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THE AMERICAN FIVE WORLD PREMIERE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More Set For Ford's 2025-2026 Season
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025


Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault today announced the Ford's Theatre 2025-2026 season, featuring the world premiere of Chess Jakobs's The American Five, from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions, directed by Aaron Posner; the beloved holiday musical of A Christmas Carol with Craig Wallace reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge; and in commemoration of our nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the musical 1776, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado.

Tennessee Williams' IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL Comes To The Hudson Backstage Theatre In April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025


Dance On Productions has announced the West Coast premiere of Tennessee Williams' In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. Learn more here!

Isaac Mizrahi, Sona Jobarteh, And More Come To SFJAZZ In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025


SFJAZZ has announced the lineup of upcoming arts for April 2025. Performances will be held at SFJAZZ, either in the Joe Henderson Lab or Miner Auditorium.

Asolo Repertory Theatre Announces Cast of DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025


Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Olivier and Tony Award-winning memory play Dancing at Lughnasa, which begins previews on March 19, 2025.  

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025


Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Curio Theatre Company Welcomes Shirley Chisholm For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025


Curio Theatre Company will be visited by an American Icon this February. For one night only, the company is presenting Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed, A ONE-WOMAN SHOW by Ingrid Griffith.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival to Return in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025


The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its third season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the programming!

SUN & STARS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL To Premiere 12 Films By Or About Women
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025


The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its third season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and EVO Entertainment Delray Marketplace.

Elvis Fest To Return To The Original Mother's in January 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024


The Original Mother's will present the return of Elvis Fest in January 2025 to honor the King of Rock ‘n' Roll's 90th birthday. See how to attend.

THE FORD'S THEATRE LEGACY COMMISSIONS: A FIRST LOOK to Take Place in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024


Ford's Theatre will present The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, designed to serve as an artistic incubator for stories about unsung heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights and equality in American life. Learn more!

The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks Add Additional Dates in the UK Tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024


Further dates have been set for The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks as The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK.

Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival 2025 to Take Place in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024


Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival has revealed its 2025 festival 'Letters and Notes' at the Dimenna Center in New York City. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

The Commercial Theater Institute Three-Day Intensive Will Return This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024


After a four-year hiatus, the Commercial Theater Institute – in partnership with The Broadway League and TDF – will return this week with its Three-Day Intensive. Building upon four decades of commercial theater producing education, CTI provides critical foundational literacy about the business of commercial theater producing.

Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival to Begin with DR. GLAS Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024


Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival will begin with DR. GLAS, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and featuring Daniel Gerroll. The production explores moral dilemmas and psychological intrigue. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kentucky Performing Arts and Stageone Family Theatre Present Zombie University In NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024


Kentucky Performing Arts and StageOne announced a new collaboration to enhance arts education and accessibility for young audiences in Louisville, featuring innovative programming and community engagement.

IATI Theater to Present US Premiere of AHORADESPUES by Argentinian Playwright Guido Zappacosta
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024


IATI Theater announced the US premiere of AHORADESPUÉS by Guido Zappacosta, directed by Gerardo Gudiño. The play explores the final moments between a father and son, running November 1-3, 2024.

FSU/Asolo Conservatory Reveals Changes to its Season & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024


FSU/Asolo Conservatory has revealed changes to its season schedule and cast for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, impacting upcoming performances. Stay updated on the latest developments in this production.

Saul Rubinek Returns to the Stage in PLAYING SHYLOCK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024


At the Berkeley Street Theatre in October, Canadian Stage will present a cultural icon making his triumphant return to the theatre, when stage and screen actor Saul Rubinek takes on a tour-de-force role in the World Premiere of PLAYING SHYLOCK.  

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Sets Community Pay-What-You-Can & Pride Night Shows
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced two special performances for the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.

Taffety Punk's Riot Grrrls to Perform THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024


Taffety Punk's Riot Grrrls will perform THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH, featuring an all-female cast. The production explores themes of ambition and power in Shakespeare's classic play. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Comes to Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024


Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara has announced the first production of its 2024/2025 season, the hilarious Off-Broadway hit comedy with plenty of bite, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, written by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen and directed by Jamie Torcellini.

Cast and Creatives Set For Ford's Theatre Society's MISTER LINCOLN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024


Ford’s Theatre announced the cast and creative team for MISTER LINCOLN, featuring David Selby as Abraham Lincoln. The production will run from October 10 to November 15, 2024.

Music Worcester Kicks Off 2024-25 Season With The Philip Glass Ensemble At Mechanics Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024


Music Worcester's 2024-25 season opens with The Philip Glass Ensemble on Oct. 18 at Mechanics Hall.

The Open Eye Theatre to Present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024


Experience THE OPEN EYE THEATER's presentation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS by Paul Zindel. Suitable for older teens and adults. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024


2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!

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