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Closing: February 11, 2007

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Time Spent Driving to Release New Album 'Lost Leaves' via Thirty Something Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026


Veteran emo/indie rock band Time Spent Driving announced 'Lost Leaves,' an upcoming album via Thirty Something Records, preceded by a double single release of 'Weak Arm' and 'December.'

Review: 13 THE MUSICAL Gooseberry Park Players at Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre At Concordia College
by Brian Michaels - Jul 20, 2026


What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre At Concordia College? Read the full review for the production here.

Review: BBC PROMS: BLACK DYKE BAND, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - Jul 20, 2026


Black Dyke Band brings its popular programme of classics and movie music, written or arranged for brass, to the BBC Proms. Showcasing their industrial roots and professional virtuosity, they prove why they are 'the best-known brass band in the world'.

LIMEFEST 2026 to Return to The Tank NYC With New Works by Women and Non-Binary Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2026


The Tank NYC will present LimeFest 2026, its annual festival of new works by women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists, featuring productions including Lilith, Baby Bipolar, and Moonlighters at its Manhattan venue.

Review: A Thrilling PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026


What did our critic think of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Emerson Colonial Theatre?

Macy Gray and More Set for The Assembly Leamington Spa 100th Anniversary Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026


AGMP Concerts will present a series of performances at The Assembly in Leamington Spa to mark the venue's 100th anniversary, featuring Macy Gray, The Blockheads, Trevor Horn & His Band, Incognito, and The Ordinary Boys.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & More Lead R. Scott Reedy's Boston Summer Theatre Picks
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 16, 2026


Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

Interview: John Alexander of New film COPELAND and the journey of Stewart Copeland!
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jul 11, 2026


Stewart Copeland is harnessed in COPELAND, weaving a web of whimsical opportunities that he expertly spun into reality. With a knack for saying yes to outlandish ideas and running with them, he has transformed his dreams into tangible achievements.

Actor's Theatre of Indiana Names Dan McFeely as New Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026


Actors Theatre of Indiana announced Dan McFeely, a former ATI Board Member and Past President, as its new Executive Director, succeeding Jim Reilly, who transitions to Executive Director Emeritus.

Video: Elle Woods Receives Life-Changing News in ELLE Prequel Series Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026


An extended clip is now available from the first episode of Elle, the newly released Legally Blonde prequel series. Check it out now, featuring Lexi Minetree as the fan-favorite character.

OTHELLO OF OVERTOWN to Make Museum Reading Debut at NSU Art Museum and PAMM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026


Grace Arts Center's new musical OTHELLO OF OVERTOWN, inspired by Miami artist Purvis Young, will hold free public readings at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale and Pérez Art Museum Miami ahead of a full 2027 production.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music to Add Three New Faculty Members From Top West Coast Ensembles
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026


The San Francisco Conservatory of Music announced three faculty appointments: Joseph Pereira of the LA Philharmonic, Tim Keeler of Chanticleer, and Michael Cox of SF Opera and Ballet Orchestras.

The Debut: Jesse Eisenberg's A24 Musical Gets Teaser Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026


Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut gets its first teaser posters! The A24 musical comedy stars Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Bernadette Peters & more.

Review: ONCE at The Town Players Of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Jun 20, 2026


From beloved classics to contemporary favorites, The Town Players of New Canaan delivers exceptional community theater year-round.

FIRST, DO NO HARM World Premiere to Open at NIDA with bAKEHOUSE Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


Grace Malouf's debut play FIRST, DO NO HARM, directed by Charley Allanah, will receive its world premiere at NIDA, exploring medical ethics, bodily autonomy, and trans and disabled communities' rights.

Speight Jenkins, Former Seattle Opera General Director, Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026


Speight Jenkins, who led Seattle Opera for 31 years and transformed it into one of the most respected opera companies in the US, has died at 89, the company announced.

ANTIGONE 1989: A TOWN HALL MUSICAL To Premiere At Edinburgh Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026


McKoy will direct and produce the world premiere of ANTIGONE 1989: A Town Hall Musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The production is an artistic expansion of McKoy’s decades-long commitment to the Bay Area theater community.

Review: THE 39 STEPS IS A DELIGHTFUL ROMP AT ELMWOOD PLAYHOUSE
by Bruce Apar - May 22, 2026


What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS IS A DELIGHTFUL ROMP AT ELMWOOD PLAYHOUSE at Elmwood?So pronounced is the raucous, madcap flavor of the show – consciously channeling the vaudevillian humor of early 20th Century English music halls, a setting that bookends the play – that the plot itself virtually plays second fiddle to the non-stop shenanigans, which are enough to make you plotz with guffaws throughout.

THE BOGTROTTERS to Headline Time Square Stage at Warrington Music Fest
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026


THE BOGTROTTERS will headline the Time Square stage at the free, open-air Warrington Music Festival, joined by nine other acts including The Escape Committee, Red Light Racers, and Marti Wilde.

Review: WAITRESS’ Down Under Debut makes for a thoroughly yummy affair
by Bayley Turner - May 11, 2026


Australian musical theatre lovers have been eagerly awaiting this day, when ‘Waitress’ would finally clock in down under, ten years after it first set up shop on Broadway, to great acclaim from audiences for its originality and deeply human story. What director Diane Paulus and the creative team have served up is a charming, wholesome, resoundingly fun slice of life.

Delta Generators to Celebrate ON & ON Album Release at Spire Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026


The Delta Generators will mark the release of their new studio album ON & ON with a concert at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA in May.

The Great American Songbook Foundation Awarded GRAMMY Museum Grant
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2026


The Great American Songbook Foundation has been selected as one of 14 recipients nationwide to receive funding from the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program, which supports research, archiving and preservation initiatives across the United States. 

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players
by Shari Barrett - Apr 29, 2026


Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

Interview: Kendrick 'KayB' Brown of FENCES at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Apr 16, 2026


I'm playing the role of Lyons. Oh! And yeah, this is… this is, like, my second time playing it, and this is one of my favorite plays, so I'm very, very excited to be at the Alley with this one.

Warrington Music Festival Will Return This Summer With Winachi and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026


A line-up of almost 20 bands and artists have been revealed as part of Warrington’s biggest annual showcase of emerging music talent, including Winachi who will headline.


The Scene - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
The Scene awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2007 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play 0
2007 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Anna Camp
2007 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress Patricia Heaton

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