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Great American Songbook Foundation to Exhibit WHITE CHRISTMAS Artifacts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

Visitors will have a rare chance to see authentic artifacts from the 1954 film White Christmas when the Great American Songbook Foundation presents a free holiday exhibition.

Interview: Laura Anne Harris and Ronit Rubinstein Talk Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 29, 2025

BroadwayWorld talked to Harris and Rubinstein about why they created shows where the audience determines the order, how we make emotional connections to objects, and what constitutes “good grief.”

Laura Anne Harris Brings Solo Show HAVE FUN KIDS to Toronto’s Next Stage Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

Convection Productions will present the world premiere of Have Fun Kids, a new solo work written and performed by Laura Anne Harris, as part of the 2025 Next Stage Festival.

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Desert Theatricals
by Kay Kudukis - Apr 14, 2025

John Waters made films for queer people long before the word queer was embraced by the community. That he was good friends with Warhol makes complete sense to me. They were cut from the same jib. What makes Waters a far better filmmaker was his ability to give us a fun story steeped in pretty clear messages while Warhol’s films are more like abstract art.

National Endowment for the Arts Grant To Support Great American Songbook Academy Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will support an expansion of the Great American Songbook Foundation's flagship education program, the Songbook Academy summer intensive.

Songbook Foundation Hires Brian Bosma as Communications Manager
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The Great American Songbook Foundation has hired an experienced professional, Brian Bosma, for a new staff position focusing on communications. Learn more about Brian here!

Songbook Foundation to Unveil Irving Berlin Piano
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

The Great American Songbook Foundation is unveiling a piece of music history once owned by the man who wrote it - Irving Berlin's Piano. Learn more about how to see!

Songbook Foundation Names New Program Coordinator
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024

The Great American Songbook Foundation has announced the hiring of a new program coordinator to enhance its educational and outreach initiatives.

Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.

Review: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is Gold-Medal-Worthy
by R. Scott Reedy - Aug 11, 2024

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston?

The Great American Songbook Foundation Adds Communications Strategist Madelyn Steurer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

The Great American Songbook Foundation welcomes a new communications strategist to enhance its outreach and engagement efforts.

Review: With Re-energized Elvis Musical, Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston is ALL SHOOK UP
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 15, 2024

For decades now, TV movies and feature films have been made about Elvis Presley, but stage shows about the King of Rock ‘n Roll, or built on his amazing musical catalogue, have been fewer and further between.

SOUTH PACIFIC & More Announced For Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 55th Season
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2024

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (June 14- June 23, 2024),  All Shook Up, inspired by the music of Elvis Presley (July 12 - July 21, 2024), and An American in Paris (August 9 - August 18, 2024). 

Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston Reveals 55th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Great American Songbook Foundation to Celebrate MGM Musicals With Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024

The Great American Songbook Foundation will host two special film screening events as part of its StageStruck! Conference to honor the 100th anniversary of MGM. This celebration will feature participation by distinguished guests including Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft to shed light on the life and legacies of film icons Gene Kelly and Judy Garland.

YOGA WITH JILLIAN Limbers Up For The Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

Guaranteed to get the blood pumping and open your Chakras so you're ready for a day on the Fringe, Yoga with Jillian, a brand-new screwball comedy by Lia Romeo opens at the Pleasance on 2 August and promises to give your chuckle muscles a good workout.

Karen Akers, Trezana Beverley & More to Take Part in Urban Stages' 39th Annual Benefit STORIES & SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC. 

Project Y Theatre Presents 10 Commissions As Part Of 8th Annual Women In Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

Project Y Theatre Company will present the eighth annual Women in Theatre Festival, a festival of new work written and created by women, June 3-18 at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019).

Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023

​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.

Oren Safdie's FACADE to Have First Public Reading at Urban Stages in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023

Oren Safdie's FACADE will have its first reading at Urban Stages on April 16th.