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SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 1: Murder, Meat Pies, Men and Myths
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2023


Since 1979, Stephen Sondheim’s take on the Victorian myth about an exiled barber who pairs up with a cunning pie maker to seek revenge on the men who wronged him has delighted and enthralled audiences with its thrilling score, pitch black humor, and chaotic plot, but what is the real story behind this penny dreadful turned musical delight? Was there a real Sweeney Todd? Where did the story come from? And, most pressingly of all, what inspired Sondheim to spin this nauseating nightmare into gothic musical comedy gold? The answers just might surprise you as we delve into the history of Sweeney Todd.

THE FIXX Comes To Warner Theatre, November 22
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023


The Warner Theatre will welcome The FIXX with support by Kasim Sulton to the Oneglia Auditorium, Wednesday, November 22 at 8 pm!

Duarte Sings MY LATINO HEART At The Music Institute of Chicago, September 23
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2023


The Music Institute of Chicago's 2023–24 season of Nichols Concert Hall Presents opens with mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte performing a program entitled “My Latino Heart” Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, in downtown Evanston.  

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for CABARET at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023


Discover the full cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated production of CABARET at The Old Globe. Get all the details on this exciting theatrical event.

Sierra Boggess Will Lead New Cast Recording of OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023


An all new cast recording of Oklahoma!, featuring the musical's complete original score, will be released this September.

RAD's Prestigious The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition Comes To London UK This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023


The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, also known as The Fonteyn, returns to London from 22-29 October 2023. Witness the pinnacle of ballet achievement as talented young dancers compete for prestigious medals and scholarships. Don't miss this dazzling event for dance, arts, and culture lovers.

Lincoln Clauss and Joanna A. Jones to Star in CABARET at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Get ready for a dazzling performance as Lincoln Clauss and Joanna A. Jones take the stage in the highly anticipated revival of CABARET at The Old Globe. This award-winning musical is set to captivate audiences with its stunning production and extraordinary talent.

Berkshire Pulse Choreographers Present Intergenerational Performances At Chesterwood
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023


Berkshire Pulse, South County's dynamic dance and performing arts education center located in the heart of Housatonic, is presenting Spirits of Chesterwood, an intergenerational dance project, at Chesterwood, the historic home, studio, and gardens of sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850-1931), on Thursday, July 27th at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

Westport Country Playhouse Offers Free, Behind-the Scenes Guided Tours In July And August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023


Westport Country Playhouse announces that admission-free, guided tours are now available to the public by reservation from 10:30 a.m. to noon on selected Mondays and Saturdays: July 17, 22, and 24, and August 5 and 7.

New FRANKENSTEIN Movie Musical Coincides with Bicentennial of 'Presumption'
by Michael Major - Jul 6, 2023


The cast is led by Daniel Robert Burns (Victor Frankenstein), Marc Christopher (Creature), Grace Hwoang (Elizabeth Lavenza), Tim Bacskai (Henry Clerval), Ren King (Innkeeper), Jay Lucas Chacon (Innkeeper), Daryl Glenn (Victor's Father) and Lauren Coccaro (Justine), with Julie McNamara, Isaiah Delgado, Rebecca Ponticello and Melissa Cathcart.

Chambersburg Fire Museum Holds Fundraiser to Preserve History
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023


The Chambersburg Fire Museum holds many memories plus more than 200 years of Chambersburg's fire protection history. For the team of volunteers, who manage the museum at 441 Broad Street, it is a labor of love as they reach out to community to share the treasure the museum is.

Interview: Rachel Bertone revisits OKLAHOMA! at Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 26, 2023


Everything old is new again. And when it comes to the classic musical “Oklahoma!” director and choreographer Rachel Bertone likes it that way.

Stage @ The Warner to Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023


Stage @ the Warner will present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, July 29 – August 13, 2023, featuring a Sensory Friendly performance on August 6, in the Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage)! The SpongeBob Musical features cast members from 16 towns in CT, and is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg and the book by Kyle Jarrow. Musical Production is conceived by Tina Landau.  

Prologue Theatre Presents The Regional Premiere Of MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA By Christian St. Croix
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023


Prologue Theatre's next production, Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix, explores the definition of family, coming-of-age challenges, and the fun of classic films in this regional premiere presented at the Atlas Performing Arts Center July 20 - August 6, 2023.

José Pablo Moncayo Combinó La Composición, La Docencia Y La Práctica Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


En el marco del 65 aniversario luctuoso de José Pablo Moncayo, el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), instancia de la Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México, recuerda al destacado músico, quien transitó por diversos géneros: coral, ballet, ópera, música para cine, piezas sinfónicas y música de cámara. 

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023


The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

MOMIX Presents ALICE At Warner Theatre, August 26 & 27
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2023


Internationally acclaimed dance company MOMIX returns to the Warner Theatre's Oneglia Auditorium to present ALICE, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 2 pm and 8 pm and Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2 pm. Tickets will go on sale to Warner supporters on Tuesday, June 6 at 10 am, and to the general public on Friday, June 9 at 10 am. Visit warnertheatre.org or call the Box Office at (860) 489-7180 for more details.  

Westport Country Playhouse Participates In CONNECTICUT OPEN HOUSE DAY, June 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023


Westport Country Playhouse will participate in “Connecticut Open House Day” on Saturday, June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., offering an admission-free, fun atmosphere with self-guided backstage tours, set model and costume displays, kids' activities, music, food trucks, and beer tastings. In addition, the Playhouse box office will be open during the open house for special, day-of/in person-only single ticket discounts.

National Symphony Orchestra Appoints Eric B. Stillman As Chief Development Officer
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023


National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson and the Kennedy Center have announced Eric B. Stillman as the Chief Development Officer for the NSO. Stillman began on May 1, 2023 and comes to the Kennedy Center from the Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

WONKA EXPRESS Announced At Warner Theatre's Oneglia Auditorium, July 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023


​The Warner Theatre, Naugatuck Railroad, and Fascia’s Chocolates present a special event for the whole family surrounding the iconic film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory! 

GRoW @ The Wallis to Present An Evening With Inaugural Grauman Fellow Artem Diaz Kolesov Fominyx
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023


GRoW @ The Wallis will present an evening with inaugural Grauman Fellow ARTEM DIAZ KOLESOV FOMINYX, VIOLIN, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis’ Lovelace Studio Theater. 

CABARET Comes to Sing'theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


Sing'theatre will present CABARET, one of the most iconic and decadent musicals of all time. Featuring unforgettable songs like 'Willkommen,' 'Cabaret,' 'Don't Tell Mama,' and 'Two Ladies,' this exuberantly entertaining show will transport you back in time to 1931 Berlin, where life is beautiful but dark forces are on the rise.

El Museo Del Palacio De Bellas Artes Exhibe La Videoinstalación Dioses Y Máquinas, De Santiago Sierra Soler
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023


La Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través del Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes, recinto que integra la Red de Museos Inbal, presentan la videoinstalación Dioses y máquinas, dirigida por Santiago Sierra Soler, proyecto que propone nuevas narrativas a partir de una reinterpretación fílmica que hace referencia a algunas obras del movimiento muralista mexicano.  

The Warner Theatre Presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, October 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023


The Warner Theatre has announced CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 pm in the Oneglia Auditorium!

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