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What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Place Des Arts?

Comedian Kurt Schoonraad will bring his one-man show FUNNY SIDE UP to The Capital Empire in Sandton for a single Johannesburg performance following recent Cape Town and Gqeberha dates.

Never say no to VIP tickets. Seriously. That is a rule I am more than happy to live by! So, when I was given VIP tickets to see HANDS ON A HARDBODY at Argenta Contemporary Theatre, which runs through Sunday, September 6, and asked if I wanted to sit ON THE STAGE, my answer was always going to be YES! How much fun was that?!

54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.

Theater for the New City will present an archival exhibit marking 55 years of its Summer Street Theater, featuring photos, recordings, costumes and props at its gallery in New York City.

Hill Country Community Theatre Box Office Manager Louraine Robertson will retire at the end of August after nearly 30 years of volunteer service. HCCT will name its box office in her honor.

The American Black Film Festival will hold its 31st edition in Los Angeles, with screenings, industry programming, and new sections including ABFF Sports and Crossroads.

Disney kicked off World Princess Week with the release of ONCE A PRINCESS, ALWAYS A PRINCESS: A DISNEY SHORT FILM, directed by Alex Prager, streaming on Disney+.

Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills will release Grand Ole Revival, a live gospel album recorded inside the Opry Circle featuring Cody Johnson, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill and others, via Gaither Music Group.

Canadian-born David D’Lancy Wilson is nearly one year into his run as Mufasa in THE LION KING. Next week, Pride Rock comes roaring into Montreal and Wilson is coming home to Canada. I had the opportunity to chat with Wilson about his life, career, and the experience of wearing the mask of one of musical theatre’s most iconic fathers. For Wilson, however, Mufasa is more than a king, warrior, husband and protector. At his core, he says, “he is just a parent trying to do right and best for their child.” As a father of two young boys himself, that perspective carries particular weight. THE LION KING takes the stage at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from August 19 - September 6, 2026.

All aboard while you still can! After making the leap from Off-Broadway cult sensation to full-fledged Broadway musical, Titaníque is preparing to sail away from the St. James Theatre, playing its final performance on September 20. If you haven't yet experienced the gloriously unhinged collision of Titanic, Céline Dion and some of the biggest voices on Broadway, time is running out. Still need convincing? Here are 10 reasons to climb aboard Titaníque before the ship leaves Broadway for good.

What did our critic think of THE JOYCE THEATER BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce Theater?

What happens when six ordinary men decide they'll do just about anything to reclaim their confidence?

Kelly McCreary, Tamberla Perry and John Clarence Stewart headline the world premiere of Janine Nabers' new play about former child stars confronting a family scandal.

'Our story really reminds people of the things that we have in common that are so strong and so important. The concept of love and commitment to someone and the resilience of a life together are things that we all honor.'

What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at McCullough Theatre?

Vancouver-based artist Mary Garnett Edwards released a new single titled BONEYARD, a raw track exploring poverty, broken trust, and a violent ending in a small town setting.

A series of dog-friendly movie screenings will bring the family film AIR BUD back to theaters across multiple cities this summer, event organizers announced.

La Femme Theatre Productions built its off-Broadway AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER from eight versions of Wendy Wasserstein's play. Jean Lichty explains how.

Baltimore band Love Riot announced NOTHING IS ETCHED IN STONE, their first new album in 26 years, marking a long-awaited return for the group.

Former Merrymakers frontman David Myhr announced pre-orders for his third solo LP, EVERYTHING IS ALL ABOUT YOU, along with the album artwork and complete track listing.

Today’s subject Peggy McKowen is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director for one of the most important theatre festivals for new plays in the country Contemporary American Theatre Festival (CATF). Located at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia this year’s festival will present five new plays in repertory between July 10th and August 2nd. 2026 marks CATF’s 36th season.

Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Montego Glover stars in the first NYC revival of Wendy Wasserstein's AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER. She speaks to the play's enduring relevance, the previously unpublished second act & why Wasserstein remains one of American theater's most fearless voices.

Elton John heads to Mexico City for two farewell nights at Estadio Banorte on October 2 & 3 — his first return in 14 years. Tickets on sale July 16.