Sharon News

Central School of Ballet, along with five of the UK's leading Conservatoires, has announced an ambitious project to provide new state-of-the-art facilities using digital technology. The creative collaboration will allow the consortium's students and partners to learn, train and perform across multiple locations in real time.

The 5th season of the Miami Web Fest and the Veteran Film Awards takes place May 2-5, 2019 at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The first of its kind in the state of Florida, this event showcases the best digital series from over 30 countries and also highlights the work of veterans. It is designed to allow the general public to see independently produced shows before television networks discover them.

The nation's largest film festival opposing Human Trafficking kicks-off March 29-30, 2019 in Los Angeles to raise awareness about domestic and international human trafficking, providing outreach and resources to those affected, and to empower each of us to help end this gross violation of human rights, particularly in the lives of young, vulnerable women.     

The UK's leading Conservatoires today unveiled an ambitious project that has seen the institutions transform their facilities using digital technology, to push the boundaries of performing arts training and create new potential for live performance.

Based in truth, APPLETON LADIES POTATO RACE is a delightful little slice of modern day Australian whilst highlighting how far we still need to go in achieving gender equality in the 21st century. 

The Marriott Theatre is thrilled to welcome back ten-time Jeff Award-winning director Gary Griffin to helm the exhilarating smash hit FOOTLOOSE, running April 10 through June 2, 2019 with a press opening on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Based on a true story and the 1984 classic film, FOOTLOOSE is a compelling story of teenage rebellion and celebrating life through music and dance. Jeff Award-winning choreographer William Carlos Angulo brings dance to life in the round, with musical direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Edinburgh International Festival returns for its 73rd year on 2 - 26 August 2019, bringing the best of theatre, music and dance from across the world to Scotland's capital.

Patina Miller thrilled the full house audience at Kean Stage's Enlow Recital Hall on Saturday night, March 23. Her 90-minute show featured a well-selected, varied repertoire of songs, all wonderfully performed.

HERE welcomes composer and singer Gelsey Bell, OBIE and Doris Duke award-winning playwright Julia Jarcho, and NAACP-nominated theatre-maker Nia O. Witherspoon as new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP).

CBS today announced premiere dates for drama series airing this summer, including the new action-adventure series BLOOD & TREASURE; the seventh and final season of the modern day Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson drama, ELEMENTARY; and the second season of INSTINCT, starring Alan Cumming and Bojana Novakovic.

Walton Arts Center is the place for all things a cappella during the VoiceJam Festival April 4-6, 2019.

The Doctor. The Baron. The Ballerina. The Bookkeeper. The Mobster. The Mistress. The Concierge, the Bellboys, and even the Lady's room attendant… You'll meet them all and more in the Barn Players upcoming regional and local premiere production of the award winning musical, GRAND HOTEL, running April 25th through May 5th, 2019, at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (between Troost and Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.

The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts will present 'Crazy for You' from April 4-14 in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.

Musical Theatre Concert producers Club 11 London announce that after the 2016 and 2018 sell out concerts, Broadway and TV star Jeremy Jordan will return on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th October 2019 at Cadogan Hall, London, for just four shows.

Four members of Jon Royal's ensemble of actors - Breanna Booker, Alicia Haymer, DeYonte Jenkins and Shawn Whitsell - made time this week, amid the hustle and bustle and general bedlam of technical rehearsals to give us some insight into the factors and events that led them to the theater and to share with readers the reasons why they think you should see Citizen: An American Lyric.

After roles in Channel 4's Pure (Libby), ITV's Unforgotten (Sandra Rayworth) and a lead alongside Sharon Small and Hugo Speer in Acorn TV's new cop drama (coming to a UK channel later this year) London Kills (Billie Fitzgerald) - actor/writer/singer-songwriter Tori Allen-Martin returns to the stage with her furious new play, KARLA HAS A VOICE. Tori who was named as one of the BBC'S New Talent Hotlist in 2017 is excited to be premiering the new work in a reading at The Park as part of the Prism Project on Wednesday April 10th at 4pm. The reading is open to all, industry and public alike and tickets are free via Eventbrite.

'The Odd Couple' meets 'Breaking Bad' in Threshold Stage Company's Seacoast premiere of Jen Silverman's critically acclaimed comedy 'The Roommate' at the Star Theatre in Kittery.

Having last month announced the release of third album In Plain Sight - available May 24th via Marathon Artists - Honeyblood have today revealed 'Glimmer' the second stunning track taken from the new record. Speaking about the impetus of the new song which comes complete with searing guitars and equally ferocious lyricism, Stina Tweeddale tells us the song is 'about the wonders of women. They can be alluring and kind but also strong and badass so you better not double-cross them.”

Casting has been announced for the World Premiere production of Hell Yes I'm Tough Enough, a modern historical satire exposing the farcical pantomime behind the British 2015 election circuit. Informed by sources within the government, the production stars Ben Hood, Michael Edwards, Cassandra Hercules, Edward Halsted, Venice Van Someren, Mikhail Sen, Annie Tyson, James Bryant and Ben Alderton. The official press night will be Friday 26 April, 7pm at Park Theatre.

Want something new in your life? (mostly)musicals invites you to KEEP THE CHANGE on Monday 04.08.19 at Upstairs at Vitello's!