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Interview: Gregory Harrison's Ready to Relax After TESLA: A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE
by Gil Kaan - Sep 26, 2024


Dan Duling’s Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage opens October 4, 2024, for five performances only as part of the Getty-led PST ART: Art & Science Collide Festival. Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of: Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart and Vanessa Claire Stewart at the Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus.

Billy Porter Will Direct THIS BITTER EARTH in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024


Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter will direct a London stage production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers. Emmanuel Imani and Alexander Lincoln will head an industry reading on November.

Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024


The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!

Fishamble Will Present the Premiere of BREAKING This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024


BREAKING is a first play by exciting new playwright Amy Kidd which is set to burst onto stages across Ireland this autumn. 

How Often Do Broadway Writing Teams Share Credits?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 29, 2024


This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 

About Face Theatre Announces Local and National Partnerships for its 30th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024


About Face Theatre will begin its 30th season with programming to advance LGBTQ+ equity through community building, education, and performance.

Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024


Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Barry M. Putt, Jr.'s OMEED'S TAPESTRIES to Have Industry Presentation at Open Jar Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024


Barry M. Putt, Jr.'s play OMEED'S TAPESTRIES will have an industry presentation at Open Jar Studios in NYC. Directed by Robert Liebowitz, the play explores the struggles of an Iranian same-sex couple. Learn more about the play.

Video: Alyssa Milano Talks Making Broadway Debut in the 'Masterpiece' CHICAGO
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024


Earlier this week, Alyssa Milano celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the current Broadway production of Chicago. The 'Who's The Boss?' star is making her Broadway debut in the show and recently sat down with CBS New York to talk about her experience so far. Watch the interview!

Cape Ann Symphony Kicks Off 73rd Season This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


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.

Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024


Tonight 'Charmed' and 'Who's The Boss' star Alyssa Milano celebrated her opening night in Chicago on Broadway. Milano is making her Broadway debut tonight in the role of Roxie Hart. Check out video of her first curtain call!

Cast and Creative Team Set For MY ITALY STORY From American Theater Group
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024


NYC-based actor Michael Notardonato, soon to be featured in a new Netflix series, will star in American Theater Group’s (ATG), endearing play My Italy Story by NJ playwright Joseph Gallo. The 2024-25 Season Opener will be directed by Charlotte Cohn, who most recently helmed ATG’s world premiere Canned Goods.

Syracuse University Department of Drama Reveals 24/25 season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024


The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON to be Presented at A Noise Within
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024


A Noise Within will present August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

CHICAGO National Tour On Sale At The Stranahan Theater This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024


Single tickets for the national tour of CHICAGO at the Stranahan Theater will be available starting September 13.

THE ELMER ADVENTURE Comes to The Lowry, Salford, and the Southbank Centre, London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024


Tall Stories has revealed the cast and creatives who will bring to life Elmer, the glorious vibrant patchwork elephant, in the much-anticipated world premiere of their latest theatrical extravaganza, The Elmer Adventure. 

2B&2C: The Ken Cro-Ken Memorial Foundation Presents A MATTER OF TIME This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024


2B&2C: The Ken Cro-Ken Memorial Foundation is presenting A Matter of Time, the music of Matt Sullivan and the artworks of Ken Kro-Ken from Friday, September 6 through Saturday, September 24 at Gallery 2B&2C, 9 Avenue B in Manhattan's Alphabet City/East Village.

Cast Revealed for THE CONTEST at Central Works Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024


Central Works Theater announced the cast for the new play THE CONTEST, running from October 19 to November 17. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this compelling story to life.

The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024


The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.

TRU to Present 'Surprise! How Theater Can Pop Up Anywhere In The World And Make An Impact'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited will present the latest Community Gathering via Zoom, featuring Leese Walker of Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble. Join the conversation on how theater can pop up anywhere and make an impact.

New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!

Is Britney Spears Starring in Jon M. Chu's JOSEPH Film?
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2024


Could Britney Spears be starring as the Narrator in Jon M. Chu's 'hollywood spectacular' screen adaption of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for Amazon Studios?

TONGS AND BONES SHAKESPEARE Opens Tonight at Theater For The New City
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 1, 2024


Tongs and Bones, Shakespeare: Tempestuous Amusements, Interludes, Noises, and Drollery, written by Bob Shuman and directed by Frank Farrell will run as part of the Dream Up Festival from August 25-September 15, 2024.

TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.

Review: CLUE THE MUSICAL at Arizona Broadway Theatre
by Suzanne Whitaker - Sep 2, 2024


Arizona Broadway Theatre's production of CLUE: THE MUSICAL succeeds in what it sets out to do: offering a fun, interactive evening of entertainment that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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