Spotlight on 1995

I’m about to commit a musical theater geek sin, Dear Readers, so get the torches and pitchforks ready. I don’t care for Stephen Sondheim’s show, “Company”. I appreciate it for what it is, but I think it rambles, and ultimately says not very much at all. Then along comes the revival of the show with a gender swap element, currently playing at the Paramount. And this new take did not help my appreciation, in fact it exasperates all the things I find problematic with the show and adds in a slew of new issues.

BEDLAM has revealed its fall season with two new musicals and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Palace Theater has announced its 2024-2025 Spotlight Series, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events.

Acclaimed singer Jeff Harnar recently revised his out-of-print Sammy Cahn album. The MAC and Bistro Award-winner will be celebrating the new album with shows at 54 Below on July 26th and 27th. The new album, published by PS Classics, is currently available for pre-order. Harnar's show spotlights Cahn’s lyrics for Sinatra, Hollywood, and WWII.

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Key Bank State Theatre?

Tickets are now available for Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter.

Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts's Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City’s beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Sharon Playhouse is set to present The Prom. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together.

Australia’s largest open-access visual arts celebration, the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival has unveiled its program!

Birmingham Weekender will return this summer, Friday 23 – Monday 26 August, with free performances, installations, pop up experiences and new commissions from a host of regional, national and international companies.

Due to overwhelming popular demand, the award-winning Off-Broadway comedy+magic show, Harrison Greenbaum: What Just Happened?, has now been extended through August at Asylum NYC.

On June 8 and 9, the community theater Censtacom put on the newest iterations of their therapy-themed musical revue Thearapy at Teater Salihara. Titled Thearapy: the Sequel and Thearapy: the Finale, this pair of shows brought back the eccentric story, up-and-coming musical talents, and deep love for musical theater and its performers that the series has become known for.

He was known as 'the man who owned Broadway': Born the first week in July, he wrote/produced/starred in dozens of Broadway shows and a statue of him stands in a key spot in the theatre district. His legacy still shines every 4th of July. We salute this writer, dancer, singer, actor, and producer, George M. Cohan.

Sharp & Fine, a contemporary dance company known for its original experiments in theatrical storytelling, has announced its newest work, A Detective Story, premiering October 18 at Z Space in San Francisco.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

WHAT CHEER, a new play by Karen Campion, looks at the repercussions of a tragic school shooting on the families of the victims.

Young Gifted and Broadway will host its “Spotlight Ceremony” on June 29th, 2024 at 11AM at The Museum of Broadway.

Experience the new generation of women instrumentalists in jazz at Chris' Jazz Cafe from July 24-27. Celebrate a sisterhood of talented musicians pushing the boundaries of jazz.

Carmel Jazz Fest 2024 emphasizes youth and education with workshops, masterclasses, and performances designed to inspire and cultivate young talent in the jazz community.

Discover the latest updates on the upcoming production of THE LION KING on Broadway, including cast announcements, performance dates, and behind-the-scenes insights.

We continue with the five Tony-nominated creatives from Hell's Kitchen- Scenic Designer Robert Brill, Projection Designer Peter Nigrini, Lighting Designer Natasha Katz, Sound Designer Gareth Owen, and Costume Designer Dede Ayite.

A 'Big' salute to songwriters Maltby & Shire, hosted and music-directed by Michael Lavine, brings us 'Closer Than Ever' to perfection. As tributes go, the one filled with the songs of Maltby and Shire, as they were bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, was tops. Filled with theatre and cabaret performers, it was a great night.

Ars Nova has revealed details for its 2024–2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

In conjunction with the Fine Art Show, the Festival’s summer concert series, sponsored by City of Hope Orange County and Yamaha, promises to strike a chord with audiences with daily live music on the outdoor concert stage. From July 3 to August 30, 2024, the Festival will feature an eclectic mix of genres and extraordinary talent, with popular weekly series returning and two new, special must-see musical performances.