Review: A Literary Work Becomes a Phenomenon With THE OUTSIDERS: A NEW MUSICAL at the Straz Center
by Drew Eberhard - Jan 3, 2026
The year, 1967, the place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its central narrative came from the scrawlings of a 16-year-old named Susan Eloise Hinton, and the rest as we know it is solidified into literary history. History so much, that it has sparked a re-birth with a new generation and with the new stage adaptation of Hinton’s subliminal novel, a pandemonium and cultural phenomenon was created.
Review: THE ROBINSON COMEDY at Joe T Robinson High School in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 1, 2025
I love when a school gets creative and develops a concept that truly spotlights the strengths of their students. This was absolutely the case with Joe T. Robinson High School’s theatre program as they presented The Robinson Comedy, directed by Caitlin Peterson. The Senator Stage Team not only studied a wide range of public-domain works but transformed them into a highly entertaining, cleverly cohesive performance that celebrated theatrical history and youthful creativity all at once.
Allan Harris Will Bring A POETRY OF JAZZ To The Amaturo Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Jazz vocalist Allan Harris will return to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on December 3, 2025, where he will perform music from his newest album A Poetry of Jazz alongside a selection of seasonal favorites.
EUREKA DAY to be Presented At Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025
Shaker Bridge Theatre will present Eureka Day, the 2025 TONY-winning play by Jonathon Spector and the first production in their 18th season. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Northern Stage Hosts Week Of Solo Performances In October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Northern Stage has announced a week of special solo performances, “A” Train by Annie Torsiglieri and Robert Frost: This Verse Business by A.M. Dolan, starring Emmy Award winner Gordon Clapp.
Review: THE PIANO LESSON at 1st Stage
by Laurie Sara Oliver - Jun 16, 2025
August Wilson is one of America’s greatest playwrights, and The Piano Lesson may be one of his greatest works. The writing is so powerful, I’m not sure you could stage a bad version if you tried.
Pontine Theatre To Present SOJOURNERS STORIES: NEW ENGLANDERS IN NATURE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025
Pontine Theatre's 24-25 Performance Season will continue14-30 March with SOJOURNER STORIES: New Englanders in Nature. The cast of Sojourner Stories features Pontine Artistic Co-Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers. Mr. Gathers creates all the sets and properties for Pontine's productions.
TN Shakespeare Co. Will Host Children's Literacy Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Tennessee Shakespeare Company will host its 16th annual Children’s Literacy Gala in May, “American Celebrity Poetry-Slam” where the audience will decide the winners from our participating poets on the competitive runway.
WICKED, MOANA 2, & More Receive Nominations for ACE Eddie Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024
American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the nominations for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries. Nominees include Wicked, Moana 2, Emilia Perez, and more.
Student Blog: Surviving Freshman Fall in Urbana-Champaign
by Student Blogger: Sophia Woo - Nov 2, 2024
Although I miss having my own bedroom and bathroom and midterm season never really ends here, I feel like I’m finally in a good rhythm. I can navigate around campus pretty well, I’m managing my courseload, and I’m keeping myself alive, so I think college has been a success so far.