Chris Smith News

Queer Theatre has announced Adèle Anderson as their newest patron. The Olivier award-nominated actress and singer joins an esteemed panel of benefactors, that includes Sir Stephen Fry, to support Queer Theatre's outstanding mission of enriching the LGBTQIA+ theatre community. 

The five-part third season of the Emmy-winning HBO Original documentary series 100 Foot Wave, directed by Chris Smith and executive produced by Tony winner Joe Lewis, will debut Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch the new trailer.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Get all the details on jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 2nd - December 15th.

The Rascals and Jefferson Starship are set to perform at The Newton Theatre. Get full details on their upcoming performances.

Greater Sacramento area favorite playwright/director/actor Chris Smith has joined the cast of Placer Rep’s production of MacBeth, performing the titular role in a slightly truncated version of Shakespeare's play, adapted for performance by four actors.

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway will honor the inaugural 2007 class of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals. Learn more!

TACFA and GiveKidsPanto wil present Grease. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Midsommer Flight is presenting a fully staged ROMEO AND JULIET ­ as its 2024 free Shakespeare production. See photos from the production. 

Dallas VideoFest will present the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award to musician, artist, and music video director Gerald Casale. Learn more about Casale.

Dougie MacLean marks his 50-year milestone in music with Songmaker 2024, a special celebration of his extensive career and contributions to the music industry.

Prime Video has revealed that Laurence Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear, who, as previously announced, joined the Season Two cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, will portray the fan-favorite J.R.R. Tolkien character Tom Bombadil. The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on August 29, 2024.

Discover the exciting lineup at Edmonton's premiere jazz venue, YARDBIRD SUITE, this June. Enjoy a variety of performances from talented jazz musicians in a historic setting established in 1957.

Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.

Apple has revealed the trailer for the explosive documentary series Hollywood Con Queen, which explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams. The three-part docuseries will premiere on May 8, 2024, globally on Apple TV+. “Hollywood Con Queen” hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films, the team behind the pop-culture phenomenon Tiger King. Watch the trailer here!

Tonight Starring continues in 2024 with a unique staged reading of Farragut North, written by Beau Willimon.