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Casting for the title role in the new Disney musical HERCULES in Hamburg was announced at an event open to the press yesterday. Benét Monteiro will take on the role of Hercules, and his single version of Go The Distance will also be released on all streaming platforms on Friday. Watch the music video for the track exclusively below.

Each Halloween Season, many horror and science fiction offerings hit our stages. This year, David P. Johnson is bringing his Sally Spectre: The Musical back to Theatre West weekends through October 29. A combination horror and morality play, it centers around the ghost of a 5-year-old girl trying to escape from her locked bedroom where she was brutally murdered. But is this musical really for children? To find out, I decided to speak with David P. Johnson who not only wrote the book, music, and lyrics but also directs and co-produces it, and appears onstage accompanying the cast on keyboard during every performance.

Chicago Tap Allstars, a collective of Tap dance artists and organizations brought together by M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre, has announced a new show for the holiday season, “Winter Wonderland,” Saturday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Harold Washington Cultural Center.

ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, today announced that David C. Howse will leave his leadership role with Emerson's Office of the Arts and ArtsEmerson at the end of November 2023.

Palm Beach Dramaworks presents the Perlberg Festival of New Plays, featuring a lineup of exciting new works. Don't miss this opportunity to experience innovative and thought-provoking theater.

The Psychology of Serial Killers and Why They Captivate Us - A one-of-a-kind true crime tour coming to Portland on February 20, 2024. Hosted by Dr. Rachel Toles, this interactive experience offers chilling insights into the minds behind these notorious criminals.

The Desert Playwrights' Retreat has revealed the playwrights chosen for its October 2023 cohorts, including LGBTQ artists Jack MacCarthy, Cameron Laventura, Rusty Newton Tennant, Larry Dean Harris, and more.

Get to know Natalie Liew, a musical theatre student from Malaysia, currently studying in the UK, as she shares her experiences and advice on auditioning, stress management, parental support, and more!

Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.

Get ready for a festive and interactive experience at Gulfshore Playhouse's Winter Wonderettes. Running at the Norris Center in Naples, FL, this jukebox musical review promises to fill your hearts with holiday joy. Don't miss this delightful quartet as they perform timeless Christmas classics in four-part harmony.

mxmtoon shares the new version of 'the idea of you' in an exciting update. Working exclusively with women on the production was incredibly important to Maia who tapped Merrill Garbus (tUnE-yArDs) as co-producer, as engineer as well as Laura Sisk (Lana Del Rey and Lorde) for mixing. She spent two weeks at Oakland's Tiny Telephone Studios.

'For Once in My Life I have someone who needs me...' goes the song. Now there's the show we need, packed with entertainment and insight, that tells about the songs of its lyricist, Ron Miller.

Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short form series for the 2023 Artios Awards.

Zee Zee Theatre’s Annual Storytelling Experience returns with the Queer Asian Stories Collection, aiming to build empathy through simple conversation. Join their free, one-on-one storytelling experience in Vancouver, BC.

 Fortune Feimster has announced new shows for her 2023 Live Laugh Love Tour that will include a stop at Overture Center on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

The Argyle Theatre will present Disney's Mary Poppins, directed by Evan Pappas, associate director and choreographer Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

Sadler's Wells has announced new shows for the first half of 2024, including the return of the Elixir and Breakin' Convention festivals, and new work by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Crystal Pite.

I, Daniel Blake was the film on everybody’s lips in 2016. Written by Paul Laverty and directed by Ken Loach, it saw a man from Newcastle having to fight the system tooth and nail to receive Employment and Support Allowance after a heart attack. It’s a political, heartbreaking, life-affirming movie that angered politicians and validated the common people. Adapted by Dave Johns - who played Daniel Blake on screen - the stage show is equally powerful, but imperfect.

The Garth Channel is relaunching on TuneIn, reaching fans worldwide with Garth Brooks' music, favorite artists, and personal stories. The station offers a curated playlist of Brooks' music, classics, and hits from new artists. The channel will also feature stories from other artists and broadcast from the new Friends in Low Places Bar in Nashville. Tune in to The Garth Channel for an authentic Garth Brooks experience.

Join Centre Stage for the 21st Annual New Play Festival, featuring never-before-seen scripts from South Carolina writers. Celebrate the development of new work and enjoy staged readings, talkbacks, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public, Nov 6-9, 2023.