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Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023


ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is adding a performance of 'RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash' due to overwhelming demand.

Ensemble Theatre Company to Present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023


Ensemble Theatre Company presents 'Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash' directed by Randy Redd at the New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara. Don't miss this roof-lifting, crowd-pleasing musical tribute to Johnny Cash.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Unveils Entertainment Line-up For GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

2024 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Celebrates 20 Seasons With the Full Spectrum of Jazz, January 10-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023


NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the initial list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.

Stages To Present Psychological Thriller SWITZERLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023


Get ready for a thrilling and suspenseful ride as Stages presents 'Switzerland,' a psychological masterpiece by Joanna Murray-Smith.

THE WIZ to Play Pittsburgh's Benedum Center Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023


'The Wiz' will play the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Get all the details and ticket information here!

BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 11, 2023


The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Extended at Stages Through December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Stages has extended fan favorite, 'Always...Patsy Cline.' From now through December 31, 2023, Houstonians can enjoy the must-see production showcasing a true story of friendship between Patsy Cline and devoted super-fan, Louise Seger.

Which Actors Have Played Their Own Family Members on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 1, 2023


This time, the reader question was: In The Shark is Broken, Ian Shaw portrays his father Robert Shaw on stage. Have other actors played their real-life family members on Broadway or off-Broadway?

Emmy and Grammy-Winning Adam Blackstone Joins THE WIZ Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Emmy Award®-winning music director and Grammy Award®-winning writer, Adam Blackstone, has joined the creative team as Dance Music Arranger for the revival of The Wiz.

Tickets On Sale Friday For THE WIZ in San Francisco
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023


Tickets for the San Francisco engagement of The Wiz will go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. for the four-week engagement performing at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Frank Owens, Broadway Musician And Former Musical Director For IT'S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, Passes Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023


Frank Owens, Broadway Musical Virtuoso, Former Musical Director for 'It's Showtime at the Apollo' Dies. A pianist for nearly seven decades, Owens backed talent on Broadway stages, recording studios and TV sets – backing artists from Lena Horne to The Washington Ballet.

The National Chamber Ensemble Announces 2023-24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023


The National Chamber Ensemble (NCE) has announced the 2023-2024 season, opening Saturday, November 4, 2023, presenting Diva's Night Out with Schubert at Marymount University's Ballston Center.

Karen Allen & Reed Birney to Star in World Premiere Of Donald Margulies' LUNAR ECLIPSE at Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023


'Lunar Eclipse,' a new play by Donald Margulies, makes its world premiere at Shakespeare & Company. Directed by James Warwick, the play features Karen Allen and Reed Birney as a long-married couple reflecting on life and time during a lunar eclipse.

International Contemporary Ensemble Presents Two World Premieres By Courtney Bryan And Adegoke Steve Colson
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble presents “Composing While Black: Volume One,” featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Merkin Hall, along with works by Wendell Logan and Brittany J. Green.

International Contemporary Ensemble to Present COMPOSING WHILE BLACK: VOLUME ONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


International Contemporary Ensemble will present 'Composing While Black: Volume One,' featuring world premieres of new works by Courtney Bryan and Adegoke Steve Colson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Stages Names David Schmitz As Interim Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023


Stages has appointed David Schmitz as its Interim Managing Director. Schmitz is the Principal Executive for Amplify Leadership Advisors.

Broadway Rose Theatre to Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' The Fats Waller Musical Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2023


Experience the infectious energy and humor of Fats Waller's music at Broadway Rose Theatre's production of Ain't Misbehavin' The Fats Waller Musical Show. Don't miss your chance to groove to the sounds of 'Honeysuckle Rose,' 'Black And Blue,' 'The Joint Is Jumpin',' and more. Get your tickets now!

Feature: Arkansas Writer Visits Santa Fe Playhouse to See A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 19, 2023


This summer Broadway World went on the road to catch some amazing entertainment, and one of the stops was at the Santa Fe Playhouse.

Stages Presents POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023


Stages has announced its upcoming production of 'POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.'

James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Lead SPAMALOT; Ethan Slater & Christopher Fitzgerald Join Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2023


The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

Tippet Rise Art Center Concert Season Begins August 18
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023


Tippet Rise Art Center welcomes musicians and concertgoers for its eighth concert season, beginning August 18 and running through September 17.

Ensemble Cast Revealed For THE WIZ Ahead of National Tour and Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024.

15th Anniversary Concert Season Starts At The Royal Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2023


“After three years of uncertainty, cancellations, and shutdowns, Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th season filled with superstars from classical, jazz, pop, and global music, including debuts from over 20 artists ranging from the German pianist Igor Levit to Sona Jobarteh, the first female griot kora player from The Gambia. Two internationally acclaimed orchestras led by legendary Maestros sit comfortably alongside artists from 33 different countries. Two thirds of the concerts feature Canadians and a third of them feature artists that celebrate the great diversity of our city. We are indebted to our subscribers and to our legion of donors who help us at every turn. I look forward to sharing many evenings together,” said Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts.

BACKSTAGE BABBLE, LANGDON ST. IVES: THE STEAMPUNK MUSICAL!, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

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