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If you are looking for a tender story that has real intellectual depth and a piece of theatre that will encourage great family discussions about the meaning of life, this is the play for you. Take your youngsters, take your elders, enjoy wholesome family theatre and learn a little bit about a female pioneer of aviation in the process.

Another wholly dysfunctional family has entered the literary realm in a new play by Bryan Delaney and Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre gets to show them off in all of their wretchedness. Dublin-born playwright Delaney has been named ICTC's Playwright in Residence and is best known to Buffalo audiences for his plays the The COBBLER and THE SEEDBED. His newest play, THE ONION GAME,  is a wicked black comedy set in rural North County Dublin and the results are mostly satisfying for it's revelatory nature and unexpected twists.

Founded in 1991, Education Through Music (ETM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the use of music in under-resourced schools and schools in disadvantaged areas, as a means of enhancing students' academic performance and general development. ETM celebrated its 30th Annual Benefit Gala on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The gala included over 400 people and raised over $1M. 

​​​​​​​The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has named their inaugural class of Capital Chai Award honorees: 18 Jewish young adults under 40 who are working to make the world a better place. These individuals represent the next generation of local leaders –thought leaders, innovators, creators, philanthropists, volunteers, activists, and more – who are making a difference in Greater Washington and beyond, guided by their Jewish values.

Artisan Center Theater presents MARY POPPINS at its 195 seat Main Stage facility. The theater is located at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst, TX.

Washington Performing Arts announces its 2022/23 Season with the theme of The World in Our City, running from October of 2022 through June of 2023 and featuring artists from 19 nations.

Bucks County Playhouse continues its homecoming season with an all-new production of the high-energy, Tony-winning musical sensation, “Kinky Boots.”

Select Spring Pops 2022, Tanglewood 2022, and Archival Pops and Tanglewood Programs are available for video-On-Demand viewing at BSO.ORG/NOW from June 23 through September 30 and can be viewed on the web and via Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Select Samsung Smart TVs

Michéle Des Verney Redwine, the founder of the Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative (SBAC), announced that the nonprofit was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Masala Giving Circle for its “Art in Black” initiative.

Lantern Theater Company has announced its upcoming 2022/23 season, a return of live performance that will include an ambitious and eclectic mix of classic and contemporary work for the stage.

Fanny & Alexander was originally slated to open a few years ago, but then the pandemic happened and put all plans on hold, but it finally opened earlier this year. I had the pleasure of witnessing a workshop in Norway back in 2018, so I was eagerly awaiting listening to the end result and it did not disappoint. It's a gripping listen.

Black Box Performing Arts Center's New Production of Eric Bogosian's 1+1 will headline The Chain Play Festival this July, as a special NYC Premiere!

Creativity and community come together once more in Berkshire, as Corn Exchange Newbury announce their autumn programme for 2022. From a packed August full of family treats to the classic Christmas pantomime, this season features traditional favourites and new adventures for everyone to enjoy.

The Danish Arts Foundation, in association with WILDTOPIA, is delighted to announce four #DANISH productions as the official selection of Danish companies to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 - promoting Danish performing arts of high artistic quality internationally.

The Farmington Players are hosting a festival of short one-act plays written by playwrights with Michigan connections.  The eight finalists were selected from over 70 entries in a blind submission process, and audiences will vote for their favorite play, with the winning playwright taking home a $100 prize and the coveted “People’s Choice” award.

​​​​​​​ Seattle Center Festál continues with Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest, an in-person festival Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19 in the Armory Food & Event Hall, the Fisher Pavilion Rooftop and the Mural Amphitheatre. This year's festival has a lineup of performers, vendors and food that visitors are sure to enjoy in celebration of Juneteenth and Father's Day. 

Powerhouse Broadway veteran Niki Scalera celebrates the life and career of Dame Shirley Bassey with her one-woman cabaret concert Diamonds Are Forever at the Italian American Club on June 16.

Narrated by Emmy®-nominated actor and producer Michael B. Jordan (“Black Panther,” “Creed”), the documentary series takes viewers on an epic journey across North America’s most spectacular regions to witness the breathtaking landscapes of the most diverse land on Earth while showcasing its many unique creatures.

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Today's episode features Harvey Fierstein! In the episode, he talks about his latest memoir, I Was Better Last Night, his career, and more.

In celebration of Peninsula Ballet Theatre's 55th anniversary season, the company today announced the launch of a significant new dance initiative, the Peninsula International Dance Festival (PIDF), scheduled for two performances Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware Street.