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Feature: Music Festivals Return To Arkansas This September!

September is Festival Month, and Broadway World’s favorite MC Blake Woodson has compiled a list to let you know what’s going on. There is something for everyone, so get your tickets early, and we’ll see you there! 

HOME FRONT By Warren Leight Extended at The Victory Theatre

The Victory Theatre Center has extended its current hit production, Home Front by Tony Award-winning playwright Warren Leight (Side Man), through February 26 and added Thursday evening performances.

The Victory Theatre Center Presents West Coast Premiere of HOME FRONT

The Victory Theatre Center presents the West Coast premiere of Home Front by Tony Award-winning playwright Warren Leight (Side Man). Leight’s moving portrait of a post-World War II interracial marriage runs January 13 through February 19 at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank with Victory co-artistic director Maria Gobetti at the helm. Low-priced previews begin January 7.

HOME FRONT by Warren Leight to Have West Coast Premiere at Victory Theatre in January

This country will break your heart. The Victory Theatre Center will present the West Coast premiere of Home Front by Tony® Award-winning playwright Warren Leight (Side Man). Leight’s moving portrait of a post-World War II interracial marriage runs January 13 through February 19 at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank.

Student Blog: Was There Ever A Greater Tabloid Tale?

Diana has been on my mind for many years. In fact, I actually wrote about it in quite a few of my earlier articles, constantly stating that it would be the first show that I wanted to see once Broadway reopened. If only I knew just how much of an impact this show would have on my life.

Sterling K. Brown Joins THE WEST WING Staged Reading as Leo

Sterling K. Brown will take over the role of Leo in the upcoming HBO Max staged reading of an episode of 'The West Wing.'

A WEST WING SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WHEN WE ALL VOTE Premieres Oct. 15 on HBO Max; Lin-Manuel Miranda Guest Stars

Standing in solidarity with the spirit behind National Voter Registration Day, HBO Max announced today that A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere on the platform on October 15.

Aaron Sorkin Will Reunite With THE WEST WING Cast for Staged Episode to Benefit When We All Vote

Ahead of one of the most pivotal elections in our nation's history, HBO Max and The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin announced today that for the first time in 17 years, the original cast of the Emmy®- and Peabody Award-winning hit Warner Bros. Television drama series will come together with Sorkin and executive producer/director Thomas Schlamme for A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote, which will debut on the streaming service this fall.

Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97

Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.

THE WEST WING Will Move from Netflix to HBO Max

According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'The West Wing' will change streaming services. The political drama will move from Netflix to HBO Max.

Sarasota Opera Celebrates 60th Season With Diamond Anniversary Concert And Dinner

On Friday April 5, 2019, Sarasota Opera will present a concert and dinner in commemoration of their 60th season of bringing world-class opera to Florida's Gulf Coast.

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes to the Legendary Tony Winner Joanna Gleason

Come spend a moment in the woods with one of Broadway's finest artists, Joanna Gleason, who not only won a Tony Award for her magnificent portrayal of The Baker's Wife in INTO THE WOODS, but also starred in such Broadway hits as I LOVE MY WIFE, SOCIAL SECURITY, and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.

Dixon Place presents Antonio Ramos and The Gangbangers' ALMODOVAR DYSTOPIA

Dixon Place will present ALMODOVAR DYSTOPIA, the new commission by the boundary-pushing downtown movement artist Antonio Ramos.

Three Solution Tree Titles Announced as Finalists for the 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, announced that three of its titles-Making Learning Flow, Mindful Assessment and Yes We Can!-are finalists for the 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. The awards highlight and honor the best independently published books in over 60 categories. The winning titles, which are selected by a panel of more than 120 librarians and booksellers, will be announced June 24, 2017.

Pandora Goes Lowbrow with A Bit Of Burlesque with THE NANCE

Pandora Productions will announce the 2017-2018 Season when she continues the 16-17 season with: THE NANCE. Set against the backdrop of the world of burlesque, Chauncey finds something he didn't even know he was looking for only to discover that the safe world he thought he inhabited is beginning to unravel.    

Cheeky CALENDAR GIRLS Set for Rare Bay Area Run at City Lights Theater

Why should The Full Monty have all the fun? In the warm, poignant comedy Calendar Girls, two friends rally a group of women to raise money for the local hospital after one of their husbands dies of leukemia. Their project? A tastefully nude calendar featuring the women doing ordinary chores! The calendar becomes a global sensation, but fame can strain friendships...

Cheeky CALENDAR GIRLS Set for Rare Bay Area Run at City Lights Theater

Why should The Full Monty have all the fun? In the warm, poignant comedy Calendar Girls, two friends rally a group of women to raise money for the local hospital after one of their husbands dies of leukemia. Their project? A tastefully nude calendar featuring the women doing ordinary chores! The calendar becomes a global sensation, but fame can strain friendships...

Alan Cumming, Betty Buckley and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances for September 14-25, 2016. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Justin Vivian Bond, Darren Criss, Molly Ringwald and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup of performances from September 7 - 18, 2016. Scroll down, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Michael Cerveris, Laura Osnes, Isaac Oliver and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly shows, running August 17-28. Scroll down for details!

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