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The Doobie Brothers Add Canadian Leg to the 2024 Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024


Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have added a Canadian leg to The 2024 Tour. The band will play a run of six shows this Fall beginning October 8, 2024 in London, ON at Budweiser Gardens and wrapping October 16, 2024 in Saint John, NB at TD Station.

Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado Will Lead TICK, TICK…BOOM! at The Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024


The Cape Playhouse will kick off their 97th summer season in June with the musical tick, tick…Boom! written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. Directed by recently-appointed Artistic Director Eric Rosen in his inaugural season, tick tick…Boom! will feature Broadway stars Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado.

Review: Eight O'Clock Theatre's Production of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD
by Peter Nason - May 5, 2024


A solid but imperfect production of what is perhaps the finest musical yet written.

Cast of the World Tour of WEST SIDE STORY Will Play 54 Below Show This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present the cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story on May 28th at 9:30pm. 

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at ACT Theatre
by Jay Irwin - May 3, 2024


At first glance, Dear Readers, Stefano Massini’s “The Lehman Trilogy”, as adapted by Ben Power and currently playing at ACT, may seem like a daunting task. I mean, a 3-and-a-half-hour play (thankfully with two intermissions) about bankers. It doesn’t sound like a rollicking good time. It sounds like the theatrical equivalent of eating your vegetables. Well, with a scintillating script and stunning performances from the three actors in the play, these vegetables have been sauteed to perfection and spiced and sauced to delicious result.

High Concept Labs Announces Events Celebrating Its 15 Year Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


Celebrate 15 years of High Concept Labs with a year-long series of artist events, programs, and showcases across Chicago. Join the anniversary festivities of this creative hub.

Brit Floyd Kick Off 2nd Leg Of Their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024


BRIT FLOYD, The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience, kick off the second leg of their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour—Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's Division Bell + Greatest Hits—on Thursday, May 16 in Columbus, OH at Kemba LIVE. Harry Waters (Roger Waters’ son and piano and Hammond player) will join this tour once again for another eight shows starting from the Atlanta show on Saturday, May 25 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center through the sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheater show in Colorado on Thursday, June 6.

Nominees & Host Announced For 2024 St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024


The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, The Muny, and the Fabulous Fox Theatre have announced the nominees for the seventh annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards (SLHSMTA) presented by Carol B. Loeb.

Playhouse on the Square to Present Regional Premiere of THE HOT WING KING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024


Playhouse on the Square will present the regional premiere of The Hot Wing King. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: SAN DIEGO OPERA'S MADAMA BUTTERFLY at San Diego Civic Center
by Ron Bierman - May 3, 2024


Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is one of the most popular operas ever written. It has a wonderfully lyrical score, familiar arias and a story that remains compelling even after often heard. San Diego Opera’s most recent production played to a full house on opening night, and under the direction of Jose Maria Condemi the well-chosen cast delivered a performance with impressive emotional depth. Corinne Winters’s convincing portrayal of the naïve 15-year-old Cio-Cio-San brought bravas and enthusiastic applause at curtain call. But her portrayal of innocence exploited meant both bravos and boos over extended applause for tenor Adam Smith’s convincing version of her heartless seducer, Lieutenant Pinkerton.

Teatro Grattacielo Unveils 30th Anniversary Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024


Celebrate Teatro Grattacielo's 30th anniversary season with a lineup of memorable performances, world premieres, and young artist promotions.

TheatreSquared Will Host Gala For Education and Access in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


TheatreSquared’s signature annual celebration supporting education and access to remarkable live theater will be held on May 2, at 6:00pm at the Fayetteville Public Library, and is presented by sponsors Bob and Becky Alexander.

Previews: SWEENEY TODD at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 26, 2024


In SWEENEY TODD, the dark tale takes shape in the atmospheric streets of 19th-century London. A wronged barber banished unfairly returns to exact retribution upon the corrupt judge who ruined his life and defiled his beloved wife. His quest for vengeance intertwines with the cunning Mrs. Lovett, the clever owner of a struggling pie shop. Collaborating, they delve into a macabre enterprise where the citizens of London queue not only for a haircut but also for something far more sinister.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 26, 2024


Go inside rehearsals for Pioneer Theatre Company's Utah premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 from May 10-25, 2024. Written by Dave Malloy and adapted from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, the 12-time Tony-nominated musical is described as follows:

Review Roundup: ILLINOISE Arrives on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2024


The Broadway critics are weighing in for the final time of the 2023/24 season! Illinoise officially opened on Broadway earlier this week at the St. James Theatre, making it eligible for 2024 Tony Awards consideration, however reviews have been held until today, Friday, April 26. Check out what the critics are saying!

Photos: First Look at ILLINOISE on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024


All new photos have been released of the cast of the new Broadway musical Illinoise! Illinoise is now playing at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

Jordan Allen-Dutton to Write Pauly Shore-Led Richard Simmons Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024


Writer Jordan Allen-Dutton has just joined the upcoming Richard Simmons biopic, according to reports. Allen-Dutton's previous credits include the The Bomb-itty of Errors, a hip-hop add-rap-tation of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, which became a smash Off-Broadway hit. The film will star Pauly Shore as the fitness guru, previously playing Simmons in a short film titled The Court Jester.

Chris Tucker Comes to Royal Albert Hall in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Internationally renowned award-winning actor, producer and comedian Chris Tucker has announced a one-off London date on Sunday 2nd June at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. This is his first UK date since 2018 when he sold out his entire tour.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Unveils 24 �" 25 Season Featuring Theatre, Dance & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024


Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!

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