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The six-episode half-hour series explores the relationship between best friends Kate, who is newly engaged, and Michael, who is attempting to move on from his ex-fianc

Southwark Playhouse Postpones THE BEAST OF BLUE YONDER
by Stephi Wild - March 17, 2020

Southwark Playhouse has postponed the upcoming professional world premiere of Philip Ridley's The Beast of Blue Yonder....


Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts Photo Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'....


Chamber Music Detroit Launches 80th Season, Inspiring Classical Music Enthusiasts And Photo Chamber Music Detroit Launches 80th Season, Inspiring Classical Music Enthusiasts And Classical Music-Curious Alike
by A.A. Cristi - August 29, 2023

Chamber Music Detroit (CMD) kicks off its 80th year with a carefully curated lineup of artists especially designed to tempt classical music listeners from their favorite play list to the concert hall. CMD's promise: “Come closer. And be moved.”  ...


Human Race Extends Its 35th Season With  Two More Dayton Premieres  Photo Human Race Extends Its 35th Season With  Two More Dayton Premieres 
by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2021

The 35th year just keeps on giving.  The Human Race has announced two additional shows that will complete our current season of Dayton premieres.  ...


Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre Photo Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - March 18, 2023

Avant Bard’s production of Julius Caesar is thoughtful, charming, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s well worth the trip over the river for Shakespeare fans and critics alike, and will hopefully change the way you view the classical figure and play that loom so large in our world....


Industry Pro Newsletter: Orchestra Audiences Are Coming Back, A Look at What to Expec Photo Industry Pro Newsletter: Orchestra Audiences Are Coming Back, A Look at What to Expect at the Tony Awards
by Alex Freeman - May 30, 2023

In this edition, we delve into the passionate efforts of America's playwrights to save the Tony Awards, the rebound of orchestras with growing audience numbers. We also explore the success of the 2022-2023 Broadway season, recent appointments and collaborations within the theater community....


SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot Photo SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot
by Michael Major - September 23, 2021

SHOWTIME breathes new life into the official Dexter companion podcast with the premiere of Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up With Scott Reynolds, hosted by Reynolds, executive producer and writer for the much-anticipated special event series Dexter: New Blood....


Hollywood Undead Releases New Album 'Hotel Kalifornia' Photo Hollywood Undead Releases New Album 'Hotel Kalifornia'
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022

Featuring recent singles “Trap God”, “City Of The Dead”, and “Wild In These Streets”, Hotel Kalifornia represents a return to form, in an action-packed, 14 track album highlighting the best aspects of what Hollywood Undead have become known for, the latest evidence being “Hourglass”, accompanied by ...


LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Storyteller Theatre in November Photo LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Storyteller Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2023

Little Women: An Immersive Holiday Experience comes to Storyteller Theatre in November. Performances run November 30th - December 9th, 2023 at The Harn Homestead....


An Exquisite Heidi Kettenring Opens MSMT's Concert Series Photo An Exquisite Heidi Kettenring Opens MSMT's Concert Series
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - June 19, 2022

Chicago’s Leading Lady and beloved superstar of MSMT, Heidi Kettenring returns to the Pickard Theatre for three splendid concerts featuring the music of Carole King, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, and Joni Mitchell. An exquisite chanteuse, Kettenring combines vocal richness and power, interpretiv...


HBO Max Announces Leadership Team For Latin America In Advance Of Rollout This Year Photo HBO Max Announces Leadership Team For Latin America In Advance Of Rollout This Year
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 19, 2021

WarnerMedia, a division of AT&T Inc, announced today that Luis Duran will join the company in February as General Manager for HBO Max Latin America....


Monkey Baa presents a brand new work, YONG Photo Monkey Baa presents a brand new work, YONG
by Stephi Wild - September 07, 2022

In partnership with Her Majesty’s Ballarat and Bendigo Venues and Events, Monkey Baa has announced the premiere of our brand-new, original Australian play....


BWW Review: A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS is just that at Birdland Photo BWW Review: A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS is just that at Birdland
by Lin Markz - December 22, 2021

This close to the big day, you might already be flagging in your enthusiasm for the traditional old songs and carols attached to the upcoming holiday. Have no fear! There is an alternative. Birdland's 12th iteration of A Swinging Birdland Christmas will reinvigorate that waning spirit. The trio of K...


