Mary Ann News

New Hope Arts Center launched the 'Structures and Constructions in Fiber' exhibition on June 29th.  The much-anticipated opening night captivated artists, art collectors, and patrons alike, as the reimagined art form was celebrated. T

Hot on the heels of the release of first single ‘Blue,' Ben Brown has detailed his new EP by the same name. Produced by friend and mentor Frank Turner, ‘Blue’ EP is out digitally on 12th July 2024. Listen to the lead track now!

Wild project will present the world premiere of G, an autobiographical operetta by nonbinary artist Mur, exploring a dark and comedic journey after a drug-facilitated assault, featuring diverse queer characters and themes of self-love. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

Just last summer, Langston Lee's world was turned upside down when he was named a winner at the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards. BroadwayWorld is checking in with Langston to catch up on what he's been up to since his big win, as well as advice for this year's participants. 

Telly Leung will return to Birdland with his new show 'Back to Birdland.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Second show this spring at the Shawnee Mission Park Theatre In The Park, is ANASTASIA, a 2017 fairy tale based on a wished-for result concerning the Russian Grand Duchess Anatasia. This, in turn, was based on an earlier 1997 animated film and an even earlier imagining in a 1956 film. ANASTASIA the Musical is fortunate to have found some super voices for all its lead roles.

The Actors’ Reading Collective, in residence at Marin Shakespeare Company, will present a summer reading series of Shakespeare-themed contemporary plays.

Opening June 1, Craft Front & Center: Conversation Pieces explores craft's collaborative approach to learning and working by placing pioneering twentieth-century craft artists into dialogue with twenty-first century artists who are rethinking craft techniques and materials.

Surflight Theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary with a production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.

On Tuesday May 14th at 5:30 pm, singer Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her latest CD, Romantic Notions, with a show at Birdland. See highlights from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Award-winning singer Ann Kittredge's next CD, “Romantic Notions,' just came out this week on May 7th. On May 14th at Birdland, Ann will celebrate the CD's release by performing selections from it, including fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and more. We spoke about the show and what's coming up next for the singer.

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder will star in the industry presentation of Starstruck. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!

Join ArtsRock for 'Songs of Hope' on April 20th, featuring Broadway stars like Cady Huffman, Georgia Stitt, and Rita Harvey.

The Curious Savage, John Patrick's bittersweet comedy about a wealthy widow whose greedy step children have her committed, is filled with delightful, unforgettable characters. The story skewers notions of 'sanity' with warmth, humor and dignity and is just as relevant now as when it was written.

Pangea World Theater will present Hecuba by Marina Carr, a compelling reimagining of the aftermath of the Fall of Troy.

In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

All We Need is a Vicar comes to Canal Café Theatre in April. Performances are on  Friday 5th April and Saturday 6th April @ 7:30pm.

 In celebration of Women’s History Month, Arts Advocates will present “The First Lady of the Highwaymen,” a history lecture about the legacy of artist Mary Ann Carroll, on March 27, 2:00-4:30 p.m.