Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Retirement of General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Anthony Durone, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Board of Trustees, has announced that Deborah Sandler Kemper, the company's General Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2012, will be retiring effective June 30, 2027, after 15 years of leadership.
Rochester Philharmonic Appoints Rising Hawaiian Conductor Jake Taniguchi
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra announced Jake Taniguchi as Assistant Conductor and Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, where he will lead community, education, and youth performances.
THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT To Be Presented By Boston Dance Theater at the Strand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Boston Dance Theater will present THE CAROL KAYE PROJECT at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, Maine, featuring works by leading American women choreographers celebrating the legacy of pioneering bassist Carol Kaye.
Riverdale Children's Theatre Will Present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL and GUYS AND DOLLS This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Riverdale Children's Theatre announced its spring lineup in the Bronx, with THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL running April 17-26 and GUYS AND DOLLS May 8-10, the latter directed by Jennifer Lopez film choreographer Brandon Bieber.
Rufus Norris’s First Directing Job Since the National Theatre Will Open In Turkey Today
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
Rufus Norris will return to directing this evening as his production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman premieres at Zorlu PAC in Istanbul. Learn more here!
CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL Will Present 2026 Season: Every Story Counts in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
The Chelsea Music Festival will present its 17th annual season, titled Every Story Counts, from June 20–27, 2026, featuring concerts, visual art, and culinary events celebrating American stories.
North Coast Repertory Theatre to Host 44th Spotlight Gala Featuring Rita Rudner
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre announced its 44th Spotlight Gala, 'An Evening of Laughter with Rita Rudner', set to entertain attendees with a night of comedy.
DANCING IN THE MIRROR at The Fellowship Inn Honors Boxing Icon Sir Henry Cooper
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
This spring, The Fellowship Inn in Lewisham will host the site-specific play DANCING IN THE MIRROR, celebrating the life of boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper.
Jazz Power Initiative Honors Advocates of Jazz and the Arts at 2026 Syncopated Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026
The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa at the Syncopated Celebration 2026. This event, set for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan, celebrates the historical and cultural impact of jazz. Williams will receive the Rothman Family Syncopated Partnership Award, recognizing his contributions to jazz and his leadership at WBGO. The celebration underscores the enduring inf
Trinity Rep to Present Pulitzer Prize Winner PRIMARY TRUST This Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
Trinity Rep will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama PRIMARY TRUST, showcasing a compelling narrative that explores deep human connections.
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS Panto Comes to St Helens Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Regal Entertainments Ltd will present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the theatre from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April. Tickets are on sale now priced from £20.
Western Piedmont Symphony to Perform MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE in Hickory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory.
Hofesh Shechter OBE Awarded Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres By The French Ministry Of Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that world-renowned choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Jan 10, 2025
Yann Martel is noted for his ability to write tales filled with adventure, survival and spirituality. His novel, LIFE OF PI, sold more than 15 million copies and won numerous awards. The novel has been translated into a film and now a stage play by Lolita Chakrabarti. It is on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
Review: TROUBLE IN MIND at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - Aug 14, 2024
It is funny. It is a slice of life. It is a literal peek behind the curtain. Kansas City Actors Theatre production of Alice Childress’s TROUBLE IN MIND allows audiences a long-delayed opportunity to vision America (and its theatrical community) as it appeared in 1955 from an African American point of view. I was struck by how much our country has matured (mostly for the better) over eighty years.
Interview: Debra Lyman of PINEAPPLE AND OTHER OPTIONS at Arizona Theatre Matters
by Jeanie Bishop - Jun 9, 2024
'...why not produce more plays with inclusion of older women in roles and older people in the story line? Instead the majority of theatres in my community constantly hit “replay” of plays done over and over and are always producing musicals again and again like worn out shoes.'
Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024
The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536. Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. See photos from inside the ceremony here.
Photos: Get a First Look at Bradford Blake's WRECK THE HALLS at The Sherman Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Sherman Playhouse's WRECK THE HALLS!
Review: THE PROM at Porthouse Theatre/Kent State University
by Roy Berko - Jul 30, 2023
What did our critic think of THE PROM at Porthouse Theatre/Kent State University?
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - May 17, 2023
Dear Evan Hansen at Connor Palace is a top-ranking musical drama that highlights social anxiety, suicide, family angst, and teenage drug addiction. Based on real-life incidents, it explores the complexities of mental health and societal investigation. With a pop-contemporary musical theatre sound, it is a must-see musical for those interested in boundary-pushing storytelling.
Photos: First Look At ThickSkin And Traverse Theatre Company Presents HOW NOT TO DROWN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2023
Get a first look at a ThickSkin and Traverse Theatre Company production, supported by Theatre Royal Stratford East, How Not To Drown commissioned by ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre. See photos below!
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