The Big and the Small - 2018 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 12

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.

Folketeateret’s new production of Jesus Christ Superstar set out to offer a fresh take on Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved rock opera, but it felt more like a retread of concepts that had become borderline clichés. Most of the lead actors cannot handle Llloyd Webber's score amd the use of live autotune cheapens the experience. The ensemble (and the orhestra) are the only saving grace in this struggling reimagining.

Harris Center for the Arts has announced the concert 'Together Again' featuring KARLA BONOFF and JD SOUTHER. The event promises an evening of memorable performances by these renowned artists.

In 2024, Abraham will premiere two evening-length works, Cassette Vol. 1 in Hamburg, German in August, and in December ‘Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful’ at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. 

Visitors to Scottsdale Arts' annual Canal Convergence, Nov. 8–17, will have a chance to 'reflect” through a variety of interactive, light-based artworks, including post-'s “Phase Change.” 

One night only The Peppermint Patties Return to The Venus Cabaret Theater for a Chicago themed cabaret featuring local talent.

Dramatists Guild Foundation has announced that it will honor orchestrator, and arranger Tom Kitt, the Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning Composer, Orchestrator, and Arranger; and producer Mindy Rich, Chairman at Rich Holdings Inc., Executive Chair at Rich Entertainment Group (REG), and Producing Partner at Grove Entertainment.

Universal and Amblin have just released new information about the upcoming entry in the Jurassic World franchise, including the title and a first look at some of the main cast.

The full cast has been revealed for the premiere of an unmissable new comedy sequel which comes to St Helens Theatre Royal this autumn. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Colony Theatre in association with producers Christine Russell (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Head Over Heels), Robert Ulrich and Jay Paul Deratany are presenting the Reel Red Entertainment production of The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical about notable queer history figure Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, who served alongside the men of the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry with distinction throughout some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. While not alone as a woman serving on the battlefield during the war, Cashier never revealed himself as anyone other than a man dedicated to serving his country on the battlefields during its greatest time of need. He was recognized as such by his comrades in arms and those surrounding him and retained his identity as a man throughout his later life. Transgender musician and actor Cidny Bullens (Pictured) portrays the older Cashier in the play with Dani Shay taking on the role of the younger Cashier. I decided to speak with Cid about his own road to self-discovery and what led him to the role of a transgender man.

The Award-Winning, critically acclaimed comedy Past Tents is concluding its 2023/2024 tour at the Golden Goose Theatre in Camberwell this Autumn. The brain child of award-winning writers and producers David J Keogh and Seth Jones, Past Tents is a rip-roaringly funny, cathartic exploration of mental health, grief… and tents. 

On Pitch Performing Arts (OPPA!) has announced that Broadway star Santino Fontana will headline their 'Behind the Curtain Big Band Concert and Dance' on September 6th, 2024.

Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending.  Recently, Darren stopped by Z100's Morning Zoo in support of the upcoming Elsie Fest, and took a minute to discuss his latest Broadway venture. Accordin

Seven comics will come together November 2, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester to raise money for the Manny 267 Foundation.

The Society of Composers & Lyricists will honor Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal with the Ambassador Award at the SCL New York Holiday Party on December 4, 2024.

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.

Albany-raised, pop-punk band State Champs has announced their fifth studio album and self-titled record to be released on November 8. The band has released their first two punchy singles off the album, “Silver Cloud” and 'Too Late To Say.'

Chastity will release their self-titled LP on September 13. Ahead of the album, the band shares a new single 'Offing,' which is available now.