Christopher News

The Board of Directors has appointed Adam Pownall, who joins Zest from his current position as Senior Producer at Hull Truck Theatre, as Executive Producer of Zest Theatre at a momentous time for the organisation.

Winnie the Pooh and friends left the Hundred Acre Wood to head on an adventure to Birmingham ahead of next month's (Fri 16 – Sun 18 June) performances of Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation at Birmingham Hippodrome. 

The San Francisco Symphony has announced programming for its summer season, running July 4–August 5 with concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor performances at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

While I’ve always been bothered by the cruelties and misogyny of the main character, Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI has (musically) been my favorite of the composer’s operas, though either casting or design has been a regular issue in bringing off the work at its best. Happily, the Met’s new production by Belgian provocateur Ivo van Hove is a success for me, with a cast filled with wonderful singers--and the Met orchestra and chorus sounding great under debutante Nathalie Stutzmann.

Itamar Moses, the composer of the highly-anticipated musical adaptation An American Tail the Musical, stopped by Fox 9 today to discuss the world premiere production currently playing at Children's Theatre Company. See video of his interview below!

The Huntington held its annual Spotlight Gala on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Cyclorama at the BCA (539 Tremont St). Over 400 attendees gathered to celebrate honorees as well as the achievement of this transformational season. The Gala supports The Huntington's artistic, education, and community initiatives and this year set an all-time record with $1.67 million raised.

Acclaimed violin virtuoso Randall Goosby is set to solo in the New Jersey Symphony's upcoming performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, June 1—4, led by Music Director Xian Zhang. The program also features the world premiere of Chen Yi's Landscape Impression and Stravinsky's Suite from Pulcinella.

Mark Lamos will step down as Westport Country Playhouse artistic director after 15 seasons, effective January 15, 2024.

Quintet of the Americas will be in concert on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 PM at Marc A. Scorca Hall of The National Opera Center.

ALK OF THE TOWN: James Thurber's Years with Ross, a new comedy by Mike Bencivenga will present two industry readings on Tuesday, May 16 at 3pm and 7pm.

Spin Cycle has announced an extension of the World Premiere of A GAGA GUIDE TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE, a unique immersive theater experience that blends actual historical walking tour, theatrical character monologue and current celebrity worship culture.

Closing out the 2022/23 season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of Tony Award winner Ari’el Stachel’s new solo show, Out of Character, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre (2025 Addison St., Berkeley) June 23–July 30, 2023. 

'Heels' is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father’s legacy.

MasterVoices has announced details of the celebrated chorus’ 82nd season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941.

How does the vision of a scenic designer get translated into a backdrop? For some, it's with the help of Scenic Art Studios- a premiere drop shop located in Newburgh, NY. Below, watch as Kylie Manning's design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “From You Within Me” at New York City Ballet is painted by scenic artists Natalie Pinchuk and Jocelyn Henry.

See rehearsal photos for 42nd Street, playing Curve, Leicester and Sadler’s Wells!

What did our critic think of PIPPIN at Texarkana Repertory Company?

The Tony Award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates 1,000 performances on Broadway this Saturday, May 13th at the evening performance.

Producers Denise Silvey, Christopher Biggins and Jane Compton (CDJ Entertainment) along with The Prestonfield House Hotel present a brand-new Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue, The Fringe at Prestonfield, from 18-27 August 2023, with a packed daily programme of theatre, comedy and cabaret featuring famous faces from the world of entertainment in the 500-seat venue at Prestonfield House.  

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival launches its 34th Season in Vanier Park with the return of the '60s- inspired, Beatles-infused production of As You Like It.