Barbara Bush News

Theater Unspeakable brings their brand of family friendly, physical theater to Philadelphia with The American Revolution, a whirlwind re-telling of the American fight for independence. It runs in Arden Theatre Company's Studio Theatre, June 2-June 11, 2017.

Legendary comedian Don Rickles, best known for his abrasive, insulting brand of humor, has passed away at the age of 90.

As part of the Musicals for Young Audiences (MYA) Program, representatives from Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) recently delivered free copies of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach to students in 41 schools across 13 districts in the greater Houston area including La Porte ISD, Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD and Spring Branch ISD.

Coyote StageWorks, the Coachella Valley based award-winning Actors' Equity professional theater company will conclude its 2016-2017 theatrical season with a production of 'The Lady With All the Answers,' a popular one-woman play that will feature Coachella Valley favorite Gloria Loring as she portrays the beloved American advice columnist Ann Landers.

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) today announces the first wave of programming with highlights from the Festival Series. TOsketchfestwill host over 60 sketch comedy acts from across North America, March 1-12, 2017 at The Theatre Centre, Comedy Bar and The Drake Underground. 

Gustavo Novoa, an artist, poet, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Seven Arrows.' This vibrantly crafted and vividly illustrated book takes the reader on a journey through both the dream of young Rocky- the story's protagonist- and the world of Novoa's fine works of art.

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) today announces the first wave of programming with highlights from the Festival Series. TOsketchfestwill host over 60 sketch comedy acts from across North America, March 1-12, 2017 at The Theatre Centre, Comedy Bar and The Drake Underground. 

Nationally recognized, The Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) Academy Program will present their annual production of SCROOGE this holiday season. This year's production, comprised of 18 homeschooled student actors, will run November 29 through December 2, 2016 at Theatre Under The Stars as a part of HSMT's student matinee series.

Nationally recognized Humphreys School of Musical Theatre (HSMT) Academy Program will present their annual production of SCROOGE this holiday season. This year's production, comprised of 18 homeschooled student actors, will run November 29 through December 2, 2016, at Theatre Under The Stars as a part of HSMT's student matinee series.

The '90s were back and bigger than ever on this morning's TODAY.  The TODAY team dressed up as some of the decade's most iconic figures for Halloween 2016.

Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, now through October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is tonight, October 6.

Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, tonight, September 30, through October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, October 6.

The Houston Symphony's Community-Embedded Musician Program begins its second year with the addition of Cuban-born violinist Rainel Joubert, who will succeed Jenna Barghouti upon her acceptance of a one-year contracted violin position in the orchestra.

The Houston Symphony's Community-Embedded Musician Program begins its second year with the addition of Cuban-born violinist Rainel Joubert, who will succeed Jenna Barghouti upon her acceptance of a one-year contracted violin position in the orchestra.

Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, September 30-October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, October 6.

Once again rekindling their synonymous holiday music magic, multi-platinum GRAMMY winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will co-bill their popular symphony-filled Christmas tour this year, joined by Republic recording artist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC's The Voice. Incorporating a full symphony orchestra at each performance, this seasonal crowd-pleaser will perform at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 27 at 7 p.m.

San Francisco's cutting-edge and highly acclaimed experimentalCutting Ball Theater kicks off its 18th season with Avant GardARAMA! an all-in-one performance festival of seven short experimental plays showcasing the work of Bay Area directors. One of these short plays, a winning submission from a Cutting Ball Theater writer's workshop, is penned by a 16 year old student from San Francisco's celebrated Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts and directed by one of his instructors. Avant GardARAMA! runs October 5 - 23 at Cutting Ball's venue at the EXIT on Taylor (located at 277 Taylor Street at Ellis). Preview is October 5, Press Night is October 6, and Gala Opening Night is October 7. Tickets for all performances through October 23, ranging in price from $15 to $60, are on sale now at cuttingball.com or by calling 415-525-1205.

HOUSTON (July 1, 2016) – The Houston Symphony is teaming up with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and the Houston Area Urban League to offer free music lessons to hundreds of underserved K-2 Houston Independent School District students in the Kashmere, Wheatley, Scarborough and Booker T. Washington High School feeder patterns as part of the 2016 Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Summer Reading Challenge Camps.

Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE - written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson - online and in stores today, Frida­­y, April 1. The album was released in digital formats on Friday, February 26.

Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE -- written by Michael John LaChiusa and directed by Kirsten Sanderson. The physical CD will be online and in stores today, April 1.