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Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024


The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.

Goddo Releases New Recording of 'Pretty Bad Boy' from Hits Compilation
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2024


Celebrating 50 years, legendary Canadian rock band GODDO mark a milestone with Decades, the newly released definitive hits compilation. Goddo's iconic track 'Pretty Bad Boy' gets a re-imagined recording for the Decades project. Listen to it now!

2024 Nathan Cohen Awards Announces 2024 Call for Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2024


The Nathan Cohen Awards are now accepting submissions for 2024, recognizing excellence in Canadian theatre criticism. Entries are open to critics who have published work in 2023.

Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024


The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!

Pianist Ian Hobson Returns to New York City and Continues Robert Schumann Cycle at Tenri Cultural Institute
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024


Pianist and conductor Ian Hobson will continue his celebrated Robert Schumann Cycle with a solo piano recital on Friday evening, November 15, 2024, 7 p.m. Learn more about the full program here!

Tickets on Sale This Week For CATS at Theatre Royal Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024


Tickets are on pre-sale now and on general public sales from Friday for the return of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS at Theatre Royal Sydney in June next year.

Renowned Iranian Musicians Ali Akbar Moradi & Pejman Hadadi to Play Roulette This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024


Renowned Iranian musicians Ali Akbar Moradi and Pejman Hadadi will perform a rare concert in New York on November 23 at Roulette, showcasing traditional Persian music.

Beloved Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To ACT
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024


ACT Contemporary Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the 49th year of the beloved theatrical classic, A Christmas Carol. Originally adapted for the stage in 1976 by ACT founder Gregory Falls, this season's production will see the return of Seattle actor Darragh Kennan in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

Tears For Fears to Return to Las Vegas for Four 2025 Shows
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024


On the heels of selling out all three of their shows at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas this week, iconic British duo Tears For Fears have announced their return to Las Vegas in 2025 with four additional dates for their limited engagement.

Ann Talman Stars In ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE BC/EFA Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024


Ann Talman will present a benefit performance at Don't Tell Mama on December 1, featuring stories and songs inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Legacy of Esther Rolle to be Honored with Exhibition in Pompano Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024


Pompano Beach Arts and the Rock Road Restoration Historical Group, Inc. will present a new annual exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Esther Rolle, a groundbreaking actress and activist. Learn more!

Bryan Ferry Releases New Retrospective Collection
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024


Bryan Ferry released a comprehensive 81-track collection, RETROSPECTIVE: SELECTED RECORDINGS 1973-2023, celebrating over 50 years of his music, including a new song, marking his first in over a decade.

National Comedy Center Launches Norman Lear Exhibit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024


Explore the new NORMAN LEAR exhibit at the National Comedy Center, celebrating the legendary TV producer's groundbreaking work and influence on American comedy. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy Reunite for OC Cabaret at Segerstrom Arts
by Michael Quintos - Oct 24, 2024


Eric McCormick and Laura Bell Bundy recently stopped by Segerstrom Center of the Arts to present the OC debut of their cabaret show “A Blonde, A Brunette, and Some Duets: From Primetime to Sondheim,” a fun and cheeky night of silly songs and even sillier stories for a limited three-night engagement at the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra And Music Director Radu Paponiu Kick Off First Season Together In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024


The SF Symphony Youth Orchestra announced Radu Paponiu as the new Wattis Foundation Music Director for the 2024–25 season, marking a new chapter in the orchestra's leadership.

OPERA America Reveals 2024 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024


OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

New Legacy Website Announced For Legendary Comic Playwright George S. Kaufman
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024


Explore the newly announced legacy website dedicated to George S. Kaufman, offering insights into the life and works of the legendary comic playwright.

Luis A. Miranda, Jr. & Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda Among Honorees At New York Landmarks Conservancy 'Living Landmarks' Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024


Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda were honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 'Living Landmarks' celebration, recognizing their contributions to the community.

Nitz Howe Experience Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Elgin's Hemmens In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024


Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nitz/Howe Experience at Elgin's Hemmens on November 24. Enjoy a night of audience participation, comedy, and music with After Dark Award winners Daryl Nitz and George Howe.

CATS Returns To Its Original Australian Home After 40 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024


CATS returns to Australia, marking 40 years since its original debut, offering audiences a chance to experience the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Review: Songbook Sundays' HOAGY CARMICHAEL Tribute at Dizzy's Is Delightful
by Rob Lester - Oct 17, 2024


Classy standards done with high-class talent are always on the menu at Dizzy's in the series curated and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer. The October edition on 10/13 featuring standards with music by Hoagy Carmichael was a sure bet.

CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024


Avon Players’ season will continue with a bittersweet story of three women coming home and reconciling the trajectory of their messy lives with their small-town upbringing in Crimes of the Heart, running November 8-23.

Horror Play To Be Staged at Historic Congressional Cemetery In Washington, DC
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024


Lýkos Ánthrōpos by Bob Bartlett will be staged at the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC on Thursdays through Sundays from October 31 - November 24, 2024.

Works & Process to Present TO THE BODY By Nico Muhly
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024


Experience the world premiere of TO THE BODY by Nico Muhly, a live concert at the Guggenheim's Peter B. Lewis Theater. Discover an immersive soundscape crafted for the exhibition.

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