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Tacoma Little Theatre will present Alan Ayckbourn's BEDROOM FARCE, a 1975 comedy set across three bedrooms in one night, featuring an ensemble cast of eight as four marriages unravel.

Spinning Tree Theatre will present CARRIE: The Musical. Based on the novel by Stephen King, CARRIE boasts music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen.

Meg Duffy, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter known as Hand Habits, has announced their new album, Blue Reminder, and a 2025 tour. Check out a new single and the tour dates now.

Tacoma Little Theatre has relased productions photos for its upcoming show, Bug. Bug is written by the Pulitzer and Tony-Award winning author, Tracy Letts, and will be directed by Blake R. York. See the photos here! 

What did our critic think of BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center?

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Red Balloon was released last May on Verve Records to widespread critical praise. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Wayne Brady.

Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays with additions of dialogue in contemporary prose. This 'now speak' is used to highlight social issues, including political and moral themes, from the viewpoint of characters in the plays. The company will present 'Hamlet Speak,' adapted and directed by Ms. Curtiss, July 26 to 29 at The Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor.

Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays. The troupe will present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' transported to the California Rock Music scene of Laurel Canyon in the early 1970's, from July 26 to 29 at The Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor.

Renaissance Now Theatre & Film, led by Kathy Curtiss, specializes in freely adapting Shakespearean plays with additions of dialogue in contemporary prose.  This 'now speak' is used to highlight social issues, including political and moral themes, from the viewpoint of characters in the plays.  

Tacoma Little Theatre closes its 104th Season with The Shawshank Redemption, by Owen O’Neill & Dave Johns. This powerful and moving story will be directed by Blake R. York. The Shawshank Redemption will run through Sunday, June 18, 2023. Check out production photos here!

Tacoma Little Theatre closes its 104th Season with The Shawshank Redemption, by Owen O'Neill & Dave Johns.  This powerful and moving story will be directed by Blake R. York.   

Red Balloon was released in May on Verve Records to widespread critical praise. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Wayne Brady.

Acclaimed band Tank and The Bangas unveil their new song, “DM Pretty.” Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Big Freedia, Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Ton3s, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Wayne Brady.

Tank and The Bangas will kick off their spring headline tour in March with shows at Los Angeles’ Teragram Ballroom, Portland’s Revolution Hall, Seattle’s Neumos, Denver’s Bluebird Theater and more. Most recently, the band’s third studio album, Red Balloon, received a nomination for “Best Progressive R&B Album” at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas returned to the “TODAY Show” to perform their track “Communion In My Cup” featuring The Ton3s. The upcoming run of concert dates features a variety of special guests such as Big Freedia, Kat Edmonson, Brandee Younger and Isaiah Sharkey. Watch a video of the performance now!