Complete Cast Announced For the National Tour of ALADDIN; Adi Roy, Marcus M. Martin, Photo Complete Cast Announced For the National Tour of ALADDIN; Adi Roy, Marcus M. Martin, Senzel Ahmady, and More!
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of Disney's Aladdin. The production will feature Adi Roy (Aladdin), Marcus M. Martin (Genie), Senzel Ahmady (Jasmine), Anand Nagraj (Jafar), Aaron Choi (Iago), Sorab Wadia (Sultan), Ben Chavez (Omar), Jake Letts (Babkak), Colt Prattes (Kas...


Immersive LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Storyteller Theatre in November Photo Immersive LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Storyteller Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - August 14, 2023

Little Women: An Immersive Holiday Experience comes to Storyteller Theatre in November. Performances run November 30th - December 9th, 2023 at The Harn Homestead: 1721 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK. ...


BWW Interview: Co-Directors Josh Rhodes and Lee Wilkins Talk DIVAS FOR DEMOCRACY: UNI Photo BWW Interview: Co-Directors Josh Rhodes and Lee Wilkins Talk DIVAS FOR DEMOCRACY: UNITED WE SLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2020

On 10/18, The luminous divas of Broadway and Drag will come together in a spectacular virtual event to help promote voter participation, and increase voter awareness of issues concerning the LGBTQIA+ community and the 2020 election, while treating viewers to epic Broadway belting, iconic lip syncs, ...


Marcia Cross Will Be Honored With the 2020 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment Photo Marcia Cross Will Be Honored With the 2020 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment
by Stephi Wild - July 13, 2020

Marcia Cross will be honored with the 2020 Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment, on July 16 during the Cancer Support Community's Virtual Celebration....


Zoé Releases New Single 'Crazy Meisie' Photo Zoé Releases New Single 'Crazy Meisie'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023

Zoé had all but given up on her dream when a serendipity struck. She had translated the lyrics of a Rainbow Kitten Surprise song in to Afrikaans and recorded a home video with the help of a friend. She decided to send the video to her high school art teacher to get her opinion. Her art teacher in tu...


S.C.A.B. Announces New Self-Titled LP Photo S.C.A.B. Announces New Self-Titled LP
by Michael Major - September 06, 2022

Following the release of the band’s debut album, 2019’s Beauty & Balance, COVID-19 put the brakes on the Brooklyn-based band’s burgeoning career. Not content with sitting still, the band decided to travel down to Georgia to record their sophomore, self-titled LP (S.C.A.B.), which they engineered and...


Outfest Fusion Announces 2020 Lineup Photo Outfest Fusion Announces 2020 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2020

Outfest — the non-profit organization with the mission to create visibility for diverse LGBTQ+ stories and empower tomorrow's artists and storytellers by building empathy to drive meaningful social change through its tentpole festivals, Outfest Forward educational labs, fellowships, and Legacy film ...


San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for IN EVERY GENERATION Photo San Diego Repertory Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for IN EVERY GENERATION
by Marissa Tomeo - April 13, 2022

San Diego Repertory Theatre announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming premiere of In Every Generation by Ali Viterbi, directed by Todd Salovey and Emily Moler. The production will run May 26 - June 19 in San Diego REP’s Lyceum Space, with previews running May 26 - 31 and press opening ...


Circa Waves Release Fourth Studio Album SAD HAPPY Photo Circa Waves Release Fourth Studio Album SAD HAPPY
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2020

Today Circa Waves have released their fourth studio album Sad Happy, via Prolifica Inc /[PIAS]....


INTO THE WOODS Comes to Ma'ayanot High School in Teaneck Photo INTO THE WOODS Comes to Ma'ayanot High School in Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2022

The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios (and The Black Box Performing Arts Center), will bring back the annual musical after a two-year hiatus! ...


VIDEO: Bravo Drops SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Series Trailer Photo VIDEO: Bravo Drops SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Series Trailer
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022

The series follows “Southern Charm” resident boss-lady Leva Bonaparte as she manages Charleston’s very own “it” crowd, otherwise known as her larger-than-life staff at Republic Garden & Lounge. Leva and husband Lamar own four restaurants along the city’s famous King Street, but Republic is the crown...


Student Blog: Power Outage: Finding Our Community Photo Student Blog: Power Outage: Finding Our Community
by Student Blogger: Leah Packer - June 28, 2021

Spending a year in isolation reminded us how much we need PEOPLE. It's the human connection and love for each other that makes this life so special. The world found new ways to stay connected and heal together from six feet apart. It's refreshing to know that we won't recede into our own bubbles jus...






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