Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ZACH Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 31, 2023
ZACH Theatre's rockin' holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol returns for the ninth year to The Topfer at ZACH playing November 17 – December 31 with exciting new songs and new cast members in addition to returning favorites under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley.
Review: GROUNDED at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic
- Oct 31, 2023
The beautiful blue skies that Jess, an F-16 fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, soars through from the mighty heights above soon become mottled with dismal greys ---as she plummets into mental despair and confusion after being Grounded. In the paradigm-changing opera which is a World Premiere by the Washington National Opera, Jess continues to work (after pregnancy, marriage, and having a daughter) as a professional who pilots drones remotely from a trailer park in Las Vegas.
Review Roundup: Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at the Washington National Opera
by Alan Henry
- Oct 30, 2023
Washington National Opera opened its 2023–2024 season with the world premiere of Grounded. Composed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jeanine Tesori with a libretto adapted by George Brant from his eponymous play, and directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer, Grounded is commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera and co-produced with the Washington National Opera.
John Mellencamp Confirms Continuation of Acclaimed Tour
by Michael Major
- Oct 30, 2023
Fresh off the heels of his sold-out “Live and In Person 2023” North American tour, John Mellencamp confirms its continuation with “Live and In Person 2024.” Mellencamp will perform for one night only in 27 new cities. Presented by promoter AEG Presents, the tour will begin in Rochester, NY on March 8 and conclude in Savannah, GA on April 23.
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner
- Oct 26, 2023
Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 stage re-imagination of the classic Harper Lee novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” opened Tuesday at the Kansas City Music Hall for a one week run. It is one of the finest touring companies of any play I’ve been privileged to witness in many years. “Mockingbird” stars well-known actor Richard Thomas in a stellar turn as the lead character of Atticus Finch.
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