Written over the course of the past several years, The Grief We Gave Our Mother is indeed a profoundly personal work of self-discovery and introspection, but more than that, it’s an ode to growing up and chasing dreams.
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Ya sabemos quiénes darán vida a la historia de Tina Turner en Madrid a partir del próximo otoño en TINA, EL MUSICAL, que se estrenará el 1 de octubre en el Teatro Coliseum.
by Stephi Wild -
The two shows form part of a 14-strong programme of new productions which have been specially selected by a panel of industry experts. The announcement coincides with June being Pride Month 2021.
by A.A. Cristi -
Pioneers Go East Collective will present the world premiere of LUCKY STAR (0.3), a dance-theater performance and video installation, July 13–30, at Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South (between Thompson and Sullivan Streets) in Manhattan.
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The Cultural Solidarity Fund today announced a $200,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSF provides $500 microgrants to artists and cultural workers who are facing immediate challenges with rent, food insecurity, and medical, child, and elder care emergencies. The initiative is administered by the Indie Theater Fund with leadership by the arts collective LEIMAY and is organized by a consortium of 16 NYC arts and cultural organizations.
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Another show has announced its return to Broadway! Producer Anne Garefino announced today that THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy® for Best Musical Theatre Album, will once again say ‘Hello!’ to Broadway. Get the scoop on when it's returning, how to get tickets, and more!
by Sarah Jae Leiber -
The project is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment in association with Genius Entertainment. Executive producers for 51 Minds include Christian Sarabia, Raymond Garcia, Nicole Elliott and Adriane Hopper Williams.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2021–22 season, marking the Orchestra’s long-awaited return to subscription performances following an 18-month period of cancellations due to the pandemic. For the first time in modern history the Philharmonic will be performing outside its home for an entire season.
by Stephi Wild -
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Lynn Nottage' Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay true to themselves and each other.
by Stephi Wild -
Bristol Riverside Theatre has moved its William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest outside for the summer season and continues with the theatre's traditional concert series which will bring the sounds of Broadway and the 80s to Bristol Township's brand-new outdoor amphitheatre. This BRT summer tradition continues under the leadership of former BRT Artistic Director Keith Baker and features several of BRT's favorite voices.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
Actor Marcos James, best known for his performance as White Rat in HBO's Emmy Award winning series Game of Thrones, will appear in a major role in the Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) movie series Keeping Up With The Joneses, beginning in July. The production is executive produced by actress Vivica A. Fox (Empire, Kill Bill) who also appears in the leading role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
TheaterWorks Hartford is currently streaming Moonlighters by Hartford playwright Cin Martinez on demand through June 25, 2021. Directed by Drama Desk-nominee Jenn Thompson (The Mint’s Conflict and Women Without Men), Moonlighters is a futuristic, workplace story centering a female friendship, full of cariño.
by Stephi Wild -
The series will feature the return of Solea Pfeiffer (the Globe's Almost Famous, national tour of Hamilton), Tony Award nominee Carmen Cusack (Bright Star at the Globe and on Broadway, Broadway's upcoming Flying Over Sunset), and Eden Espinosa (the Globe's Rain, Broadway's Wicked and Rent) to the Globe.
by A.A. Cristi -
After what will be a 23-month intermission, The Muny's 103rd season will open with the Muny premiere of Smokey Joe's Cafe, followed by The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet! and Chicago.
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On this day in 2014, the music and poetry of legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur, made its Broadway debut as Holler If Ya Hear Me celebrated its opening night at the Palace Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
This new initiative allows Professional Company Members to receive up to $10,000 to subsidize as much as 50 percent of the fee of a woman stage director or conductor who is contracted for the first time by the company.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
Milwaukee Rep will present SoundStage MKE an audio play walking tour set against the backdrop of Milwaukee’s Downtown. Milwaukee native and Indigenous playwright Marisa Carr (Reconciliations), writer Deanie Vallone, sound designer and composer Andre Pluess and director May Adrales take listeners on an aural journey through the streets of the city.
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling -
Broadway's Next on Stage Season 3 returns tonight with our finale episode of season 3 in our online musical theatre singing competition sponsored by The International College of Musical Theatre. Our high school and college contestants came together to sing You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen as our opening number!
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Jennafer Newberry and Alexander Mendoza will release 'Over the Beautiful City,' a duet of 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz and 'Beautiful City' from Godspell, on Friday June 11, the proceeds from which are being donated to The Trevor Project and One Pulse Foundation.
by Chloe Rabinowitz -
Symphony Space will make a momentous return to its building with a 2021-2022 season that brings the beloved cultural institution’s signature programs—Selected Shorts, Wall to Wall, and Bloomsday on Broadway—to new heights, and with greater reach.
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