Charlie Chaplin

Spivey Hall 35th Anniversary 2025-26 Season to Feature Gil Shaham, Alan Morrison and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Spivey Hall revealed its 2025/26 season-celebrating the organization's 35th Anniversary. Artists on the schedule collectively earned nine Grammy Awards, two Latin Grammy Awards plus one Juno Award and more. See full programming here!

INTERVIEW: 'I'm a Complete Perfectionist': Rowan Armitt-Brewster on Slapstick, Mime and Puppets in His First Play A BRIEF CASE OF CRAZY at Riverside Studios
by Cheryl Markosky - Apr 15, 2025

Rowan Armitt-Brewster is an actor, writer, director and producer from North Wales, with a passion for physical comedy. Rowan’s work incorporates mime, clowning, physical comedy and object manipulation, telling simple stories with extreme precision and skill. A Brief Case of Crazy is Rowan’s writing and directing debut and the show is running at Riverside Studios until April 20.

MUSE/IQUE Welcome To The Dream Factory In April; Huntington In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

MUSE/IQUE and Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby continue their 2025 season with four performances of WELCOME TO THE DREAM FACTORY: The Hollywood Imagination and the Immigrant Composers Who Built It.

Review: THE IMMIGRANT AT SYNETIC THEATRE
by Brian Bochicchio - Mar 19, 2025

And it always is with Synetic. For those unfamiliar with the company, their craft is based on expression through physical movement and scenic snapshots. Sound is used as aural choreography, but words are rarely heard. With this innovative approach, they have tackled some of the classics of stage in new, inventive ways. Thus, their latest work, “The Immigrant” loosely based on Charlie Chaplin’s 1917 short film, follows in the same tradition, reaching back to the silent movies in the fledgling American movie industry.

A BRIEF CASE OF CRAZY Begins Performances At Riverside Studios In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

'A Brief Case of Crazy' will be presented at West London's iconic Riverside Studios between 8 - 20 April at Riverside Studios, Studio 3. A Brief Case of Crazy is a hilarious physical comedy telling the story of an awkward introvert who despite feeling like an outcast in society sets out on a quest to find love and happiness.

Review: CHURCHILL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Feb 10, 2025

By allowing Churchill’s reflections – his triumphs and regrets alike - to take center stage, David Payne delivers a performance that is complex, compelling, and deeply human. CHURCHILL - at The Phoenix Theatre Company - is a theatrical experience that lingers long after the final applause.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is Rightfully Funny at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Jan 30, 2025

Overall, the show is an expertly-crafted piece of unapologetically silly live comedic theatre that demonstrates the power of precision in the guise of 'random' chaos. By blending slapstick humor, meta-theatrical elements, and sheer physical comedy-laced energy, this theatrical enterpris creates an unforgettable theatrical experience that will have you laughing non-stop. While its primary goal is to be an entertaining, crowd-pleasing spectacle, it also spotlights the resilience of theatre performers and the thrilling unpredictability of live theatre—proving that, sometimes, abject failure can be the greatest source of laughter.

Conversations with Creators: Adam Barruch and the Power of Dynamic Sequencing
by Miranda Stück - Jan 9, 2025

“Growing up, I was a singer as well as an actor, but dance is what I fell in love with,” says New York-based choreographer and licensed acupuncturist Adam Barruch. “I’m very much interested in the intersection of healing and dance and seeing how they intertwine.” Barruch began his career as a young actor, performing professionally on Broadway and in film and television, working with prominent figures such as Tony Bennett, Jerry Herman and Susan Stroman. He later received dance training at LaGuardia High School for Music & Art and Performing Arts. After three years, he graduated early and was accepted into the dance department at The Juilliard School.

Interview: Sarah Anne Fernandez Brings DON'T FORGET ME Back to The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 6, 2025

Following a sold-out run last spring, Sarah Anne Fernandez brings Don’t Forget Me to The Green Room 42 on 1/13. The show explores women in history whose stories have made it to Broadway from The Sound of Music to SIX and everything in between.

Review: THE MASSIVE TRAGEDY OF MADAME BOVARY, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 11, 2024

A valiant effort, but too long and too ambitious to achieve its aim of transforming Flaubert's tragic heroine into a comic lead

Silent Film OLIVER TWIST Plays At Park Theatre With Jeff Rapsis On The Organ
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

The Park Theatre's Dickens Fest continues with its special screening of the 1922 silent screen classic, Charle Dickens' Oliver Twist. It will play on The Park's giant screen this Friday, December 13 at 7pm.

Cast Set for MY MAN KONO at Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

For their 48th season, the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast for the world premiere of MY MAN KONO. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: USF School of Theatre & Dance Presents Bertolt Brecht's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Peter Nason - Nov 23, 2024

Cody Farkas is stunning as the title character in Brecht's frightening and funny work.

25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos
by Sarah Lasko - Nov 20, 2024

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!

David Robertson Will Bring Concert Series to Utah Symphony
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

Utah Symphony's Creative Partner David Robertson, known for his bold programming and dynamic interpretations, is set to lead four thrilling performances that capture both the power of music and his unique vision for orchestral storytelling.

SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW Celebrates 30 Years and Visits Brighton in December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

An international company of multi-cultural fools from Italy, France, Ireland, Ukraine, Spain, USA, and Canada will come to Brighton this Christmas, as Slava’s SnowShow, the multi award-winning global phenomenon that recently celebrated 30 years enchanting people of all ages worldwide, returns to the UK after a seven-year hiatus.

The Mannes School of Music to Present A WEEKEND OF GLASS Featuring Works by Philip Glass
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

The Mannes School of Music at The New School College of Performing Arts will present A Weekend of Glass, performances on October 25 and 26 featuring the music of iconic American composer Philip Glass. Learn how to attend.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Launches 48th Milestone Season With Fall 2024 Reading Series, MY MAN KONO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre has announced the launch of its 48th Milestone Season with the Fall 2024 Reading Series titled MY MAN KONO.

REDCAT And The Wooster Group Present SYMPHONY OF RATS West Coast Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2024

REDCAT has announced performances by THE WOOSTER GROUP from Oct. 18-20 and 22-23, featuring a reimagined version of Richard Foreman's 1988 play with a multilayered sound and video score.

The Mannes School of Music at The New School College of Performing Arts To Present A Weekend of Philip Glass
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024

Experience the music of Philip Glass with free performances by Dennis Russell Davies, Maki Namekawa, Michael Riesman, and Orange Road Quartet at The New School College of Performing Arts on October 25-26.