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Opened: April 7, 2022
Closing: April 24, 2022

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Frances Farmer was a movie star in the 1930s and 40s who was involuntarily committed to an Insane Asylum by her own mother. She adored her mother and the theatre, but was, unfortunately, profoundly betrayed by both. Her struggle to regain her "mental competency" as she cared for her aging parents was nothing less than heroic. A young nurse who visited her in the incurable ward while she was incarcerated in Western State Hospital (Steilacoom) was quoted as saying, "she had an air of brilliance about her in person that the cameras couldn't capture.”

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Paul Frucht's A MORE PERFECT UNION Makes New York Premiere in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023


On Sunday November 19 at 3:00pm at the High School of Fashion Industries, the GVO presents American Vistas, a program inspired by visions of America and American music.

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center Presents VENTURE An Evening Of Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023


Experience the world-premiere commissions of VENTURE, presented by Repertory Dance Theatre. Join us for an inspiring evening of dance on November 16-18.

Letta Neely's Spellbinding PULLING IT ALL INTO THE CURRENT Adds Encore Performance At United Solo Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2023


Letta Neely's solo spoken word play, 'Pulling It All Into The Current,' captivates audiences with its exploration of empathy and resilience. An additional performance has been added due to overwhelming demand. Experience a powerful and introspective journey through the diverse narratives of Blackness, sexuality, and identity.

Letta Neely's Solo Spoken Word Play PULLING IT ALL INTO THE CURRENT Adds Encore Performance at United Solo.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023


Letta Neely's solo spoken word play, 'Pulling It All Into The Current,' adds an encore performance due to overwhelming demand. This captivating exploration of empathy and resilience weaves together narratives of Blackness and sexuality, inviting audiences on an emotional odyssey. Don't miss this powerful production at United Solo.

DPR IAN Unveils 'Dear Insanity...' EP
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023


Written, directed, and produced by the multifaceted musician himself, the 7-track EP includes previously released singles “Peanut Butter & Tears” and “So I Danced”, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the meticulously crafted narrative that continues to unfold within IAN’s expanding visual universe.

Liz Callaway, Alex Edelman, Trevor Noah & More Nominated for 2023 United Solo Special Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2023


Discover the nominees for the 2023 United Solo Special Award, which will be presented at the festival's closing gala on November 19. Find out who made the list and get ready to celebrate outstanding solo performances.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to Present HOPELESSLY DEVOTED Tribute to Olivia Newton-John Next Year
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023


In March, some of Australia’s brightest musical talents together with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, will celebrate the life and legacy of Olivia Newton-John. Get event and ticket information here!

Byron Film Fest to Celebrate Local Talent at Iconic Brunswick Picture House
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2023


Byron Film Fest celebrates local talent at iconic Brunswick Picture House with a showcase of nine films by Northern Rivers filmmakers.

Review: Direct from the UK, THE CHOIR OF MAN Welcomes Tampa to the Jungle at Straz Center for the Performing Arts
by Drew Eberhard - Oct 7, 2023


Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, The Choir of Man is a British musical set inside a traditional British or Irish Pub. The unique concept includes a working bar on-stage in which audience members can be served beer during the pre-show and during the performance. For the Tampa stop, local brewery Coppertail lent the evening libations.

DPR IAN Unveils 'Dear Insanity...' EP
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2023


DPR IAN Unveils 'Dear Insanity...' EP in a new release. Find out more about the latest project from the artist.

Whitney Grace to Star in BROADWAY DIVAS at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Get ready for an incredible performance by Whitney Grace in Broadway Divas at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Don't miss this opportunity to see her extraordinary talents on stage alongside Heather Ivy and Gulf Coast Symphony. Get your tickets now!

Tickets For Harlem Stage's Landmark 40th Anniversary Season On Sale September 5
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023


Harlem Stage (Artistic Director and CEO Patricia Cruz) makes tickets available for its 40th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, September 5, and announces the full lineups for its Uptown Nights music series and the newly launched Uptown Nights Latin Music Series.

Leela Dance Collective Reaches $1 Million Goal for Endowment Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


Leela Dance Collective, the Los Angeles-based kathak dance company, announces the successful achievement of its $1 million goal for The Leela Foundation. Learn how this endowment fund will support the future of kathak dance and Hindustani classical music in the United States.

Bitch Announces Fall Tour With Indigo Girls, Crys Matthews and Co-Headlining the Kill Rock Stars and Friends Tour With Logan Lynn
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2023


Queer icon Bitch is announcing fall tour dates in support of her new album Bitchcraft out now. In November, Bitch will join labelmates on the West Coast for the first-ever Kill Rock Stars and Friends Tour which will include sets from Logan Lynn, Bitch, Caleb Nichols, Shaylee, Katie Cash, Yellow Trash Can, Chateau Chateau, Foxx Bodies.

Crypt Sessions to Present US Premiere Of Lowell Liebermann's Acclaimed Frankenstein Suite For Piano in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Piano version of Lowell Liebermann's Frankenstein Suite will be premiered in the US on October 10, 2023. The performance will take place at the Crypt Chapel in New York City. Full program and ticket information available.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Musical Theatre West in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023


Musical Theatre West will bring this breathtaking story to its stage with its production of The Sound of Music. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2023


Charlie Hunter released their collaborative album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree via Edition Records. Featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison, the full-length is a continuation of Elling’s SuperBlue collaboration with Charlie Hunter, which includes their 2021 debut full-length and their 2023 covers EP Guilty Pleasures.

2nd Annual M³ Festival Celebrates 21 Exceptional Composer-Performers
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023


Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³) presents its 2nd annual in-person festival featuring 21 bandleaders from their 3rd & 4th cohorts. Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!

BAM Appoints Amy Cassello as Interim Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023


BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the appointment of Amy Cassello as BAM’s interim artistic director.

Second Show Added For JOHN & PETE at PPAC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023


Due to overwhelming demand, a second show has been added for comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s live show “John & Pete” at PPAC. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Lineup Set For Chutzpah! Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023


The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting and dynamic lineup of performances this November 2-23, 2023, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, multimedia arts, and film. Learn more about the full lineup for the festival and find out how to get tickets here!

John Mulaney and Pete Davidson Bring Live Show JOHN & PETE to PPAC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


Comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will co-headline at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Friday, October 27 at 7P. Learn more about the show here!

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Washington Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023


 The ghost-with-the-most is making his Sioux Falls debut in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play in the Washington Pavilion’s Mary W. Sommervold Hall. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Announces New Executive Director And New Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023


Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) announced today the appointment of Nicholas Dragga as its newest executive director. He will be the sixth person to serve in the company's executive director role since its founding in 1969. Dragga will begin his role on November 1, 2023. Dragga joins PBT from Ballet Lubbock, where he has served as executive director since 2011. He has a wealth of experience as an arts administrator, as well as significant involvement with ballet and performing arts.

Symphony Space Will Celebrate The Life And Art Of The Late Morgan Taylor
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


On September 9, 2023, Symphony Space in New York City will be celebrating the life and art of the late 2x Grammy nominee Morgan Taylor. Learn more about this special event, and find out how to purchase tickets!

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