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Just in time for the Halloween season, the Players’ Ring Theatre is bringing back its original comic-book rock musical, “Gay Bride of Frankenstein,” opening Oct. 20.

Eli Bauman’s 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL re-opens October 13, 2023 at The Bourbon Room (with previews beginning October 11th). Eli himself directs his reimagined satire of the Obama campaign with the cast led by T.J. Wilkins as Barack and Shanice as Michelle , with Kevin Bailey, Larry Cedar, Chad Doreck, Kelley Dorney, Summer Nicole Greer, Jane Papageorge, Dino Shorté , Jeff Sumner and Michael Uribes. Understudies include Marqell Edward Clayton and Herman Cain, Scott Kruse as Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham.

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Fort Lauderdale, internationally acclaimed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ cultural festivals in the world, is proud to announce its 15th anniversary film schedule.

The 2024 HAYES season will deliver joy, delight, surprises, heartfelt emotions, intriguing ideas, and distinct and remarkable experiences. Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer are the enthusiastic and inspired Artisitic Directors who proclaim- “A breathtaking adventure awaits”.

Fault Line Theatre has revealed the casts for (plays) In Previews., their new play development program. Learn more about the program and see how to purchase tickets!

Bend-based craft brewery and restaurant Deschutes and theater veterans Portland Center Stage have been long-time next door neighbors and collaborators on NW 11th and Davis. Now, they are combining forces to provide theater audiences and event-goers a dining option within the Armory's beautifully designed lobby: dinner and a show!

Le Petit Theatre recently announced the appointment of AJ Allegra as its new artistic director. Allegra was selected after a national search by Management Consultants for the Arts and has been in the position since August 1.

As the brothers Henry Garza [vocals, guitar], Jojo Garza [bass, vocals], and Ringo Garza [drums], celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album that featured their massive, breakthrough single 'Heaven', which rose to become a number one hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION revealed the shows selected for the 2nd edition of Broadway Shark Tank.

Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony continues to celebrate his recent Sunnyside Records recording Close Connection with six Boston area concerts, September 23 – December 9, 2023.

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that 2019 Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger will lead the cast of a Script in Hand play reading, “100 Saints You Should Know,” on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. Learn more about the reading here!

Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

Get all the details on Keen Company's recently announced 2023-2024 season, including 'The Year of Magical Thinking' and more. Find out when and where you can experience the magic of these upcoming shows and stay up-to-date with the latest news in the entertainment world.

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with Nehal Joshi from The Cottage! Nehal told us all about his backstage must-haves, favorite moments, and more!

What did our critic think of SKELETON CREW at PTC-CHARTS Black Box?

CLAYBOURNE ELDER'S latest cabaret show is a celebration of cutting ties with his past, his seemingly charmed present life as a working actor on stage and screen, and a successful side hustle as the organizer of a unique nonprofit.  

In what can only be described as a perfect match between performer and venue, Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) will appear in concert, with Dan Lipton on piano, in the  glorious and intimate setting of Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood in Lenox/Stockbridge on August 22.

Kitsap Forest Theater is celebrating its 100th anniversary this season. As the summer winds down, I took this opportunity to talk with a few of the actors in their summer show, Seussical. Whether in excitement for the current show (closing next weekend) or reflecting on their many years at KFT, the underlying emphasis was that they love this place.

Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn that theatre director Michael Boyd has died from cancer. His career took him from training in Moscow to artistic directorships at the Tron Theatre Glasgow [1985-96] and the Royal Shakespeare Company, after joining as an Associate Director in 1996.

From July 25th-30th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting MARY POPPINS at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Sara Jean Ford, who will be taking on the role of Winifred Banks. Some of her previous Broadway credits include THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and CATS.

Get ready for an incredible season of theater at Soho Rep, featuring world premieres by Raja Feather Kelly, Becca Blackwell, and more. Find out what exciting productions are coming up and experience the groundbreaking work of these talented artists.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Hoagy Carmichael as Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch take the stage at Birdland. Don't miss this unforgettable night of 'Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael' with two incredible performers.

The many facets of Kent Tritle’s career are on prominent display in the 2023-24 concert season of the Director of Cathedral Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine; Music Director of both Musica Sacra, New York’s elite professional chorus, and Oratorio Society of New York, the acclaimed avocational ensemble; and organist of the New York Philharmonic.

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!