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In a return to an in-person ceremony for the first time in three years, the winners were announced tonight (Sunday May 1) for the 37and Annual Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Achievement. The event was hosted…

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SEQUIM — Olympic Theater Arts will host the last weekend of "Bingo!" The Winning Musical" from tonight through Sunday and will hold auctions for a Renaissance Faire on Saturday. Bingo! is about a group of hardcore bingo players who…

When I reviewed the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington concert new day in mid-March at the Lincoln Theater, I bragged about her virtue in showcasing inclusivity and equality with her wonderful renditions of songs on the subject.…

Hilarious fucking! Two years after it opened, the Colonial Players finally began a series of Disney's stage version of weird friday – on a Friday night, of course – and it's really hilarious. This gem of a musical, written by…

DULUTH, MN. (CBS 3 Duluth) - A new performance hits the stage in Duluth this weekend.On Friday, the "Tuesdays with Morrie" production opens at the Spirit of the North Theater, located in the Fitger Building.The autobiographical show is…

Rayshun LaMarr, Roz White, TC Carson, Nia Harris and Yvertte Spears in 'Blackberry Daze' at MetroStage. Photo courtesy of MetroStage. Alexandria's only professional theater, MetroStage, will reopen its curtains in a brand new…

The T-Birds members perform "Greased Lightning". Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times Thanks to community donations such as 1950s clothing, props, an old car and cash, the theater arts students were able to perform four performances of…

The pre-show soundtrack bears a distant resemblance to the theme of Friends. And like that hit TV sitcom, Erica Smith's charming new play fiveplay takes place in the shared home of an assortment of idiosyncratic personalities…

Filled with humour, "Motherhood Out Loud" features a series of scenes, monologues and vignettes about the joys and moving moments that celebrate the female experience. The production puts women in the spotlight and shows what it's like to…

A musical quest for fire among prehistoric tribes, one man's grim battle against the trickle-down economy, a lesbian couple's comedic subversion of Victorian-era mores, and a modern mother's struggle against the mental illness…

The North Park Theatre in Buffalo, New York, is an iconic local landmark. It has only one screen and 600 seats and ornate domed ceilings it's a rare treasure among the many multiplex cinemas. "This is the kind of place you want to see a!-->!-->!-->…

'Little Shop of Horrors' Takes Stage at Jaeb Theater at Straz Center "Little Shop" has something different - a talking, singing man eating a plant named Audrey 2. Bringing this plant to life takes a lot of work and four puppets.…

The iconic musical Oklahoma! was overdue for a revamp, but who could have predicted what director Daniel Fish would conceive of as the gloriously edgy production now in town at the Kennedy Center? The 80-year-old book and…

Jean Wentz, Christine Booher, Lisa Drum, Julia Rushing, Joy Kay and Becky McCarson pose for a photo. The six are all in 'Calendar Girls' at the Willingham Theater from April 22-24. (photo sent)…

DuBOIS — The Rotary Club of DuBois has completed its Rotary District 7280 Project Grant for 2021-2022, which…

REXBURG — The Center Street Plaza project in Rexburg is about to become a reality as the City of Rexburg received a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile. As part of T-Mobile's $25 million Hometown Grant Program, the donation will help fund a stage…

Based on the Miramax film by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth…

Dancers of "Panchatantra Tales" during a rehearsal Rachita Menon remembers reading the Panchatantra, a series of Indian fables, in her youth. Now these childhood stories, which many Indian children like Menon grew up with,…

Are there generational curses? Does black excellence replace racism? Can we visit the sins of the father on the child? These questions stuck in my mind as I watched Bowie Community Theater's well-done performance of Fences.…

Sporting a shiny new yellow facade with 6-foot-tall lettering proclaiming its name, DC's beloved Studio Theater has reasserted itself at the center of the bustling cultural life of 14th Street NW. The welcoming entrance is…

divine spell has been one of the most produced shows since its debut in 1972 and its film adaptation the following year. The 2011 Broadway revival book and score bring bolder, more complex arrangements to classic Stephen…

"Mum. Mum. Mum. Mum. Mum. Mum. Mum."— Words spoken by George Floyd before his death at the hands of police officer Derek Chauvin "Our suffering connects us." —James Baldwin The May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands…

The play entitled Musicaler met the public The musical entitled "Muzikhaller" was staged during the festival organized on the occasion of March 27, World Theater Day. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, who attended the…

There came a point during the performance I attended of this captivating and skillfully acted piece when tense silences between the two main characters were met by the utter stillness of a still audience holding its collective…

Fundraising at the Triboro Christian Academy | Eye-witness… 3 hours ago…

As the daughter of legendary Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, and sister of Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft has been in the spotlight since birth. And that was just the start of his "fifteen minutes of fame" rehearsal cycle. In…

Lights, camera, KiKi Layne is back in action! Although you might know the actress from her roles in movies like If Beale Street Could Talk and The old guard, Layne rediscovers the joys of performing at the theatre. She currently plays in…

Lights, camera, KiKi Layne is back in action! Although you might know the actress from her roles in movies like If Beale Street Could Talk and The old guard, Layne rediscovers the joys of performing at the theatre. She currently plays in…

"Everyone is invited to put their name in the bag to share a real five-minute personal story on the theme, however you interpret it," said organizer Jeanné Sparks.The theme this time is habits, she noted.On Friday, Story Slam participants…

Emily Paige and Jake Bieniewicz as Eurydice and Orpheus. (Courtesy of Jason Flannery, Director of Eurydice) By Mia Kerner After months of preparation, the GRCC Players present the myth of Orpheus through the perspective…

1 POSTS Michael St. Andress is truly an asset to the DC Metro Area and is well-liked by local governments, businesses, education,…

Ukraine. COVID. Climate change. A world of refugees. Authoritarians abroad and at home. Tragedies of today and tomorrow. But, at the Signature Theater, comedy tonight, in the form of She loves Me, music even sweeter than…

Back row, left to right, Joel Miller, Ruben Muller, Timothy Kupjack. Middle row, left to right, DeAnna Gonzales, Lacey Bingham. Front row, left to right, Elisa River Stacey, Margie Maes, Maria Teresa Herrera, Diana Segara.…

"The black box theatrics that snuck into the white cube." This is how the three-person art collective My Barbarian described itself art forum. The three are masters of their "Showcore" concept, which the Whitney Museum of American Art…

Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of Temptations Fox Theater from March 8 to 13 The electrifying new Broadway hit musical follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.…

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has just released a new list of original sound theater titles, to continue to bring the theatrical experience to a global audience, as part of…

Few college majors are as affected as University of Miami theater students by the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigating how to operate safely in the midst of a global health crisis poses a plethora of challenges. Next spring, UM's…

The Globe Openstage production of The importance of being serious is a delicious blend of classic comedy and modern technology. Shot entirely on Zoom, with each actor appearing in their own "square", it allows Oscar Wilde's…

from Arlington Avant-Bard Theater directed by Lauren Gunderson Ada and the engine as the company's second mainline show of its 32nd season. At the helm is Megan Behm, who directed the resounding success of Avant Bard A…

By COLLETTE CAPRARA FOR THE FREE LANCE-STAR Families who take the opportunity to experience Fredericksburg Christian Youth Theater's "Newsies" will be swept away…

Editor's note: DCMTA's recent op-ed urging continued COVID safety policies at local theaters - "Now is not the time for theaters to drop mask and vax requirements” – had an overwhelmingly positive response. We follow it up…

In response to the ongoing effects of the pandemic on the theater industry, DC-based singer/songwriter Juliet Lloyd has released a new single and music video, "Ghost Light," featuring moving lyrics about surviving the lockdown:…

'Music of the Night' event will pay tribute to Dolores WilkenfeldCongregation Emanu El Sisterhood will hold its annual fundraiser for all to enjoy. “Music of the Night – A Bit of Purim, a Lot of Broadway,” a masked affair, will honor…

SEATTLE — A powerful new play at the Seattle Repertory Theater shines a light on a largely unsung black leader and her courageous fight for the right to vote.The play "Fannie" tells the story of a Mississippi sharecropper named Fannie Lou…

