Our Country - 2018 - Articles Page 16

Musical Con, the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention, is returning to London for its third year. Recently, we had the chance to talk with Shanay Holmes, one of the creators of Musical Con. We discussed how she first became a producer, the creation of Musical Con and what panels she is most looking forward to!

Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

The Hearth announced the World Premiere of Kallan Dana's RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, directed by Sarah Blush, running December 2-22 at the Connelly Theater. The play explores a daughter and father's surreal road trip.

One of St Helens most successful comedies will return to the Theatre Royal next week with a brand-new storyline and an all-star cast.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre has announced the production of THE MOORS by Jen Silverman, running from October 10 - 20, 2024, at the Name Katter Theatre.

Mirror Stage has announced the cast for INSPIRED BY... and introduced new on-demand recorded performance ticket options.

Comedian and TASKMASTER star Emma Sidi has announced a limited tour this October, featuring performances in major cities across the UK.

BODYTRAFFIC, a Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company, received a $1,020,000 multi-year General Operating Support Grant from Perenchio Foundation to enhance operations, performances, and community outreach.

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street. 

Self-made pop artist Slayyyter has released her first single of 2024, “No Comma.” The single follows on the heels of her deluxe anniversary capsule announcement, celebrating five years of her debut mixtape Slayyyter. 

Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!

Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!

Albany-raised pop-punk band State Champs has released their new single, “Light Blue,” off their upcoming self-titled record to be released on November 8.

Kathy Griffin will return as a special guest presenter at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Awards on September 21st, where she will present Mo Collins with the PSICF Comedy Award.

After hundreds of bus rides in Barrie, the GTA, across Canada and around the globe, Tales of an Urban Indian will celebrate its 750th performance in Barrie on October 10 at 12:00 p.m., as part of a longer anniversary run taking place from October 9 – 26, 2024.

Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces No Cowards in Our Band, a powerful musical drama that tells the story of an aging and contemplative Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). Set against the backdrop of post-Reconstruction America, No Cowards in Our Band portrays Frederick Douglass as he considers the social, economic, and political ramifications of slavery and the Civil War and their impact on the future of the United States.

Cape Ann Symphony will kick off the 73rd season at 2:00 PM on September, 29 2024 with an Orchestral Spectacular featuring music from Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Ottorino Respighi.

Country icon Terri Clark will headline Gaylord Opryland's “A Country Christmas Dinner Show” series during its 41st annual holiday celebration of “A Country Christmas.”

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

Next up for Rogue Machine, David Rambo’s A Good Guy opening September 14, 2024 at The Matrix (previews began September 11th) . John Perrin Flynn directs the cast of Evangeline Edwards, Suzen Baraka, Logan Leonardo Arditty and Wayne Carr.

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!

Black Violin has announced their return to ABT on October 4th, blending classical and hip-hop music.

The Juilliard School announces $20 million in gifts from the Arnhold Foundation in recognition of two outstanding areas of the school, Creative Enterprise and Juilliard Jazz.  

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustees, with Doris A. Johnson continuing as Board Chair and new trustees Charles W. Brown and R. Dean Piccirillo joining the leadership team.