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Raue Center announces its new Artist Residency Program with the appointment of vocalist Lynne Jordan for the 2021-2022 Season! This new, groundbreaking, year-long residency will allow us to explore Lynne's artistry through a series of 5 concerts, recorded interviews, talkbacks, etc. 

Vincent has always had a certain style all his own, and it is no surprise he makes an engaging host of a black themed variety show.  He holds the audience easily in his grasp, and makes them laugh and squirm all at once.  He’s a whirlwind of energy, and it comes off so good naturedly that by the time you read the underlying rage it is too late. He has you!

The combined talents of Bond and Costanzo compliment and increase the level of artistry and ability in each other. There’s a perfect balance and harmony between them. Both performers can comfortably transition from hysterical comedy to heartfelt emotions, make you laugh one moment and cry the next, but never lingering in one place too long. 

The Strand Theater Company will return to live in-person programming with the opening production of Season 14, the regional premiere of Blood Countess by Kelleen Conway Blanchard. Directed by the Strand Associate Artistic Director, Erin Riley.

Renowned vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi has announced the release of Cinema City - Jazz Scenes from Italian Film. On her new album, which is out October 1, 2021, the inimitable Minnozzi uncovers a new side as she explores the Italian cinematic songbook in the company of her first-rate band and special invited guests.

A series of puppet stage adaptations from Brett Crandall presenting positive, queer representation in stories, old and new. This weekly event will open up a dialogue about the long-overlooked innocence of LGBTQIA+ folks, real or fictional, that has been lacking in Western narratives.

Corn Exchange Newbury has announced the cast for its pantomime, Cinderella, which runs from Friday 26 November 2021 until Sunday 2 January 2022.

St Helens Theatre Royal's brand-new Christmas panto has been officially launched with a full cast announcement.

They join the previously announced Kat B as Simple Simon, Zoë Curlett as Fenella Fleshcreep, Julie Jupp as Fairy Fusia, Ellie Ruiz Rodriguez as Jill Higginbottom, Rochelle Sherona as Jack Trot, Tony Whittle as Councillor Higginbottom, and Clive Rowe as Dame Daisy Trott. The production will be choreographed by Ruthie Stephens.

​Are we really that different from who we were at school? Mischief Theatre’s Groan Ups takes a light-hearted look at this question. This comedy, a diversion from Mischief’s usual “goes wrong” flavour of plays, tugs at the heartstrings but still leaves you in stitches.

The result is Outside of Here – a work that has evolved from conversations among Lee, Sternberg, Melinda Sewak and Claudia Barnett – which will premiere this Saturday, October 2, on NECAT, Nashville’s Education, Community and Arts Television Network. For 12 hours, one performer (Sternberg plays “Her”) will experience one story dozens of times with more than 30 different actors, who comprise a veritable who’s who of Nashville’s theater community.

The easing of government restrictions has meant the welcome return of the town's theatres, bringing a variety of shows and events back to our social calendars. Not only can locals get their fix of comedy, drama, music and more, but the re-opening of the Wyvern Theatre also means the return of the theatre's community projects, including the incredibly popular and much-needed Wyvern Memory Café.

Charlayne Woodard’s new play THE GARDEN, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through Oct 17th, proves that relationships are like gardens; they need to be tended regularly in order to flourish. 

Join the Royal Opera House this autumn as they celebrate 20 years of the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme with Meet the Young Artists Week 2021: a week-long festival filled with activities and performances that showcase the extraordinary talents of Young Artists past and present. 

Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and all their Trolls friends come to life on stage in Trolls LIVE! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness, Trolls LIVE! will visit Hershey Theatre January 22-23, 2022, for five Trolls-tastic performances.

'For a Moment' is an explosive alt-pop track that comes with plenty of heavy bass and crunchy synths. The song which was produced by Jesse Mac Cormack, Arthur Bourdon-Durocher and Reno is available now on all streaming platforms and watch the frenetic, fast-paced and cinematic music video.

BARRETT WILBERT WEED - who most recently appeared on television in Season 1 of Edward Burn’s EPIX series “Bridge and Tunnel, “and on Broadway in Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls,” stars in the upcoming short form series SWIPE MONSTER, written by Oren Brimer and Phoebe Bottoms, and Directed by Brimer.

Backing up the encore season Legally Blonde, HAMA Productions have not wasted any time getting straight back to it with THE LITTLE MERMAID opening at the Regal Theatre. Whilst the cast featured many familiar faces from the Perth theatre scene, it is fair to say that it showcased the depth of talent in Perth, with many of the cast excelling in roles unlike other roles they've been in recently. The result is a wonderful reimagining of the classic Disney movie, with plenty to entertain any audience member, young or old.

Regardless of how one might be emotionally feeling about the Tony Awards, one thing is certain - it marked an important moment in the return of the theatre. While there are still plenty of challenges ahead for the industry, taking the evening to honor performers from the previous theatre season was an important step to take to move forward.

Just in time for #SpookySeason, New Jersey Playwright/Actor Michael Gardiner has crafted his own version of Mary Shelley's classic tale. His new play, Frankenstein Unbound, explores a 'what-if' scenario: what if Victor Frankenstein completed his animation of The Bride?