As You Like It - 2020 - Articles Page 9

For ten years, Ground Floor Theatre has been one of Austin’s most intentional and boldly inclusive arts organizations, committed to producing theatre for everyone by centering stories and artists from underrepresented communities.

This winter, The Encore Musical Theatre Company invites audiences to step into the kingdom of Arendelle with its upcoming production of Disney's Frozen, running December 4, 2025 through January 11, 2026.

What did our critic think of CONSCIENCE at Westport Community Theatre?

What did our critic think of FUN HOME at The Huntington? A funeral home may seem an unlikely setting for a Broadway musical, but it turns out to be an ideal backdrop for the deeply moving “Fun Home.”

'For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.' It's a classic tale, one that has been told hundreds of thousands of times and one that theatre kids everywhere know well. But you likely have not seen Romeo and Juliet quite like this. The costumes are vibrant, the choreography is exhilirating, the voices are powerful, and the story... there is quite the twist in the story. 

BroadwayWorld chats with Bay Area favorite Heather Orth who is appearing as Cinderella's Stepmother in Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's 'Into the Woods' at San Francisco Playhouse through January 17th.

Four-time Grammy Award-winning professional choir, The Crossing, conducted by Donald Nally, will continue its 2025-2026 Season with three December concerts featuring the world premieres of resident composer Sarah Rimkus' Nativity and more.

Amid achieving critical acclaim as Glinda in the two-part film of Wicked, Ariana Grande is eager to return to the stage. During a conversation with Nicole Kidman, the superstar shared that she would be open to appearing on Broadway again in the future.

Folger Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library revealed the plays and playwrights for the fourth annual Reading Room Festival, a four-day festival of staged readings, panel discussions, workshops, and community celebrations.

On November 4, ahead of its Competition screening at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, the stage greeting for the film “Blonde” (scheduled for release on November 21) was held with lead actor Takanori Iwata, co-stars Tamaki Shiratori, Maho Yamada, Kentaro Tamura, Chika Uchida, and director Yuichiro Sakashita in attendance.

With Ariana Grande moving her primary focus to acting, she has shared that her 2026 Eternal Sunshine tour will likely be the last one for the foreseeable future.

You have your theater tickets, now where to eat?  SaiTong Thai is the ideal dining destination for all those who enjoy delectable Thai fare.  Located at 244 West 48th Street, it’s just a short walk to the show. 

Steve Morgan combined his head for mathematics and his heart for performing, majoring in both mathematics and music at Indiana University.

David Archuleta has released his holiday EP, My Only Wish, featuring 3 new original holiday songs co-written by Archuleta as well as two remastered tracks from his Winter in The Air holiday album. Listen to it here.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Melissa Errico, Sondheim Unplugged: The Final Season and more. 

The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.

Wildwood Park for the Arts transformed into a sparkling playground of wine, food, music, and creativity during its annual Toast & Taste fundraiser, a vibrant evening that showcased more than just wine. With over 70 wines, bourbon samplings, live performances, interactive experiences, and a breathtaking gallery display by local artist Tracy Rivers, the event proved once again why Wildwood

This month, the Arts Club presents a fresh production of Disney’s FROZEN at the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC. The production runs from October 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and arrives as one of the company’s largest family titles of the season! This version places the spotlight on the bond between two sisters who face fear, change, and responsibility in different ways. FROZEN blends magic, powerful music, and an emotional story that speaks to audiences of all ages. 

The Joyce Theater Foundation is once again turning up the holiday heat as Caleb Teicher brings their beloved swing spectacular A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday back to The Joyce.

BroadwayWorld chats with Japanese-American soprano Emily Michiko Jensen about making her debut in the title role of 'Madama Butterfly' at Opera San Jose November 16th to 30th.

Sabrina Carpenter is coming to screens near you in a new movie musical from Universal Pictures based on Lewis Carroll's classic story, Alice in Wonderland.

Jessie Buckley talks about her role in Hamnet and reflects on her stage roots. Discover her insights on Shakespeare and her co-star Paul Mescal.

Fresh from winning the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show, the science sensation Brainiac Live! will tour the UK in 2026, following its festive run at Birmingham Town Hall on 28 & 29 December 2025.

Multi-Award-Winning independent theatre company Rogue Projects are pleased to be presenting Bradford Elmore's playwriting debut, Gravity, directed by theatre legend Anthony Skuse.

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center?