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There is no one in the tri-state region with more live theater experience than Bob Kelly, Artistic Director at Candlelight Dinner Theatre. Founded in 1969 by John and Lena O'Toole and Julian and Annabelle Borris, it quickly became a nexus for hundreds of aspiring actors, where all were inspired to self-invent and where ambition was oxygen.

Dame Vera Lynn and a lineup of West End stars created a touching performance of 'We'll Meet Again' in honor of the theatre industry. The video features socially-distanced West End stars united in reassurance that West End and UK theatres shall once more rise and thrive a?" some sunny day.

J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company announced today that performances for the company's final production of its inaugural 2020 season have been rescheduled.

Broadway's kid actors are still connecting (virtually of course) and its The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin that showcases it quite well.

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition (Corona Cabaret) continues with the release of a new episode featuring special guests: Hayley Feinstein (Broadway- Fiddler on the Roof, First National Broadway of Shrek) and more!

Local artist and producer, Seth Tucker is joined by Alyssa Chiarello, Marina Jarrette, and Sime Kosta for Episode 3 of Garage Concert LIVE! Sunday, April 5th at 2pm on Facebook Live. You can tune in here: http://facebook.com/seth.a.tucker

Wiretap Records has announced a month-long live stream series … The Wiretap Records Family Vacation Live Stream Series, that will span over the month April 10th. - May 1st.

Greg Justice, Head of Content Programming at TikTok US has released the following statement regarding TikTok's #happyathome Campaign:

Read a message from Shane Peterman, Producing Artistic Director, regarding WaterTower Theatre's response to COVID19. 

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman today announced casting and creative details for The Bridges of Madison County.

The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company ends its inaugural season with the 2001 musical, A Class Act, with book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, and music and lyrics by Edward Kleban. Performances will begin TOMORROW Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:30pm and continue through March 22, 2020 at Theatre Row

Get an exclusive look inside the rehearsal room for the premiere of the new Rock Musical based on Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

A rising star American baritone who didn't encounter opera until he was 18 won the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup tonight as the major international singing competition culminated in a live broadcast on Sky Arts from the Glyndebourne stage.

Spinning Tree Theatre will conclude the 2019-20 season April 17 - May 3 with Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles. The 1983 musical, based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein. La Cage aux Folles won the 1984 Tony Award for Best Musical, and both Broadway revivals (2005 and 2010) won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical.

Following last year's jubilant return from a one-year hiatus, Farmfest is back once again to challenge the festival heavyweights with a breath-taking mix of acts included in its first line-up announcement. As well as a genre-defying musical menu, the original pocket-size festival remains fiercely committed to affordability with weekend tickets currently just £85. Set to Bruton's sumptuous countryside backdrop, still sponsor-free and capped at 5000 people (preserving its magically intimate atmosphere), all of the key ingredients remain intact for the music lover's choice festival. From early morning workouts to little ones' workshops, brilliantly blended beats to riotous jumbles of jazz and brass-based bonanzas, comedy and poetry – or just a touch of the people's spirited madness. As night falls DJ's take over and keeps the party going long into the night. Farmfest has it all.

Fresh from releasing the critically acclaimed 'Grime MC' album, BBK don JME is the latest huge act to be announced for Love Saves The Day, bringing his Grime MC FM show to the Crack stage for the very first time in the UK. The legendary MC will be joining an already stellar line-up featuring the likes of Orbital, Krept & Konan, Little Simz, Peggy Gou and many more. Also announced for the main stage is man of the moment DigDat - he joins the festival's multitude of grime talent across the weekend.

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the musical adventure Beat Bugs JV as its next student production. Beat Bugs JV, a new musical adaptation based on the NETFLIX animated series, inspired by music made famous by The Beatles, centers around five pals who explore the world and learn life lessons. Follow Walter, Buzz, Jay, Crick, and Kumi as they go on a mission to save Strawberry Fields! The show incorporates numerous songs from the iconic catalogue including 'All You Need Is Love', 'Come Together', 'We Can Work It Out', 'Yellow Submarine', 'Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds', 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', 'In My Life', 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and 'Magical Mystery Tour'.

The Green Room 42 will bring Michael Anthony Theatrical's production of 'The Music of: Ghost' to New York City for a one night only engagement. Ghost the musical premiered at the Manchester Opera House before transferring to the West End and on Broadway, both having successful runs. The performance will play Friday, March 13th at 9:30 PM at The Green Room 42. The night will feature songs from the musical written by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard such as Here Right Now, Unchained Melody, With You, Suspend My Disbelief, Nothing Stops Another Day and more!

The newly formed J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company (Jim Jimirro, Executive Producer/Co-Founder; Robert W. Schneider, Artistic Director/Co-Founder) has announced the cast and creative team for the last of the three productions in the company's inaugural 2020 season: the 2001 musical, A Class Act, with book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price, and music and lyrics by Edward Kleban.