MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will present Week Eight of its Eighth Anniversary on The CW Network with back-to-back episodes airing on Saturday, May 28, 2022 9/8 Central. Hosted by Dean Cain, MASTERS OF ILLUSIONÒ features amazing magic performed by 43 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a studio audience.
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The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated opening night of their production of KINKY BOOTS on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The show runs now through Sunday, July 3, 2022. KINKY BOOTS is the freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical and the winner of every major award, including the Tony Award for Best Musical! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this 'dazzling, sassy, and uplifting musical takes you from the floor of a men's shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! This joyous story, inspired by true-life events, is the ultimate fun night out. Come experience the energy, joy, and laughter of this dazzling show!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy -
The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated opening night of their production of KINKY BOOTS on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
by A.A. Cristi -
The renowned Kronos Quartet today releases the world premiere recording of Mỹ Lai, the acclaimed opera composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
Creating In Color Music in partnership with the Black Theatre Coalition will present a new concert series at the legendary Stonewall Inn. Following the sold-out presentation of Hello Dolly! In Concert, the series will continue with a concert production of the music of Hair!
by Michael Major -
Tim Realbuto (Lost In Yonkers) will be joined by his “Bobcat Moretti” co-stars Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day; Kill Bill; Set It Off), and Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black; 8 Mile; Karen) to promote their latest film, which deals with a protagonist suffering from MS, and to present an award at this evening’s Race To Erase MS benefit.
by Alan Henry -
BroadwayWorld has learned that the West Side Story world tour will resume performances later this year, under the direction of Lonny Price. Find out where it's touring around the world.
by A.A. Cristi -
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Roundabout Underground world premiere of Exception to the Rule by Dave Harris, directed by Roundabout Resident Director Miranda Haymon which officially opened on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Go inside the show's opening night!
by A.A. Cristi -
Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theater company located in Norristown, PA, is preparing for a comedy about the ruthless pursuit of glory…and friendship. ATHENA, written by Gracie Gardner and directed by long-time Theatre Horizon favorite Kathryn MacMillan, plays from May 19 through June 5, 2022. Media are invited to the 7:30PM performance on May 25, 2022.
by A.A. Cristi -
Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Roundabout Underground world premiere of Exception to the Rule by Dave Harris, directed by Roundabout Resident Director Miranda Haymon which officially opened on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Go inside the show's opening night!
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
Following their recent leadership transition in which Producing Artistic Director Zak Berkman succeeded former Executive Artistic Director Abigail Adams, People’s Light has announce an exciting expansion of their artistic team with four new appointments. Broadway-favorite Steve H. Broadnax III (Thoughts of a Colored Man) transitions from Resident Director to People’s Light Associate Artistic Director.
by Michael Major -
In celebration of the finale, “Live” viewers are being given an exclusive special power to raise their OWN voice and bring back one “Idol” finalist to perform on daytime’s No. 1 entertainment talk show. From Monday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. until Tuesday, May 24, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, viewers can vote to select one finalist to take center stage on “Live.”
by Michael Major -
’Carry Me Home’ is an album of music recorded live in the summer of 2011 by renowned artists Mavis Staples and Levon Helm at Levon Helm‘s Studios in Woodstock, NY. Out today is Staples and Helm’s poignant rendition of The Staple Singers song 'This May Be The Last Time” alongside a new video featuring the two of them performing together.
by Stephi Wild -
June 3-26, Chenango River Theatre will present the area premiere of Men On Boats, a raucous and lively new play by Jaclyn Backhaus.
by E.H. Reiter -
“boy: a new musical” made it's stage debut in a concert fundraiser at SDMT stage on Monday, May 16th. “boy: a new musical” is still in the development stage, and the concert was a fundraiser to help them continue to work on the show and present it to industry professionals in New York.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
Gingold Theatrical Group is presenting SPEAKER'S CORNER Writers Group. This season, writers Aeneas Sagar Hemphill, Divya Mangwani, Marcus Scott and Mallory Jane Weiss are developing works in response to prompts from the revolutionary activist humanitarian writings and precepts of George Bernard Shaw.
by Stephi Wild -
The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre invite the industry to come together for the first time since the pandemic for the Theatre & Touring Symposium, to discuss and tackle the many issues facing our sector. This flagship industry event is being held at The Brewery, London, on Monday 27 June 2022. There will be moments to celebrate our resilience but most importantly the day will allow space and time to discuss, problem-solve and network.
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The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University, a multidisciplinary arts and entertainment center located in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced the lineup for their Inside/Outside Summer Series as well as over 30 performances across a multitude of arts disciplines for the 2022-2023 season.
by A.A. Cristi -
Public media producer GBH presents Greenwood Overcomes, a special two-hour radio broadcast of the Tulsa Opera's 2021 concert commemorating the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
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