After-Play - 1995 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 1

The British rock band returns to the U.S. for their first North American dates in 24 years, beginning November 12 and including an appearance at the Darker Waves festival on November 14. The reunion follows the band's 30th anniversary celebration of their debut album OLYMPIAN.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago will present free fully staged readings of Shakespeare's MACBETH at libraries across the Chicago area, directed by Peter Garino with a cast of local professional actors.

Céline Dion completed her first run of 16 sold-out performances at Plenitude Arena in Paris, drawing over 500,000 fans. Additional dates are scheduled for May 2027.

Milwaukee alt-rock band TOY MACHINE GUN released their third album WAITING FOR DIAMONDS on digital platforms through Ton-Up Records. The album was recorded in Seattle and features guest appearances from Michael Musburger of Love Battery and the Posies.

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS contributed an original track to THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING (THE ALBUM), reuniting with producer Butch Vig for their first collaboration since 1993's SIAMESE DREAM.

Crow's Theatre's bestselling production of the stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's novel will move to Soulpepper Theatre with its original cast following an 11-week sold-out run.

Drama of Works will present a puppet-based world premiere exploring the environmental impact of DDT and the peregrine falcon's recovery from near-extinction through grassroots conservation efforts.

Comedian and actor Chris Tucker will perform at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas following successful 2026 runs. Tickets go on sale in October 2026.

Tracy Bonham released 'I'm Not a Waif,' a reworked track from her upcoming album LIFT, a 30th-anniversary reimagining of her GRAMMY-nominated debut THE BURDENS OF BEING UPRIGHT.

Friday, November 6, 2026 $75 Advance | $80 Day of Show [all-in pricing, no additional fees] Doors 7pm | Show 8pm JASON ROBERT BROWN is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor…

Florida Studio Theatre announced the cast for the five-time Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, starring Susan Haefner in the title role, launching the theatre's winter season in Sarasota.

NOSTALGIA BAIT was an excellent night of fun that celebrated growing up as a theater kid in the early 2000s. Creative choices were made that enhanced the show into a full production.

Comedian and Emmy Award winner Craig Ferguson will record special tapings at Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. Tickets are currently available.

Offset and Don Toliver team up on 'Every Night,' a grungy new single that samples Jodeci's 1995 hit 'Freek'n You.' The track arrives ahead of Offset's upcoming album GMFU.

BroadwayWorld looks back on the 1981 Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls,' which ran for more than 1,500 performances, and what members of its cast are up to now.

Kate Hamill's Pride & Prejudice at Portland Center Stage boasts a gorgeous set and a talented cast, but its broad farce trades Austen's sharp wit for slapstick.

Jeff Revels reflects on 20 years as Artistic Director and 30 years at Orlando Family Stage, the theatre's centennial and second century, and a new season featuring the world premiere of The Best Halloween Ever.

Eva Marie Saint, an Academy Award-winning actress known for ON THE WATERFRONT and NORTH BY NORTHWEST, died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Her career spanned more than 70 years in film, television, stage and radio.

Bristol Old Vic announced its 2027 season, featuring a 40th anniversary revival of Winsome Pinnock's LEAVE TAKING, the world premiere of new musical DISCO DRACULA, and a new production of UNCLE VANYA directed by Rikki Henry.

The Celtic music duo FOUR SHILLINGS SHORT will perform at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe on their final American tour before retiring to Ireland. The husband-and-wife ensemble has toured for 31 years across the US and Ireland.

JUNKHOUSE, the Hamilton roots rockers, released the new single 'Hot Hot Sun' and will perform at OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. The track marks the band's first release of 2026.

Troubadour Theater Company will present ELFTON, a world premiere musical combining the film ELF with Sir Elton John's music. Directed and adapted by Matt Walker, the production features a live band and runs at the Colony Theatre in Burbank.

Julien's Auctions will present over 450 lots of music memorabilia at its PLAYED, WORN, & TORN sale in Nashville, featuring instruments and artifacts from Bill Wyman, Liberace, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and other legendary artists.

Park Theatre announced its 2027 season, headlined by the first London revival in 14 years of Jez Butterworth's Olivier Award-winning MOJO, alongside new plays, operatic works, and the theatrical debuts of award-winning comedy duo Max & Ivan.

It's almost a rite of passage that every theatre kid goes through a loving RENT phase and a hating RENT phase. The memes of 'Benny is a hero, the Bohemians are trash' have circulated for years, and I won't deny there are little grains of truth in there; this IS after all a show where killing rich people's pets is treated as effective praxis and a good prank.