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The Tank presents TURNOVER: A NEW LEAF, a plant-based musical by David Quang Pham, directed by Fang Tseng. Follow the journey of Parsley and Pyrus as they navigate family and identity in Dirty City.

Zhang Quan’s Acrobatic Swan Lake is so much more than its title suggests. The show originated in China in 2004 and, in the intervening decades, has travelled the world and was updated in 2019 under director Yan Hongxia. As choreographer and artistic director, Quan has created a work which seamlessly blends the elegance and poetry of ballet with the ability of circus to defy physics and the limits of the human body.

ShazamFest 2024 will return July 11-14 with an explosive mix of music, circus, burlesque, dance, wrestling, camping, and more in the Eastern Townships

Birmingham Festival Theatre's 'Rocky Horror Show' is a fun, campy, and entertaining night out. It delivers on the show's promise of laughter, audience participation, and a healthy dose of the bizarre. If you're looking for a good time, this show is worth checking out.

Houston has several summer traditions that make this time of year even more fun, such as a homegrown musical and one of Agatha Christie’s chilliest thrillers. So let’s rundown some of the highlights coming up as the dog days of summer descend on all of us here in H-Town. Here is your Summer Theater Guide from BROADWAY WORLD!

BroadwayWorld talks to Juan Rebuffo about San Francisco Playhouse's exciting new production of 'Evita' running June 27 to September 7. The native Argentinian serves as the production's dramaturg and cultural consultant.

Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.

Explore new exhibitions at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) this July and August, featuring innovative works and events that highlight the vibrant Scottsdale Arts scene.

But just like sex and pizza, Shakespeare is always, at least, pretty good.  This show has its moments, and the cast gives 110% with tons of physical comedy, silly voices, and manic energy.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins enchants audiences with its whimsical charm, heartwarming story, and spectacular performances. A must-see for fans of all ages!

Mark you calendars from August 8 through September 1 for New York's Broadway Bound Festival's debut in Connecticut.

Storyhouse will present a series of performances and events in Grosvenor Park this summer – and the spectacular season starts with a special street food weekend next month.

Shoreditch Town Hall has announced their artist takeover series Summer in The Ditch.   

The Muny has set a high bar for the remaining productions of their 106th season with an exquisite production of a beloved classic. Seth Skylar-Heyn's collaboration across his entire production team brought a fresh production of Les Misérables to the stage and captured all the emotion of the original production. He filled his cast with dozens of magnificent voices led by the extraordinary performances of John Riddle and Jordan Donica.  

Jude Christian's new production playfully inverts Shakespeare's misogyny

Oakland's SMOKERS will release their debut LP, The Rat That Gnawed the Rope, available worldwide through Mouth Magazine Records in digital and vinyl formats.

Today, I share my insider tips on acing callbacks based on years of experience in theatre, film, and modeling. From mastering material to choosing the right attire and staying mentally sharp, I've got you covered. Let's turn those nerve-wracking moments into opportunities to shine!

Michelle Petrucci reveals that this production boasts unique twists, such as a professional team of designers collaborating to bring the vision to life and introducing the Pro Technical Theater Track program. This initiative lets students learn directly from professional designers and technicians, offering invaluable hands-on experience during tech week and performances.

Written by Stewart Pringle, The Bounds takes punters to 1553, “the true Golden Age of English football”, when matches could last hours or days and rules were, though relaxed, quite severe. While people are playing in the distance, our protagonists of humble Northumbrian origins end up debating a lot more than football. Rife with superstition and mythology, the piece lives in a limbo.

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts has announced 2024 Summer Circus Camp June 17 - August 23, for students looking to run off to the region's big top.