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Ensemble Cast Revealed For THE WIZ Ahead of National Tour and Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


The complete ensemble cast has been announced for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz! The casting comes in advance of the musical's national tour, which kicks off this fall before returning to Broadway in the Spring of 2024.

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Tickets on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


Tickets for Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s highly-anticipated 2023-24 season went on sale with best-available main-floor seats for most performances available at just $25 for a limited time.

BroadwaySF Announces The Launch Of UNSCRIPTED
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2023


BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has announced the launch of UNSCRIPTED, an all-new, original series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of engaging conversation and captivating storytelling, live on stage.

The New Group to Present World Premiere of SABBATH'S THEATER Adapted from Philip Roth's Novel by John Turturro & Ariel Levy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Immerse yourself in the world of 'Sabbath's Theater', a world premiere play adapted from Philip Roth's novel by John Turturro and Ariel Levy. Don't miss this provocative and profound exploration of mortality and celebration of life.

Theatre School at DePaul University Awards the 2023 Cunningham Commission for Youth Theatre to Jeremy Ohringer
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023


The Theatre School has announced Jeremy Ohringer as the recipient of the 2023 Cunningham Commission for Youth Theatre. Jeremy will begin writing a play for families and young audiences that tells the story of a fifth grader Ben Isaac who discovers a note that sends him on an incredible adventure around the city of Chicago.

MAY DECEMBER to Open 61st New York Film Festival
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023


In May December, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a popular television star, has arrived in a tight-knit island community in Savannah. Here, she will be doing intimate research for a new part, ingratiating herself into the lives of Gracie (Julianne Moore), whom she’ll be playing on-screen, and her much younger husband, Joe (Charles Melton).

Interview: 'We've Discovered This Multi-Layered Man' Scarlett Stitt and Dylan Aiello on Reevaluating George Michael, Drag and Cabaret in Their Show KISSING A FOOL
by Alexander Cohen - Jul 17, 2023


George Michael: Singer, songwriter, LGBTQ icon, and tragic hero? Kissing a Fool, an interdisciplinary Queer Cabaret show about the Wham! frontman might just have you revaluating everything you thought you knew about your mum’s favourite teenage heartthrob.  

Cirque du Soleil Returns to London With ALEGRIA in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023


Cirque du Soleil returns to London to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its internationally acclaimed classic Alegría from 11 January to 11 February 2024 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.

Craig Ferguson Brings THE FANCY RASCAL TOUR To Overture This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


Get ready for a night of laughter with Craig Ferguson's The Fancy Rascal Tour in Overture Center's Capitol Theater on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m..

New Musical DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE Premieres At Black Box Theatre, July 7-16
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023


Anthony D'Juan (3: BLACK GIRL BLUES, DIRECT FROM DEATHROW THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS) directs an intimate journey into the life of a person who finds themselves in a situation they thought could only happen to someone else.

Terrence McNally and More to Be Inducted to the LGBTQ Wall of Honor
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023


The International Imperial Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force are honoring seven legends of the LGBTQ movement as 2023 National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees at the historic Stonewall Inn. Among those being honored this year is playwright Terrance McNally.

Review: RENT at Cain Park
by Roy Berko - Jun 18, 2023


What did our critic think of RENT at Cain Park?

'Scream VI: Music From The Motion Picture' Set for LTD ED Vinyl & CD Release
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2023


Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings debut their latest partnership with Paramount Pictures to release the 2-CD and 2-LP versions of Scream VI: Music From The Motion Picture, featuring Brian Tyler and Sven Faulconer’s bone-chilling score for the latest installment of the legendary horror franchise.

RENT Comes to the Chance Theater in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company,  has announced the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent” as the fourth show in its 25th Anniversary Season.

Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.

THE LION KING, BEETLEJUICE & More Set for Popejoy Hall 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2023


Popejoy Hall has announced its 2023-2024 Popejoy Presents series of performances. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Theatre Life with Andrew Veyette
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 6, 2023


Today’s subject Andrew Veyette is currently living his theatre life as the longest running dancer with New York City Ballet. The company begins a two-program week-long engagement at Kennedy Center this evening that continues through June 11th in the Opera House.

Sir Cameron Mackintosh Awarded Freedom of the City of London
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 1, 2023


The world’s most prolific producer of musicals in theatre history has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today (June 1), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to musical theatre.

Interview: Eric Sciotto And Brian J. Marcum of ROCK OF AGES at Music Theatre Wichita
by Paula Makar - Jun 1, 2023


On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, I had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Eric Sciotto, Director and Choreographer of Rock of Ages at MTWichita, and Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director at MTWichita. It was a wide ranging interview, with a very stream of consciousness feel, and they were gracious enough to grant me an hour over a lunch break during rehearsal last Tuesday. The energy was high, and I was able to get some excellent insight into Eric’s choreographic process. I also spoke to Brian about leading MTWichita into a new era.

Cast Revealed For ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST in the West End
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023


The new West End cast has been announced for Daniel Raggett's production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, following a sell-out run at Lyric Hammersmith.

Adam Pascal Will Direct RENT in Long Island This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023


Adam Pascal will direct a production of Rent coming to Long island's From Stage to Screen this summer. Auditions will be held this month.  Performances will run July 28-30.

The Music Center Announces Lineup For SUMMER SOUNDWAVES Outdoor Concert Series
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023


The Music Center has announced an electrifying lineup of global music artists for its third annual Summer SoundWaves outdoor summer concert series. From Tropical Latin and Afro-Mexican rhythms to West African beats and Jazz Fusion, The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves will bring the heat to The Music Center all summer long.

Wallace Foundation Selects Eight Arts Service Organizations Of Color For $3M Field Studies Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023


Today, The Wallace Foundation announced the first eight grantees selected to participate in its Field Studies program, a research component of its ongoing arts initiative focused on arts organizations founded by, with, and for communities of color. Wallace awarded a total of $2.96 million to the following organizations: Arts Administrators of Color Network, BIG We Foundation, Cave Canem, First Peoples Fund, IllumiNative, Mosaic America, South Asian American Digital Archive and World Arts West.

Demetria Joyce Bailey Named as 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023


Walnut Street Theatre has announced that Demetria Joyce Bailey has been selected as one of 10 stage actors in the United States to be a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow.

BORN WITH TEETH, EMMA & More Set for Austin Playhouse 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2023


Austin Playhouse 2023-2024 Season will include an Austin premiere, two regional premieres, a return favorite, and an uplifting musical.

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