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MY BRILLIANT FRIEND

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My Brilliant Friend tells the story of Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, seems to have disappeared with a trace. A writer, immersed in a house full of books, Greco turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their tempestuous friendship, starting from the point when Elena met Lila their first year of primary school in 1950.

Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives as she tries to describe the mystery of Lila, Elena's brilliant friend and

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by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2024

Vass Productions and Salty Theatre will present the Australian premiere of The Grinning Man at Alex Theatre St Kilda from 2 May. ...
Review: COMPANY at Kennedy Center Photo Review: COMPANY at Kennedy Center
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by Kay Kudukis - March 01, 2024

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GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Season Photo GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets....
Student Blog: One Show to the Next Photo Student Blog: One Show to the Next
by Student Blogger: Natalie Liew - February 19, 2024

I have never been more attached to a show like You’re A Catch, and if I could go back to that week, I would. I’m currently in another show this week for Winchester’s Performing Arts society and even among a different group, I have several cast members singing songs from You’re A Catch that are just ...
Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Photo Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
Alexander Campbell Becomes Artistic Director Of Royal Academy Of Dance Photo Alexander Campbell Becomes Artistic Director Of Royal Academy Of Dance
by Stephi Wild - February 21, 2024

The Royal Academy of Dance has announced Alexander Campbell as its new Artistic Director. Alexander will begin his tenure in April 2024....
Little Feat Create Blues Magic With “Can't Be Satisfied” Photo Little Feat Create Blues Magic With “Can't Be Satisfied”
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024

Little Feat have just dropped the second track from this upcoming album Sam's Place, which is due out on May 17.“Can’t Be Satisfied,” a rollicking cover of the classic Muddy Waters-written song, is the second offering from the jumping SAM’S PLACE (Hot Tomato Productions/MRI). This marks their first ...
Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Photo Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets....
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The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only....
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by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2024

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by Theresa Bertram - April 03, 2024

Broadway World loves a good love story, and when it is a real one, that’s even better. When a friend wanted to go see Samantha Fish at The Hall, 721 West 9th Street, in Little Rock, back in February, I thought that would be a great time to check out this venue that has only been around for a few yea...
24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List Photo 24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - March 23, 2024

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every thea...
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2024

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by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2024

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by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

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