All-American - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

China Arts and Entertainment Group will present the New York premiere of MULAN, a China Dance Lotus Award-winning dance drama by China Ningbo Performance & Arts Group, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

New York City Ballet will present its annual Fall Fashion Gala, once again celebrating choreography and costume design. The evening will feature a World Premiere by Jennifer Archibald, in her NYCB debut, plus more.

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will present two free outdoor jazz concerts in Montgomery County, PA, featuring Hailey Brinnel and Nasir Dickerson, as a preview of the fifth annual Montco Jazz Fest.

Acclaimed Australian choreographer Lucy Guerin AO announced she will step down as Artistic Director & CEO of Lucy Guerin Inc after a 25-year tenure, with the company now seeking a new artistic leader.

Multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer will hit the road for a solo concert experience with the Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show tour, a new run of intimate headline dates kicking off this November.

The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.

The 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland, which were presented at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow celebrated the breadth and depth of dramatic work produced in Scotland with no fewer than 10 different productions being recognised across the 11 different award categories this year.

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in cemeteries when memories are shared with those seen and unseen at grave sites?  Then head on over to see two, funny and life-affirming plays in this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival, bundled together as Amazing Graves, produced by Amanda Lynne for Neo Ensemble Theatre.

The nation's most talented teens will gather at the Minskoff Theatre to perform at the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards! This year, 116 nominees, coming from 58 high school musical theatre awards competitions across the US will compete for the ultimate prizes of Best Performance by an Actress and Best Performance by an Actor award, as well as other honors and scholarships. It took years for the Jimmy Awards to grow as big as they are now. Watch videos of all 16 opening numbers from ceremonies past, starting with 2009, which featured just 32 students.

The REV Theatre Company announced the cast for its production of TARZAN, featuring Phil Collins' score. Dean Cestari leads as Tarzan alongside Emma Dean, Eric Ulloa, and Raquel Jennings at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, NY.

Andrew Rannells returned to The Book of Mormon stage during the show's 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week,' reprising the fan-favorite anthem 'I Believe.' Watch video of the original Broadway star's special anniversary performance.

Joey Arias and Basil Twist's Drama Desk-nominated production ARIAS WITH A TWIST returns to HERE Arts Center for a limited run, nearly two decades after its world premiere at the downtown NYC venue.

The Book of Mormon has broken the all-time house record of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre with “Magical Mormon Mystery Week,' celebrating the show’s 15th anniversary on Broadway. 

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 35th anniversary season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, directed by Jim Helsinger and starring national tour veterans recreating the legendary 1956 Sun Records jam session at DeSales University.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has named Jason Daunter as its new Theatre Director. Mr. Daunter’s responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the theatre, its rehearsal hall, and the staff.

The Book of Mormon has shared a recap of the sixth and final day of their Magical Mormon Mystery Week, featuring new footage of Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, and more stepping back into their roles. Watch the video!

The Book of Mormon celebrated its 15th anniversary on Broadway with the 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week.'  A video was shared on Instagram celebrating the end of the exciting week, featuring original cast members, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, and more.

Prior to seeing the production of Downhill the Play, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the play's star, Orlando native, Mr. CeeJay Joseph. On the day of the interview, it was his birthday.  

EGOT composer Robert Lopez made his Broadway acting debut in the role of Moroni in The Book of Mormon! During the musical's 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week,' the musical's creators kicked off the show with a special cameo during the prologue.

Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling will perform a Louis Armstrong tribute with the Carling Family Band and the Syracuse Horns at the 40th Annual Syracuse International Jazz Festival at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette, NY.

Matt Stone and Trey Parker made their long-awaited Broadway acting debuts in The Book of Mormon! During the musical's 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week,' the musical's creators kicked off the show with a special cameo during the prologue.

The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.

The Book of Mormon launched its 'Magical Mormon Mystery Week' on Tuesday night, welcoming original cast members Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, and Rory O'Malley back to the Broadway production. Watch highlights from the special performance below.

California Symphony will present Fresh Look: The Symphony Exposed, a four-part classical music lecture series led by instructor Scott Foglesong, at new locations in Lafayette and San Ramon.

Based on Sara Gruen’s beloved 1932 novel - and its 2011 film adaptation, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a technical triumph wrapped around a dramatically uneven musical.  Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone (Kimberly Akimbo), with book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher), and score by PigPen Theatre Co., WATER FOR ELEPHANTS leans heavily into spectacle over storytelling: aerial silks, acrobatics, puppetry, and constant physical motion that dominate the stage.  However, this spectacle overwhelms the story rather than serving it, resulting unfortunately in a flop under the big top.