Interview: A Career That Goes Beyond The Mask, Michael Crawford Looks Back on A Long and Distinguished Career
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 19, 2025
International performer Michael Crawford is probably best known the world over for originating the title character in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on Broadway, and an extended engagement in Los Angeles. But his seventy year career goes far beyond that one show. Prior to The Phantom of the Opera Mr. Crawford appeared regularly on the West End in such productions as Barnum, Black Comedy, Flowers for Algernon, and Billy. You might also remember him from his performance of Corneilus Hackl in the movie version of Hello Dolly. He also appeared in EFX at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well as having a very successful concert and solo recording career.
Feature: Talent, Determination, Influence and Legacy: The Kennedy Center Honors
by David Friscic - Dec 12, 2025
Craftsmanship, creativity, guts, determination and the talent that influences new generations and that creates a lasting legacy –all represented the qualities of the honorees that have been awarded the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (which was taped on December 7, 2025, and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS on December 23, 2025).
Review: THE BANG GANG, Riverside Studios
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 29, 2025
In Tinned Laughter’s The Bang Gang, Don Lambrini is in trouble. He got on the wrong boat leaving Palermo in 1946 and, instead of his preferred destination of the Bronx, ended up in Blackpool. Thirty years later, his “waste management” firm is under threat from local competitors and now his nemesis has sent a button man to whack him. “Fray Bentos sends his regards,” says the hitman. “Why do they only send their regards when they want to murder someone?” wails the mafia boss as the assassin’s bullets plough into him.
Comedian and Actor Billy Gardell Comes to TOArts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2025
Comedy star Billy Gardell, known for his roles in Mike & Molly and Bob Hearts Abishola is returning to standup comedy after a three-year hiatus. Learn more about the show here!