The Years - 1992 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 19

Houston’s CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY has decided to take it back to the original written word and return Dracula to the status of a demon rather than a lover. And yet, somehow, they have cast Spencer Plachy, who is the most swoon-worthy actor Houston has, a man who has embodied Mr. Darcy for years. Also, a man sexy enough to star in the Broadway tour of THE LION KING shirtless as Scar. It’s wild to see Darcy do Dracula and do it as a feral animal to boot. See what our critic had to say.

Olney Theatre Center, the official state summer theatre of Maryland, announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees.

On Friday, November 22nd at 8 PM, jazz aficionados can enjoy the Eric Alexander Quartet at Flushing Town Hall.

What did our critic think of NOISES OFF at The Alley Theatre?

Gibney and the Simons Foundation have revealed the 2024-2025 Open Interval Residency cohort. This marks the third year of a partnership that began in 2022. Learn more about the awardees.

iHeartRadio Broadway will host an hour-long special celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway this November.

MJ THE MUSICAL has hit the stage at Bass Concert Hall. Is it smooth? Is it criminal?  Was it a thriller? Is it Bad? Forgive me. I love a good pun - I love a bad pun, too. Nevertheless, MJ the MUSICAL is the latest in a long history of Broadway jukebox musicals now touring in Austin.

After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.

The Spire Center in Plymouth announced a lineup of shows including a New Year’s Eve Comedy Night, performances by Popa Chubby, Sarah Martin, and Amanda Carr, offering diverse entertainment options.

DreamWrights Playhouse is bringing “Newsies- The Musical” to the stage from October 4th through 13th under the direction of Gregory DeCandia. With a large and energetic cast for their production of “Newsies- The Musical,” you could feel their enthusiasm and vocal strength in each group number performed.

When Ariana DeBose visited The Jennifer Hudson Show this week, the Oscar-winner revealed that she would love to star as one of the Muses in a live-action remake of Disney's Hercules.

Discover three compositions by American composer Robert Chumbley, including a world premiere and a New York premiere. Explore the innovative works of this noted artist.

The bestselling children's author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of the family adventure Awful Auntie from Thu 10 Oct to Sat 12 Oct 2024. 

Adrian Bailey passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 67. In a rare tradition that reflects the magnitude of Mr. Bailey’s impact on the Broadway industry and the community, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of one theater from every Theater Owner on Broadway in his honor. Learn more.

 Legendary Comedian, Jeff Dunham, has announced his new North American Tour entitled “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE” with the first thirty cities across North America, on sale now. An additional thirty-one cities, including a stop at UBS Arena will go on sale next week.

Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige announced her 2025 “The For My Fans Tour” with special guests NE-YO and Mario. The tour comes on the heels of her new album “Gratitude,” set for release on November 15.

The 10th China (Anqing) Huangmei Opera Art Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and the Anhui Provincial People's Government, will be held in Anqing City, Anhui Province from late September to October 8, 2024. 

Get ready for a night of unforgettable laughter as comedian Don Barnhart will return to the stage for his residency at Delirious Comedy Club beginning Oct 4th.

Axial Theatre in Westchester announced The Best of Cactus Flowers: Part II, featuring five short plays and a film screening from September 27-29 at St John's Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, NY.

The 13th annual New York Shorts International Film Festival will feature nearly 300 short films, including STRAYS, a story about a Pakistani immigrant Uber driver in New York, showing on October 13.

Two principal cast members for the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have been revealed.

One play asks the very timely question, 'Do your elected representatives really live the values they trumpet on the campaign trail??

The Golden Bachelorette is coming to Broadway! For one night only, Joan Vassos, who is currently appearing on the dating show on ABC, will be playing the role of the Fortune Teller in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway.

Sarasota Orchestra has announced its September and October 2024 concerts, featuring a range of performances that highlight classical and contemporary works.

To coincide with National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, and Citizenship Day, R.E.M. has released We Are Hope Despite The Times, a digital compilation of songs aimed at encouraging their listeners to stay informed, engaged, and vote during this critical election season.