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Summer Stock has its eyes set on Broadway. Does Summer Stock deserve a Broadway run? Absolutely. In this critic’s opinion, it couldn’t get there soon enough.

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway this fall at the St. James Theatre. We have all the details!

Irvine Barclay Theatre has announced more shows for its 2023-24 season. One of the most popular performing arts venues in Orange County, Irvine Barclay Theatre presents renowned artists in a wide range of genres, from jazz, classical, country, Motown, and global music, to comedy, dance, theater, captivating speakers, and more.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has set the casting for its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, a unique program that offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development.

EDINBURGH FRINGE 2023 THEATRE, Human Nature in association with Fringe Management, present the European premiere of BREED OR BUST written and performed by Joyful Raven, directed by Jael Weisman, August 2nd– 27th (not 15th or 22nd) 14.20hrs GILDED BALLOON PATTER HOOSE -  COORIE (venue 24).

Ojai Playwrights Conference (OPC), under the leadership of new Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, today announced the selection of playwrights for its 26th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 2 – 6 in Ojai, CA.

 The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) will honor The Creative Coalition with the LMGI Humanitarian Award at the 10th Annual LMGI Awards on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Top stories: New York, New York will close next weekend, Moulin Rouge! celebrates 1000 performances on Broadway, and more!

Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced an extension of The Never Too Late Show starring Don Reed, an inspirational, multi-character comic tale about never giving up. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, this new work by fan favorite Don Reed chronicles his adventurous travails and perseverance through life, and the Hollywood gauntlet to late night TV's The Tonight Show.

Verb, 'Ohio Contemporary Ballet' has announced the addition of four new company dancers and two trainees to the esteemed ensemble for the 2023-24 season. The company welcomes to the studio company dancers from around the world and across the country. 

Wheeler call his upcoming 10-track album 'pretty intense,' Dave Cobb-produced LP full of ass-kicking anthems with titles including “Born to f**k,” “f**k This Job” and “Fingerblast.” The album is the follow-up to last year’s Sex, Drugs & Country Music.

Join Mitchell Anderson for a limited run of his musical play, 'You Better Call Your Mother,' at Out Front Theatre Company. Experience a night of reflection, celebration, and support for LGBTQIA+ programming. Get your tickets now!

The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company, returning to live production following a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will present the Los Angeles premiere of Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau, directed by HCLAB associate artistic director Bryan Keith, at the Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood.

Production photos have been released for Martyna Majok’s critically acclaimed play Ironbound at the Broadwater Second Stage, running for three performances through today, July 16th at 2:30pm. Directed by Susan Leslie, the cast features (in alphabetical order) Matt Bushell, Shea Depmore, Isaiah Frazilus, and Daniel Shawn Miller. Net proceeds will benefit WomenShelter of Long Beach. Check out the production photos here!

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

Watch Entertainment Community Fund Chairman of the Board Annette Bening share a message for those affected by the WGA and SAG strikes.

Experience the timeless charm of The Satin Dollz as they bring the golden era of big band swing to life at Chelsea Table + Stage. Immerse yourself in the sizzling jazz and vintage glamour of this nine-member vocal ensemble. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music and entertainment.

BroadwayCon has revealed the lineup for its First Look, treating attendees to an exclusive showcase of performances from some of the newest and most talked-about shows of the season.

In his debut Los Angeles solo show at Bermudez Projects, Richmond, Virginia-based Andrew Norris reflects on the spectacle of celebrity and the vicarious experience of loneliness and queer longing in All I Ever Wanted Was to Kiss the Sun. 

The Lucky Few, a new musical by songwriters and performers Todd Almond and Kate Douglas, will be presented as a concert by Ancram Opera House on an outdoor stage at the 1799 Barn in Ancramdale on July 22 at 7:30.

Long Beach Opera announces the appointment of Marjorie Beale as their new President of the Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2023.

In May December, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a popular television star, has arrived in a tight-knit island community in Savannah. Here, she will be doing intimate research for a new part, ingratiating herself into the lives of Gracie (Julianne Moore), whom she’ll be playing on-screen, and her much younger husband, Joe (Charles Melton).

Writer and performer Susan Leslie is probably best known in the theatre world for her long association with writer/director, Del Shores, having appeared in six of his plays. And this month, she will be directing Martyna Majok’s play Ironbound, with three performances July 14-16 at The Broadwater Second Stage. I decided to speak with Susan about her decision to direct this play and why the short run is being presented as a benefit for WomenShelter of Long Beach.

Following its successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced casting for the UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on Tuesday 17 October 2023. Find out who's starring in the show here!

Superstar comedian Gabriel Iglesias will return to Australia for the first time in four years with his brand new highly acclaimed show Don’t Worry Be Fluffy.  He will be performing nationally including a headlining appearance at the Just For Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival.