Our Country - 2018 - Articles Page 10

Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star, Katharine McPhee are ending 2025 with a 12 city Christmas tour in December.

Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb will present the complete line-up for the 28th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) rolls out the red carpet for its 2025 Gala Celebration honoring esteemed studio executive Paul Broucek, President of Warner Bros. Pictures Music, who has made a global impact on the film and television industry, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Skirball Cultural Center's Ahmanson Ballroom in Los Angeles.

Playhouse Stage Company has announced that the company will welcome Capital Region native Annabelle Duffy, who studied with the Playhouse from 2011 through 2019, back to Cohoes Music Hall for a one-night-only, free concert event featuring the songs of Funny Girl and more.

TheatreZone's 21st season will feature five musical productions, beginning with its annual holiday show in December, followed by four musicals that showcase a blend of comedy and drama.

Chicago Opera Theater has unveiled its 2025/26 Season. The season centers around three operas never before seen in Chicago and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Madison Shakespeare Company has revealed the full details of its spring 2025 production at the downtown Bartell Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.

The National Trust for Scotland and theatremaker James Clements are collaborating on the Burns Project, a new theatrical production inspired by the life and works of Robert Burns.

The Den Theatre has announced upcoming May 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages including Juno Birch: The Probed Tour on May 1; Fern Brady: I Gave You Milk To Drink on May 3; Guy Branum: Be Fruitful on May 6; Kurt Braunohler on May 8; Daphnique Springs on May 9; And Then We… Podcast on May 11; Love Isn’t Blind on May 15; Paula Poundstone on May 17; Orny Adams on May 24; Caroline Baniewicz on May 29; and Tim Meadows on May 30 - 31.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International has announced Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas is now available for licensing. Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a holiday classic that is sure to delight for audiences of all ages during the holidays.

STUDIO  SEAVIEW's first production will be PENELOPE SKINNER’s critically acclaimed dark comedy ANGRY ALAN, starring  award-winning actor JOHN KRASINSKI. We have all of the details about the off-Broadway run here.

Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced a new set of live dates for 2026 with Off Menu Live: The Tasting Menus. Learn more here!

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort. Learn more about the color and about Next Jazz Legacy!

RISING, Melbourne’s winter festival of new art, music and performance, has announced its 2025 program featuring; 65 events, 327 artists, 15 new commissions, 9 world premieres, 5 Australian and 10 Victorian.

Lincoln Center Theater's Board of Directors, incoming LCT Artistic Director Lear deBessonet and Executive Producer Bartlett Sher announced the completion of appointments for the new executive leadership team. Learn more here!

The Huntington Education Department will celebrate the nation’s largest chapter of the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. Learn more about Poetry Out Loud here!

South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.

 Northern Stage has revealed its 2025/26 Season, offering five main stage productions in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts. See full programming and learn more.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the music of Grammy Award Winner James Taylor will be featured in a new stage musical titled FIRE & RAIN, featuring an original story written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer. We have all of the details!

Cult comedy classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too is set to end its nationwide tour with a four-night residency at the Liverpool Olympia next month. The production is headed by X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and Dancing on Ice star Jake Quickenden.

The 2025 Broadway Under the Stars summer season, opening June 12 and running through September 14, 2025. Check here for more details on the season.

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has unveiled details of its 2025/26 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the last in which legendary maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, will serve in his current role.

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Ryan Whittle, who is playing the role of Harry Kane after playing Eric Dier in the last two runs of Dear England. We discussed his journey to the stage, what it’s like returning to the world of football for the third time and how his university degree relates to the show.