - Dec 7, 2024

What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2024 at Sydney Goldstein Theater?

DANCING WITH THE STARS' Karina Smirnoff and Gilles Marini to Star in DARK FEATHERS Film
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Dark Feathers is a feature thriller produced and co-directed by Crystal J. Huang. It is written by Jin Yao, Daniel Benton, and Huang, inspired from real-life events in her life. Crystal J. Huang stars in the film as the leading lady, Kate.

Maleek Washington Makes His NYC Premiere Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center's 2022/23 Mainstage Series concludes with Maleek Washington, bringing his compelling creative voice to 92NY for the first time. Washington, a 2021 New York Live Arts Fresh Track grantee, was also nominated for a Bessie as an “Outstanding Breakout Choreographer” that year.

651 ARTS in Partnership with The Billie Holiday Theatre Presents SONG SALON
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2023

651 ARTS - Brooklyn's premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts- in partnership with The Billie Holiday Theatre (The Billie) - one of the nation's preeminent arts and culture organizations – will present a new innovative live performance series this Spring with the Song Salon.

Chor Leoni Presents The Treasured Holiday Tradition, CHRISTMAS WITH CHOR LEONI
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2022

Chor Leoni presents its seasonal celebration of light, hope, and connection with Christmas with Chor Leoni on December 16, 17 & 19 at 8pm, December 17 & 19 at 5pm, and December 17 at 2pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United (1022 Nelson St).

651 ARTS Announces 2022 Season LIMINAL SPACES: HOMEBOUND
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2022

651 ARTS, Brooklyn's premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts, has announced details for its 2022 season - “Liminal Spaces: Homebound” - to include a mix of feature presentations, performances, and new programming.

Amber Iman, Gavin Creel, and More Set For Final Performance of NYPopsUp
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2021

The event will feature performances by Broadway's Amber Iman, Tony Award winner Gavin Creel, Sasha Allen, Jo Lampert, Obie Award winner Whitney White, Hoofer Award winner Ayodele Casel, and more.