John Moran News

New Paradigm Theatre has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming summer production of the beloved musical, 'Hairspray'. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

On Saturday, May 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing SISTER ACT as performed by Fairfield Center Stage in Fairfield, CT, at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield.

Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the musical comedy SISTER ACT, based on the hit movie in downtown Fairfield, CT. The show runs for two weekends, May 9-18, 2025 at Wakeman Hall.

On Sunday, November 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first-rate production put on by Fairfield Center Stage at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield at 148 Beach Rd.  OLIVER!, the musical, based on the Charles Dickens book Oliver Twist, adapted for stage by Lionel Bart. is an exciting production that the entire family can enjoy!  Director/Choreographer Todd Santa Maria, Music Director Eli Newsom, and Children’s Chorus Director Elissa Ranney combine their talents to help bring out the best in this amazing cast!  A talented eight piece live band enhances the production!  When I was in the fourth grade, I had an ensemble role in this show, but have not seen it on stage, since.  Seeing it performed by Fairfield Center Stage brought back the childhood memories of one of the greatest shows for a young cast that has ever been written!

Fairfield Center Stage has announced the presentation of OLIVER, featuring a cast of 40 local performers and a live band, running November 8-17, 2024, at Wakeman Hall in Fairfield, CT.

Join the Lone Star Wind Orchestra at Moody Performance Hall for a magical afternoon of music inspired by Harry Potter, the mischievous Loki, and the Roman Festival Bacchanalia. Tickets starting at $20.

The Weathervane Theatre will present a fresh and exciting new production of Guys and Dolls. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' with Weathervane Theatre's captivating production. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic firsthand.

The Weathervane Theatre will present the sexy and irreverent musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Sponsored by White Mountain International, LLC, this escapist fantasy plays in alternating rep at the Weathervane August 10 - 31, 2023.

The Weathervane Theatre  will present Steve Martin’s zany new comedy Meteor Shower. The production will play in alternating repertory, starting Wednesday, July 26, through August 26, 2023.

Before media guests and prospective show investors, Philippine Educational Theater Association has just presented some photos from the company’s newest original musical comedy, 'Walang Aray,' a humorous, entertaining tribute to a classic favorite, Severino Reyes’ 19th-century zarzuela 'Walang Sugat.'

Philippine Educational Theater Association, which produced hit musicals 'Rak of Aegis' and 'Care Divas,' has officially welcomed young stars-singers KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad to its family. Estrada and Ilacad, both Star Magic contract artists, are set to lead PETA’s return to producing original Filipino musicals via 'Walang Aray,' a humorous and entertaining take on Severino Reyes’ 1898 zarzuela 'Walang Sugat.'

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 announced today a new production of THE NOSEBLEED, written and directed by Aya Ogawa, which will begin performances Saturday, July 16 and run for six weeks only through Sunday, August 28 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street).  Opening night is Monday, August 1.

Hit jukebox musical RAK OF AEGIS is streaming online this weekend, August 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday)--right smack Metro Manila's return to an enhanced quarantine due to the threats of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

The performance art piece Fragments, a live audio story concludes this weekend, with performances on Saturday, May 15th, and Sunday, May 16th, at 6:00pm and 7:30pm on both days.

Fragments will play Saturdays and Sundays at 6:00pm and 7:30pm, on May 1-2, May 8-9, and May 15-16, at Liberated Fitness (1005 Columbus Avenue). In accordance with New York State guidelines, all performances will accommodate socially distanced seating at a maximum of 10 people per performance.

Featuring a stunning array of live dance, video projections, original composition, and a timeless story, Fragments has been adapted in accordance with current New York State health guidelines.

At Home Artists Project's First Birthday: A Short Play Festival, features three short length plays. At Home Artists Project is a virtual space for new work, creating compelling live entertainment in order to fill the current cultural vacuum and promote a sense of community in a time of isolation, all while aiming to help support affected artists and philanthropic arts organizations.

Folger Consort, the early music ensemble in residence at the Folger Shakespeare Library, will make available a virtual holiday-themed concert for on-demand streaming via the Folger Shakespeare Library starting Friday, December 11, 2020 through Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Today (October 30) in live streaming: Find out who made the Top 5 on Next On Stage, Christina Bianco sings at Birdland, and so much more!