The Arts Incubator Short Play Fest will feature five new plays that explore how we connect. picture of the Irvington Theater) After a terrific inaugural festival in 2021, the Irvington Theater is thrilled to once…

Valentine's Day is Monday and love is in the air, with two star-studded online events coming straight to your door from New York. One is an open-mic Zoom celebration; the other an in-person concert which will also be streamed…

Non-profit arts advocacy organization Embracing Arlington Arts (EAA) is widely known in the theater community for its weekly "Embracing Arlington Arts Talks" podcasts featuring artists, actors, theater leaders, dignitaries…

Phoenix Best as Mary (center) with the Nazarene Girls – Adelina Mitchell as Ruth (left), Chani Wereley as Esther (back) and Jade Jones as Jessica (right) – in "AD 16". Photo by Teresa Castracane Photography. Photo credit:…

Concept art for Harkins Cine Grill Paradise Valley (Courtesy image) Arizona-based exhibitor Harkins Theaters plans to launch a new restaurant…

1 of 10: Pequot Lakes plays Amy and her characters.JPG Marcia Stanton, left,…

Several anti-vaccine protesters have been arrested after staging a 'sit-in' protest at a movie theater in New York City.About 10 people were arrested Monday night for a protest against the city's coronavirus vaccination mandate, according…

teacher. Dr. Hülya Nutku Play Writing Competition Applications Continue Organized by the City Theaters of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality (İzBBŞT), Prof. Dr. Applications are continuing for the Hülya Nutku Play Writing…

With freezing weather predicting more storms to come and Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow this Groundhog Day, predicting another six weeks of winter, it's a good time to warm up and warm up at night and catch up on a bedtime…

Herbelin, who took the lead last fall, said Saturday's open house will show the variety of ways to connect with the 42-year-old's theater offerings. “Come and learn how you can play with us. That's what it's all about,” he said in an…

Flutist, composer and native singer of DC Alex Burger threads generations of voices through his debut album And she spoke. Focused on sharing the stories of women – from poets and activists to composers and songwriters – the…

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Due to an increase in positive cases in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District is temporarily limiting sports and the performing arts. “Our priority is to keep our schools open five days a week for…

Three times a week, performers and staff at Maryland's Olney Theater Center head to the "COVID Testing Center," a small room on the theater's large campus that was hastily converted for that use when the omicron variant…

WINDBER, Pa. — Cleanup work is still underway inside Windber's Arcadia…

Signature Theater is delighted to announce that special arrangements have been made to broadcast Everyone Rise: Signature remembers Stephen Sondheim free for a limited period of 72 hours. Everyone Rise: Signature remembers…

EAST LONGMEADOW – Deputy Director of Leisure Services Kristine Foster was looking for a different type of program to offer to young people in the town. "We run great sports programs," Foster said, but the recreation department was…

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC (GMCW) announces the hiring of Andre Coleman as the organization's first Director of Development. He will be responsible for managing and implementing the development plan and partnering…

Ford's Theater has canceled all Katori Hall performances The top of the mountainfrom January 21 to February 13, 2022, in response to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the DC area. On The top of the mountain : On April…

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces a star-studded lineup of Broadway and Kennedy Center favorites that will reunite for two performances only on February 11 and 12, 2022 at the Kennedy Center Opera…

With cases of the highly contagious omicron variant COVID rising throughout the DC metro area, including breakthrough cases among the fully vaccinated cast, Dominion Stage has decided to reschedule its production of the musical…

DC-area actors will have the opportunity to simultaneously audition for dozens of directors and casting agents over two days in February. The 2022 Actors Center Monologue auditions will take place in person on Monday, February…

December is usually a peak time for Broadway show ticket sales, followed by a post-holiday dip in January-February. But this season, with the unprecedented spread of variant COVID-19 Omicron infections, December 2021 has seen…

As the year draws to a close, we asked the DCMTA writers to reflect on the productions that stood out to them in 2021. Here are the community theater productions that resonated with our authors this year. Melvin D. Smith as…

"Angel Street" tells the story of a woman slowly driven mad by her malevolent husband.Through her own strength and the interaction of others, she is finally free to make her own decisions.Auditions are scheduled for Olympic Theater Arts'…

Opera in the 21st century has been radicalized and reinvented by new artists and musical languages, but nothing quite prepared me for the fever dream of…(Iphigenia), a new work based on Euripides' tale of probable infanticide.…

This is my first time experiencing the Improvised Shakespeare Company, and as I sit down to write a review of their performance, I have to be honest - I'm almost speechless. Watching this band perform feels like witnessing a…

The "live radio game" is now live. Olympic Theater Arts' "A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play" airs until December 19, with performance times set at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, December 10-11 and 17-18, and 2 p.m. on…

Carly Pearce performs at the CMA Theater in Nashville. Photo: Alexa Campbell Carly Pearce graced the CMA Theater stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday night (December 2) and reminded Nashville why she is the CMA…

Stephen Sondheim's passing is an unimaginable loss to the theater community. And for over thirty years, his music and lyrics have filled Signature spaces with unimaginable joy. There never has been and never will be anyone…

In tribute to Stephen Sondheim, who passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91, we are republishing this essay with videos about one of the many great songs he left us - and its new meaning now. —Editors Stephen…

Chicago, IL, November 25, 2021 --(PR.com)-- After a year without concerts, BOOM CRACK! Dance Company is back and bringing a new high-energy production to Chicago audiences. Known for its distinct style that breaks the boundaries of…

CARBONDALE - Get ready to take a trip back in time and find that little has changed between family lifestyles in the mid-1920s and a century later when 'Hay Fever' hits the stage at the McLeod Theater early December.The…

David Wilcox does not do things by halves. Wilcox, the longtime artistic director of the Long Beach Ballet, was unable to put on his "Nutcracker" last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the 39th edition of the holiday favorite…

Catch 'Hay Fever' - Students from SIU Carbondale's School of Drama and Dance are taking a break from the upcoming production, 'Hay Fever,' from December 2-5 at the McLeod Theatre. From left, actors…

Carol Aebersol had a little Christmas elf named Fisbee, whom her mother told her she would tell Santa if she was naughty or nice. She shared the same story with her own children, Chanda and Christa, and they decided it was a tradition that…

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Chicago, as it nears 10,000and performance on Broadway, celebrated 25 years of "Razzle Dazzle" with a special anniversary celebration. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, the iconic show won six…

The comedy "Bright Ideas" asks the question, "How far would you go for your child?" » SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State University's University Theater will perform the comedy "Bright Ideas" for its fall dinner theater…

Emo. The word itself is loaded - beautiful and expressive for those who get it, nerve-wracking and dramatic for those who don't. By definition, "emo" is short for "emotion", and as a musical genre, there's no more apt way to describe it.…

Creative Cauldron Presents Aesop's fables, a production featuring hand-picked students in their Learning Theater Studio. This talented young ensemble is led by Laura Connors Hall, who also adapted this precious piece…

Cymbeline has long been considered a Shakespearean mess, with plot convolutions that take “suspension of disbelief” to new heights and enough characters and disguises to populate a streaming miniseries. Samuel Johnson hated…

After an extensive nationwide search, DC's Mosaic Theater Company has found its new Artistic Director closer to home. The company is proud to announce Reginald L. Douglas as its new artistic director. Douglas is a DC-based…

For his return to the podium of the National Symphony Orchestra this week after three decades of absence, conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier performed an impressionist program gilded with finesse and elegance. Replacement of…

As Ithaca College Go ahead With the second phase of the Academic Program Prioritization (APP) process, some members of the campus community are concerned about the impact of moving the Department of Theater…

Get into the Halloween spirit with a themed selection of three choices including an online event, live broadcast and new album release. Photo by Roberto Araujo. I Hexed You: The Sanderson Variation – Multi-hyphenated…

Mysticism & Music, currently playing at the Constellation Theater Company, is a show that doesn't work. Despite the undeniably engaging music from the songwriting team of Chao Tian (an extremely focused Chinese dulcimer…