The Big and the Small - 2018 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 11

After hundreds of bus rides in Barrie, the GTA, across Canada and around the globe, Tales of an Urban Indian will celebrate its 750th performance in Barrie on October 10 at 12:00 p.m., as part of a longer anniversary run taking place from October 9 – 26, 2024.

MidAmerica Productions Founder and General Music Director Peter Tiboris has passed away. Learn more.

Who says Broadway and sports don't mix? FX is about to drop a new limited series following the real-life story of football star Aaron Hernandez starring a slew of Broadway actors.

Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis has joined the cast of Crutch, a new spin-off of CBS' The Neighborhood. The Hell's Kitchen star will play Antoinette, the sister-in-law of the title character played by Tracy Morgan.

Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces No Cowards in Our Band, a powerful musical drama that tells the story of an aging and contemplative Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). Set against the backdrop of post-Reconstruction America, No Cowards in Our Band portrays Frederick Douglass as he considers the social, economic, and political ramifications of slavery and the Civil War and their impact on the future of the United States.

What did our critic think of THE SUNSHINE BOYS at BECK CENTER?

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

The White Theatre presents a world premiere production of “Tree of Life,” a new two-act play, by Kansas City career writer and playwright Victor Wishna.  “Tree of Life” documents the journey of a sacred “Torah” that has rested in the arc of a small-town Iowa synagogue over more than a century.

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!

Nothing Without a Company has announced the cast and production team for their upcoming show.

TOUCHSTONE THEATRE announced the return of Festival UnBound for its 6th year, featuring community-based arts events from October 4-13, 2024, in Bethlehem, PA.

The Heeler family will be returning to Overture with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to Overture on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m.

Indigenous writer Tanya Talaga and Polaris Prize-winning artists Tanya Tagaq and Lido Pimienta will open The Royal Conservatory season.

Meghan Finn, artistic director of THE TANK, was honored with a $200k David Prize for her transformative impact as a New York Visionary. Learn more about her contributions and the significance of this award.

Written and directed by T.J. Elliott, HONOR stars Alinca Hamilton (Andrei Serban's Richard III, Julius Caesar at Classic Stage, To All the Black Girls... at Ars Nova), along with John Blaylock (Doctor Frankenstein at West End Theater, The Temple at The Brick, Proof at The Gallery Players), and Ed Altman (Love's Labor's Lost at Theatre Row, Atlantic Pharmaceuticals at The Tank, Jake Shore's Adjust The Procedure).

With Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes, and more slated to appear, find out who is nominated, presenting, performing, hosting, at the VMAs here.

Arts leader Jonathan Bradley has been named Executive Director of Voices of Ascension, the New York City-based professional chorus dedicated to sharing the transformative power of choral music through performances, commissions, and community engagement.

Initial casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL, which will run at Leicester’s Curve theatre Thursday 10 April to Saturday 10 May 2025.

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

Currently in previews at The Geffen Playhouse, Sara Porkalob’s Dragon Lady officially opens September 12, 2024. Andrew Russell directs Sara backed by musicians Pete Irving, Mickey Stylin and Jimmy Austin.

THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse sparkles with energy, sequins, and high-octane choreography. With its message of inclusivity and tolerance, the show highlights the continued struggles of LBGTQ+ youth. Come for the dancing, and stay for the story. And just like in high school, THE PROM is a night you won’t forget.hat did our critic think of THE PROM at Berkeley Playhouse?

Lea Thompson, Kevin Pollak, Leanne Melissa Bishop, and Aaron Ashmore will the lead cast of the upcoming film WHAT IF.

Inspired by the beloved, award-winning 1997 film (which later became a Broadway musical), The Real Full Monty is an all-new two-hour special in which a daring group of male celebrities will volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research. The special will air on Monday, December 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

San Jose Stage Company will launch its highly anticipated 42nd Season, 'Exploration, Revelation, and Transformation.”

Award-winning SF contemporary chamber group Ensemble for These Times has announced the winners of its 2024 Call for Scores for Solo Piano. The works chosen will be performed by E4TT emerita pianist extraordinaire, Dale Tsang on a solo recital in the group's 17th Home Season, the second such solo piano Call for Scores.