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Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Dupont Underground
by Itai Yasur - Apr 27, 2026

Tennessee William's iconic work crackles to life at site of DC's long abadoned streetcar. See what our critic had to say.

Barbra Streisand To Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2026

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this May in recognition of her body of work. Marking her first time at the prestigious festival, Streisand will be presented the award on May 23.

Barbra Streisand in Talks to Perform Robert Redford Tribute at 2026 Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026

Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand is currently in talks to perform a rendition of 'The Way We Were' during the 'In Memorium' segment at the 98th Academy Awards in honor of her late co-star Robert Redford.

Photos: The Streetcar Project's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

You can now get a first look at brand-new production photos from The Streetcar Project's production of A Streetcar Named Desire at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater.

Heather Lind and More Complete the Cast of THE STREETCAR PROJECT at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

The complete cast has been set for The Streetcar Project at American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), including Screen Actors Guild and Theater World Award-winner Heather Lind.

Barbra Streisand's 'Back to Broadway' Album Almost Featured Madonna and Bette Midler Trio
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 20, 2025

Barbra Streisand's 1993 album Back to Broadway almost featured a trio rendition of the Annie Get Your Gun staple 'Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better' with Madonna and Bette Midler. Find out more about the unrecorded track here!

Cynthia Erivo Cites Barbra Streisand as Major Influence, Considering Directing
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

Cynthia Erivo is looking to follow in the footsteps of an industry legend. With the Wicked movie achieving massive success, Erivo has named actress, singer, and director Barbra Streisand as one of her greatest inspirations in her career. She also revealed that she is 'learning towards' directing herself. Learn more here.

Review: THE STREETCAR PROJECT / A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Multiple Warehouse Spaces
by Amanda Callas - Nov 5, 2024

This production feels contemporary and fresh, with an edgy, f-you, punk rock rebelliousness.  Yet it also feels profoundly truthful to the original grittiness of A Streetcar Named Desire, how it was received when it premiered — its New Orleans funk and grime, its rough, perverse sexiness and sweatiness.

Definitive Multi-Part Barbra Streisand Documentary in the Works
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

Sony Music Vision, in partnership with Columbia Records, Jigsaw Productions and The Kennedy/Marshall Company, has announced the start of production for the definitive multi-part documentary on living legend Barbra Streisand, directed by Frank Marshall.

The Streetcar Project to Present Tennessee Williams's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

The STREETCAR PROJECT will present Tennessee Williams's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in Los Angeles for six performances only from October 28 to November 3.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to be Presented in Unique Locations in LA This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

“The Streetcar Project” is bringing its version of Tennessee Williams’s landmark American play, A Streetcar Named Desire, to Los Angeles this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: MOLLY SWEENEY Celebrates Opening Night at Irish Rep
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 24, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre is continuing The Friel Project with a fourth production, Molly Sweeney. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Peacock Series THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024

Babs is back! It has been announced that Emmy, Grammy, Oscar® and Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and director, Barbra Streisand has recorded a brand-new song “Love Will Survive,” which will be the end title of the upcoming Peacock and Sky Original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This will be Streisand’s first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25th, ahead of the series global launch on May 2nd. 

Video: Watch a Trailer for Brian Friel's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at Irish Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024

Watch a trailer for Philadelphia, Here I Come! at Irish Rep, featuring interviews with the cast and creative team in the video here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Irish Rep's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Philadelphia, Here I Come! celebrated its opening night at Irish Rep this past weekend, as part of The Friel Project. Check out all new photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at the Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2024

The Friel Project continues at Irish Rep, where Philadelphia, Here I Come! just celebrated its opening night. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.

Terry Donnelly, A.J. Shively & More to Star in PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at Irish Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast for Philadelphia, Here I Come!, the third production in The Friel Project. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Boots & Whiskey Presents THE PATIO TOUR Featuring Scarlett Drive
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023

Boots & Whiskey presents: The Patio Tour 2023 featuring Scarlett Drive, with Houston Bernard and Nick Casey.

Irish Rep Announces Winter 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2022

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today two productions, two special one-night-only performances and one streaming event for their upcoming winter 2022 season.

Tennessee Shakespeare Co. Brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL: CHARLES DICKENS' DRAMATIC PREMIER READING IN BOSTON
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2020

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Founder and Producing Artistic Director Dan McCleary plays the most popular writer of the 19th Century on stage in the theatre's next Dr. Greta McCormick Coger Literary Salon, A Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens' Dramatic Premier Reading in Boston.