Nashville Rep Comes Home to TPAC's Polk Theatre for Season-Opening RAGTIME
by Jeffrey Ellis
- Nov 9, 2021
Opening Thursday night, November 11 and continuing for five performances through Sunday, November 14, Ragtime – the musical by Stephen Flaherty (music), Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and Terrance McNally (book) which, in turn, is based upon E.L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel of the same name – promises to be a grand undertaking, which hopefully will blow away the cobwebs and the dust that’s collected in the past year-and-a-half during which the theater was dark and the company strived to remain relevant and productive amidst all the challenges that ensued.
Dialogue With Three Chords Host A Séance To Summon The Ghost Of Harry Houdini
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 27, 2021
Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) kicks off their eleventh season of indie theatre with an online séance to summon the ghost of Harry Houdini. On Thursday, October 28th, at 3pm EST, their play, “The Three Stigmata of Harry Houdini,” written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, premieres online at the D3C Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram pages.
13 Broadway Shows For History Fiends - HAMILTON, SIX, NEWSIES, OKLAHOMA!, and More!
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 7, 2021
Historical themes have always been incorporated into stage shows, from classic Broadway musicals to contemporary productions. Contrary to what some may believe, not all historical-themed productions are old Broadway musicals. Several historical musicals have gone on to become classics, though this is not specifically a golden age musicals list.
An Die Musik Partners With Local Playwright For World Premiere Of HAND THROUGH THE VEIL
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 20, 2021
The story is compelling and original. Renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has spent years in pursuit of contact with the other side. Famed magician Harry Houdini has been on a parallel journey to debunk the very notion. With the help of the brash and unpredictable medium, Mina Crandon, the two come to the table for one final seance. The baggage all three bring with them results in a chaotic and strange experience that none will ever forget.
Force Of Nature Returns To The Stage With Dr. Seuss!
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 27, 2021
As things begin to reopen, and theatre companies make their return, Artistic Director Sebastian Muñoz is excited about the wide range of theatre his acclaimed Force of Nature Productions is once again ready to stage. A top priority for the father of two was to provide children who have spent most of the past year and a half stuck at home a live, in-person theatrical experience.
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS Will Be Performed at Generation DCD Studio Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 22, 2021
The Magical World of Dr. Seuss is a whimsical journey of adventure and fun for families, straight out of the pages and onto the stage for all to experience. Renowned artist Duffy Hudson brings to life Dr. Seuss classics like And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetches, and more.
Majestic Theatre Seeks Submissions For Centennial Poster Design
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 20, 2021
Calling all Dallas-based visual artists! The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) is requesting submissions for designs for a commercial-style movie poster for the Dallas Majestic Theatre Centennial and celebration.
Julie Perlin Lee Stepping Down As Catalina Island Museum's Executive Director
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 31, 2021
Lee joined Catalina Island Museum as Executive Director in 2016, transforming the museum into a creative and social hub for the Avalon community. Under her direction, the museum board and staff worked to create an environment that is welcoming to all, enriching visitors' Catalina experience.
Dan Gutman And Iain Lawrence To Release New Novels In March
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 4, 2021
Award winning authors Dan Gutman and Iain Lawrence understand what kids love to read. Their latest page-turning stories are guaranteed to keep readers gasping with surprise at adventures no one would have predicted—especially not the boys they happened to. Due out on March 2nd.
MJTC's PROMISE OF AMERICA Features Jewish Composers' Greatest Songs
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 21, 2021
Did you know that it was Jewish composers who wrote some of your favorite songs? Whether it was Take Me Out to the Ball Game or Over the Rainbow, Piano Man or Send in the Clowns, to Da Doo Ron Ron or Hold On, some of the best-known songs ever written were written by Jewish composers.
Breaking: HOUDINI Musical Set Sights on Broadway; Ramin Karimloo and Laura Osnes Take Part in Virtual Reading
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 15, 2020
Producer Karl Sydow (The Last Ship) has just announced that the new Broadway bound musical HOUDINI directed by Federico Bellone (Mary Poppins in Milan, Dirty Dancing), recently held a cross continental virtual developmental reading starring Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo (Les Misérables, Anastasia) as Harry Houdini and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bandstand) as Bess Houdini.
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