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I had the absolute delight of interviewing Jenny Lavery, the director of San Pedro Playhouse’s upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. She had such a warm spirit and such a great love for the story and meaning behind the show, which will be showing July 12 - August 4. Here’s what she had to say.

Soprano, Kimberly Christie, is a dynamic and versatile singer, equally skilled in opera, oratorio, recital and musical theater.  She performs primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region with a wide variety of companies including Washington National Opera, Maryland Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Live Arts Maryland and NJ MasterChorale among others. 

He was known as 'the man who owned Broadway': Born the first week in July, he wrote/produced/starred in dozens of Broadway shows and a statue of him stands in a key spot in the theatre district. His legacy still shines every 4th of July. We salute this writer, dancer, singer, actor, and producer, George M. Cohan.

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Guthrie Theater?

James Beaman is fabulously himself in his new solo show. LIVED EXPERIENCE takes a tongue-in-cheek look at everything from Gen Z’s and millennial’s obsession with “safety” and trigger words to Beaman’s own life and long career in acting, cabaret and drag performance.

City Theater in Biddeford will end its 23-24 season with the iconic musical OKLAHOMA!, featuring classic songs and a unique two-piano arrangement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Following a sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, Next to Normal arrives at Wyndham's Theatre.

The Old Vic just celebrated opening night of The Constituent, a new play by Joe Penhall, directed by Matthew Warchus. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new play!

ARRRR! Our favorite rascally pirates are back at work, seeking adventure and treasure on the high seas! But a mighty storm rolls in and the pirates find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island – or is it? Will the King of the High “C's” have a plan to save the day? Through the course of their musical adventures, they discover that real treasure is something they have plenty of ... friendship and family. Performances are Friday June 28, 7pm, Saturday June 29, 7pm, & Sunday June 30, 4pm, at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, 712 N. Broad Street, Lancaster, OH 43130. Purchase tickets: https://www.riseupartsalliance.org/pirates-2

Berkeley Rep reveals the participants for the 2024 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, featuring a diverse group of artists and projects aimed at fostering new works in theater.

The Virginia Theatre Festival will stage LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, featuring a unique blend of horror, comedy, and rock music. The production promises an engaging experience for theater enthusiasts.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition, is heading into its last few weeks in New York City since opening last spring. Fans won’t want to miss their final chance to explore this beloved interactive experience before it departs the Big Apple on August 11, 2024.

BroadwayWorld sat down with veteran choreographer Adam Dyer to learn more about the show and his career.

Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE reveals the cast for its upcoming production of BYE BYE BIRDIE. Discover the talented performers bringing this classic musical to life on stage.

Tennessee Williams’ sprawling classic about what happens when the unstoppable force, fading, fluttering Southern belle Blanche DuBois (Amy Rutherford), meets the immovable object of her brother-in-law, pragmatic, animalistic Stanley Kowalski (Mac Fyfe) proves a night of searing theatre, with Weyni Mengesha’s effectively musical direction providing an electric backdrop for a simmering contest of wills.

Learn more about The Great Wine Performances at Playhouse on the Square. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week, including an If/Then reunion and plenty of shows celebrating Pride.

The 2024 summer theatre season is already in full swing in St. Louis, Missouri, with three exceptional comedy-dramas opening last week. St. Louis stages opened their 2024 season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS starring a mostly local cast. Broadway World called the Stages St. Louis production “wonderfully funny – creating contagious uncontrollable laughter.”  Albion Theatre opened a terrific production of Alan Ayckbourn’s WOMAN IN MIND with a tour-de-force performance from Emily Baker in the lead role. Baker is on stage the entire production. Stray Dog Theatre had audiences laughing out loud with their production of David Lindsay-Abaire's RIPCORD. All three productions run through the end of June. The most anticipated productions of the remaining summer season include shows at The Muny, Stages St. Louis, and The New Jewish Theatre.

Dubbed the “Finding Your Way Home Tour,” the 2024 headline tour for The Front Bottoms kicks off on September 12th with two shows at the House of Blues in Boston, MA, and includes both west & east coast dates for the 2024 iteration of their annual holiday festival Champagne Jam.

Francis Rossi is returning to Parr Hall's historic stage as part of a 34-date tour of the UK. The Status Quo legend will be revisiting many of his signature hits alongside some personal favourites and deeper cuts in Warrington on Saturday, 19 April, 2025.