Frances Farmer was a movie star in the 1930s and 40s who was involuntarily committed to an Insane Asylum by her own mother. She adored her mother and the theatre, but was, unfortunately, profoundly betrayed by both. Her struggle to regain her "mental competency" as she cared for her aging parents was nothing less than heroic. A young nurse who visited her in the incurable ward while she was incarcerated in Western State Hospital (Steilacoom) was quoted as saying, "she had an air of brilliance about her in person that the cameras couldn't capture.”
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the appointment of Amy Cassello as BAM’s interim artistic director.
Due to overwhelming demand, a second show has been added for comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s live show “John & Pete” at PPAC. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
The Chutzpah! Festival returns with an exciting and dynamic lineup of performances this November 2-23, 2023, presenting music, theatre, comedy, dance, multimedia arts, and film. Learn more about the full lineup for the festival and find out how to get tickets here!
Comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson will co-headline at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Friday, October 27 at 7P. Learn more about the show here!
The ghost-with-the-most is making his Sioux Falls debut in this edgy and irreverent Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play in the Washington Pavilion’s Mary W. Sommervold Hall. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) announced today the appointment of Nicholas Dragga as its newest executive director. He will be the sixth person to serve in the company's executive director role since its founding in 1969. Dragga will begin his role on November 1, 2023. Dragga joins PBT from Ballet Lubbock, where he has served as executive director since 2011. He has a wealth of experience as an arts administrator, as well as significant involvement with ballet and performing arts.
On September 9, 2023, Symphony Space in New York City will be celebrating the life and art of the late 2x Grammy nominee Morgan Taylor. Learn more about this special event, and find out how to purchase tickets!
Belvoir has announced the productions that will make up its next season. 2024 at Belvoir will see ten plays with something for everyone – from best-selling book adaptations, returns of incredible work, a 25A show being brought to the mainstage for the first time, a remount of Counting and Cracking, and so much more. Learn more about the season here!
Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall. There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about.
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 63 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Eighth Annual Binge Free Festival, five weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.
Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC), Utah's leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre, announces its lineup of 23/24 programming, comprising the theatre company's 52nd Season.
Apply for the Disability. Dance. Artistry. Dance and Social Justice Fellowship Program offered by Dance/NYC. This fellowship recognizes the contributions of disabled dance workers in social justice movements and provides support for their artistic endeavors. Applications are open now until October 10, 2023.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 60th Anniversary 2023-24 season with the timeless passionate tour-de-force, Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Associate Artistic Director Nelson T. Eusebio III. Performances run September 5 through 24, 2023, at Spencer Theatre.
On the heels of a sizzling summer, The Music Center and its TMC Arts programming division, its resident company campus partners (Center Theatre Group, LA Opera, LA Phil and the Los Angeles Master Chorale) and Gloria Molina Grand Park are ready to embrace the fall season with an abundance of exciting and unique experiences for all Angelenos and visitors.
Discover the captivating world of film, theatre, and visual arts at Riverside Studios as they present an international programme for September and October. From thought-provoking movies to breathtaking stage performances, Riverside Studios has something for every art enthusiast. Plan your visit now and explore the diverse lineup of events and dates.
Discover the latest release from composer Joe Iconis, featuring a star-studded lineup including Aaron Tveit, Andrew Rannells, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. Stream or purchase this highly anticipated album now and immerse yourself in the world of musical theater brilliance.
Join the Bronx Children's Museum for their Summer Under the Stars Gala, honoring distinguished New Yorkers. Get all the details on the date and venue for this exciting event celebrating the arts and community.
Kean Stage has announced its 2023-2024 season line-up featuring a diverse mix of Broadway, classic rock, jazz, dance, holiday and family programming. Additional artists will be announced later this season.
Join us at the Magic Theatre for the world premiere of 'Josephine's Feast,' a captivating new play. Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting world of this mesmerizing production, running until August 30th. Book your tickets now!
Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicks off its 60th Anniversary Season with the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac. Get all the details on the cast and performance dates here.
Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³), a visionary and non-hierarchical mentorship initiative created by musicians Jen Shyu and Sara Serpa, presents its 2nd annual in-person festival featuring 21 bandleaders from their 3rd & 4th cohorts. The three-day M³ Festival will run September 21-23, 2023 at Roulette Intermedium, located in Brooklyn, New York.
Weston Theater Company takes audiences on an enchanting journey back to Hollywood's golden age in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN. The production will take place at Weston's Walker Farm theater due to the damage wrought in The Playhouse by this month's devastating floods.
Discover the star-studded cast lined up for the highly anticipated production of ENGLISH at Barrington Stage Company. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the talent and brilliance in this must-see performance.
Ahead of its summer season at London’s Royal Opera House, The Australian Ballet has unveiled the full programme for its 60th anniversary celebration performance as well as the casting for George Balanchine's triptych Jewels.
Multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and guitarist/producer Charlie Hunter released their new rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.” The song is off their upcoming album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, a new full-length featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison.
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