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More Performances Now on Sale for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR In Melbourne

Extra performances have been released for the Melbourne season of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, which will play at the Princess Theatre from 16 March.

John Waters To Headline The GC 'Grand Central' 2025 Adelaide Fringe Program

John Waters is set to headline the 2025 Adelaide Fringe at the GC 'Grand Central' with the South Australian premiere of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, alongside Stewart D'Arrietta and The Chartbusters.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Begins Its Australian Tour Tonight At The Capitol Theatre

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has launched its Australian tour at the Capitol Theatre, showcasing a modern retelling of the iconic rock opera. The production promises a fresh take on the classic story.

Review: HAIRSPRAY 'Can't Stop the Beat' at Out Front Theatre Company

At Out Front Theatre Company, 2024 Atlanta has become 1960s Baltimore as audiences flock to see their current production of Hairspray.  Filled with humor and catchy tunes, it’s a show that is charming and fun while giving the viewers a deeper message too, one about equality and giving the underdog a fighting chance.

Jon M. Chu to Receive Honor from American Cinema Editors

American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced that the organization will honor acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, recognizing an artist who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film. 

Review: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, Is Campy, Killer Fun at WestCoast Players Theatre

Somewhere in a world on a road less traveled, between the likes of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, American Psycho, Carrie, and the more recently conceptualized Beetlejuice lies the twisted campy world in which the characters of Evil Dead the Musical reside. First performed in 2003 in Toronto, this campy rock-filled musical made its transfer to Off-Broadway at New World Stages in 2006. In 2012 a production opened in Las Vegas as a 4-D Experience and complete with a 100 chair “Splatter Zone,”and as of 2017 making it the longest running theatrical experience on the strip. With Book, Lyrics, and Music by George Reinblatt, Evil Dead the Musical brought Sam Raimi’s characters to life in true blood-filled fashion.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Will Play Brisbane Beginning in June 2025

A Brisbane season has been announced as part of the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance

A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.

The Criterion Mobile Closet Sets Brooklyn as Next Stop

In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion will continue traveling the Criterion Closet Picks show to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10am-6pm daily, in partnership with St. Ann’s Warehouse, where Criterion will also screen the best of its 15 years of Closet Picks.

HAIRSPRAY to Open Ninth Season at Out Front Theatre Company

Out Front Theatre Company in Georgia is launching its ninth season with HAIRSPRAY, the Tony Award-winning musical. Set in 1962 Baltimore, it follows Tracy Turnblad's journey from outcast to star. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Brandon Miller of HAIRSPRAY at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Audiences are sure to flip over Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s production of Hairspray! To provide our readers with a little twist on the usual show interview, wig designer Brandon Miller took some time to talk about one aspect of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into a production.

Principal Cast Set For JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Sydney

Two principal cast members for the Australian tour of the award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR have been revealed.

The Criterion Closet Coming to New York Film Festival

The Criterion Closet is going mobile. In celebration of their 40th anniversary, Criterion has built a replica of their famous film closet inside an 18-foot delivery van, and later this month, they will be taking their Criterion Closet Picks show on the road across the USA, starting in New York City, with other locations to be announced.

MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW to be Presented at The Wallis

The Wallis will present 'Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now,' reuniting the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber from HAIRSPRAY for the first time. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Meet the Queens of DRAG RACE ESPAÑA Season 4

Start your engines for another wig-snatching season of “Drag Race España,” debuting its fourth season on Sunday, September 22nd, exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US.

Interview: Sheryl McCallum of MISS RHYTHM: THE LEGEND OF RUTH BROWN at STAGES HOUSTON

She was a woman of resilience and a very strong personality who fought for everything that she had! She is this woman who just came through a lot but loved her music and loved her family. She was resilient beyond belief and could live to see the flowers given to her. She's a whole lot of woman!

Sydney Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season

Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Cast For SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING

Westport Country Playhouse has announced the cast for SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING, set to open on September 9.

The Cockettes Nouveau To Return To Joe's Pub In DIRT! SEX! PASSION!

Join the Cockettes Nouveau for a night of Dirt! Sex! Passion! at Joe's Pub. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Orville Peck Releases Original Song 'Permanently Lonely'

Trailblazing country artist Orville Peck has released a new original song “Permanently Lonely' from IFC Films Skincare. The track follows his new duets album Stampede which was released on August 2nd. Listen to the new song now!