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OC Theatre Guild Unveils List of Nominees For Annual Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024


The OCTG Theatre Awards unveils its list of nominees, including productions of 'Ride the Cyclone,' 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder,' 'Clybourne Park,' 'Yellow Face,' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'

Debra O'Connell Named President, News Group And Networks For Disney
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024


Kim Godwin, president, ABC News, will join Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations, in reporting to OConnell, aligning the nation's No. 1 news network with the No. 1 station group in the country – connecting an array of powerhouse shows and brands that range from the top-rated evening news progra

Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry, Harry Connick Jr. & More to Join Boston Pops Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024


The Boston Pops have unveiled their spring 2024 season, featuring songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Theatre Life with Amelia Hensley
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 13, 2024


Today’s subject Amelia Hensley is currently living her theatre life at Signature Theatre as The Storyteller for the World Premiere musical Private Jones. The production runs through March 10th in Signature’s MAX space.

Disneyland Characters and Parades Cast Members to Unionize With Actors' Equity Association
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


Calling themselves “Magic United,” Cast Members who work in the Disneyland resort’s Characters and Parades departments are unionizing with Actors’ Equity Association.

Video: Disney+ Drops IWÁJÚ Animated Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024


Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the coming-of-age story follows Tola (voice of Simisola Gbadamosi), a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole (voice of Siji Soetan), a tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. The series features music by composer Ré Olunuga. Watch the video!

Mon Laferte Announces 'AUTOPOIETICA TOUR 2024' Hitting The Forum, Theatre At MSG And More
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024


Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city tour kicks off on May 2 at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago, making stops in Austin, San Francisco, and more before wrapping up in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre on May 31. One of the tour's highlights will definitely be her performance in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum on May 25.

The Ziegfeld Theater to Present MARY POPPINS Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024


The Ziegfeld Theater will present “Mary Poppins' from February 23 through March 16 in Ogden, UT. Learn more about the production here!

Dwayne Johnson Confirms New MOANA Live-Action Actress Cast, Lin-Manuel Miranda to Return
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024


According to Entertainment Tonight, Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that the live-action Moana has found its star and Lin-Manuel Miranda will return.

Esa-Pekka Salonen, SF Symphony, and Violinist Lisa Batiashvili to Launch California Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024


Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony, along with violinist Lisa Batiashvili, embark on a three-concert Southern California tour March 20–22.

Video: ALADDIN's Michael James Scott Kicks Off Black History Month at Disney World
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2024


Earlier this week, Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration as the grand marshal in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Check out video highlights here!

VAIANA 2 llegará a los cines en noviembre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 8, 2024


Bog Iger, CEO de Disney, anuncia el nuevo musical de animación.

The Music Center To Become Ultimate Performing Arts Destination Over Four Days
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2024


THE MUSIC CENTER will transform into the ultimate performing arts destination in downtown L.A. for over 30,000 local students from February 27 - March 1, 2024.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Gets Season Two at Disney+
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024


The upcoming season will feature the return of Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, who will embark on a new adventure based on “The Sea of Monsters” - the second installment of Rick Riordan's best-selling “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series.

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR (TAYLOR'S VERSION) Coming to Disney+; 'Cardigan' & Four More Acoustic Songs to Be Featured
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024


Disney+ announced that “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version),” which is the concert film in its entirety for the first time and includes the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs, will make its streaming debut on Disney+.

MOANA 2 Will Be Released in Theaters This November
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024


A sequel to Moana will hit theaters this November. While Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote music for the first film, the sequel will feature music by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina. Dave Derrick Jr. is directing it. A live-action adaptation is also in the works.

Marvel Drops MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR Season Two Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Feb 2, 2024


OUT NOW: Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Season 2 Original Soundtrack. The season two original soundtrack features 12 new songs from the series and is now available on  Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and other digital platforms. Grammy Award-winner Raphael Saadiq serves as the series executive music producer.

CONEY ISLAND LAND Comes to Theatre 68 Arts Complex This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


CIL Productions has announced the world premiere of Coney Island Land or The Great Existential Actuality at The End of The Universe, a new play by Timothy Braun, at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex.

DRUMS OF POLYNESIA Comes to Pompano Beach
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Dive into the vibrant culture and captivating rhythm of the South Pacific as Pompano Beach Arts presents Drums of Polynesia, a lavish dinner show, boasting colorful costumes, Polynesian flavors, and cultural entertainment.

Esa-Pekka Salonen To Conduct SF Symphony In Three Programs At Davies Symphony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts SF Symphony in three programs at Davies Symphony Hall in February and March 2024.

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