Carl Smith News

Madalyn St. John (Carrie) goes backstage at Media Theatre's production of CAROUSEL to interview some of the cast!

Fans of the late Country Music Hall of Fame member, Conway Twitty, can now purchase TIMELESS, a collection of never-before released songs from one of America's most beloved musical performers of all-time.The album is available on ConwayTwitty.com and can be downloaded through all major digital retail outlets.

CAROUSEL, a musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, runs at the Media Theatre through October 22, and the critics are weighing in!

Media Theatre opens its 2017-18 Season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Carousel .

The Media Theatre has Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical "Carousel" as the opener for its 2017-18 Broadway Series season. The beloved show plays September 20 to October 22.

The Media Theatre has Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical "Carousel" as the opener for its 2017-18 Broadway Series season. The beloved show plays September 20 to October 22.

Sonic Transmissions Festival III, Austin's most adventurous music festival, continues to break boundaries with its multi-genre artist lineup. This year's exciting lineup features jazz genius Joe McPhee, Austin punk veterans Lung Letters, Cumbia sensation Carmelo Torres y Los Toscos, jazz-indie rock ensemble Eivind Opsvik's 'Overseas', renowned Chicago trumpeter Jaimie Branch, banjo and guitar virtuoso Brandon Seabrook, New York jazz-punk outfit Rodenticide and more. Pre-sale ends August 1! Go to sonictransmissions.com to purchase.

Arts Alliance Illinois, under the leadership of Executive Director Claire Rice and Board Chair Brooke Flanagan, Director of Institutional Advancement at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, welcome artistic, business, creative, and philanthropic leaders from across Illinois to the organization's Fifth Annual Benefit Luncheon on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Palmer House Hilton, located at 17 East Monroe Street in Chicago. Guest check-in and a reception begin at 11:15am, with the seated luncheon following promptly at noon.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company, now in its 10th season presenting professional gay-themed theater, brings a benefit concert of new LGBTQ compositions to Philly. Funny. Political. Satirical.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company, now in its 10th season presenting professional gay-themed theater, brings a benefit concert of new LGBTQ compositions to Philly. Funny. Political. Satirical.

A new musical version of the classic movie comes to the stage for the holiday season. The story  takes place in the 1940s in Indiana and focuses on a child named Ralphie, a daydreamer who spends his days counting down to Christmas. He wants a Red Ryder BB Gun, but as his parents and teachers warn him, "You'll shoot your eye out!"  All of the movie's best-loved moments are here, including the Old Man's leg-shaped lamp, the tongue-on-a-flagpole scene, the bunny suit, the Santa slide and all of Ralphie's extravagant daydreams. It's a big Broadway musical, complete with dazzling dance numbers and gorgeous sets.

Phoenix Productions will present its revival of A Christmas Story at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning November 11th.

Phoenix Productions will present its revival of A Christmas Story at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning November 11th.

11th Hour Theatre Company kicks off its 12th season with its Next Step Concert Series and a performance of the hilarious musical Urinetown. With Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis, this concert reading of this popular musical will run October 21-23 at The Arden's Studio Theatre at the Hamilton Family Arts Center. 62 N. Second Street.  Tickets cost $19-34 and are available online at www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org or by phone 267-987-9865.

On Monday, August 22nd more than 25 amazing Philadelphia artists will be donating their time and talents to make a difference in support of victims of violence for a one-night-only concert event benefitting three incredible organizations who provide assistance (financial support, counseling and education) locally and nationally: The Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia, the National Organization of Victim Assistance and the One Orlando Fund.

Vivian Reed and her consummate band—led by conductor and pianist Billy McDaniel, and joined by guest vocalists Janinah Burnett and Raun Ruffin—dazzled a packed Metropolitan Room on May 23 with her new show, An Evening with Vivian Reed: Standards and More.

Farragut North, the political thriller by Beau Willimon, opens May 29 at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. From the creator of the taut, critically acclaimed TV hit House of Cards, Farragut North is a whip-smart drama that takes us into the spin, intrigue, and backstabbing on the campaign trail. Whether you loathe government or live for punditry, it's a gripping tale about the lust for power and the cost of achieving it. Directed by James Nelson.

There Goes the Bride opens tonight, January 23 at the Masquers Playhouse. Cooney and Chapman are masters of the British farce: fiendishly clever comedies filled with surprises, combining good-natured bawdiness with inspired mayhem. There Goes the Bride shows them at the top of their game, creating a web of tall tales, mistaken identities, and outrageous twists that will have you howling. Directed by Angela Mason.

There Goes the Bride opens January 23 at the Masquers Playhouse. Cooney and Chapman are masters of the British farce: fiendishly clever comedies filled with surprises, combining good-natured bawdiness with inspired mayhem. There Goes the Bride shows them at the top of their game, creating a web of tall tales, mistaken identities, and outrageous twists that will have you howling. Directed by Angela Mason.

The Music Hall has announced its partnership with The District Restaurant to present this season's Singer Songwriters Series. This series highlights up and coming as well as established artists. From Carlene Carter's classic country tones to the slick afro-beats of Sinkane to the Ukranian folk-punk band Dakhabrakha this series will have something for everyone. Set in the Loft, patrons will experience these artists in a truly intimate setting.