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Review: LUCY AND CHARLIE'S HONEYMOON at Lookingglass Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 18, 2023


Lucy and Charlie are Asian American newlyweds on that “Vigilante Sh*t” (to borrow from Taylor Swift) in Matthew C. Yee’s premiere musical LUCY AND CHARLIE’S HONEYMOON.

Photos: First Look At The 4th Annual LIVE IN THE ORANGE Campaign Benefiting Arts Education
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


The Broadway community recently came together for the fourth annual “Live in the Orange” photoshoot in support of arts education programming in NYC public schools. Featuring stunning portraits by Michael Hull Photography and coordinated by Broadway for Arts Education, Broadway Plus, and the Museum of Broadway, these incredible Broadway performers and organizations teamed up with the Arts in Education Round Table’s “It Starts With The Arts” campaign to amplify their advocacy!

Perelman Performing Arts Center Announces Inaugural Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023


Mike Bloomberg, Chair of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) board of directors, joined Executive Director Khady Kamara and Artistic Director Bill Rauch to announce the span of inaugural programs at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.

Ballroom Reimagining of CATS and More Set For Perelman Performing Arts Center Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023


Mike Bloomberg, Chair of the Perelman Performing Arts Center  (PAC NYC) board of directors, joined Executive Director Khady Kamara and Artistic Director Bill Rauch to  announce the span of inaugural programs at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center  site in Lower Manhattan.

Review: FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE At Creekside Theatre Fest Is Profound
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 12, 2023


The U.S. semi-professional premiere of FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, now playing in Pleasant Grove, is currently the only production of the musical anywhere in the world. Presented by Creekside Theatre Fest in Liahona Preparatory Academy’s black box theatre, it offers profound snapshots of the lives of several first families of the U.S. from the past 50 years.

Classic American Tales to Present TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2023


Through August 10, Classic American Tales will present 'Tales at the Dormer House,' formerly known as 'Tales of the Victorians' when previously produced by East Lynne Theater Company

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Will Bring PLAZA SUITE to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023


Following a sell-out Broadway run, two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker, will lead the cast in the West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE.

Review: THE SHOW THAT GOES WRONG at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jun 6, 2023


What did our critic think of THE SHOW THAT GOES WRONG at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre? In 1923 there was THE TORCHBEARERS.  In 1982 the stage was filled with hysterical disasters during NOISES OFF.  Now there is THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, the zany Laurence Olivier Award winner.

Jeremy Jordan Will Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023


Tony and Grammy Award nominee Jeremy Jordan will return to Skid Row this summer in Little Shop of Horrors and again take on the lead role of Seymour.

Rorschach to Present Immersive Rock Experience ANGEL NUMBER NINE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023


Rorschach Theatre has announced the world premiere of an immersive rock experience  ANGEL NUMBER NINE, adapted by James L. Rogers III and Jenny McConnell Frederick from the novel by James L. Rogers III. Directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick, the production runs July 7-30, 2023 at Rorschach Theatre

MY FIRST HUNDRED YEARS to be Presented at Edmonton Opera This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023


Edmonton Opera will present its upcoming cabaret “My First Hundred Years” written by highly acclaimed local talents, Andrew MacDonald-Smith and Stewart Lemoine, in collaboration with Frances Thielmann.

Playwrights Foundation Reveals Finalists/Semifinalists For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023


Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has announced the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), which will be presented in a hybrid festival (both in-person and streamed attendance options) April 12-21, 2024, per Playwrights Foundation's recent announcement to shift to a biennial festival structure.

Finalists/Semifinalists Revealed For 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast's premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has revealed the semifinalists and finalists for the 46th Bay Area Playwrights Festival, which will be presented in a hybrid festival.

Classic American Tales Presents TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023


Classic American Tales (CAT) presents TALES AT THE DORMER HOUSE.  This new company has taken on what had been presented by East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) for 33 years under the name 'Tales of the Victorians.'

Review: HURRICANE DIANE at Avant Bard Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - May 24, 2023


'Hurricane Diane' is a fun and thought-provoking production, though you’ll certainly have more fun if you don’t think too hard about the technicalities of the show itself. There’s a lot to enjoy, and a good takeaway message, and, sometimes, that’s enough for an enjoyable theatrical experience.

Outta Bounds Productions Presents WAREHOUSE WORKS Reading Series In Bushwick
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023


Outta Bounds Productions presents the highly anticipated Warehouse Works Reading Series, an evening of original theatre covering a variety of genres, concepts, and emotionally charged performances.

Further Dates Revealed For TUBULAR BELLS Live In Concert - The 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023


Following its successful sell-out run earlier this year, further dates have been announced around the UK for the Tubular Bells 50th The Anniversary Celebration before it heads to Europe.

Shann Smith's BLACKOUT Now Running at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023


This premiere of Blackout can be found at the Tank, the foremost location for Original Work in the city. Performances are throughout May for this powerful story.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns To Lincoln Rooftop Patio For Second Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023


The Lincoln Theatre hosts its second summer season of Wine Down Wednesdays, featuring hot jazz and cool cocktails on the rooftop patio, starting May 31. The outdoor concert series includes live jazz performances from some of Columbus' best talent, sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, and a specially curated wine selection or specialty cocktail.

Exquisite Corpse Company Reveals Spring Writers Lab Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023


Exquisite Corpse Company will welcome playwrights Aliyah Curry, Ashley Lauren Rogers, Phillip Gregory Burke, Nelson Diaz-Marcano, Madison Wetzell, and Kaela Mei-Shing to the 2023 Writers Lab.

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