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Opens: February 20, 2025
Closing: April 26, 2025
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Legendary stage and screen actor BRIAN COX (HBO’s multi-award-winning Succession) stars as Johann Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new play, originally presented at the Theatre Royal Bath.



Spring 1747, Potsdam, Prussia. Johann Sebastian Bach reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. The two men could hardly be more different. Bach is deeply religious, Frederick is an atheist. Bach loathes war, Frederick revels in it. Bach studies scripture, Frederick reads military history. Frederick remains in awe of Bach’s genius however and has mischievously prepared a musical conundrum that he hopes will baffle the composer and amuse his court. The explosive events of the following days could not have been predicted by either man.



Brian Cox’s glittering career has spanned more than sixty years, garnering numerous awards, working with the most esteemed theatre companies and renowned Hollywood and TV directors. Twice Olivier Award winner for Best Actor, his portrayal in the HBO hit series Succession has won him a Golden Globe award and Emmy nominations.



He is joined in the cast by Nicole Ansari-Cox who studied at the prestigious Actors’ Studio in New York and has starred regularly on stage and screen in the UK and the US. Her major credits include Deadwood, The Biographer and Blumenthal on screen, and starring in Tom Stoppard’s Rock’n’Roll at the Royal Court and on Broadway.



Former artistic director of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, Trevor Nunn’s multi-award winning repertoire ranges from Les Misérables to The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.



__Assisted Performances__


Captioned Performance - Wednesday 16th April 7.30pm


Audio Described Performance - Wednesday 9th April 7.30pm


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Review: THE LORD OF THE RINGS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 29, 2024


I think LOTR die-hards will appreciate the world-building and the visual spectacle of this production, but the material needs editing and more focus and refinement on key moments and characters.

Photos: CABARET at Actor's Express
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024


Actor’s Express is continuing its 36th season with the hit musical Cabaret with book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fredd Ebb. Check out production photos here!

Buck Creek Playhouse to Present BETWEEN THE LINES Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024


Buck Creek Players will kick off their 51st season with a young adult musical on the mainstage. The 6 live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, August 16th and running through Sunday, August 25th.

Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 27, 2024


Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical. The Rink was a treasure, and this concert was a treasure, too, featuring Karen Ziemba, Mary Testa, Caroline O'Connor and many other stars.

Pantochino Teen Theatre Presents ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024


Pantochino Teen Theatre will present CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to New Haven, showcasing the talents of young performers in a beloved classic.

Ben Sollee Shares New Song 'One More Day' From Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 26, 2024


Kentucky musician Ben Sollee is thrilled to share “One More Day,” the latest sampling from his forthcoming new album Long Haul. “One More Day” follows the releases of “Misty Miles,” and “When You Gonna Learn.” Listen to the track now!

Review: MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL at American Theatre Guild
by Alan Portner - Jul 26, 2024


MOULIN ROUGE The Musical Is something entirely new to the wave of Juke Box musicals overwhelming the Great White Way.  It is big, bold, brassy, and projects an altogether sexy sumptuousness while maintaining a sense of humor about itself. The audience leaves the theater on a massive sugar high, fully entertained. The dancing, vocals, lighting, sets, and orchestrations are all “par excellence.”   It may not be challenging  theater, but MOULIN ROUGE is great entertainment. 

Merola Concludes All Female-Directed Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024


Merola Opera Program's 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, where the best and brightest of tomorrow's operatic stars offer up a sampling of opera's greatest hits and hidden gems.

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Original Score Album Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024


Hollywood Records has released the digital albums for Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, featuring 18 songs, and the Deadpool & Wolverine Original Score album with music composed by Rob Simonsen. Listen to both albums here!

Review: Rediscovering Uccelli's ANNA, Teatro Nuovo Again Proves It's Indispensable
by Richard Sasanow - Jul 24, 2024


An opera doesn’t have to be totally obscure to catch Will Crutchfield’s bel canto eye—but it couldn’t hurt. ANNA DI RESBURGO (ANNE OF ROXBURGH), the first of the two works on this summer’s schedule of the maestro’s company, Teatro Nuovo, certainly falls into that category.

