Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Retirement of General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.
LIBERATION, THE COLOR PURPLE, and More Set For Zach Theater 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Zach Theater announced its 2026-27 season, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play LIBERATION, PETER PAN GOES WRONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, plus a three-season trilogy of works by women playwrights.
AIDA, THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS, And HAMLET To Lead Finnish National Opera And Ballet 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of new productions and returning repertoire across opera and ballet.
SCHOOLED ON POETRY To Host Student And Guest Poet Showcase At Lincoln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Schooled on Poetry will present a live reading at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. The event will feature student performers and guest poets. The program celebrates spoken word and community storytelling.
Verdigris Ensemble Will Present THE VELVETEEN RABBIT in Dallas This May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
Verdigris Ensemble will present THE VELVETEEN RABBIT at Dallas Children's Theater from May 15-17, 2026. The production offers a magical, immersive experience for families, exploring themes of love and reality.
North Coast Repertory Theatre to Host 44th Spotlight Gala Featuring Rita Rudner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.
Cast Set For RETURN TO THE FOREST at Theatre-Rites
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
In a celebration of heritage and our connection to the natural world, Return to the Forest blends dance and puppetry to create an immersive production for families and children aged 8+.
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
Bhama Roget to Star in MOTHER NATURE, THE FAREWELL TOUR at Intiman Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Intiman Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Mother Nature: The Farewell Tour, a genre-defying rock spectacle created, written, and performed by multidisciplinary artist Bhama Roget, and directed by Jennifer Jasper. The limited engagement runs April 2–5, 2026, at the Intiman Cabaret.
CINDERELLA: A SALSA FAIRY TALE Brings Bilingual Magic to SCR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Swap glass slippers for basketball high-tops and join South Coast Repertory (Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel) for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale.
Jazz Forum Arts Reveals Leadership Change as Founders Set to Retire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Jazz Forum Arts, a leading nonprofit jazz organization in Westchester County, will experience a significant leadership transition as founders Mark Morganelli and Ellen Prior retire in 2026.
Theatre-Rites Marks 30th Anniversary With Immersive Dance-Puppetry Adventure
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
Theatre-Rites will premiere RETURN TO THE FOREST at Aviva Studios, marking its 30th anniversary with a collaboration between choreographer Gregory Maqoma and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster.
Interview: Jen Gantwerker's Journey
by Jeanie Bishop - Sep 6, 2024
Theatre unlocks something really magical in kids. Watching it teaches them that they live in a world where anything is possible, and making it helps them find their place in that world. I could also stand on a rooftop and shout for days about the impact arts-based learning within the classroom has on kids - on their confidence, their enthusiasm for learning, and their ability to succeed in school. Like I said, it's magic!
Interview: A WICKED CONNECTION: Carol de Giere on Documenting the Legacy of Stephen Schwartz
by Linda Hodges - Aug 25, 2024
BroadwayWorld’s Linda Hodges chats with Carol de Giere, the biographer who reveals the magic of Stephen Schwartz!
Review: GALILEO GALILEI at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 17, 2024
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has opened an utterly glorious production of his opera, Galileo Galilei. It reconfirms OTSL’s place among the finest opera companies in the world. And it will assuredly help you resolve your issues with Phillip Glass.
Photos: Jazz Power Celebration20 Honors The Miranda Family and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024
On a rainy New York evening it was all sunshine, joy and music at 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, where the 20th floor, location of TD Bank’s Conference Center, had been transformed for the 20th anniversary celebration of Jazz Power Initiative, an organization founded by two friends: writer/educator Clifford Carlson, and jazz musician/educator Dr. Eli Yamin.
Cast Announced for Third Season of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Tour; First Look!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
The complete cast has been announced for the third touring season of the First National Tour of tTo Kill a Mockingbird. Learn more about the cast and check out all new photos here!
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