Sharon News

Join Gregory Nabours and a 'MOTHER lode' of talent on Wednesday, May 10th for a MOTHER of a cabaret!

Open Jar Institute has announced the next course in their PRO Masterclass series titled 'PITCHING WITH PURPOSE' created for producers and writers to master the art of the 'pitch' to engage investors, co-producers and theater owners.

The new American play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes opens on Broadway tonight, April 24, at the Belasco Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright and directed by Lisa Peterson, Good Night, Oscar’s 20-week limited engagement will end on August 27. Check out all new photos and video footage of the production here!

Ahead of its official opening on Broadway this week, New York, New York was profiled on CBS Sunday Morning. The segment featured interviews with Susan Stroman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, and more. It also featured a first look at production footage from the world premiere musical. Watch the video now!

What did our critic think of SCHOOL OF ROCK at Harlequin Theatre?

The global celebration of performing arts, Edinburgh International Festival, today unveils an expansive programme of world-class music, opera, dance and theatre to take place from 4 – 27 August 2023. This year marks the first Festival under the direction of new Festival Director, Nicola Benedetti, one of today's most influential classical music artists.  

The Girl from Plainville stars Chloe Sevigny, Aya Cash, and Chinasa Ogbuagu, as well as showrunner Liz Hannah and casting director Jodi Angstreich, visited co-star Colton Ryan backstage at New York, New York. Check out the photos here!

Adelaide Festival Centre 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert will take place on Adelaide Festival Centre's actual birthday, Friday June 2 at Festival Theatre. With performances by an all-star South Australian line-up followed by an after-party celebration featuring cake, cocktails, live music and DJ's. 

From May 5 to June 10, 2023, SpeakEasy Stage will present the Boston premiere of the joyous Broadway musical comedy THE PROM, winner of the 2019 Drama Desk Award for Best Musical. 

“Porches” was composed by Brown and pianist Chris Walters who also wrote the string arrangement. Walters’ credits include stints with JD Souther, Jeff Coffin Mu’tet and Alabama. While many have come to know the banjo in the context of country and bluegrass music, its popularity dates back to late 19th century America.

PRIMARY STAGES has announced that a celebration of life will be held on Monday April 24, 2023, for Artistic Director Andrew Leynse.

Co-artistic directors Kyra Sims and Rob Neill and the award-winning New York Neo-Futurists (NYNF), a collective of writer-director-performers now in their 19th season of writing and performing original work rooted in non-fiction, announce the expanding of the ensemble with four new artists: Amelia Bethel, Brent Whiteside, Maya Carter, and Jezz Chung. These new Neo-Futurists will start working with the company immediately and will each have initial individual five-week runs in The Infinite Wrench at the Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street, NYC) now through August of 2023.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK is currently in previews at Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street), and officially opens Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Stephen Marley is bringing his Babylon By Bus Tour to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Thursday, July 27, 2023 with special guests Jesse Roya and Roots of Creation.

​​​​​​​Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is presenting a weeklong residency with Nrityagram, a renowned Indian dance company who is dedicated to bringing Odissi – one of the oldest dance styles in the world – to audiences worldwide. Led by Artistic Director Surupa Sen, their traditional practice is infused with a bright, contemporary spirit, which has captured the imagination of people around the globe.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces TRUSPEAK... HEAR OUR VOICES!, an evening to raise awareness of current social issues, as well as awareness of the work TRU has been doing for the theater community for 30 years.

The Charlotte Symphony announces an exciting summer  season that brings live music under the stars to communities throughout the Charlotte region.  This year's Summer Pops series features four concerts at Symphony Park including the highly  anticipated “Celebrate America!” with a spectacular fireworks display. The Symphony will also perform five free concerts in Charlotte-area community parks.  

See new photos of Olivia Holt as Roxie Hart, Kimberly Marable as Velma Kelly, Erich Bergen as Billy Flynn and Liam Fennecken as Amos Hart in Chicago on Broadway! 

Get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere musical, Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James!

​​​​​​​New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) hosts its annual spring gala, Feelin' Groovy: Songs from the 60s, on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Park Avenue. In support of NYFOS's 35th season, the gala features a performance of songs by Laura Nyro, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell and the Beatles, along with some Motown hits.