Review: DREAMGIRLS at Hattiloo Theatre
by Kevin Shaw - Feb 10, 2026
The city of Memphis is 63% African American. The nation’s first Black newspaper began here under the leadership of Ida B. Wells. The 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike brought Martin Luther King Jr. to this city, leading to his assassination and dramatically accelerating the national civil rights movement.
MUSIC ON THE ROCK CONCERT SERIES Comes to Flat Rock Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Flat Rock Playhouse will host the 2026 MUSIC ON THE ROCK concert series, featuring a lineup of performances inspired by legendary musicians. This event series, set in the scenic venue of Flat Rock, North Carolina, offers a unique cultural experience with live music that pays homage to iconic artists.
Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway
by Michael Major - Nov 14, 2025
The Lion King is now celebrating its 28th year on Broadway. Following its history-making performance last night, actor L. Steven Taylor made a speech to celebrate. Watch the video!
Previews: LIFE AMPLIFIED PURRRFECT at The Studio At Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Oct 17, 2025
Get ready for a night of paws, performances, and purpose! Life Amplified PURRRFECT hits the stage on Saturday, November 1, from 8–10 PM at The Studio at Carrollwood Cultural Center. This black-and-white and/or feline-themed costume party features six incredible singers, improv comedy by TMI, stand-up from James Hollingsworth, and a one-of-a-kind raffle—all to support St. Francis Animal Rescue
Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 13, 2025
What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre? 5-Star Theatricals' production of Hairspray, which opened October 10 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, is the bubbly, effervescent morality tale about civil rights in Baltimore in the early ’60s that won Tony awards for best musical, book, and score.