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MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Open at Hackmatack Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — August 4, 2026

Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical based on Roald Dahl's story, with the title role shared by two young performers in Berwick, Maine.

Adam Pascal Will Direct THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Arc Stages

by Stephi Wild — July 15, 2026

Arc Stages announced that Broadway star Adam Pascal, best known for originating the role of Roger in RENT, will direct its upcoming production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS at the Pleasantville, NY theater company.

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Rochester Opera House

by Dan Marois — October 13, 2025

At the Rochester Opera House, currently hosting a rollicking production of the musical Young Frankenstein, the formula is simple.

R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project

by Nicole Rosky — August 25, 2025

The Rochester School of Technology's School of Performing Arts (Rochester, NY) will join The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project with playwright Gina Femia.

Interview: Jon Peterson on the COZY CABARET SERIES by P3 Theatre Company

by Shari Barrett — July 22, 2025

P3 Theatre Company’s Cozy Cabaret Series was created to present a platform for local professional theatre artists and nonprofit arts organizations to showcase their talents and bring quality arts into the community, and to serve as a fundraising series to help P3 Theatre Company continue to pursue

HERE'S TO LIFE! A CELEBRATION OF CLIFFORD BELL is Coming to Catalina Jazz Club

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 19, 2025

Here's to Life! A Celebration of Clifford Bell will be held at Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles in June.

DAY AFTER DAY (The Life And Music Of Doris Day) Comes to P3 Theatre Company

by Stephi Wild — March 19, 2025

Day After Day (The Life and Music of Doris Day is a heartwarming and nostalgic musical celebrating the life, legacy, and music of America's sweetheart, Doris Day to West Hollywood.

SKAZKI: A SPELL OF ICE AND SNOW Will Premiere In Boston

by Stephi Wild — March 12, 2025

Dover, NH writer, Justin X.

The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Gina Femia With 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commission

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 29, 2025

The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Gina Femia with their 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commision.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel

by A.A. Cristi — January 14, 2025

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel.

Interview: Ben Edlin And Deborah Aquila on TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre

by Shari Barrett — September 18, 2024

Given the divisive political climate in our country right now, when I heard about the new play TH IR DS being presented at the Zephyr Theatre, I decided to speak with Co-Story Creator/Playwright/Actor Ben Edlin and Co-Story Creator and Multi-award-winning Casting Director Deborah Aquila about the cr

Review: TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre

by Amanda Callas — September 11, 2024

TH IR DS is the world premiere of a new dystopian drama, a messy play with a lot of interesting things on its mind.

TH IR DS Comes to the Zephyr in Hollywood This Week

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2024

In an alternate timeline of American history in which the Civil War was never fought, America stands divided into three separate countries: The Union, The Confederate, and The Pacific States of America.

Arc Stages to Present ENTER HAMLET in July

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 4, 2024

Arc Stages will present ENTER HAMLET, a new musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic in July.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge

by A.A. Cristi — April 9, 2024

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach.