Playwright David Mamet has written the screenplay for a new feature drama called The Prince. The description reveals that the film 'chronicles an addict’s tumultuous odyssey through the highstakes world of power, pleasure, and pain on a transformative journey toward recovery.'
Arriving August 16th, the deluxe 2-CD release features the newly remastered original album, plus a wealth of bonus material, including a complete, never-before-heard concert recording, captured in San Antonio, TX in 1999. A deluxe digital edition of the album also features six additional bonus tracks, including alternate versions of “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open,” and a cover of the Doors classic “Roadhouse Blues.'
It was a hot day with the heat index reaching 100 degrees for the kick-off of the 2024 Webmonster Concert Series at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 East Grand Ave, in Hot Springs, with Arkansas band de France opening for the Spin Doctors Saturday, June 8. Still, what better place is there to watch an outdoor concert than at Magic Springs? You can play in the water and ride the rides with the wind blowing in your face for hours before the show starts. Then spread out your blanket or sit on your lawn chair on the grass inside the fences of the Timberwood Amphitheater, which Magic Springs had looking like some of the best Arkansas golf courses you can find. It is such an inviting venue to soak up the sun and some amazing music.
Florida Studio Theatre impresses with their Summertime Mainstage Season opener, delivering a delightful mix of love songs, and sharp-witted comic numbers. This lively revue, perfectly suited to lift spirits during the weighty summer months, captures the essence of joy with both familiar and lesser-known tunes.
North Shore Music Theatre will present Disney's FROZEN in July. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The Encore Musical Theatre Company's production of the timeless musical classic, Oklahoma! by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein opened last week. With the 14-piece orchestra, conducted by R. MacKenzie Lewis, taking center stage, the audience is immersed in the rich and vibrant score of one of Broadway's most beloved musicals. See photos from the production.
Ahmad Simmons joins the Roundtable! Ahmad Simmons is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and creative producer based in New York City. He has been on Broadway in West Side Story, Hadestown, and most recent revival casts of Carousel and Cats. He is also a producer! His newly produced show “Invasive Species” is running til June 30th! He seems to be doing it all!
Allen Stone has released the new single “A Fathers Song,' which has become a fan favorite during Allen’s concerts and live clips have gone viral on TIktok. 'I poured my heart into trying to capture the whole fatherhood experience,” Allen shares. “Even today, it still gets me teary-eyed - it's like every emotion I felt becoming a dad is wrapped in those lyrics and melodies.' Listen to the song now!
Get a first look at The Cape Playhouse's first production of the summer - tick, tick…Boom! written by Rent’s Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson.
Diamond Head Theatre has extended TOOTSIE due to popular demand. Follow Michael Dorsey's comedic journey as he disguises himself as Dorothy Michaels to achieve Broadway stardom. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Set in high society Palm Beach in 1969, “Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?”
Ripple Effect Artists will present RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley, exploring housing and homelessness. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
American Coast Theater Company will present CHESS THE MUSICAL at the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus from June 6th to June 16th, 2024. Directed by Susan K. Berkompas.
Check out footage of Andy Mientus, Larry Owens, and Krystina Alabado in tick, tick... Boom! rehearsals at The Cape Playhouse in Massachusetts!
One thing is for sure, Altarena Playhouse has a hit on its hands with DOUBT. Thoughtful, engaging, and provocative, the show is a masterpiece of details. In a world where some things should be black and white, DOUBT plants the tiniest seed of uncertainty that grows to envelope the entire story. You’ll change your mind, and change your mind again as the show will leave you ever dubious and always with a margin of DOUBT.
Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!
The cast of Broadway at Music Circus's production of 42nd Street has been announced.
MerryCat Productions premieres WALLPAPER at the 2024 Atlanta Fringe Festival, a postmodern drama inspired by The Yellow Wallpaper and The Marrow of Tradition. Directed by Melissa Simmons, starring London Jaffa and Femmaeve MacQueen.
The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
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