Cast Set For THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024


Rodgers and Hart’s classic 1938 musical comedy adaptation of The Comedy of Errors will return to the London stage for the first time in over ten years in a madcap tale of mistaken identity, danger and romance in ancient Greece! 

Cabrillo Stage to Present IN THE HEIGHTS This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024


Cabrillo Stage will present IN THE HEIGHTS, a Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, depicting the vibrant life of New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. Enjoy the rhythms and stories of this dynamic community. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Dance Centre Unveils 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024


The Dance Centre's 2024-2025 season features diverse performances, community programs, residencies, and projects, including Dance In Vancouver, new Associate Artist positions, performance series, and choreographic exchanges.

Cast & Creative Team Set For The World Premiere Of Art Of Time Ensemble's SANKOFA: The Soldier's Tale Retold
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024


The cast and creative team have been announced for Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold, presented by Art of Time in association with The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School and Koffler Arts.

Review: FANGIRLS, Lyric Hammersmith
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Jul 24, 2024


Australian smash hit Fangirls encapsulates everything it is to be a mega fan of something. A sequin-embellished crusade of obsession and desperation, Yve Blake’s musical stretches from euphoric highs to gutting lows, without ever losing its sense of fun.

Juilliard Unveils 2024-25 Season Programming, Introduces First Annual Fall Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024


Juilliard has detailed the full programming for its 2024-25 season, with more than 800 live music, dance, and drama performances at the school and beyond. The 2024-25 academic year and performance season offer a wealth of new music, world premieres, and new festivals that bring students, guest artists, and artistic leaders together from different disciplines.

Review: Into the Land of Magic: MSMT Presents THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 22, 2024


What could be more enticing to youngsters than Christmas that comes early? This summer Maine State Music Theatre invites families to experience Christmas in July at the Pickard Theatre and to share the magic of a musical never before presented here in Brunswick: Robin and Clark’s  THE STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER. Twinkling lights, myriads of trees, a market filled with goodies, and even a hint of snow …. all join forces to create an immersive experience for the Theatre for Young Audiences series. While Robin and Clark’s musical version of the Nutcracker story has been a Christmas staple for years in cities like Chicago and Lancaster, PA, It has not been presented here in Maine until now.  But after this debut series of performances, one can only hope it will become a new Maine tradition.

Words From the Wings: SUFFS Music Director and Music Supervisor Andrea Grody
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2024


As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Andrea Grody, who serves as Music Director and Music Supervisor for Suffs. Andrea told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!

Review: RENT at Blackfriars Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Jul 21, 2024


What did our critic think of RENT at Blackfriars Theatre?

Review: CASCADE'S FIRE Presented by The Tesseract Theatre Company at The Marcelle
by James Lindhorst - Jul 21, 2024


Often new works at festivals, both plays and musicals, are unoriginal and rely on conventions that are commonly used. CASCADE’S FIRE is an adventurous undertaking that deserves to be seen. Gruenloh’s book is unconventional, and his lyrics are remarkable in their originality. Wernke’s piano score creates lugubrious motif but would benefit from some thoughtful edits and the performance of more skilled vocal musicians. It is a bold new work with an innovative plot and unique story arc. Tesseract is giving their audience a rarity with something that bravely challenges the conformities of musical theatre.  

See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2024


Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE NOTEBOOK's Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2024


The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is available now on CD and offered for purchase at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

Westport Country Playhouse Honors Kristin Chenoweth And Mary-Mitchell Campbell At September Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024


Westport Country Playhouse will honor Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell at a special fundraiser on September 14.

SIX to Return to Boston in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024


Tickets for the four week Boston engagement of SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are now on sale to the public. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: HELLO, DOLLY!, The London Palladium
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2024


Well, we got there in the end and thankfully, it was worth the wait. Initially due to open back in 2020, Dominic Cooke’s adaptation of Hello, Dolly! has finally arrived in the West End.

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