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The Stratford Festival celebrates Pride with a series of events and performances highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and artists.

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The Full Monty, adapted from the 1997 British film, features a score by David Yazbek and book by Terrence McNally. The show introduces the audience to six unemployed steelworkers who come up with a seemingly crazy way to raise some money—performing a Chippendales-style act. The Full Monty, which first opened on Broadway in 2000, follows these characters and their families as they work to overcome both external and internal struggles. Actor Craig Smith takes the stage as Jerry in The Full Monty at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.

Twister, action-packed iconic disaster film directed by Jan de Bont (Speed) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on July 9. Twister will be available to purchase on July 9 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers. Twister was nominated for two Academy Awards – Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. 

Phish has announced the premiere of “Oblivion,” the second song released from their forthcoming new album, Evolve. Phish’s first album in over four years, Evolve arrives on Friday, July 12. True to Phish’s unique creative process, the album’s 12 songs were selected from arrangements shaped by the band’s dynamic live performances. Some, like the fan-favorite 'A Wave Of Hope,' have become springboards for Phish's most soaring improvisation. Listen to the new song now!

This time, the reader question was: How often do shows like The Wiz start on tour before coming to Broadway?

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) has announced their West End Art Gallery will open on June 8 and run through November 10, 2024. Opened in 2017 and located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ, the West End Art Gallery features artists from the tri-state area.

It's all aboard for 'the largest moving object in the world,' sings the  owner, designer and captain of the doomed ship Titanic. And Buffalo is in for a rare presentation of the 1997 TONY AWARD winning musical TITANIC, composed by Maury Yeston .

Main Street Theater (MST) is producing the rollicking British farce, Taking Steps by internationally-acclaimed playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Check out production photos here!

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2023-2024 Season with the regional musical revival of the fan favorite Hands on a Hardbody.

Northern Stage will present the second annual Jazz at the Junction concert on July 10, 2024 at 7 pm, in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts.

Join PlayGround on May 24 for a Potrero Hill Community Celebration with a mural dedication by Natalie Contreras and performances from the 16th annual Young Playwrights Project featuring Bay Area high school students. Learn more about the event!

From May 30 to June 16, Theater for the New City (TNC) will present 'Party Clown of the Rich & Famous and The Hungry Mind Buffet,' a two-part evening of short plays.

Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!

Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.

The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, under the direction of Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos—original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club—will be coming to San Francisco’s Curran Theater in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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What did our critic think of FLEX at Penumbra Theatre?

Tanglewood has announced additional programs and updates to its 2024 season (June 20–August 31), which celebrate the legacy of Seiji Ozawa and reflect the BSO's commitment as a service organization to advancing the humanities and enriching the lives of Berkshire residents: 

As their acclaimed 23.24 season continues with the Canadian Premiere of seven methods for killing kylie jenner set to begin previews on May 12th, Obsidian Theatre is thrilled to announce the details of their upcoming 24.25 season.

Main Street Theater is producing the rollicking British farce, Taking Steps by internationally-acclaimed playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn. When the play first premiered in England, on its original opening night, the laughter was so loud it broke the theater's PA system!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the capstone production of its 45th season, the world premiere musical, ALICE, FORMERLY OF WONDERLAND.

Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!

In 1997, 13-year-old Victoria Montalbano was introduced to her perfect man, Han Solo, and she's been looking for him ever since. Watch her grow from awkward theatre kid to professional out of work actress while swiping her way through a galaxy far, far away!

What did our critic think of CLUE: A NEW COMEDY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?