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Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Rochester Opera House
by Dan Marois - Oct 13, 2025

At the Rochester Opera House, currently hosting a rollicking production of the musical Young Frankenstein, the formula is simple. Give reverence to a film classic, add equal parts of infectious energy by outstanding talent and the result is non-stop laughter.

R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

The Rochester School of Technology's School of Performing Arts (Rochester, NY) will join The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project with playwright Gina Femia.

Interview: Jon Peterson on the COZY CABARET SERIES by P3 Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Jul 22, 2025

P3 Theatre Company’s Cozy Cabaret Series was created to present a platform for local professional theatre artists and nonprofit arts organizations to showcase their talents and bring quality arts into the community, and to serve as a fundraising series to help P3 Theatre Company continue to pursue its mission and vision to help make the world a better place through the arts. Here's my interview with Jon Peterson on the creation and future plans for the Cozy Cabaret series.

HERE'S TO LIFE! A CELEBRATION OF CLIFFORD BELL is Coming to Catalina Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Here's to Life! A Celebration of Clifford Bell will be held at Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles in June. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

DAY AFTER DAY (The Life And Music Of Doris Day) Comes to P3 Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Day After Day (The Life and Music of Doris Day is a heartwarming and nostalgic musical celebrating the life, legacy, and music of America's sweetheart, Doris Day to West Hollywood.

SKAZKI: A SPELL OF ICE AND SNOW Will Premiere In Boston
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Dover, NH writer, Justin X. M. Corriss will see his new musical theatre production, Skazki: A Spell of Ice and Snow premiere at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts in April.

The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Gina Femia With 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

The Farm Theater has awarded playwright Gina Femia with their 2025/26 College Collaboration Project Commision. Learn more about the Commission and about Femia here.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Welcomes Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

CULTURE & COCKTAILS recently hosted comedy writer Alan Zweibel. 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and the legendary Alan Zweibel was one of the show’s original writers. Check out photos from the event.

Interview: Ben Edlin And Deborah Aquila on TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Sep 18, 2024

Given the divisive political climate in our country right now, when I heard about the new play TH IR DS being presented at the Zephyr Theatre, I decided to speak with Co-Story Creator/Playwright/Actor Ben Edlin and Co-Story Creator and Multi-award-winning Casting Director Deborah Aquila about the creation of such a timely piece of theatre.

Review: TH IR DS at Zephyr Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Sep 11, 2024

TH IR DS is the world premiere of a new dystopian drama, a messy play with a lot of interesting things on its mind. 

TH IR DS Comes to the Zephyr in Hollywood This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

In an alternate timeline of American history in which the Civil War was never fought, America stands divided into three separate countries: The Union, The Confederate, and The Pacific States of America.

Arc Stages to Present ENTER HAMLET in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Arc Stages will present ENTER HAMLET, a new musical adaptation of Shakespeare's classic in July. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: CULTURE & COCKTAILS Attracts 100+ To Jazzy Conversation With Music On The Sunset Lounge
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, welcomed more than 100 fans of cool conversation and hot music to this season’s final CULTURE & COCKTAILS, held last week in the beautiful rooftop ballroom of The Ben Hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. See photos of the event.

Review: FREUD ON COCAINE at Whitefire Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Apr 2, 2024

In its second hit run at the Whitefire Theatre with many sold out shows, this historical comedy-drama is unbelievable but true, laugh-out loud hilarious, and brilliantly thought-provoking.

The Farm Theater Awards Playwright Enid Graham With the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

The Farm Theater awards playwright Enid Graham with the 2024/25 College Collaboration Project Commission.

BATHHOUSE.PPTX World Premiere to be Presented at The Flea in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

The Flea will present the world-premiere production BATHHOUSE.PPTX, by Jesús I. Valles, directed by Obie Award-winnerChay Yew.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Extended at Wheelock Family Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

The Addams Family has been extended at Wheelock Family Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

2023 Music Academy Competition Winners In Performance And Innovation Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Learn about the winners of the 2023 Music Academy Competition and their upcoming performances. Find out who won in the Solo Piano, Duo, and Song categories, and discover the exciting premieres they will be performing in 2024.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY to be Presented at Wheelock Family Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

WFT@BU is thrilled to launch its 2023/24 season with spooky favorite, The Addams Family. Learn how to purchase tickets!

HartBeat Ensemble Presents Award-winning Playwright And Actor Jesús I. Valles In (UN)DOCUMENTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2023

HartBeat Ensemble presents 2023 Yale Drama Prize-winning playwright and actor Jesús I. Valles (they/them) in their one-person tour de force play (Un)Documents. Chronicling their Mexican family's experience of undocumented immigration into the United States, Jesús details how citizenship bureaucracy can define an identity and tear apart a family.