Rachel Policar

The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

The Phoenix Theatre Company will continue its tradition of presenting bold, high-caliber productions with the musical revue Forbidden Broadway, running from April 23 through June 22, 2025, in the Judith Hardes Theatre.

THE SMALLEST SOUND, IN THE SMALLEST SPACE Staged Reading Announced At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Experience a staged reading of THE SMALLEST SOUND, IN THE SMALLEST SPACE at Lincoln Center on May 30th.

Double Bill of SCALIA/GINSBURG and TRIAL BY JURY Comes to Pacific Opera Project
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

 Pacific Opera Project presents the LA premiere performances of Scalia/Ginsburg in a double bill with Gilbert & Sullivan’s Trial by Jury. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Pacific Opera Project to Present Los Angeles Premiere of SCALIA/GINSBURG in Double Bill with TRIAL BY JURY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

Don't miss the LA premiere performances of Scalia/Ginsburg and Trial by Jury, presented as a double bill by Pacific Opera Project.

The Why Collective Adds Performance For Bryce McClendon's THE SMALLEST SOUND, IN THE SMALLEST SPACE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2023

The Why Collective will add a performance of The Smallest Sound, in the Smallest Space by Bryce McClendon on Saturday March 4 at 2pm, after sold out performances on Friday, March 3 at 7pm, Saturday, March 4 at 7pm EDT, and Sunday, March 5 at 3pm EDT at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre (Artistic Director, Kira Simring).

Photos: THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Returns To Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 16, 2023

After a hiatus for holiday work, Susie Mosher made a welcome and victorious return to her home away from home last week, and Birdland was better for it.

Original Musical MARIAN Starring Emilie Kouatchou & More to Have Additional Invite-Only Readings This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

Liquid Theatre Collective and Randy Donaldson, Executive Producer, will present two additional private, invitation only readings of MARIAN, an original musical based on the life of world-renowned contralto, Marian Anderson.

City Lyric Opera Presents NY Premiere Of Lori Laitman's UNCOVERED
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

One of New York City's most innovative opera companies, City Lyric Opera (CLO), presents the New York premiere of Uncovered, a chamber opera that plumbs the dramatic intersection of abortion, fundamentalism, and homosexuality within a true story. 

Original Musical MARIAN Will Have Private Industry Readings This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2022

Liquid Theatre Collective and Randy Donaldson, Executive Producer, will present two (2) private industry readings of MARIAN, an original musical based on the life of world-renowned contralto, Marian Anderson.

Opera In The Pines Presents Maine Premiere Of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2022

Opera in the Pines presents the Maine premiere of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Russian composer Grigory Frid, on May 5th and 7th at 7 PM, in collaboration with the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland, Maine.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Cast And Cameos In: A YIDDISH RENAISSANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021

This July, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene will bring together more than 140 actors, singers and musicians from across globe for a sensational, one-time event - A Yiddish Renaissance: A Virtual Concert Celebration - filled with music and appearances by some of the most renowned Yiddish performers.

BWW Review: Pacific Opera Project's DON PROCOPIO at Heritage Square
by Maria Nockin - Jun 5, 2021

Euphemia and Andronico bicker over Andronico's choice of the miserly Don Procopio as a husband for Bettina. Ernesto, Bettina's brother, arrives home from long travels and hears that his sister is to be married to a man she does not love. Bettina loves Odoardo. Ernesto, Odoardo, and Bettina, knowing that Procopio really wants Bettina’s money, devise a plan to stop the old man.

West Coast Premiere Of Bizet's DON PROCOPIO to be Presented by Pacific Opera Project, Live Outdoors In LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2021

Pacific Opera Project has announced its next installment of revolutionary, pandemic-safe productions, the west coast premiere of Georges Bizet's rarely performed comedic opera Don Procopio, performed live outdoors at the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.

BWW Review: SONGS FROM THE SANTA FE OPERA at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Aug 2, 2020

The story of David Henry Hwanga??s play  M. Butterfly, while entwined with that of Puccinia??s opera Madama Butterfly, is basically about the relationship between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Shi Pei Pu, a Peking Opera singer. The singer, thought by all who knew her to be female, was actually male. Premiering on Broadway in 1988, the play won that yeara??s Tony Award for Best Play.

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, July 29- with Thomas Kail, Shoshana Bean and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 29, 2020

Today (July 29) in live streaming: Shoshana Bean visits Backstage Live, The Chaos Twins are back with Tommy Kail, and so much more!

National Yiddish Theatre's Folksbiene! LIVE Features a Living Room Concert With Maida Feingold
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2020

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene continues its virtual entertainment series Folksbiene! LIVE this July with Maida Feingold Living Room Concert on July 22, and Rachel Policar's Lullabies and Love Songs from my Living Room on July 29.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces July Virtual Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2020

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene continues its virtual entertainment series Folksbiene! LIVE throughout July, featuring The Great Yiddish Theatre Quiz (Vos-Ver-Vu) on July 7; an interview with theatre historian (and former President of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation) Louise Kerz Hirschfeld by Budd Mishkin on July 15; Maida Feingold Living Room Concert on July 22; and Rachel Policar's Lullabies and Love Songs from my Living Room on July 29.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Presents Virtual Programming This July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2020

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (Folksbiene)-led by Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director, and Dominick Balletta, Executive Director-continues its virtual entertainment series Folksbiene! LIVE throughout July, featuring Great Yiddish Monologues (Eyner Aleyn) on July 1; The Great Yiddish Theatre Quiz (Vos-Ver-Vu) on July 7 and more.

ATC Announces 2020 Gold Medalist/Winners
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2020

Last evening, the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) ended an incredible week celebrating and preserving all styles of classic American music with the 2020 Finals at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center in historic downtown Savannah, GA.

The American Traditions Vocal Competition Has Announced the Top Five Artists Selected to Advance to the Finals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020

On Thursday evening at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC), the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) announced the top five artists selected by judges to advance to the exciting final round of the competition.