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HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS National Tour Creative Team Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS, will celebrate it's second national tour, January 15-March 6, 2026.

Literature To Life Casts New Actor For THE GREAT GATSBY Touring Production
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

Literature to Life has announced that actor and visual artist Simon Rabatin will take on the company’s solo adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY. The production, a Signature Title for the organization, will continue touring to performing arts centers, libraries, schools, and community venues nationwide.

Video: Watch David and Romany Gilmour Perform ‘Between Two Points’ in New Clip From Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025

To mark the release of David Gilmour's live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, a new full-song preview has been unveiled of the track ‘Between Two Points’, from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now!

Video: Watch a Clip From David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2025

A new full-song preview from the forthcoming David Gilmour live film LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been unveiled, highlighting the title track from the 2024 UK number one album ‘Luck and Strange’. Watch it now.

Video: Watch the Trailer for David Gilmour LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME Concert Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025

The trailer has been released for LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, the forthcoming live film from musician David Gilmour. The movie will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only. Watch the trailer here.

David Gilmour's New Concert Film to Hit Global Cinemas in September
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025

The forthcoming David Gilmour live film, LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only.

BIG WHITE FOG to be Presented at Court Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025

Court Theatre will present Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Court Theatre Unveils the Summer 2025 Spotlight Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Court Theatre proudly will present Spotlight Reading Series, featuring works authored and inspired by Theodore Ward. Learn more about upcoming events and see how to attend!

Anna Lapwood Named Official Organist of the Royal Albert Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Anna Lapwood has been named as the first ever official ‘Organist of the Royal Albert Hall’. The classical phenomenon will continue to use the Hall’s famous Grand Organ to increase national access to organ and choral music.

Court Theatre Reveals 71st Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Court Theatre has announced its 71st season. The 2025/26 season will feature Big White Fog, The Taming of the Shrew, Miss Julie, and more. Learn more about the lineup here!

Literature to Life To Premiere I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER At United Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Literature to Life has announced the first full performance of its newest title: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez. The community performance will take place at United Palace in Upper Manhattan on January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm.

August Wilson Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Playwright August Wilson will be honored posthumously with the 2,799th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn more about the honor and how to stream the ceremony here!

Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Antonia Badon to Star in ZORA At American Theatre of Actors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024

Antonia Badon will star in ZORA, a one-woman play about Zora Neale Hurston, at the American Theatre of Actors. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Literature to Life to Host Two Free Events in Upper and Lower Manhattan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

This month, Literature to Life will host two free events in New York City entitled “What is the American Dream?” Learn how to atone.d

Review: Cultural Time Travel - MSMT Presents FLOYDIAN TRIP
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 20, 2024

With their concert subscription series such a huge success this season, Maine State Music Theatre scheduled one final treat for fans of historic rock ‘n’ roll. On August 19 Pink Floyd tribute band, Floydian Trip, took the stage at the Pickard Theater to present two concerts combining many of Pink Floyd’s signature hits into one single event. The seven musicians comprising the band led the audience on an explosive journey through pulsating sound, visual effects, and recreation of the era of psychedelic rock.

Literature To Life Announces Its New Chapter As An Independent Nonprofit Organization
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2024

Literature to Life becomes an independent nonprofit, continuing its mission to bring literature to life through performances and educational programs, supported by grants and donations.

PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE A New Jazz Poetry Opera To Have Chicago Premiere In 8 Days
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Experience the Chicago premiere of PAUL ROBESON: MAN OF THE PEOPLE, a new jazz poetry opera, on June 7th at Hamilton Park Fieldhouse. Don't miss this unique cultural event.

Literature To Life Adds An I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER To Its Roster
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024

Literature to Life adds the acclaimed YA novel I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER by Erika L. Sánchez to its roster, exploring themes of identity and breaking free from societal and cultural expectations.

Cast Set For NATIVE SON at Lifeline Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

Casting has been announced for Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s adaptation of Richard Wright’s powerful introspection on race and justice like never before. Native Son runs at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park, from May 10 – June 30, 2024.