BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Lewis Family Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024
Inland Pacific Ballet will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast next month. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage version includes all of the songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman.
Feature: ARKANSAS SHOOTING STARS: High School Edition
by Theresa Bertram - Feb 9, 2024
Welcome to another edition of Arkansas Shooting Stars: High School Edition! I am very impressed with both of these high school seniors. They are going to do so well in whatever avenue they pursue.
American Classical Orchestra Performs Bach's B Minor Mass Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Crawford leads the American Classical Orchestra (ACO) in a performance of Bach’s monumental B Minor Mass with the acclaimed ACO Chorus at Alice Tully Hall on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 PM. Learn more about the performance here!
Forte Theatre Company Announces Cast of HELLO, DOLLY!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2024
Forte Theatre Company will present Hello, Dolly! April 13 - 21, 2024. Directed by Randall Dodge, this is Forte's third mainstage production at the Saber Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin and the first as part of the Saber Center's inaugural Community Events Series.
Review: HELLO, DOLLY! at The Carnegie
by Ana-Brit Asplen - Feb 3, 2024
With the combination of great direction by Joe Bertucci and an excellent execution by the rest of the team, The Carnegie’s production of Hello, Dolly! is a fantastic example of how a Golden Age musical should be presented through a local company.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2024
Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
Review: HELLO DOLLY! at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Jan 29, 2024
Hello Dolly! Opened on Broadway in 1964 with the irrepressible, wide-eyed, charismatic Carol Channing in the title role, winning 10 Tony’s including Best Musical and Best Actress for Channing. The show was her signature and, to understate, she held it close. An understudy once remarked that she was looking forward to subbing in for her. “Don’t hold your breath, sister”. Channing played the part over 5000 times.