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Theatre Arlington re-opens with a heavenly production for 49th season Sister Act joyfully welcomes patrons back to live theater in downtown Arlington, March 11, 2022:

The New Jersey Symphony and Music Director Xian Zhang announce the Symphony's landmark 2022–23 centennial season—and an extension of Zhang's music director contract through the 2027–28 season.

Three-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry has joined forces with basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal to support the Academy Award® nominated short subject documentary “The Queen of Basketball” as executive producer with a mission to make Lusia “Lucy” Harris a household name. Harris died unexpectedly at age 66 on January 18.

Axelrod Theatre Presents “Bridges of Madison County: The Musical” For Bestselling Novel’s 30th Anniversary 

According to a Deadline article, acclaimed costume and set designer Tony Walton has passed away at the age of 87. He died on March 2nd from issues related to a stroke. Bridget LeRoy, his stepdaughter, released the news of his death on Facebook, writing, “A fond and loving farewell to the most fabulous stepdad and human being in the world. Love you forever, Tony Walton. Have a great trip.” 

Fulton Theatre opens Rodgers and Hammerstein's last collaboration, The Sound of Music. A story about finding a place in the world and connecting with family; its themes are just as universal as its music is memorable. This production holds special significance for the Fulton as many cast members, designers, and crew were part of previous Fulton productions of The Sound of Music.

La película de Bob Fosse se estrenó el 13 de febrero de 1972.

Disney Theatrical announced today that a newly-imagined North American tour of Aladdin is scheduled to launch in October 2022, allowing the hit Broadway musical to entertain new audiences in cities and venues which couldn’t accommodate the previous tour. Get the scoop here!

The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party today announced six-time Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile will perform at the event. Additional names joining the event will be announced in the coming weeks. Carlile has also collaborated with Elton John, The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton, and more.

Last night, Dame Judi Dench was a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In the interview, she talks about her film Belfast, working with Kenneth Branagh and learning Tik Tok dances with her grandson.

CBS Sunday Morning reporter Jane Pauley interviewed Liza Minnelli this morning, discussing her famous parents, her legacy, collaborators throughout her career, awards, and inspirations. The special also features performances with Minnelli's 'best friend and confidant', Michael Feinstein, on piano and Liza herself on vocals.

Tony Award® nominee and original Broadway cast member Jonathan Freeman will play his final performance as Jafar in Disney’s hit musical Aladdin on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Current Jafar/Sultan standby and fellow original Broadway cast member Dennis Stowe will assume the role beginning Tuesday, January 25. 

Complete casting for the new musical comedy MR. SATURDAY NIGHT, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal, was announced today.

The SHU Community Theatre presents a month of film programming in January. Films run at SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road, Fairfield.

The Shaw Festival is mourning the death of Christopher Newton, former artistic director, who died peacefully yesterday morning at the age of 85. Actor, stage manager, playwright, artistic director, Mr. Newton made a momentous impact and life-long contributions to the Canadian theatre landscape and performing arts.

Disco diva Deloris Cartier and the Sisters of Our Mother of Perpetual Faith are getting into the Christmas habit at Mercury Theater Chicago with the final weeks of performances of the hit musical Sister Act. The critically acclaimed production, perfect for the whole family, must close on January 2, 2022, at Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue. 

Billy Crystal sat down with Jimmy Kimmel last night to discuss returning to Broadway in a musical adaptino of his film, Mr. Saturday Night. He touched on Mel Brooks offering him a role in The Producers on Broadway, the best part of doing a Broadway show, and more. Watch the new interview now!

Tickets for the new musical comedy MR. SATURDAY NIGHT, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal, go on sale to the general public this morning, Monday, November 22 at 10:00am ET at Ticketmaster.com. 

Shaquille O’Neal has joined as executive producer of “The Queen of Basketball”, joining Lusia Harris to bring her powerful story to the big screen, inspire the next generation of female basketball players, and open a national conversation about mental health and athletics. The documentary is directed by Emmy® winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot.

LU.DA. Produzioni presenta il debutto nazionale de LA LEGGENDA DI BELLE E LA BESTIA al Teatro Sociale di Mantova il 18 e 19 dicembre 2021. I registi Luca Cattaneo e Dario Belardi provano a dare una loro ulteriore visione di questa storia d’amore promettendo un musical coinvolgente per adulti e bambini.

The Walt Disney Family Museum will host a special, virtual conversation with Sir Tim Rice, the internationally acclaimed lyricist, EGOT and Disney Legend.

Mercury Theater Chicago Executive Producers Walter Stearns and Eugene Dizon, Artistic Director Christopher Chase Carter and Managing Director Shane Murray-Corcoran reopened the theater with the first Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Sister Act, based on the 1992 film. 

Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT, a new musical comedy about one comedian’s meteoric rise to the middle. Performances begin at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street) on March 1, 2022 and the show officially opens on March 31, 2022.

Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.

The 2022 Adelaide Festival program encourages us all to return to live performance with joy and anticipation, and will gather together a community of artists from across Australia and the globe.