Frances News

Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief.

Join two-time Tony Award nominee JOSIE DE GUZMAN as she returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42. Known for her roles in GUYS AND DOLLS and WEST SIDE STORY, don't miss her performances on 5/4-5.

Experience the world premiere of UPON REFLECTION: AN OPERA IN TEN IMAGES, a multimedia chamber opera by Frances White and Wendy Steiner, performed by New York's premier viol consort, Parthenia.

Part of the genius of THE OUTSIDER is it is pure farce. Characters and plots are played larger than life, and doors constantly swing open with new surprises behind them. We’re not in the sturm and drang of THE WEST WING, but rather the territory of a silly sitcom like VEEP. Physical comedy, verbal banter, and just plain stupid stuff happens, and this cast is up to the challenge of delivering all of it. The director has found some of Houston's funniest, most likable actors.

Join Andrew Bova at The Green Room 42 for his debut solo show, TAKING NOTES: LESSONS IN AND OUT OF CLASS. Experience a night of reflection, humor, and self-acceptance as he shares his journey through life's lessons. Proceeds will be donated to youth arts education.

What did our critic think of THE PRIDE OF LIONS at Theatre Rhino? The trans community is saying “enough is enough.” They will not be the sacrificial lambs to hatred, bigotry, and discrimination. Roger Q. Mason’s The Pride of Lions is a story of taking action against oppression and standing up to ignorance. That it’s set in 1928 makes it even more prescient to today’s movement. It opens with a man-on-man sex scene, beautifully staged behind a sheer curtain with careful lighting – a revolutionary and highly illegal act in 1928.

FAIR SHAKE: A NEW BRITISH MUSICAL will showcase at The Stage Door Theatre in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!

Wigmore Hall Director John Gilhooly has announced the 2024/25 Season. With more than 550 concerts, featuring more than 2,600 musicians, spanning September 2024 to July 2025, Wigmore Hall presents the largest classical music programme in the UK.

Two of 2023's most popular shows, Shakespeare's hilarious comedy Much Ado About Nothing and Frances Koncan's brilliant satire Women of the Fur Trade are now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.

Join The Wooster Group for their Spring Benefit featuring performances by Kim Gordon and Tony Oursler at The Performing Garage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.

Luminaries such as Golden Globe®-winner Beau Bridges, actor/director John Cameron Mitchell, actor Scoot McNairy, chef Susan Feniger, musician Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and more than 150 filmmakers, distinguished press, and industry guests converged on the award-winning wine country film festival March 20-24.

What did our critic think of PLAY/WRITE at Planet M Records? There is much to unpack here in the way of unique sounds, colors and vibrations

The Den Theatre has announced Jarlath Regan - Yer Man - The Standup Comedy Show, performing one-night-only on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:15 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Explore the intriguing world of THE SYNANON FIX. Get an in-depth look at the controversial Synanon organization and its impact. Told through first person accounts of former members, THE SYNANON FIX explores the rise and fall of the controversial treatment center Synanon, which grew from a groundbreaking drug rehabilitation program.

Any production of a show has to do with relationships. These actors are here because they believe in Tracy and Kara. Most of them have worked with me last year, so hopefully they believe in me, too. It is a little bit of sacrifice all the way around, and that's sort of how a lot of theater gets made.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) announced the upcoming concert, “China Life (Overseas) Proudly Sponsors: HK Phil 50 – Symphonic Reunion”. Held at the Hong Kong Coliseum from 27 to 29 April 2024, the three performances feature a stellar lineup of pop singers.

Experience the visual splendor of SONG OF THE NORTH, a theatrical adaptation of an epic Persian tale by multimedia artist Hamid Rahmanian at OZ Arts Nashville.

Desert TheatreWorks has announced its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024-2025 season, promising to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of productions that promise to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought!