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Reprising their roles from the 2019-2020 season are Danielle Wade as Cady Heron, Megan Masako Haley as Gretchen Wieners, Jonalyn Saxer as Karen Smith, Mary Kate Morrissey as Janis Sarkisian, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbard, Adante Carter as Aaron Samuels, Kabir Bery as Kevin G. and Lawrence E. Street as Mr. Duvall.

Area Stage Conservatory has announced MIRROR OF MOST VALUE A MS. MARVEL PLAY, a contemporary theatrical adventure by Masi Asare within the Marvel Universe, running November 5th - 7th 2021 at the ASC Black Box Theatre.

There's a new Leading Lady in town, and women of Broadway need to know her name: Hannah Jane.

When Aaron David Gleason had the idea to take his Tik Tok collaboration and make it the first single by a new artist on his Brashtooth Records label, he gave the world two special works of art: Emma Freeman and SILVER CUP.

Acknowledge by many as one of the sweetest people in the local entertainment industry, Lauren Hobbs recovers at home from a brain injury caused by a crazed man on a crime spree.

Emily Peachey, known for her captivating role in the teen classic “The Fault in Our Stars,” headlines the new film drama “Fishbowl,” now available on iTunes, Apple TV and On Demand.  

At the young age of 11, Beren Gokyildiz is already one of the most famous child actors, both in Turkey and abroad. Learn all about her talent and on-screen charm which have captured audiences around the world, and she is now coming to Telemundo with the internationally acclaimed series “Todo Por Mi Hija” (Anything for My Daughter).

Many theaters are all finding unique ways to still bring theater, concerts, and the arts to their audiences. Facebook live, Zoom, and other streaming services are certainly getting a work out as schools, theaters, performers, and many workplaces have all shifted online due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Redhouse debuted its first virtual play Waiting for the Host by Marc Palmieri under the visionary direction of Hunter Foster on Thursday, May 28, 2020 and it will be available for purchase and streaming through June 1, 2020.

Later tonight, Scarlett Johansson has not one, but two chances at Oscars gold. The double nominee, who earned her very first nods this year, joins the company of just eleven other stars who have earned two acting nominations at once.

Newcomer Mariah Lyttle hasn't exactly pounded the New York City pavement quite yet, but it's not a reflection on her motivation or hard work. In fact, the young actress barely crossed the graduation stage before headlining a regional production of THE WIZ, which closed only moments before she booked the coveted role of Celie in the latest THE COLOR PURPLE national tour. While back at home for the holidays with her family, Ms. Lyttle sat down to share how the role has helped her find her voice, and how this classic story inspires hope and faith in audiences of all backgrounds and beliefs.

After World War II was over, we saw an increase in the American population thus characterizing that peace, love making lovers as 'the baby boomer' generation. They of course in turn gave birth to what is known as Generation X bringing a new age emergence of punk rock, grunge, and apparently both awesome and tasty cocktails. Generation X gave us millennials.

Second Annual Event to Feature Top Industry Executives Christopher Kühne, Larry Namer, and Emily Shah; Moderated by Kate Rees Davies

On Sunday, August 11th, Hollywood insider, Donelle Dadigan, and respected actress, Lee Purcell, hosted and invitation only screening of the documentary - THE MAX FACTOR.  The film takes a look behind the scenes into the star studded and astounding life of the inventor, pioneer and Hollywood' legendary King of Make-up.  The screening was followed by Q&A with the hosts and Filmmakers Clara and Julia Kuperberg and was moderated by film historian and critic, Leonard Maltin, who remarked 'The Max Factor Building is a true Hollywood treasure. I'm always happy to spend time there celebrating its history.' 

'Naaaaaaaaaaants ingonyama bagithi Baba!' No matter who you are or where you're from, it's a sure bet you're familiar with those iconic introductory lines. Set against the majestic backdrop of the rising Serengeti sun, the universally-recognized African cry, beckoning scores of meerkats, elephants, antelope and giraffes to emerge and greet the newest member of their animal tribe, is the quintessential Disney opening that defined a generation. 

Patty Smithey is marvelous as Ariel, but the show belongs to the amazing Janelle Richardson as Ursula.

Bursting at the seams with professionalism, passion and unbridled provocation, KINKY BOOTS at the Fugard Theatre has welcomed full audiences since its debut over a month ago and, from just 5 minutes into the show, it's easy to see why. The Harvey FiersteinCyndi Lauper hybrid production has garnered multiple awards in its prime, and this original South African rendition deserves equal accolades.

This is one fast and furiously entertaining show!

This re-imagining of Chekhov's 'The Seagull' is super-smart and boasts a dynamite cast.

Tennessee Williams's first success The Glass Menagerie lands at Arcola Theatre in an exciting and tremendously thought-provoking production directed by Femi Elufowoju jr. It's 1937 in St Louis. Amanda Wingfield's (Lesley Ewen) hopes that her two children will lead a more stable life than hers grapple with their own sense of individuality. While their mother lives in a past made of suitors and debutantes worrying about the future of her unmarried daughter Laura (Naima Swaleh) - a shy and scarred young woman who spends her days polishing her glass trinkets - Tom (Michael Abubakar) desperately wants to break free from his dead-end job at a shoe warehouse.

In a recent episode of FX's Fosse/Verdon, Bob brings Pippin to Broadway, and composer Stephen Schwartz, who was also represented in the episode, is speaking up about his thoughts on how the story is being told. 

FAMOUS re-opened in April after a successful run in 2018. I decided to speak with the show's Creator/Director Michael Leoni (ML) and producers Michelle Kaufer (MK) and Cassidy Pepper (CP), about how the new production uses stylized movements by the characters, enhanced lighting and sound designs, to bring the play flow so much more fluid than last year's version. The result grabs the audience's attention to the point of being able to hear a pin drop, making the entire experience even more stunning and breathtaking than before. And, of course, its relevance to the #MeToo movement is immediately recognizable as power players move in and out of Jason's life during the party.

Makenna Kirsch as the Leading Player and Jacob Atkins as Pippin lead an outstanding production.

Inspired by a true event, Peter Shaffer's EQUUS invites audiences to sit in on Alan Strang's psychological appointments after the teenager violently attacks six horses. Psychologically, religiously and sexually perverse, Alan's problematic relationship with horses is dissected by Dr. Martin Dysart who is jumping through his own torments. Expertly dark and inescapably sensual, EQUUS combines various elements of theatrical mastery that make this 2019 production a success for Pieter Toerien Productions.

Last Thursday, the Theatre des Capucins welcomed the comedy adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull. The plot is centered around a tragicomic chain of unrequited love, which ultimately brings several of the characters to the fringes of self-awareness, self-doubt and self-control.

Reynolds' career began unexpectedly in 1948 when she won a beauty contest at the age of 16. Two of the contest judges were scouts from Warner Brothers and MGM. When they heard Reynolds' show-stopping rendition of Betty Hutton's 'I'm Just a Square in a Social Circle,' they took an interest in the talented singer.