What is it about a good horror story that draws audiences by the cart load? Is it the adrenaline surge of danger around every corner, even as the viewer remains safely out of danger? Or is it the exploration of the dark side of man’s psyche, feeding a vicarious blood lust in the deep recesses of our primordial hind brains? Or, is it a bit of schadenfreude, particularly if the victim is “deserving”? All of things await the anxious theatregoer in Palm Canyon’s Theatre’s latest venture, Steven’s Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece “Sweeney Todd”.
GRAMMY nominated John Ondrasik of FIVE FOR FIGHTING and The Tullman Family Office, through its operational philanthropic wing Tullman Community Ventures, are launching the 'Music Matters Challenge'. Learn more here!
Join Harvey Brownstone as he interviews legendary actress and performer Ann-Margret, discussing her six-decade career in iconic films and television shows.
Broadway San Jose has announced the six productions that will make up the company's 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with the hilarious murder mystery comedy, CLUE (October 29–November 3, 2024), followed by the reimagined production of SHREK THE MUSICAL (December 17–22, 2024).
The Green Room 42 will present Nicole Parker, currently playing Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway hit Titaníque, as Jillane Jenkins in “Suitcase Full of Lies”. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night. And those plentiful tragedies are also often further burdened with overbearing scores, turgid storylines, super-large casts and strident if not shrill performances.
Alan Cumming brought his new one-man show Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age to Studio 54 last night, March 11. Check out photos from the evening here!
Tales of Colour is a live stand up and sketch comedy show that shares the stories of two unlikely best friends. 'Naza' Ncube and Kurt Sterling are from opposite sides of the planet and appear to have nothing in common.
Laguna Playhouse will present another night of hilarity with its ongoing series, COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE. COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE will perform on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continues its on-tour theatre season with the regional premiere of the Olivier Award-winning musical, Amélie, at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, KY.
Petaluma’s premier theater company, Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, continues their 51st season with “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)”.
Celebrate UNESCO International Jazz Day at Adelaide Festival Centre. Join the global jazz community in a day of music, education and cultural diplomacy, featuring top jazz artists.
Alfred Uhry is a Southern writer who knows our region better than most and he uses the power of his words and the artistry of his pen to create moments and scenes in plays and musicals that are as authentic as the little rivulets of condensation that snake their way down the outside of a glass of iced tea on a too-hot afternoon in March, for goodness’ sake.
Discover the lineup for the 2024-2025 season at Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Season to include The Brightness of Light, The Barber of Seville, Cruzar la cara de la luna, and Turandot.