Americana and the Golden Age of the Broadway musical has happily landed at the Shaw Festival in their knock it out of the park production of DAMN YANKEES. After years without a staged musical at the Festival Theatre and repeated cancellations of it's production of GYPSY (thanks Covid!), the magic of the American musical comedy can be seen once again.
“Horny ‘22”, along with 11 remixes, reimagines the hit dance music single released in 1998 by Mousse T. feat. Hot 'n' Juicy with vocal chorus provided by Inaya Day. The original reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for 17 weeks. It also reached #1 on the Italian Singles Chart as well as the German Dance Chart.
Milwaukee Rep has announced that beloved Milwaukeean Matt Daniels will perform the role of Scrooge in the 2022 production of A Christmas Carol in the historic Pabst Theater November 29 – Decemebr 24, 2022.
Beck Center for the Arts' annual Spotlight Gala will have guests celebrating the venerable local fundraising giant, The George Gund Foundation at Gordon Green.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Our Town is a triumphant production of vitality, and consequence. Thornton Wilder’s classic—a work that captures the universal experience of being alive—takes on new resonance and depth in the capable hands of an extraordinary ensemble. This play is immediate—one to see and share and talk about.
MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will present Week Eight of its Eighth Anniversary on The CW Network with back-to-back episodes airing on Saturday, May 28, 2022 9/8 Central. Hosted by Dean Cain, MASTERS OF ILLUSIONÒ features amazing magic performed by 43 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a studio audience.
Due to current health issues Alan White will not be taking part on the forthcoming 50th Anniversary Close to the Edge UK Tour. Alan was really looking forward to playing live again preparing to celebrate 50 years with Yes, having joined the band for the July 1972 Close to the Edge Tour, coming full circle in 2022. Alan’s close friend Jay Schellen will be taking on drumming duties in Alan’s place.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited Girl From The North Country on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre this evening. Prior to the show, she visited with the cast and came onstage to give brief remarks about Broadway’s resilience and the comeback of New York City.
Fred Armisen appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon last night, May 20th. The comedian and actor showcased his guitar skills, talked about hidden talents, and discussed fighting with David Duchovny in The Bubble, which debuted on Netflix in March of this year.
When he’s not filming his CNBC primetime series “Jay Leno’s Garage” or on air with “Last Man Standing” and “You Bet Your Life,” or working on his impressive collection of classic cars and motorcycles, Jay Leno performs more than 200 stand-up shows annually across the country and internationally. Accurately dubbed “the hardest working man in show business,” Leno will be taking center stage performing TWO SHOWS at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 4:00 and 7:00pm.
We’re saying goodbye to mud season and hello to summer as we look ahead to what’s coming up at Spruce Peak Arts this June. There are a lot of exciting things planned for the summer, so be sure to join our mailing list so you don’t miss a thing! Click here to join our list.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) announces a brand new edition of Jokes on Main, its comedy series featuring the Tri-State's funniest stand-up comedians, Steve Shaffer, John McClellan, Patty Rosborough & Rich Aronovitch on Friday, June 24 at 8:00pm. Some material may not be suitable for children. Lobby and bar concessions open at 7pm. Tickets are $30 plus fees. Save $5 per ticket when ordering 10 or more tickets - use code GROUP2022. Tickets can be purchased online anytime at PatchogueTheatre.org or at the Box Office, (631) 207-1313, 71 East Main Street in Patchogue. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. PTPA COVID-19 Restrictions have been lifted.
Kalevala, The Musical's concept album team is presenting a one-night-only concert and listening party on Monday, May 23rd at 7 pm at Chelsea Table + Stage.
'On the twentieth of May, I proclaim Eliza Doolittle Day!' Take a listen to 'Just You Wait' from My Fair Lady to celebrate Eliza's day!
Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty have signed their first major record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. The husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter are recording now with new music expected later this year. The news follows The War and Treaty’s recent Americana Honors nomination for “Duo/Group of the Year.'
Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.
In addition to the previously announced Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart, Tony Nominee Chris Jackson will also be appearing in FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME during its engagement at the Kimmel Cultural Campus in Philadelphia.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat will host 16 award-winning musical theatre writers of eight new musicals for eight consecutive weeklong residencies between July 3 and August 28.
The Orchard Project announced its 2022 Lab programs as well as the names of participating artists and companies. The OP selected 38 projects or artistic teams from a competitive group of 1,417 applicants to participate in this year's programs.
Today's top stories include a reading of the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby, starring Alysha Umphress, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and more! Casting has been announced for the upcoming filmed version of Heathers the Musical, being recorded this month on the West End for a future release. The cast will include Ailsa Davidson, Simon Gordon, Maddison Firth, and more!
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