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The Xoregos Performing Company recently debuted its new play, Nothing’s Plenty for Me recently at Theatre Row in New York City, bringing awareness to climate change with a bit of quirky comedy.

It's always nice when we see a show that has never been performed in Ventura County so we were looking forward to seeing 5-Star Theatricals' Something Rotten!, the 2015 sendup of Shakespeare that answers the question: 'What if Shakespeare had a rival?' As you will read in our upcoming review in The Acorn, we were not disappointed. Something Rotten! is a riotous romp with a twisted premise, as brother Nick and Nigel Bottom attempt to upstage (literally) theatre superstar Willie Shakespeare with their next production: the first musical. Due to the faulty efforts of a befuddled Nostradamus, the Bottom Brothers set out to produce their musical, titled Omelette. Recently, we visited with two stars from 5-Star's production: Justin Michael Wilcox, who plays Nick Bottom, and Aleks Pevec, who plays the strutting Shakespeare.

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Gregory Alan Isakov will kick off his spring headline tour next month with shows at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre, Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater, and more. Additionally, Isakov will join The Lumineers as part of their arena tour this summer.

Following a successful limited Broadway engagement this fall that included a 2020 Special Tony Award, improv sensation FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, conceived by Anthony Veneziale and created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale, is now on tour!

I did not have the time of my life at Dirty Dancing at the Dominion Theatre

Los Angeles duo No Swoon have announced their sophomore album Take Your Time with lead single “Beside”. Originally based out of New York, when the world slowed down so did Tasha Abbott & Zack Nestel-Patt. Watch the new music video for 'Beside' from the upcoming album now!

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon but there’s plenty of time to order and purchase gifts for the people you care about.  Whether it’s a best friend, parent, significant other, or someone who needs some cheer, check out these great options and spread the love.

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

If a playgoer knows anything about Shakespeare and/or musicals, then for sheer inventiveness, sweetness and curtain-to-curtain smiles, SOMETHING ROTTEN! has you covered.

The Wizard of Oz is set to play at the Brindley Theatre in Runcorn from April 11th through April 13th and at Albert Halls in Bolton from April 15th through April 16th. The production is set to star Bruce Jones of Coronation Streets 'Les Batterby' as the Wizard and Channel 5's Milkshake star Amy Thompson as Dorothy. 

Gathering a group for Super Bowl Sunday? Make it easy and pleasing by stocking some Ready to Drink cocktails and wines. These canned beverages are delightful and satisfying, allowing all your guests to choose their faves without having to mix or uncork a bottle. Get the ice bucket ready and check out our suggestions.

Award-winning actress and vocalist Gabrielle Lee and her swinging four-piece jazz band will deliver an evening of ragtime, blues and Tin Pan Alley jazz standards celebrating Black History Month. A Tin Pan Alley Celebration of Black History Month plays at Feinstein’s/54 Below on Friday, February 11 at 7 PM.

SINGING REVOLUTION is a contemporary production designed to inspire American youth with the ideas that peaceful resistance, social justice, and acts of kindness can change the world.

Tessa Peake-Jones (Grantchester, Only Fools and Horses) and Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders) will star together in the touring stage adaption of the hugely popular Ladies of Letters. Learn more about the production, including the full schedule and tickets information.

You won't se the likes of Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning come around that often - a rigorous, haunting didactic on the religious right seen through the eyes of four young conservatives each struggling through a dark night of spiritual turmoil. Coming on the heels of Charlottesville and Trump, Arbery's cerebral script is both shocking and illuminating in its chilling portrayal of delusion and devotion in its extremes.

Scott Siegel has done it again: a night of trivia, music, and first-rate entertainers paid tribute to the late Marilyn Bergman last night at 54 Below.

GableStage presents the Florida premiere of award-winning poet/playwright, Claudia Rankine’s The White Card from February 25 - March 27. As Rankine’s first published play, The White Card is hailed as “a bracing experience that leaves [audiences] with plenty to think about” by the Boston Globe, The White Card poses the essential question: Can American society progress if whiteness remains invisible?

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents classic rock supergroup Little River Band performing all the hits backed by a 7-piece orchestra ensemble on Friday, February 25 at 8pm.

Girl Power is a centuries old quest. Bring the whole family out to the Players Theatre this February through April for a different musical adaptation of Beauty and the Beast than you've previously seen on stage or screen.

Feinstein’s/54 Below will present An Evening with Marlow & Moss 3: Lost in New York on Monday, February 7 for two performances only at 7 PM and 9:45 PM. Tickets start at $45, with VIP and Premium seats starting at $65.