The Shape of Things - 2023 - West End Articles Page 7

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

Discover Suffolk University Theatre Department's creative rendition of Shakespeare's 'MidSummer; Kinda?' with a unique twist. Get all the details on show dates, venue, and how to experience this innovative adaptation.

Drummer/composer Mareike Wiening reveals her third album, 'Reveal,' featuring trumpeter Dave Douglas alongside her quintet. The album explores personal experiences and societal pressures, resulting in rich and deeply personal music.

The mainstay of Sydney’s high summer season, Sydney Festival, sails back this January with a first class line-up of World Premieres, extraordinary immersive experiences, cutting-edge public art, Australian exclusives, free events, trailblazing First Nations programming and an epic live music offering. 

To kick off their 20th season, Downstage is coming together with the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation and Climate Change Theatre Action for All Good Things Must Begin, from November 17 - 19, 2023 at Motel Theatre, Arts Commons.

Calling all Orange County artists! The deadline to apply for the 2024 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show in Laguna Beach is quickly approaching. Applications to exhibit at one of the nation's longest-running, most prestigious and highly competitive art shows must be submitted by Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 4pm.

The entertainment continues! The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the expansion of the Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series, with brand new shows throughout winter and spring.

To his credit, Klugheit sees the controversy as a chance to engage an otherwise piercing inquiry into our cultural obsession with physical beauty. REASONS TO BE PRETTY paints an unflinching portrait of seemingly reasonable Americans in emotional crisis -- socially well-adjusted folks who suffer from profound insecurity and power struggles. 

Get the details on the Off Broadway premiere of Alexandra Tatarsky's 'Sad Boys in Harpy Land' at Playwrights Horizons. Running from Nov 2-26, this solo work is part of a series of productions produced in repertory. Don't miss out on this unique theatrical experience.

New character posters for the Wonka movie musical have been released! Check out the photos of Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Hugh Grant as the Oompa Loompa, Natasha Rothwell as Piper Benz, Calah Lane as Noodle, Rich Fulcher as Larry Chucklesworth, Rakhee Thakrar as Lottie Bell, as Jim Carter as Abacus Crunch.

Corey Gulkin takes a confident leap into the thick of emotional transformation, locking eyes with the unknown. Written with the specific intention of channeling queer heartbreak, love, and rage, Half Moon sees Corey shedding preconceptions with a steely confidence that spares no tenderness. 

Blackeyed Theatre presents a major revival of Oh What a Lovely War to mark the 60th anniversary of Joan Littlewood’s epic anti-war musical.  Check out all new production photos here!

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) has announced five new appointments to its Board of Trustees, all prominent figures in the art, craft, and design community. Learn more about the new members here!

During the season two premiere of her talk show, Sherri Shepherd addressed the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and why her talk show is not affected by them. Read what Shepherd had to say about being a member of SAG-AFTRA and her response to AI! Watch the video clip now.

DG Copyright Management, Inc. has revealed the complete schedule for their week-long programming in honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week.

22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival announces an outstanding line-up of premieres from around the world. The opening night film is 'THE HOLDOVERS'.

Count on the Festival to get the conversation started with Social Impact Films and Q&As including: Environmental Sustainability, Fighting Government Oppression, Individuals with Disabilities and Inclusion, PTSD in the Military,  Native American Issues, LGBTQAI+ Rights, Opioid Crisis and other topics affecting our world and our communities.

​​​​​​​SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego's premiere professional vocal ensemble, has announced the concerts for their 15th Season melding vocal mastery with a social justice ethos. 

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Los Angeles premiere of Adam Rapp’s Pulitzer Prize finalist The Sound Inside opens September 10, 2023 (with previews starting September 6th). Cameron Watson directs the cast of Amy Brenneman and Anders Keith, as Bella Lee Baird a Yale professor and her student Christopher, respectively. Amy graciously found time between final rehearsals to answer a few of my inquiries.

Trish Wadley Productions has announced full casting for a new version of Shakespeare’s Othello which features Iago played collectively by three actors.

Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville has announced its dynamic 11th season of groundbreaking performances, featuring thrilling theatrical journeys, urgent confrontations of timely issues and daredevil breakthroughs in creative possibility. Theater, dance, music and multimedia events are highlighted in the compelling 2023-24 lineup of daring local, national and international artists who are shaping contemporary art and culture.

Join Inis Nua Theatre for a one-of-a-kind experience as they bring their pop-up play series to Fergie's Pub. Enjoy comedic theatre performances along with delicious handmade pies and cold pints. Don't miss this unique blend of entertainment and pub culture.

In Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical, 'tick, tick…BOOM!' the character of Michael is loosely based on the composer-lyricist’s best friend Matt O’Grady.

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 28, 2023.

 Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its four-show Children’s Theatre Series, providing families with outstanding theatre experiences on the weekend at an affordable price.