Sharon News

While the Covid-19 pandemic has shuttered many performing arts organizations around the world, Long Beach Opera (LBO) has been industriously devising live innovative performance opportunities for both its artists and audiences. 

Just months after the critically acclaimed release of David Hertzberg's 2017 opera THE WAKE WORLD on Tzadik, Swan Studios has announced the debut recording of the young LA-based composer's darkly alluring chamber opera THE ROSE ELF, available worldwide on Halloween 2020. Pre-order THE ROSE ELF  HERE. 

'Ratched' is coming to Netflix! The Ryan Murphy series, starring Sarah Paulson, premieres this Friday, September 18th.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In an effort to draw awareness to the issue, today sees Sounds of Saving (SoS), in partnership with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, launch their “Song that Found Me At The Right Time” series with the release of lyricist/ producer/ vocalist KeiyaA revealing her take on Jazime Sullivan's “Silver Lining.” 

The Valley Villagers Choir had to stop rehearsing and performing together when the Covid pandemic hit. But that hasn't stopped their leaders from getting people to keep singing. Founders Eric Andrist and Jeff Rizzo created a 'virtual' division for the choir and recently released their second virtual choir video, this time for Grandparent's Day. 

Cutting Ball Theater presents the virtual World Premiere of Utopia, a wildly inventive new work by Obie Award winning playwright Charles L. Mee.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In an effort to draw awareness to the issue, today sees Sounds of Saving (SoS), in partnership with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, launch their “Song that Found Me At The Right Time” series.

This might just be the year to buy lots of extra candy and settle in for 'Ghostober,' Travel Channel's third annual paranormal programming event.

The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin- Virtual Edition (Corona Cabaret) continues its increasingly popular run with the release of a new episode today! Season five, episode three features special guests: Molly Rose Meredith (Broadway National Tour of Annie), Chloe Cheers (Because of Winn Dixie).

DACAMERA, the renowned Houston-based producing and presenting series, will begin its 2020/2021 season with an a?oeOpening Nighta?? of virtual performances, featuring an international lineup spanning multiple genres and styles. Hosted by DACAMERA artistic director Sarah Rothenberg, the free online event will take place on Friday, October 2, 2020 (8 pm Eastern time).

Innovative Chicago theater company The Neo-Futurists have announced their 32nd Season of programming for 2020-2021, continuing to create and produce new work on a weekly basis despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has effectively shut down indoor theatrical performances for the rest of the year.

Proving the show can go on even during a pandemic, a team of actors, musicians and creatives descended on Sharon, CT to present a live socially distant, drive-in concert of music from the new musical, THE PERFECT FIT, with book, music and lyrics written by 13 year old musical sensation Joshua Turchin.

Multifaceted megastar John Cena (Fast & Furious 9, The Suicide Squad) and Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, Girl Code) have signed on to host TBS’ revival.

Two prolific, award winning artists, Carl Hancock Rux and Mallory Catlett, both former artists in Mabou Mines' Resident Artist Program, embody the company's mission to foster the next generation of experimental theater artists and bring with them a strong vision for the future of Mabou Mines.

The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) launches their 12th Annual film festival on September 10-13, 2020, screening 250+ films and honoring filmmakers in over 25 categories.

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune,” the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name.

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), Yuval Sharon has been announced as the first-ever Gary L. Wasserman Artistic Director. Sharon's five-year appointment is made possible by a generous gift from Gary L. Wasserman, a member of the MOT Board of Directors.

The Des Moines Playhouse safely presented four shows in its Live Theatre Drive-In this summer. Staged in the theatre's parking lot with audiences watching from their cars or lawn chairs and listening via FM radio, the shows were a hit with audiences. Starting Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 a?" what was scheduled to be opening night of The Playhouse's 102nd season a?" The Playhouse will stream two of the drive-in shows, Rounding Third and The Roommate online via Broadway On Demand.

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its Online 2020 Fall Season. This fall will feature five Performances on Screen.

From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, RATCHED is a suspenseful drama series that tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched.