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For the final show of the 2018-2019 season, The Players Club of Swarthmore presents Sister Act, the feel- good musical comedy based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg . Sister Act earned five Tony Award nominations in 2011 including Best Musical Score with music by Alen Menkin (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and lyrics by Glen Slater (The Little Mermaid).Sister Act was also nominated for Best Book of a Musical written by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner (Cheers) and Douglas Carter Beane(Xanadu and The Little Dog Laughed). Sister Act is directed by Brian Walsh with musical direction by Ryan Goulden and choreography by Emma Bradley Dingle. Tickets are available online at www.pcstheater.org. For group rates, contact groupsales@pcstheater.org.

This morning at the Annual Meeting of the USITT membership, a major fund-raising initiative was announced that will culminate with the Institute's 60th anniversary in 2020. The campaign, Setting the Next Stage, was announced by Immediate Past President Mark Shanda.

Whether you're a history buff, grew up with the film or are a newcomer to the mysterious story of the lost princess, you will find something to love. Run, don't walk to catch this instant musical theatre classic before it leaves Austin on February 17th.

Reviews unanimously resound with high praise for this world premiere of a play with Omaha roots. I have to say...I agree with all of it.

This year's Kids4Kids show at Ephrata Performing Arts Center is a beloved classic: Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS, JR. In 1910 England, the most essential fixture in any family's home is the nanny, but with kids like Jane and Michael, the Banks family just can't seem to keep one! That is until the practically perfect Mary Poppins drops in. She'll need more than just a "spoonful of sugar" to help this family take a dose of common sense. She'll also need a fair bit of magic and help from the loveable Bert, who is far more than just a chimney sweep.

A New York City Twisted Holiday Tradition is now in its eleventh year!

Second Generation Theatre (SGT)  begins an exciting partnership with the Shea's Smith Theatre by presenting the regional premiere of "BIG FISH: The Musical" October 12-28.

SHAWLIES, a play that is a joyous celebration of the heart and strength of the Cork Shawlie when the legendary Coal Quay was at its most colourful and vibrant, will run at the Everyman Theatre, Cork, from Monday 1st October, for five performances only.

The Players Club of Swarthmore opens its 2018-19 season with the Frank Loesser musical masterpiece Guys and Dolls Sept. 14-29, for ten performances at 614 Fairview Ave. in Swarthmore.  Directed by Anthony SanFilippo, this classic musical comedy about sinners and saints follows Nathan Detroit as he sets up the biggest craps game in town under the eye of the law and straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.

The Factory Theater is proud to announce its 26th anniversary season of world premieres at its Rogers Park home. The 2018 - 2019 Season includes Manny Tamayo's The Darkness After Dawn, October 19 - December 1; Shannon O'Neill's May the Road Rise Up, February 15 - March 30, 2019 and Anthony Tournis's Prophet$, June 7 - July 20, 2019. Recently appointed Co-Artistic Directors Manny Tamayo and Stacie Barra begin their first full season in their new positions. Single tickets are $25 and three-show subscription packages are $60 and available for purchase now at www.thefactorytheater.com. All performances take place at Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., Chicago.

Cape Rep Theatre presents Summer Starlight, An Evening to Remember, Sunday, August 5, with guest of honor, Tony Award nominated theater, film and television actor, Emily Skeggs. Tickets for this gala celebration benefiting Cape Rep Theatre include an outdoor party with hors d'oeuvres and live jazz, a brief live auction, a performance and audience discussion with Ms. Skeggs in the Indoor Theater emceed by best-selling author Anne D. LeClaire, and a champagne and dessert finale with the guest of honor under the stars. Sunday, August 5, 6 PM. Ticket prices are $100 - $130 and are available at CapeRep.org or at the Box Office, 508-896-1888.

Fresh faces of Musical Theatre join Broadway artists in an evening of new songs by up-and-coming composer Stephen Heller at the Duplex Cabaret and Piano Bar, on Sunday May 13, at 9:30pm.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the nominees and recipients of the 2017-18 Center Stage High School Musical Theater Awards.

The search is over and Second Generation Theatre has found the perfect home! Second Generation Theatre proudly announces their residence at  Shea's Smith Theatre for the 2018-2019 season and beyond. Located in the heart of the Buffalo Theatre District, the theatre offers flexible seating of up to 200 patrons and a blank slate for the company's signature style of performance.

Be an insider and see 'The Outsider' now at Paper Mill Playhouse. The East Coast premiere of this politically themed play is written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by David Esbjornson. Funny, timely, and dare we say, entirely possible, 'The Outsider' is a wonderfully crafted, superb production that features a stellar cast.

If It Only Even Runs A Minute is the Bistro Award-winning concert series celebrating rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from underappreciated musicals. Created and hosted by Feinstein's/54 Below Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Book of Mormon's Kevin Michael Murphy, with musical direction by Jeremy Robin Lyons, each concert includes performances and stories from original cast members and writers of selected featured shows, as well as new interpretations.

The the upcoming lineup of events coming your way next week at Feinstein's/54 Below!

A New York City Twisted Holiday Tradition celebrates its Tenth Splendiferous Year! Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to Feinstein's/54 Below. BroadwayWorld attended the event and you can check out photo coverage here!

'The Argenta Community Theater is pleased to announce the presentation of A Christmas Carol with performances Dec. 13 - 23 2017. There are 11 scheduled performances including 1 student performances and 1 matinee. Ticket prices range from $10 - $30. All proceeds benefit the work of the Argenta Community Theater. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.argentacommunitytheater.com or calling 501.353.1443. Opening night is Today, Dec. 15th at 8 PM.

Annie Golden, Will Roland, George Salazar, Santa Claus, and more join The 10th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, presented this weekend, December 15-17, at Feinstein's/ 54 Below.