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OPERA America Reveals 2024 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

Photos: First Look at The Factory Theater's PARTY AT THE PANTHEON
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024

The Factory Theater has released production photos for The Factory's 28th season, Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy, opening tonight, February 16 at 8 p.m. Check out photos here!

The Factory Theater Invites You To PARTY AT THE PANTHEON: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., has announced the second production of The Factory's 28th season, Party at the Pantheon: A Modern Greek Stoner Comedy, opening February 16 at 8 p.m..

Review: THE WIZ National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Dec 1, 2023

It’s a “brand new day” for THE WIZ with new material from Amber Ruffin in this Broadway-bound engagement, but the production is well-trod territory.

Chicago Teacher is Honoring the 400th Anniversary Of Shakespeare's First Folio
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

Hart, of Andersonville, has been training actors of all levels since she began teaching in 2006. She taught for five years at the acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, as well as at Loyola University, Notre Dame University Summer Shakespeare, and Act One Conservatory. She has served as text coach for Chicago Shakespeare, Strawdog Theatre and Summer Shakespeare at Notre Dame, and her directing credits include Macbeth at City Lit Theatre and Falstaff's Dream at Notre Dame.

Ian Ferguson Returns With Synth-Laden Summer Single 'New Love'
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2023

Taking a new approach to the prior 2020 album, Junk, as well as Ferguson’s breakthrough debut album, State of Gold, “New Love” is amped up with sweetness. Drawing on classic rock influence with a nonchalant ease, meshing alt-country and psychedelic rock alike, “New Love” feels as fresh as a summer breeze and timeless as infatuated love.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Takes The Stage At The New London Barn Playhouse MainStage, August 6
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2023

Witness the inspiring true story of Carole King at the Award-winning New London Barn Playhouse' production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, now running July 19th - August 6th.

Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud at FULLY COMMITTED at New London Barn Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2023

Get ready for a night of laughter and fun at New London Barn Playhouse with their production of Fully Committed. Written by Becky Mode, this fast-paced and hilarious comedy follows struggling actor Sam as he takes reservations for a high-class restaurant. Don't miss out on this outrageous and witty comedy performed by one actor. Book your tickets now!

Columbia School Of The Arts to Present THE GROUP This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

Columbia University School of the Arts will present DeAndre Short's (Columbia MFA Playwriting Candidate 2023) production of THE GROUP.

Contra Costa Civic Theatre Presents The Bay Area Premiere Of TO MASTER THE ART, April 21- May 21
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2023

After a COVID-induced delay of nearly three years, Contra Costa Civic Theatre will bring the very first production of To Master the Art to Bay Area audiences.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 24, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; at Rocklin Community Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards; Woodland's HUNCHBACK Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sacramento Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Previews: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Westhill High School
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Nov 15, 2022

You won't believe the performers are students in this otherwise professional production of a Broadway favorite.