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THE LAST SESSION, one of Off-Broadway's most beloved musicals, with an award winning score by Steve Schalchlin, with additional lyrics by Marie Cain, and a book by Jim Brochu, will return to New York City at Feinstein's/54 Below on Thursday, May 16that 7:00pm for one performance only.  

Artist Series Concerts celebrates Mother's Day and closes out its 23rd season with "An Afternoon of Operetta," Sunday, May 12, 4:00 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Soloists Emily Martin, Stacey Rishoi, Mark Lubas, Luis Gonzalez and Garrett Obrycki are joined by singers from Choral Artists of Sarasota for a program showcasing highlights of popular operettas, including Offenbach's "Can-Can" and "Barcarolle," von Suppe's "Poet and Peasant" overture and much more. The performance also features a condensed concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" that includes "Poor Wandering One," "The Pirate King," "The Modern Major General" and others. Joseph Holt takes to the keyboards for the production, joined by Daniel Jordan, violin, Samantha Bennett, violin, Steven Laraia, viola and Natalie Helm, cello, all principal musicians with the Sarasota Orchestra. A post-concert reception with the artists will be held immediately after the performance on the second floor of the Opera House. Tickets for the concert are $20 - $55. Ticket for the reception are $35 and include an open bar and hors d'oeuvres. All tickets are available online at www.artistseriesconcerts.org or by calling 941-306-1202, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Student tickets for the concert, priced at $10, are available with current student ID at the door.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's annual fundraiser gala, "With Eyes to the Future," is Thursday, April 11, 6 p.m., at Michael's On East Ballroom, 1212 South East Avenue, Sarasota. The event, produced by Artist Series Concerts FRIENDS, the volunteer arm of Artist Series Concerts, features live music by the Bill Buchman Trio plus center-stage performances by Suncoast Music Scholarship winners Katherine Herbert and Luca Stine.

Artists Series Concerts' 2019 Sarasota Lunch & Listen series continues with the Barynya Russian Balalaika Duo, February 28, at Michael's On East, 1212 South East Ave., Sarasota.

Fox 2000 has bought the movie rights to “The Hate U Give” author Angie Thomas's upcoming novel “On the Come Up,” according to Variety.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents: 54 SINGS JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! Join 20 Members of the original company of the Broadway Revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Monday, January 28th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, has announced that he will retire in June following the organization's 2018-19 season. He will have served as the organization's managing director for 17 years

Sophie Brooks will direct the adaptation of the Catherine Isaac's novel 'You Me Everything' for Lionsgate, according to Deadline

Kelli Rabke, who was the 'Narrator' in Broadway's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 'Eponine' in Les Miserables on Broadway, and 'Yonah' in the American Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden , makes her Green Room 42 debut in Feels Like Home. A deeply personal show, it traces her journey from stage to motherhood and back again, sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor and honesty. Featuring music from both the worlds of musical theatre and pop, it has everything from Laura Nyro to Sara Bareilles, from Working to Wicked, also including the iconic songs that were highlights in her career. Feels Like Home is a musical melting pot, performed by her phenomenal 6 piece band made up of some of the best, award-winning musicians that NYC has to offer. Join her for an unforgettable journey!

Kelli Rabke, who was the 'Narrator' in Broadway's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 'Eponine' in Les Miserables on Broadway, and 'Yonah' in the American Premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden , makes her Green Room 42 debut in Feels Like Home. A deeply personal show, it traces her journey from stage to motherhood and back again, sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor and honesty. Featuring music from both the worlds of musical theatre and pop, it has everything from Laura Nyro to Sara Bareilles, from Working to Wicked, also including the iconic songs that were highlights in her career. Feels Like Home is a musical melting pot, performed by her phenomenal 6 piece band made up of some of the best, award-winning musicians that NYC has to offer. Join her for an unforgettable journey!

Netflix is close to closing on on Black Stallions, which features a cast of Lil Rel Howery, Don Cheadle and Kevin Hart in a comedy about rival brother jockeys, according to Deadline.

Town Hall presents Broadway Rising Stars, a national showcase that introduces New York audiences to the next generation of up-and-coming talent as chosen by a panel of discerning judges from among the most outstanding new graduates from schools such as the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, CAP21, Circle in the Square Theatre School, Marymount Manhattan College, The New School, NYU's Steinhardt Department of Music and Performing Arts, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and other acclaimed institutions. The 2018 Rising Stars is spearheaded by Scott Siegel, creator/writer/host of Town Hall's beloved Broadway by the Year series.

Town Hall presents Broadway Rising Stars, a national showcase that introduces New York audiences to the next generation of up-and-coming talent as chosen by a panel of discerning judges from among the most outstanding new graduates from schools such as the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, CAP21, Circle in the Square Theatre School, Marymount Manhattan College, The New School, NYU's Steinhardt Department of Music and Performing Arts, NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and other acclaimed institutions. The 2018 Rising Stars is spearheaded by Scott Siegel, creator/writer/host of Town Hall's beloved Broadway by the Year series.

Shakespeare's light-hearted comedy about societal hierarchies and the power of love to bring them down comes to the stage at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. In their annual tribute to The Bard, Shakespeare '70 presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor" Fridays, June 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, June 23 and June 30 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, June 24 and July 1 at 2 p.m.

Back by popular demand after several sold out engagements! New York City - they could never leave you. Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner are UNATTACHED! and ready to tear the paint off the walls of Feinstein's/54 Below with both new material and some of their old favorites. The pair has kicked off their concert series and BroadwayWorld was there to give you the inside look. Check out the photos below!

The Philipstown The Philipstown Depot Theatre is pleased to present Phil Geoffrey Bond's My Queer Youth on Saturday, November 18 at 8pm. My Queer Youth, a hit at off-Broadway's Laurie Beechman Theatre in 2010, is being revived for this special one-night-only performance on the banks of the Hudson River. Featuring music by some of the greatest songwriters of the past century, the evening is intermingled with spoken text by Bond about growing up different amongst the cornfields of southern Indiana.

John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, announced that organization was recently recognized for its education outreach initiatives with two significant grants. The Huisking Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded Artist Series Concerts $1,000 and the John J. Weiss Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded the organization $3,500 to be used for its educational programs.

Town Hall's Broadway Rising Stars, the concert event that launched the careers of stars who were in the opening night casts of Hamilton, Waitress, Beautiful, The Color Purple and more returned for its 11th annual edition at The Town Hall last night, July 10th. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos below!

Town Hall's Broadway Rising Stars, the concert event that launched the careers of stars who were in the opening night casts of Hamilton, Waitress, Beautiful, The Color Purple and more is back for its 11th annual edition at The Town Hall on Monday, July 10th at 8PM.

'Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall,' proclaims Shakespeare in 'Measure by Measure,' coming to Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre.