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Photos: Richard Linklater, Zoey Deutch & More at NOUVELLE VAGUE Los Angeles Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

On Thursday, October 30, Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague held its Los Angeles premiere at The American French Film Festival as the Centerpiece Screening at the DGA Theater. Take a look at photos from the evening here.

Terrence Blanchard Coming to Soka Performing Arts Center
by Emmy Rice - Mar 29, 2025

Jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will come to Soka Performing Arts Center April 12 for the End of Season Celebration, complete with a pre-concert lecture and a sparkling & sweet intermission reception for all ticket holders.

Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Fourth Production Of Its 46th Season RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a new musical play.

Interview: Hershey Felder of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Jan 8, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with perennially popular pianist/actor/playwright Hershey Felder about 'Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,' which he says will be his last composer play, running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 10th to February 9th in Mountain View, CA.

Ensemble Theatre Company Adds RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR To Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY has announced a change to its 2024/2025 season, replacing GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE with the world premiere tour of HERSHEY FELDER & JONATHAN SILVESTRI starring in RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR.

RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR by Hershey Felder To Play Balboa Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

Hershey Felder will star as Sergei V. Rachmaninoff in the world premiere of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a new musical play at Balboa Theatre, San Diego. Learn how to purchase tickets.

TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE Comes to South Coast Repertory This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

South Coast Repertory presents pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder for a limited engagement of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone, Jan. 18-28 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara to Present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE Directed by Hershey Felder
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE

Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023

Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

Tickets On Sale Today For HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023

Tickets for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s highly-anticipated, limited engagement of the hit solo show Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone will go on sale to the public 1pm PST, Friday, December 15, 2023.

HERSHEY FELDER AS GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE is Coming to TheatreWorks in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

Hershey Felder brings the tour de force musical masterpiece 'Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone' to TheatreWorks in Feb. 2024.

Hershey Felder Raises Funds for TheatreWorks
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

Internationally-acclaimed actor, pianist, and filmmaker Hershey Felder packed the house and raised the roof while also raising more than $140,000 for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.

Meet the Cast of I NEED THAT, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

Danny DeVito returns to Roundabout Theatre Company in I Need That, starring alongside his daughter, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas. The production begins previews tonight, October 13. Meet the cast of I Need That here!

Hershey Felder Will Perform a One-Night-Only Benefit For TheatreWorks
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Hershey Felder has responded to TheatreWorks fundraising needs with an extraordinary offer: Felder will fly in for the day on October 11 and take the stage for one evening only with his Great American Songbook Sing-Along: A One-Night-Only Benefit for TheatreWorks. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Announces THE 44th CINEFESTIVAL SAN ANTONIO  
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2023

San Antonio's original Latinx film festival returns on Tuesday, July 11 through Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the historic Guadalupe Theater with a greater than-ever Texas filmmaker presence. Featuring 114 films, including 38 films from San Antonio and 40 films from the Lone Star State, the 44th CineFestival San Antonio continues to support local and regional filmmakers, while offering a well-rounded program to local audiences that also includes national and international films that highlight artistic excellence and diversity.  

Aida Rodriguez To Take The Stage At City Winery Boston, April 12
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2023

Multi-talent actress, comedian, and writer Aida Rodriguez will be bringing her unique brand of insightful and observational comedy to the City Winery Boston Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Designers Behind BLACK PANTHER and More Join THE WIZ; Full Design Team Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

The design team has been announced for the all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz. The Wiz will launch a national tour in Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, MD before returning to Broadway for a limited engagement in the 2023/24 season. Learn more about the team and the production here!

Jason Graae and David Turner Will Lead MAX AND WILLY'S LAST LAUGH Reading at Mosaic Theater's Catalyst New Play Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2023

Co-authored by Conor Duffy and Jake Broder, Max & Willy’s Last Laugh is based on the true story of entertainers Max Ehrlich and Willy Rosen, who for 18 months performed the funniest cabaret in Europe to ensure their safety at the Westerbork Transit Camp during World War II.

Hershey Felder in CHOPIN IN PARIS is Coming to Laguna Playhouse in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2022

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced that pianist and actor Hershey Felder will present his musical masterpiece as he portrays Monsieur Chopin in CHOPIN IN PARIS.