Passion - 2018 - Washington, DC (Regional) Articles Page 5

It's about a man with Asperger's and his, what I like to say, his dogged determination to learn to dance, because he has a very public, potentially horrifying public event coming up, an awards dinner.

The “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were recently announced on ABC’s “Good Morning America,' with a cast that includes actress Elaine Hendrix, Pentatonix star Scott Hoying, and more. 

This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.

Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.

A star-studded triumvirate of Korean and Filipino talent is set to electrify the SM Mall of Asia Arena as IAM Worldwide celebrates its eighth anniversary with a show titled 'DOMIN8' on October 19, 2025.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society has announced the appointment of Patrick Ren as its Deputy Chief Executive, effective October 2025. Learn more about him here!

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025/26 Season will kick off with a searing tale of vengeance and betrayal: Cherubini’s Medea. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Second Stage Theater has  just announced the complete cast for the upcoming Broadway production of Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. We have all of the details here!

Jeremy Sussman will return to Don’t Tell Mama this fall with From No Business to Show Business, a cabaret that blends quirky novelty tunes with American Songbook classics. Performances will run on September 28, October 9, and October 21.

Long Beach Symphony will open its 91st Classical Season with an evening of passion, rhythm, and drama on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Theater.

At its heart, Sister Act: The Musical is a celebration of sisterhood and the unexpected bonds formed in the most unlikely places. While Deloris Van Cartier begins her journey chasing fame, her time with the nuns reveals a deeper calling: not spiritual in the traditional sense, but rooted in connection, community, and self-worth.

Sentinel Theatre, a newly established 501c3 non-profit organization, will present the musical “Bright Star” from Aug. 29 to Sept. 6 at the Liahona Theater for the Community in Pleasant Grove, Utah, following its acclaimed inaugural production of Pasek and Paul’s “Dogfight.”

La Boite à Musique (BAM), serving musicians for 70 years, has announced the acquisition of Garage à Musique / Media Musique, a company established in 1980.

Florida Studio Theatre has received a $150,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Learn more about Florida Studio Theatre and about the grant here!

En Garde Arts has revealed its upcoming 2025-2026 Season that includes two world premieres and five projects in development including two new commissions. Learn more!

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

Local celebrity Bonnie Gilgallon (Bonnie G) is the fourth and final performer for the Doug Graham produced shows Cabaret A LA Carte with “Torch Songs with a Twist” at the newly transformed stage two at Palm Springs Cultural Center this Friday, August 1, 2025 with Kevin Tokarz as Musical Director. 

Following two sold-out nights at the SSE Arena Belfast last December, world-renowned hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty will bring their ‘Home for Christmas' concert to the UK this festive season.

OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies. Learn more!

Balancing folk songwriting, rock ‘n’ roll energy, raw instrumentation, and sonic wanderlust, the Seattle-based musicians comprising Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners—Mitch Cutts, Nic Haughn, and Jakob Ervin—draw inspiration from the friendship between them.

'Get Wrecked, Too' is back and messier than ever. Featuring six powerhouse vocalists, this cabaret dives headfirst into the chaos of love, loss, revenge at The Green Room 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Drew & Dane Productions will be leading the development of Mr. Holland's Opus, a musical adaptation of the 1995 Oscar-nominated film, with book and lyrics by BD Wong and music by Wayne Barker.

Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the largest and broadest slate of community classes for all ages after the historic purchase of the Pasadena Playhouse campus. Learn more!

Brian Conley will once again be joined on-stage by his daughter, Lucy Conley, who stars as Goldilocks along with renowned dame David Robbins as Dame Betty Barnum, and more.

Paul Libin, a towering figure in the American theater whose near seven-decade career included producing more than 250 Broadway, Off Broadway and touring productions, leading Circle in the Square Theatre for 62 years, serving as Executive Vice President and Producing Director of Jujamcyn Theaters for 28 years, and presiding as President of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for 24 years, died on June 27 in New York City after a brief illness. He was 94 years old.