The Pleasance Will Launch 2024 'Best of Edinburgh' Season for Their Islington Home
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
If you didn’t manage to catch the Pleasance’s sold-out shows in the Scottish capital this Summer, you’re in for a treat! After the success of their 40th anniversary Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Pleasance Theatre Trust is bringing an exciting and diverse season of Fringe favourites with theatre, comedy, cabaret, magic and children’s shows to London this Autumn. With 50 shows, there’s something for everyone at Pleasance London, with all performances now on sale.
Lakewood Playhouse Extends GODSPELL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Lakewood Playhouse’s 86th Season opener, Godspell, has extended due to popular demand. The show which opened on September 13th will now run through October 6th.
Playground Will Host 30th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
One of the nation’s oldest, most respected, and largest developer of new works for the theatre, PlayGround marked its third decade of incubating new plays by hosting simultaneous parties in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Three Premieres Come to New York Live Arts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
New York Live Arts (Live Arts) and L’Alliance New York’s Crossing The Line Festival will present the New York Premieres of Lenio Kaklea’s Αγρίμι (Fauve) October 9-11, Nadia Beugré’s Quartiers Libres revisited October 24-26, and Ismaël Mouaraki I Destins Croisés’s Le sacre de Lila November 8-9, at New York Live Arts.
23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival Reveals 2024 Slate
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024
The 23rd Annual San Diego International Film Festival is ‘Celebrating the Power of Film’ with curated screenings that inform, inspire and entertain. The Opening Night film premiere and party will be held at The Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park on Wednesday, October 16th.
Interview: Ben Edlin And Deborah Aquila on TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Sep 18, 2024
Given the divisive political climate in our country right now, when I heard about the new play TH IR DS being presented at the Zephyr Theatre, I decided to speak with Co-Story Creator/Playwright/Actor Ben Edlin and Co-Story Creator and Multi-award-winning Casting Director Deborah Aquila about the creation of such a timely piece of theatre.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 16, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We've got you covered with top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including trans latine performers, a Rodgers & Hammerstein tribute and the JLCO kickoff.
BEN BUTLER Opens at Florida Rep in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
Florida Repertory Theatre will present “Ben Butler,” a historical, witty comedy by Richard Strand, in the Historic Arcade Theatre from October 22 through November 10, 2024.
Harlem Stage Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
Harlem Stage has announced its 2024-2025 Season of new works, reimagined works, a new vision, and beloved festivals and series in the inaugural season for new CEO & Artistic Director, Dr. Indira Etwaroo.
Interview: Shana Carroll Gives Some Insight Into 7 Fingers' DUEL REALITY
by Gil Kaan - Sep 9, 2024
The 7 Fingers, also known as Les 7 doigts de la main, are making their Center Theatre Group debut at the Ahmanson September 11, 2024. This artist collective based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada was founded in 2002 by seven circus artists: Isabelle Chassé, Shana Carroll, Patrick Léonard, Faon Shane, Gypsy Snider, Sébastien Soldevila, and Samuel Tétreault. Shana found time to describe 7 Fingers’ signature electrifying mix of circus, theatre, illusion, music, and dance inspired by the star-crossed tale of Romeo and Juliet.