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Alison Arngrim’s long-running one-woman show Confession of a Prairie Bitch opens the Sierra Madre Playhouse’s 100th anniversary season January 19, 2024. Alison took some time from all her charity work and writing to answer a few of my queries.

Debbie Allen presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers: ink January 12th and 13th at The Wallis. ink “explores self-empowerment, Black love, brotherhood, and resilience that examines aspects of Black life that are too often appropriated, rewritten, or silenced.” I had the chance to chat with director/choreographer Camille A. Brown before her flying from New York to her Wallis rehearsals.

I am joined by musician, writer, and creator Lisa Stephen Friday to talk about her incredible new show, Trans Am. Lisa shares her experience as a trans artist, both in the worlds of rock and roll and musical theater. She has played alongside heavy hitters like Pat Benatar and Indigo Girls with her band, Lisa Jackson & Girl Friday, as the out and proud trans front woman.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2023-24 Composer Portraits series with Carola Bauckholt.

Theatre 40’s hit immersive drama The Manor- Murder and Madness at Greystone returns for its nineteenth season at the Greystone Mansion January 18, 2024.  Martin Thompson directs the cast of Darby Hinton, Eric Keitel, Daniel Leslie, Carol Potter, Nathalie Rudolph, David Hunt Stafford, Amy Tolsky, John Combs, Katyana Rocker-Cook, Gail Johnston, Kristin Towers-Rowles and Peter Mastine. John managed to carve out some time to answer a few of my queries.

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

Experience the nostalgia of the 80s with iconic music and performances from your favorite New Wave artists. The artists performing on the 2024 tour include THOMAS DOLBY, THOMPSON TWINS' TOM BAILEY, MODERN ENGLISH, MEN WITHOUT HATS, THE ROMANTICS, BOW WOW WOW, TOMMY TUTONE (select markets), and THE PLIMSOULS.

Following the previously released “Jealous Moon,” “Columbus & 89th,” and “When The Lights Go Out,” Jarosz shares one final preview of the forthcoming record with the “Days Can Turn Around' vidoe. Written with Tashian on a trip with his family to Alabama's Orange Beach, the track unfolds as a gently swaying folk song threaded.

This year’s hilarious new dark comedy, Oh, Mary! has revealed additional casting, joining the previously announced writer and performer Cole Escola, starring as Mary Todd Lincoln.

Indie singer/songwriter Lily Hain returns with her latest single 'OH GOD,' a pop-tinged track that captures the struggles of everyday life and seasonal depression. With punchy bass and energetic chorus, Hain's candid lyrics resonate with fans of Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and Holly Humberstone. Release date: January 12th.

On the heels of a four-night Michigan run to ring in the New Year, Greensky Bluegrass has announced the support acts for their upcoming 2024 Winter Tour. On select dates the band will welcome Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Melt, Molly Tuttle (solo), The High Hawks, and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country.

In this exclusive interview, choreographer Christopher Gattelli shares insights into his creative process and working on the film 'Wonka.' Discover how Gattelli brought Willy Wonka's world to life, created authentic 1940s choreography, and collaborated with actors Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant.

I'm joined by the incredible Bway composer and conductor, Scott Frankel, to chat about his incredible works. Scott shares about his process as a composer, as well as his collaborations with other artists like Michael Korie. From being nominated for a Tony Award for his incredible score of Grey Gardens, to writing War Paint for such heavy-hitters as Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, Scott has truly put his stamp on the world of Musical Theater writing.

Cole Porter’s music matched with his incomparable lyrics was unmatched in his day, but finds a perfect match with Isabelle Georges

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

From playing opposite Angela Lansbury and Elaine Stritch in the Broadway Revival of A Little Night Music, to starring as Clary Fray in the hit demon-fighting TV series, Shadowhunters, Katherine McNamara can slay the game in a corset or combat boots.

As Gulfshore Playhouse prepares for a transition to its new state-of-the-art Baker Theatre and Education Center in Fall 2024, the company has unveiled its Spring and Summer Conservatory programs tailored for aspiring young performers aged 5-18. Learn more about the programs here!

The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 44 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Singers.

Fresh off the release of their new album 152, beloved rock band Taking Back Sunday has again teamed up with producer Tushar Apte (Demi Lovato, Zayn Malik, and Nicki Minaj) to release two brand new versions of their single “S'old”. Fans can check out “S'old (Springloaded Remix)” and “S'old (152 Remix)” now.

The Color Purple movie musical features several new songs with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. With the additional of new material, some of the songs from the stage production have been cut. Check out a guide to new and old songs from The Color Purple on Broadway and on screen below!

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of keepsake in collaboration with ISHIDA Dance Company featuring works choreographed by ISHIDA, French choreographer Jeremy Galdeano, and Swedish dancer and choreographer John Wannehag. We got to speak with the three choreographers, who gave us a sneak peek into their program.

Samuel Barnett and Victoria Yeates will make their Royal Shakespeare Company debuts to play, respectively, Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst in the Company’s forthcoming production of Ben and Imo, written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Erica Whyman.

New York City's oldest and longest producing LGBTQIA+ theater company TOSOS (Artistic Director Mark Finley) has announced the launch of their 50th Anniversary Season, including two full productions, an expansive reading series, annual gala, and several impactful events activated to celebrate the community.

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!