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Moisés Kaufman & Amanda Gronich's HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES is Coming to Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company will present a new work this season from multi-Tony nominated Moisés Kaufman, Amanda Gronich, and Tectonic Theatre Project (The Laramie Project, I Am My Own Wife): Here There Are Blueberries.  

VIDEO: After a Three-Year Wait, Gian Magdangal to Play Billy--Finally
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 23, 2022


Over three years ago (blame the COVID-19 pandemic), actor-singer Gian Magdangal was announced to play the conflicted leading man, Billy Bigelow, in a reimagined take on a classic, 'Carousel.'

Hostos Center For The Arts & Culture to Present ¡EL INOLVIDABLE! TITO RODRIGUEZ Three-Day Retrospective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2022


Following the acclaimed tributes to Tito Puente in April 2017 and Machito in May 2019, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presents ¡El Inolvidable! Tito Rodriguez, a three-day retrospective of the iconic singer's life, song and lasting influence from November 11 to 13 on the campus of Hostos Community College.

CELLO Launches New Simple Pleasures Ready-to-Serve Trays in Time for Entertaining Season
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 31, 2022


Cello, an artisan specialty cheese brand helping consumers everywhere to Cheese Confidently, is excited to announce the launch of its new Simple Pleasures trays.

Nathan Lane to Moderate Live Evening With Steve Martin and Harry Bliss at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022


The Town Hall has announced that stage and screen star Nathan Lane will moderate a special evening with Hollywood icon Steve Martin and artist Harry Bliss, as they reflect on their new book Number One Is Walking - My Life In the Movies and Other Diversions (Celadon Books). The live evening will take place on November 15 at 8pm at The Town Hall.

New Book THE AMERICAN THEATRE AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD, 1962 �" 2002 to be Released in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2022


The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld 1962-2002 showcases Hirschfeld’s greatest theater work from five decades, including some of the most important productions from the last sixty years. It will be available exclusively online and at The Museum of Broadway starting November 15.

Bucks County Playhouse to Present HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Featuring Backstage Stories & More This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022


Bucks County Playhouse will present “Hirschfeld’s Broadway,” a new multi-media presentation illustrating and celebrating some of the most loved moments in American theater as drawn by Al Hirschfeld. The one-night-only event takes place Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm at Bucks County Playhouse.

New York City Opera Presents ROMANCE IN OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2022


New York City Opera will present Romance in Opera on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7pm at Wollman Rink in Central Park. Stars of the New York City Opera stage bring romance to life, with love stories as passionate as the music itself.

MUD/DROWNING by María Irene Fornés to Return This Fall at Mabou Mines
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022


Mabou Mines and Weathervane Productions, in association with Philip Glass’ Days and Nights Festival, will present a return engagement of their acclaimed revival of Mud/Drowning, two intimate works by legendary playwright and director María Irene Fornés.

The Town Hall to Present CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF SAM COOKE AND MARVIN GAYE in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2022


The Town Hall presents Celebrating the Music of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye on September 2 at 8pm. This evening of song features Carla Cooke, Sam’s daughter; Garfield Fleming, who toured with the Delfonics and William Hart for more than 25 years; and Brian Owens, who’s rendition of Sam Cooke’s A Change is Gonna Come has 81 million views on YouTube.

Winners Announced for 13th Annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022


Out of the 330 total Chicagoland high school students who entered the 13th annual August Wilson Monologue and Design Competitions, Demi Davis from Senn High School prevailed, taking the first-place prize at the Chicago finals earlier this month for her 2-3-minute monologue performance.

DACAMERA Announces 2022-23 Season and Return Of Houston SUMMERJAZZ
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022


Highlights of the upcoming season include Osvaldo Golijov's genre-defying Falling Out of Time, performed by members of the Silk Road Ensemble; the world premiere of Houston native jazz drummer and composer Kendrick Scott's Unearthed, inspired by the Sugar Land 95; and the Texas debut of Paris's Ensemble Intercontemporain, founded by composer Pierre Boulez and conducted by Matthias Pintscher.

