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The Island is set in the jail where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his 27-year political imprisonment on Robben Island, off the coast of Cape Town. The play tells the story of two cellmates rehearsing Sophocles' Antigone for a prison concert. As their lives unnervingly echo the world of this Greek tragedy, the men find solace and strength in their burgeoning friendship.

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Mark Newman With Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer From The Blues Project) Sets New NYC And California Area Shows
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024


Mark Newman with Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer from The Blues Project) will be performing live in NYC and California. Catch them at El Verano Inn in California on Jan 19 and The Saloon in San Francisco on Jan 20. They will also be performing at The Bitter End in NYC on Jan 15, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to see these talented musicians in action.

Opera Saratoga Announces Additional Casting And Concert Series For 62nd Annual Summer Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Opera Saratoga announces additional casting and concert series for the company's 62nd annual Summer Festival.

Tony Award Winner Alex Newell Comes to the Shubert Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


Tony Award-winner Alex Newell comes to Shubert Theatre for a one-night-only concert on Friday, June 7, 2023.

Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Kim Chan As Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


Kim Chan will join Jacob’s Pillow's curatorial and leadership team as Associate Artistic Director, an enhanced full-time staff position that begins January 22.

The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

Broadway Records Founder Van Dean To Launch New Label, Center Stage Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


Broadway Records Founder Van Dean is set to launch a new label called Center Stage Records, expanding his influence in the entertainment industry.

Jumaane Smith Takes The Sitnik Stage To Open Winter Thaw Concert Sereies For Centenary Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2024


Jumaane Smith takes the Sitnik stage to open Winter Thaw Concert Series for Centenary Stage Company. Concert by Jumaane Smith titled 'Louis! Louis! Louis!' on January 13 at Sitnik Theatre.

Bill Burr Adds Second St. Louis Show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


Bill Burr announces additional St. Louis show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on March 22.

Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Jelani Remy, Amy Spanger And More Will Celebrate Mel Brooks At 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


Jelani Remy, Amy Spanger, and more Broadway stars will celebrate Mel Brooks at 54 Below in a star-studded concert event.

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

Crystal Finn, Heather Raffo, and Kurt Rhoads to Star in MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the cast of their world premiere co-production of Corinne Jaber’s Munich Medea: Happy Family.

DION: A ROCK OPERA Comes to the Coal Mine Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024


The COAL MINE THEATRE will produce their first ever World Premiere, a fully sung through rock opera based on Euripides’ The Bacchae, DION: A ROCK OPERA. The production is co-created by COAL MINE co-founder Ted Dykstra and Prince Edward Island poet and novelist, Steven Mayoff. 

Bernadette Peters Joins 2nd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Theatre legend and multi-Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Old Friends, Annie Get Your Gun, “The Good Fight”) has joined the previously announced stars of the theatre and creative luminaries for an unforgettable vacation where tropical weather and calm seas await on the 2nd annual Broadway Cruise.

Infant Island Streams 'Kindling' (Featuring Greet Death)
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2024


Produced again by Virginia legend Matthew Michel (Majority Rule, Nø Man) and featuring guest spots from Harper Boyhtari and Logan Gaval (Greet Death) on “Kindling,”— which premieres now— Andrew Schwartz (.gif from god) on “Another Cycle”; and with contributions from members of Undeath, King Yosef, For Your Health, Senza, and more.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company And Asian American Arts Alliance Present AAPI Dance Festival At APAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


Join the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for an exciting AAPI dance festival at APAP.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


SCOTIABANK CONTACT Photography Festival announces highlights of its 28th edition coming in May 2024. Toronto's annual month-long festival showcases lens-based works by established and emerging artists, exploring various themes and addressing gaps in historical archives.

Phish Wrap Annual NYE Run With Legendary 'Gamehendge' Performance At MSG
by Michael Major - Jan 2, 2024


Phish made history last night at New York City's Madison Square Garden with a very special three-set concert culminating their sold-out New Year's Eve run at the World's Most Famous Arena. This year, fans were treated to a spectacular theatrical presentation of Gamehendge for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Chicago Opera Theater Presents Huang Ruo's Chinese Mythology Based BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS With Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, January 26 -28
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023


Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago's foremost producer of new and reimagined opera, continues its 50th Anniversary season with the Midwest Premiere of Huang Ruo's environmentalist opera Book of Mountains and Seas presented in partnership with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival and produced by Beth Morrison Projects.

January 2024 at Green Space to Feature Fertile Ground New Works Showcase & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023


Green Space has revealed a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs. Learn more details and see how to purchase tickets!

Teejay & French Montana Drop 'Drift (Remix)'
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Moroccan-born, Bronx-bred, Grammy-winning rapper French Montana blesses the track with a fresh, flavorful verse. In an accompanying video (directed by Jedi Productions and shot in NYC), the two artists run the streets of Times Square in Manhattan and French's stomping grounds of Mott Haven in the Bronx. 

TruTV IMPRACTICAL JOKERS & Eric Andre Announce 'Get Ship Faced' Lineup
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2023


The truTV Impractical Jokers – Sal Vulcano, Brian “Q” Quinn, and James “Murr” Murray – and Eric Andre will each perform three identical shows in Norwegian Pearl's Stardust Theater, with tickets to both events guaranteed to all Ship Faced Cruisers (seat selection will be immediately available to guests when they book a cabin).

Teejay & Davido Release 'Drift (Remix)'
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2023


Teejay, one of Jamaica's most versatile and talked-about dancehall artists, unites with Nigerian Grammy-nominated superstar Davido for an official remix of his explosive dance-inspired anthem “Drift.”  The Panda-produced remix arrives with a music video shot in Lagos, Nigeria and is from the Montego Bay native's anticipated debut I Am Chippy.

Hedgerow Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL COMEDY Adds Performances After Initial Run Sells Out
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


Don't miss out on the joy and laughter of Hedgerow Theatre's A Christmas Carol Comedy. Featuring regional favorites Brian Anthony Wilson and Christopher Patrick Mullen.

PlayCo And WP Theater Reveal Dates For Corinne Jaber's MUNICH MEDEA: HAPPY FAMILY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


PlayCo and WP Theater have revealed the dates for the world premiere production of Corinne Jaber's 'Munich Medea: Happy Family,' directed by Lee Sunday Evans, from January 30 to February 25.

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