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Festival Ballet Providence’s new version of THE NUTCRACKER contains new sets, new costumes, new roles, new choreography, and even a new venue, but retains its charm while being exactly the shake-up this Rhode Island tradition needed.

In their endeavor to offer a new take on an old and beloved story, the Players on High at Carlisle Theatre have absolutely hit their mark with their production of A Christmas Carol. You only have two more chances to see this extraordinary production, so visit https://carlisletheatre.showare.com/ to get your tickets now!

Teatro Paraguas will present Coyote Acid, a one-act play by Santa Fe-based poet John Macker. Rounding out the evening is a reading by actors of Out of The Light: Poems from Prison, a collection of poems chosen by John Macker by renowned poets from around the world written from or about prison. 

Broadway is open for business, and we encourage you to see a show today! While most shows are performing as usual, some shows may suspend performances out of an abundance of caution and care for the actors, musicians, crew, and audience members.

Chart-topping phenomenon Oliver Tree has recruited RIAA certified rappers Trippie Redd and Ski Mask The Slump God for a rework of his viral smash hit “Life Goes On”. The superstar remix arrives today with an official video featuring superstar DJ Diplo and directed by Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade. Plus, check out his upcoming tour dates!

Audiences can now enjoy Guildford Fringe Theatre Company’s 10th professional Adult Panto Aladdin One Rub Too Many from the comfort of their home, as it will be streamed online on Saturday 18 December and Friday 24 December, both at 8pm. 

Lyric Fest presents three performances of Yiddishe Nightingale, a special concert on the history of the American Yiddish Theater, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, PA; Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:00pm at Adath Israel in Merion Station, PA; and Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 4:00pm at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore, MD.

Blackeyed Theatre have today announced their acclaimed production of Frankenstein will be coming back to the stage in January for a two-month tour. Adapted by Nick Lane from John Ginman's original 2016 adaptation, Frankenstein will open in Bracknell on 27 January, touring to theatres across England until 29 March.

Starting December eighth Boise audiences have the opportunity to be 'in the room where it happens' and see the AndPeggy tour of Hamilton. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The show is, as Miranda himself put it, 'America then, as told by America now. From duels between founding fathers to his personal affairs, this national tour gave Idaho audiences a chance to see it all.

Zachary Williams (The Lone Bellow) has announced his first ever solo tour in support of his recently released album Dirty Camaro (Dualtone). The tour kicks off on February 5th of next year in Austin, TX at the 04 Center and covers most of the U.S. before wrapping up in Boston at City Winery on May 4th.

BOYS NOIZE (Alex Ridha, Berlin) and KELSEY LU (Charlotte, NC) share an erotic, ethereal short film accompanied by their track “Love & Validation” (single edit) and directed by legendary filmmaker Diana Kunst, with Mau Morgó. The track is the 2nd collaboration of the pair after releasing “Ride Or Die” feat. Chilly Gonzales.

Originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4 and winner of the BBC Audio Drama Award 2018 for Best Single Drama, Marcus Brigstocke's compelling drama of family and addiction is based on his own recovery. The 2019 stage production had acclaimed runs at Omnibus Theatre and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Chris Noth spoke out about Mr. Big's plot twist in a new interview with Access TV. The first two episodes of And Just Like That... are now streaming on HBO Max. New episodes premiere every Thursday. The series is the next chapter of the groundbreaking series, Sex and the City, which also inspired two feature films.

Due to cases of Covid-19 within the company, performances of FORCE MAJEURE Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 December have been cancelled at Donmar Warehouse.

As the band did on the first leg of the special performances, Baroness is giving fans the power to create their setlist. “An Intimate Evening with Baroness” ticket purchasers will be provided with a link to cast their vote for the ten songs they want to hear at the show. Baroness’s entire catalog will be fair game with no song off limits.

Proboscis Theatre has announced the cast and production team of the World Premiere of The Queens of Infinite Space written and directed by Founder and Co-Artistic Director Jeff Mills, running Sunday, January 16 - 21 at Epiphany Center for the Arts. 

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

From A Bird’s Eye View was first unveiled this fall with the single, “Super,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Produced by longtime collaborator Kid Culture (Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran) and co-produced by Jenius, the track is joined by a music video directed by Arrad of Riveting Entertainment (Lil Wayne & Rich The Kid, Polo G).

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Based on the Dreamworks movie, Madagascar The Musical Live! will have audiences of all-ages cheering and dancing as the crack-a-lackin' friends find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.