Frist Art Museum Presents LIGHT, SPACE, SURFACE: Works from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2022


The Frist Art Museum presents Light, Space, Surface: Works from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, an exhibition of sculptures, paintings, and immersive installations by a loose-knit group of artists working in Southern California from the 1960s to the present. Organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Light, Space, Surface will be on view from June 3 through September 4, 2022.

THE HIRSCHFELD TIME MACHINE: THE 90s a New Online Exhibition, is Now Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022


The Al Hirschfeld Foundation is presenting its latest online exhibition, “The Hirschfeld Time Machine: The 90s,” now live through June 15.

Tennessee Williams Festival THE MOON AND BEYOND Announced for August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021


The Tennessee Williams Festival returns for its sixth year.  The headliner is a production of one of the playwright’s most important works, The Glass Menagerie, in the Central West End building where Williams lived and where the play was imagined.

CELLO Launches New Seasonal Cheese Flights for Summer
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 9, 2021


Cello, a handcrafted, specialty cheese brand helping consumers everywhere to Cheese Confidently, is excited to welcome two electrifying new additions to its beloved portfolio of cheese flights, Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise.

Hunter Foster, Taylor Trensch, Sarah Stiles, Fred Grandy & More Announced for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2021


Ahead of the start of the 38th Season, Theatre Aspen announced today that after a successful first flight, the organization will present its second annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, as the third act of this year’s summer season, August 25 – 31, 2021 at the Hurst Theatre in Aspen, Colorado.

NORTH RIVER LOBSTER COMPANY Returns to the Hudson
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 22, 2021


Beginning April 22, 2021, the North River Lobster Company is thrilled to welcome back New Yorkers and out-of-towners eager for outdoor dining and entertaining experiences and a taste of New England on the Hudson River.

Rike's Holiday Windows Canceled
by Robert Diamond - Nov 24, 2020


Ten days after announcing that Dayton’s beloved holiday tradition, the Rike’s Holiday Windows, would again be on display at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Center this December, Dayton Live announces that the windows will not be on display this year after all.

The Morris Museum Presents The Tapestries Of Jon Eric Riis
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020


From November 20, 2020 through May 2, 2021, the Morris Museum will present an exhibition of works by contemporary tapestry artist Jon Eric Riis (b. 1945, United States). Active for nearly six decades, Riis is celebrated for his intricately handwoven, representational textiles that strike a balance between social commentary and virtuoso craftsmanship.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, November 17- with André De Shields, Lillias White, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2020


Today (November 17) in live streaming: Jim Brickman visits Stars in the House, Broadway Advocacy Coalition presents BROADWAY VS, and so much more!

Al Hirschfeld Foundation Presents Online Exhibition A NATIONAL INSANITY: 75 YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR NINA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2020


The Al Hirschfeld Foundation has announced the latest in a series of online exhibitions exploring the work of one of the most iconic artists of the last century, and it is now celebrating one of the funniest aspects of his work in 'A National Insanity: 75 years of Looking For NINA.'

Family and Friends Celebrated the Life of NEA Jazz Master Stanley Crouch at Minton's
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2020


A small group of family and friends gathered Monday at the historic Minton's Playhouse in Harlem to celebrate the life of Stanley Crouch, the 74-year old author, journalist, critic, playwright, poet and NEA Jazz Master who died in New York September 16 following a long illness.

TV's Mary Hartline Dies at 92
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2020


One of the first superstars of television, Mary Hartline, died in her hometown of Hillsboro, IL on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at the age of 92.

SUMMERTIME FROZEN COCKTAILS �" Refreshing and Easy to Mix Recipes
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 18, 2020


Stock your bar and bring the taste of the tropics home. Try out out some fun frozen cocktail recipes to top off your summer. You'll love the recipes and the brands that are featured.

Signature FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Signature have there been?
Signature has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1945.
What awards has Signature been nominated for?
Signature has been nominated for the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Donald Murphy.
What awards has Signature won?
Signature Theatre has won several awards and nominations throughout its history. One notable award is the Performance Award at the Theatre World Awards, which was won by Donald Murphy. Signature Theatre has achieved recognition and acclaim for its outstanding performances and contributions to the theater industry.

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