The Rivals 2018

Ages: 10+
Opened: November 1, 2018
Closing: November 18, 2018

The Rivals - 2018 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Featuring glorious music and witty repartee, The Rivals follows the travails of Lydia Languish, a young lady in possession of a large fortune, who will lose two-thirds of that fortune if she marries without the consent of her guardian, Mrs. Malaprop. But, who needs money when you're in love? As Mrs. Malaprop would say, "It's a musical to delight the heart and tackle the funny bone."

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White Wave Dance Presents The 2024 DUMBO DANCE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


On Thursday, June 27, WHITE WAVE Dance celebrates the 23 Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival (DDF) with a GALA Opening that heralds the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region.

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Presents CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, January 19- 28
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023


Phoenix Theatre Ensemble presents 'Crime and Punishment' at A.R.T./New York Theatres from January 19-28. This production was a standout at the 2023 Phoenix Live Arts Festival in Nyack.

What's New On Max This January 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023


Find out what's new on Max this January, including the Debut of HBO Original “True Detective: Night Country” and Max Original “On the Roam,” New Seasons Of Max Original “Sort Of,' HBO Original “Real Time with Bill Maher,” And Adult Swim's “Rick and Morty,” And Debut of HBO Original Documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.'

WHITE WAVE DANCE to Present 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023


WHITE WAVE DANCE presents the 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival featuring 30 dancemakers from the New York Metro area and beyond. Don't miss this vibrant showcase of talent at Dixon Place in New York City.

Carpool Announce New Album & Share Single 'Can We Just Get High?'
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023


The first single from the record is the anthemic PUP-meets-Weezer pop-punk ripper “Can We Just Get High?,” with its surge of quasi-nihilistic recklessness and massive riffs. It’s one of many tracks on their new album that blends careless fun with abject desperation to create an existential crisis you want to dance to.

Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2023


The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.

White Wave Dance to Present 8th Annual SOLODUO DANCE FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2023


WHITE WAVE DANCE presents the 8th Annual SoloDuo Dance Festival featuring 30 dancemakers from the New York Metro area and across the country, as well as international dancers from Korea, Japan, and Germany. The festival celebrates the art of the solo and duet, showcasing emerging and mid-career choreographers.

Jeannette Bayardelle, Emily Bergl & More Join THE POST-ROE MONOLOGUES Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Additional cast members have been announced for the benefit performance of 'The Post-Roe Monologues' at Merkin Hall on November 6. Don't miss this powerful and timely show!

A Beacon School Shares New Single 'Mantra' Ahead Of New LP 'yoyo' Out This Friday
by Michael Major - Oct 9, 2023


A Beacon School shares new single and video 'Mantra' ahead of new LP 'yoyo' release. The official follow-up to his beloved debut Cola, Smith takes his sound even further with 10 tracks that are an untainted exploration of the unconscious artistic self and the oscillation of time. 

David Byrne and Arbutus to Host HERE LIES LOVE Benefit This Thursday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023


David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s Broadway production of Here Lies Love will host a sold out special benefit performance on September 28 with proceeds supporting Byrne’s non-profit, Arbutus.

HERE LIES LOVE Homecoming Concert Comes to Joe's Pub Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


The cast, alumni, and friends of Here Lies Love will perform in Here Lies Love: A Homecoming Concert on Monday, October 2 at 9:30pm, in celebration of Filipino American History Month. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!

LETTERKENNY PRESENTS Features A Night Of Stand-Up With Actors & Writers From Hit TV Show 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023


LETTERKENNY PRESENTS a night of stand-up comedy featuring four comedians from the popular award-winning Crave and Hulu Original series Letterkenny.

Symphony Space Reveals Lineup For 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023


Symphony Space has announced its 2023-2024 Season, bringing artists, writers, and myriad communities together for one-night-only, only-at-Symphony Space events that celebrate the magic and sanctuary found only in the arts. Learn more about the season lineup here!

BEDLAM Announces Cast of ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2023


The critically acclaimed New York theatre company BEDLAM will present ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard this fall, off-Broadway at the West End Theater (263 W 86th Street).  Directed by Eric Tucker (BEDLAM Artistic Director), ARCADIA begins previews on October 27, 2023. The strictly limited 5-week engagement opens on November 12, 2023.

Cast Set for Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA at BEDLAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2023


Immerse yourself in BEDLAM's captivating production of ARCADIA by Tom Stoppard. Don't miss the chance to witness this theatrical masterpiece at the Boston Theatre from November 1st to November 30th.

Kate Burton, John Cariani & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023


Get the latest updates on the star-studded performances at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including appearances by Kate Burton, John Cariani, and more. Find out when and where you can catch these exciting shows.

THE BOOK OF WILL Comes to PCPA This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023


William Shakespeare is dead. Bad Hamlet knock-offs and children’s acting troupes litter the stages of Elizabethan London. And the King’s Men are running out of time. Rooted in real events, The Book of Will is the witty and wonderful battle of how the Bard’s legacy came to be.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023


The cast has been revealed for the new production of Calendar Girls the Musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Learn more about the cast, the tour, and how to get tickets, here!

JACK Announces 2023 Fall/Winter Season!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023


This Fall, Brooklyn performance and civic space JACK wrestles with family - both chosen and related in two theatrical premieres and the return of their experimental performance festival Radical Acts.

A Beacon School to Release First Album in 5 Years & Shares Two New Tracks
by Michael Major - Jun 20, 2023


A Beacon School (the dream pop project of New York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith) announces his much anticipated first full-length in five years, yoyo, and shares two new tracks from the album, 'Potion' and “Jon.'

Review: MEAN GIRLS at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Andrew J. Koehler - Jun 13, 2023


What did our critic think of MEAN GIRLS at Cultural Arts Playhouse? The 2018 smash-hit musical MEAN GIRLS, based on the 2004 cult classic is playing at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Merrick. Directed by Taneisha Corbin, the production is bursting at the seams with energy and electricity. 

Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane Will Lead MACBETH at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023


The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane will make their RSC debut playing the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively in Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy.

Door Shakespeare Welcomes the 2023 Acting Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023


Door Shakespeare has introduced the cast members for the 2023 summer season. Audiences will recognize some familiar faces as well as see a number of Door Shakespeare debuts.

White Wave Dance to Present 2023 DUMBO Dance Festival Opening Night Gala This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023


WHITE WAVE Dance will celebrate their 22nd Anniversary season of the DUMBO Dance Festival with a GALA Opening that heralds the most anticipated four-day festival of contemporary dance in the greater New York City region, as well as its 35th anniversary as a company.

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