SLAM is a funny, heartfelt coming-of-age story about 17-year-old Sam, a kid from a troubled background who finds refuge and hope in the world of skateboarding. When he falls in love for the first time, with a girl named Alicia, it seems like everything's looking up - until she gets unexpectedly pregnant. Suddenly Sam has to grow up fast. Along the way, he finds guidance through imagined conversations with Tony Hawk, his idol. Nick Hornby's witty novel is an exploration of young adulthood and what it means to wrestle with dreams and disappointments. The musical will reset the story in the U.S.
THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA is a semi-autobiographical journey of playwright Nilsa Reyna as she heals from left side brain bypass surgery. Learn more about the staged reading here!
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the UConn Puppet Arts Program will present the 2024 UConn Spring Puppet Slam. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
In March, Theatre Passe Muraille and Erroneous Theatre are thrilled to present the World Premiere of their co-production NO ONE'S SPECIAL AT THE HOT DOG CART, on stage March 14th – 23rd in the Passe Muraille Mainspace.
The Movement Theatre Company has unveiled the line-up of special events, readings and residencies that will take place this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets!
MCC Theater presents The Connector, a new musical. From Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade) comes a timely new musical about two talented young journalists on increasingly diverging paths. Read the reviews!
Melodic and abrasive, the new remix of English power trio Tigercub's “Show Me My Maker” – by Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and co-produced by Josh Evans (Soundgarden, Brandi Carlile) – only heightens the original's riff-heavy, driving rhythm, which was released as part of last year's critically acclaimed The Perfume of Decay album.
Prism Theatre Company is now seeking submissions for new works from local artists for “Spotlight on... Being You Festival of New Works.” As a new twist on our annual Festival of New Works, for this year’s Spotlight On… Prism is seeking a variety of pieces that feature the voices and perspectives that make up our community.
For the 39th Adelaide Writers' Week, spanning six days from Saturday 2 March to Thursday 7 March, the world's leading writers will come together in the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden to reflect on the lessons of history, make sense of the present moment and imagine the future.
THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL is making its Off-Broadway Premiere for a limited engagement at Theater Row, now through January 27, 2024. See photos from the production.
THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL is making its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement through January 27, 2024. See photos of the production.
Storytelling Arts of Indiana celebrates wildly diverse, but remarkably relatable childhoods in the next offering of its 36th season of arts programming. Indianapolis' own Bob Sander and Chicago-based storyteller Nestor Gomez will perform “Versions of Childhood” on Saturday, February 10, at Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.
Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!
After spending 2023 on a sold-out global headline tour, Maggie Lindemann is kicking off 2024 with the release of the emotionally charged track “hostage.” Over a haunting beat, the new track explores the intricate theme of feeling trapped in your own mind despite being in a good place in your life.
Sundance Institute has revealed the 2024 Merata Mita Fellow and Inaugural Graton Fellows. Learn more here!
Arts Bonita has introduced its 2024 Adult Theatre Classes, providing a vibrant array of opportunities for individuals ages 16 and above.
THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL will make its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement this month.
Redline Performing Arts presents Questions To The Cross: A Resurrection Story in January at the Kentucky Center.
Lucha VaVoom de La Liz announces Valentine's engagement in Los Angeles on Feb. 14-15.
Netflix will stream its next live sports event, The Netflix Slam, headlined by 22-time Grand Slam men's singles title champion Rafael Nadal facing off against World No. 2 and fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in a special one-night tennis exhibition match.
Dixon Place will present the world premiere of Concrete Temple Theatre’s Ernie’s Secret Life, an episodic odyssey that fuses ever-changing puppetry and stagecraft with humor, music, and a raw understanding of our profound collective reality. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Maggie Lindemann is closing out 2023 with the release of SUCKERPUNCH (Deluxe) – which features 5 live recordings from her sold-out New York Irving Plaza show, including “take me nowhere,” “you're not special,” “hear me out,” “casualty of your dreams,” and “she knows it.'
Chicago Shakespeare Slam brings together over 150 high school students for an exploration of Shakespeare's language and celebration of their own voices.
Experience exclusive live music sessions at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club after performances of Nutcracker at Southbank Centre. Featuring Emma Rawicz, David Preston, Gabrielle Brooks, and more. Don't miss this unforgettable encore to the critically acclaimed Nutcracker. Tickets on sale now.
In the mid-seventies, Adam Ant joined the band Bazooka Joe as a bassist; they played pubs and colleges around London. On one decisive night in November 1975, Adam saw The Sex Pistols playing their first-ever show, supporting Bazooka Joe. The explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new.
Donja R. Love announces Matty Mahoski as the recipient of the 2023 Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV. Mahoski's play, 'UN(IN)SURE,' was selected by Love from four finalists. Write It Out! is a program and prize for people living with HIV, designed to cultivate their artistic voice.
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