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Watch an all new trailer for Space Dogs, and then stream the musical on BroadwayHD! Space Dogs is an epic new Off-Broadway musical that tells the incredible true story of Laika, a dog sent to space by a Russian scientist during the Cold War.

Philadelphia Theatre Company is presenting a world premiere rock musical about the radical history of the tattooed ladies. The musical stars Emmy-nominee and Obie Award-winner Jackie Hoffman (Hairspray, 'Feud,' 'Only Murders in the Building') as sideshow luminary Ida Gibson, and more. Get an exclusive first look at photos from the production here!

Watertown resident Dr. Charles McNair, the author of Soldiers of a Foreign War,  will present a program on November 11, a 2pm as part of the Palace Theater's new I Wrote That! author talk series.  A former primary care physician for 35 years, McNair began writing after serving in Vietnam and has now self-published two war novels, Soldiers of a Foreign War & In a Dark Wood, with a third currently in the works.

In all, what you have with SPACE DOGS on BroadwayHD is an unparalleled video presentation of cute boys singing, playing their own instruments, dancing to fab music with great choreo, all with a constantly moving set & lighting design

Gina Barreca, prolific humor writer with a feminist edge will offer her hilarious observations during her November 17 7PM presentation: Gina Barreca & Accomplices at the Palace Theater, Waterbury.

After announcing this year’s list of Carbonell Award nominations last Friday, the organization quickly realized that clarifications and additions were necessary. This invariably happens with any complicated, first-time process, so the nonprofit organization ordered a recalculation of the scores in all 20 categories.

Philadelphia Theatre Company is excited to bring the theatre season alive with a world premiere rock musical about the radical history of the tattooed ladies.

Philadelphia Theatre Company is presenting a world premiere rock musical about the radical history of the tattooed ladies. The Tattooed Lady runs October 29 to November 20. Get a first look at rehearsal photos here!

  BroadwayHD will be bringing Space Dogs to their platform for its exclusive worldwide debut on October 13, 2022.

Multi-award-winning Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical “Hamilton,” headlined Westport Country Playhouse’s 2022 Gala, “Back to the Playhouse!,” on Saturday evening, September 17. Check out photos here!

More information on these telecasts, including hosts, new cast members, and musical guests, will be available shortly. “Saturday Night Live,” which is nominated at tonight’s Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, was the #1 comedy program in the 18-49 demo for the past three seasons.

American Repertory Ballet will be featured in Lighter Than Air: a photographic series by renowned photographer Harald Schrader on September 17-18, 2022 in Princeton, New Jersey. This exhibit will feature images of American Repertory Ballet company members and artistic leadership, including Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel and Artistic Associate Gillian Murphy.

Dorset Theatre Festival's 45th Season of professional summer theatre will conclude with the World Premiere of Thirst, written by Irish-American playwright Ronán Noone, directed by the Festival's resident playwright, Theresa Rebeck. 

 Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque, and supported by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, will present Idaspe by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater for just five performances, October 7-15, 2022.

NBC and the Television Academy announced jointly that Kenan Thompson will host the 74th Emmy® Awards. Kenan Thompson is an award-winning actor, comedian and producer, best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” This fall he will enter his 20th season on the iconic late-night series as the longest-running cast member. 

The Chain breaks down the walls between these mediums and showcases the work of writers, actors and directors both onstage and onscreen. This year at the Chain NYC Film Festival, see that in action with short films featuring your favorite theatre actors!

The Manhattan Premiere of the Award-Winning Short Documentary Film, Just a Broadway Baby: Mary Ellen Ashley will take place as part of The Chain NYC Film Festival on August 10th at 8:00pm

Multi-award-winning Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical “Hamilton,” will headline Westport Country Playhouse's 2022 Gala, “Back to the Playhouse!,” on Saturday evening, September 17.

Cameron Diaz will reunite with Jamie Foxx (Day Shift, Project Power, Just Mercy) on the new film, directed and written by Seth Gordon(Horrible Bosses). The pair was last seen on screen together in the 2014 film remake of Annie, which was Diaz's final film before entering retirement. They had also appeared together in “Any Given Sunday.'

On Sunday, July 10, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston's parks to support ZUMIX's award-winning music and youth empowerment programs.