Review: SWEENEY TODD, New Athenaeum Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Dec 8, 2025
Sweeney Todd arrives at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this December, where director Aaron Lee Lambert delivers a humorous, witty, magically ridiculous and thought-provoking take on Sondheim’s challenging musical. This production follows the infamous serial-killer barber of Fleet Street and his gleefully opportunistic partner-in-crime, Mrs Lovett, who bakes his victims into pies and sells them with alarming success. What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at New Athenaeum Theatre?
DAISY to Make New York Premiere in Fall 2026
by Gillian Blum - Dec 8, 2025
RJ Theatre Company and The Actor Launchpad will present the world premiere of Daisy, a new play written and directed by Emma Tadmor, with a three-week run in Fall 2026.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From LOOT Season 3 Finale
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Apple has shared a sneak peek clip from the finale episode of Loot Season 3. In the episode, Molly and the team crash an Italian wedding in a desperate attempt to save The Wells Foundation from Luciana. Watch it now.
Review: Treat Yourself to a Lush A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Chesapeake Shakespeare, through December 23, 2025
by Cybele Pomeroy - Dec 5, 2025
Run, do not walk, to see A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Chesapeake Shakespeare in Baltimore. This adaptation of the classic tale sets the events of Ebenezer Scrooge’s fateful evening in Baltimore and surrounding areas and is infused with joy and merriment. The cast is simply amazing; in fact, the craftsmanship on every level from acting to technical details to house management is remarkable. Gregory Burgess continues to portray an amazingly believable Ebenezer Scrooge.
Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Dec 5, 2025
Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times. Directed and choreographed by Se Layne, with musical direction by Linda Mack Berven, this beloved musical bursts with warmth, humor, and dazzling performances. Running November 28 through December 21, 2025, the production captures the spirit of the Great Depression-era story while infusing it with a fresh, contemporary energy that makes it feel timeless.
Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 5, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but the morals need a closer look.
Florida Studio Theatre Receives $1,000,000 Anonymous Gift
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre has announced a new matching gift challenge supporting the development of the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, following a recent unrestricted contribution from a generous donor who asked to remain anonymous.