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A CRACK IN THE SKY is a new autobiographical play about an immigrant from Somalia who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1997. As a civic project-something the arts can and should provide-this event is hard to beat. Still, it is true that as a play, A CRACK IN THE SKY is not very compelling theater.

Peter Finch and Eletha Barrett's relationships scandalised Hollywood and lead the actor to an Academy Award-winning performance in the 1976 film Network. Written by Cassie McFarlane and Adrian Hope, Mad as Hell is a brash and provocative piece of theatre.

New York City's MisterWives is bringing its impressive live show back on the road beginning in April, this week announcing the Let The Light In Tour, a headlining run set to take the band to several cities which have yet to experience their sophomore album Connect The Dots. Following the headlining jaunt, the band will join up with 30 Seconds To Mars' The Monolith Tour in June for a month of amphitheater dates and a return to Madison Square Garden. In addition, MisterWives is also set to play this year's installments of Okeechobee Festival, Bunbury, ElectricForest, and a special support slot for X Ambassadors at Red Rocks on May 3rd!

The New Collectives is thrilled to announce the first show in their 2018 season - Life Brief & Glorious a new play by Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Bryn Manion.

In The Body of the World opened last night, February 6, at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

From Wednesday 29th August 'til Monday 3rd September, world class spinners and breakthrough artists from around the globe return to the Adriatic coast for Dimensions' 7th Edition. Festival goers can indulge in sun soaked holiday vibes - raving all night and beach chilling all day, or can make the most of incredible musical offerings with boat parties, plus workshops and talks at the Knowledge Arena. An unmissable date in the diary for any music lover.

'Our Town's Art of Food,' presented by New York Presbyterian, will be held on Saturday evening, February 10 at Sotheby's on the city's Upper East Side. This ultimate event for food and art connoisseurs returns to Sotheby's for it's the third iconic year. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Claus Meyer about his career and the Our Town's Art of Food event at Sotheby's.

New Venture Theatre continues its 11th season with a new pop musical, 'Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical' by Douglas Lyons and directed by Greg Williams Jr., running March 2 and March 3 at the LSU Shaver Theatre.

A fresh new team of creatives step up to the limelight for bringing a completely brand new stage production!

Rihanna, Stephen Curry and Adele aren't the only ones turning 30 this year. Dippin' Dots, the nation's leading flash frozen beaded ice cream and frozen treats company, is also celebrating the Big 3-0 in 2018, and is kicking it off with the launch of a new flavor.

Toronto Fashion Week, Canada's leading fashion, art, music and culture event, today announced another exciting new partnership. Fashion Talks a new podcast produced in partnership with CAFA that observes the world through the lens of fashion, will partner with Toronto Fashion Week from Mon., Feb. 5 to Wed., Feb. 7, 2018.

JAG Productions announces the second annual JAGfest, a weekend performing arts festival of new works all celebrating the talents of African-American playwrights and performing artists.

Join the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) ArtsBergen for the first 2018 Connect the Dots event, Brew and Song, on Monday February 12. The fun kicks off at The Alementary Brewing Co., 58 Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, New Jersey from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Centenary Stage Company closes the annual January Thaw Music Festival on Saturday, January 27 at 8 PM with the Brazilian bluegrass of Matuto in the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Matuto, Brazilian slang for country boy , infuses the syncopations of Brazilian music with the folk traditions of the American South.

Following its world premiere at New York Film Festival in September and limited theatrical release in November, Alex Gibney's latest documentary feature No Stone Unturned will be available nationwide on VOD in North America from Monday, January 8th 2018, courtesy of Kew Media Group.

The Associates world premiere of 'SHEILA,' created and written by The Associates, and directed by Jamal Abdunnasir, runs January 12 to January 27 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing The Associates Theater Ensemble's Artistic Director, Peregrine Heard about her career and 'SHEILA.'

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will host a special post-show conversation with Gloria Steinem on Sunday, January 28 following the 7:30 p.m. performance during the run of Mary Kathryn Nagle's world premiere Power Play Sovereignty.

Below, check out quotables from 'THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON from December 11 - December 15

New York Theatre Ballet announces the 2017-18 ONCE UPON A BALLET Series. Based on beloved children's stories, these one-hour ballets are the perfect way to introduce children to the wonderful worlds of dance, music, visual art, and literature. In the intimate setting of Florence Gould Hall, audiences truly become part of the action!