As Is 1987

Opened: April 26, 1987
Closing: June 05, 1987

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Elektra Unveils Artistic Director Morna Edmundson's Farewell Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


Elektra Women's Choir unveils A Season of Change, a joyful season marking Morna Edmundson's final year as Artistic Director.

Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project Returns for 27th Year
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


Discover the 27th edition of the CITY OF LOS ANGELES INDEPENDENT MASTER ARTIST PROJECT (COLA-IMAP) showcasing the works of eleven master artists. The exhibition and live performances will take place at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and California Plaza in 2024.

Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Apr 30, 2024


What’s up with all these therapists’ offices masquerading as beauty parlors? Women walk into these places as broken shells of themselves and often walk out feeling on top of the world. Sure, they get their hair and/or nails done, but they get so much more than just that. They’re renewed.

FIM Will Host Festival of Dance, Bon Voyage Concert and A Fairy Tale Life in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


FIM will host three events in May produced by FIM Flint School of Performing Arts youth ensembles: Flint Youth Ballet’s Festival of Dance, Flint Youth Theatre’s A Fairy Tale Life: The Story of Young Hans Christian Andersen, and Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Bon Voyage Concert.

Review: A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - May 1, 2024


What can be more cheering on a dreary, wet evening than seeing a jolly Alan Ayckbourn comedy?

VIVIAN VANCE ALIVE AND WELL RUNNING CHINESE TAKE-OUT Premieres at Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024


Experience the premiere of the new musical fantasy, VIVIAN VANCE ALIVE AND WELL RUNNING CHINESE TAKE-OUT, at the Hollywood Fringe on June 7. Don't miss this unique theatrical event.

Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Of Work By Iranian Artist Shahpour Pouyan
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024


Explore the captivating exhibition of Iranian artist Shahpour Pouyan at the Frist Art Museum. Dive into the unique blend of history, culture, and personal narrative through his work.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
by Joey Mervis - Apr 24, 2024


The Heart of Rock and Roll officially opened earlier this week at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as the entire cast and creative team walks the red carpet to celebrate the power of love on opening night!

WICKED Becomes 10th Longest-Running West End Show in British History
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will play its 6,762nd performance, becoming the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history.

Kara Noble, Martin Kluger, and Mark Auerbach Join The Springfield Chamber Players to Perform JOHNNY APPLESEED
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024


Kara Noble, Springfield Symphony Orchestra timpanist Martin Kluger; and Westfield Community Programming ArtsBeat host Mark Auerbach will narrate in the upcoming Springfield Chamber Players performance of Clifton J. Noble, Jr. 's folk cantata Johnny Appleseed.

Review: BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Apr 22, 2024


Under the direction of BJ Jones, John Patrick Shanley's newest play boasts a talented cast gifted with good humor and heartfelt emotion, but the uneven script feels as though it shrank in a dryer fed by clichés rather than coins.

Laszlo Gardony Trio & Christian Artmann Quartet To Perform Live At Regattabar This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024


Join the Laszlo Gardony Trio and Christian Artmann Quartet for a night of jazz at Regattabar on June 29.

Alex Romania's FACE EATERS Comes to The Chocolate Factory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024


Experience the thrilling performance of Alex Romania's FACE EATERS at The Chocolate Factory Theater. Dive into this unique theatrical experience that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions.

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin to Talk CABARET on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA This Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2024


Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this week! On Friday April 26, the Cabaret stars will be on TODAY to talk the new production, which is currently running at the August Wilson Theatre. The program airs 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT on NBC.

Review Roundup: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024


The Heart of Rock and Roll is beating on Broadway as the bright new jukebox musical of the same name opens at the James Earl Jones! Theatre. Read the reviews as the critics react!

Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND is Coming to The Baxter Theatre This May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024


Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind will run at The Baxter Theatre in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CABARET Star Eddie Redmayne to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024


Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on Good Morning America next week! On Thursday April 25, the Cabaret star will be on GMA to talk the new production, which is currently in previews. In Cabaret, he plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. At this time, it is unknown if he will be performing a number from the show.

Lava La Rue Shares New Single and Video for 'Humanity'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024


Lava La Rue has just shared their new single Humanity ahead of their eagerly awaited debut album. The single, from the album Starface, is their most vulnerable offering yet. Following a very literal experience of losing a friendship to addiction, the song is also steeped in positivity; reframing a difficult time with sentiments of hope - a reminder not to give up on humanity, even when you feel humanity has given up on you. Listen to the song here!

Interview: Lee Blessing And Joe Bishara of A WALK IN THE WOODS at Abbey Theatre Of Dublin
by Paul Batterson - Apr 18, 2024


“I wish A WALK IN THE WOODS did not feel as timely now as it did when it was originally produced. … This play illuminates the importance for each of us as citizens of the world to understand that there are many layers to foreign politics/relations.” Joe Bishara

Adelaide Writers' Week Goes Global at Hay Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


Adelaide Writers’ Week has announced an exclusive partnership with Hay Festival, another of the world’s most celebrated festivals, which takes place in Hay-on-Wye in Wales in the UK. This May, four sessions showcasing the work of some of Australia’s foremost writers will take place at the annual Hay Festival, thanks to both state and federal government funding.

Video: Huey Lewis Talks The HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024


Huey Lewis joined The View on Wednesday to discuss his new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. With both this show and Back to the Future currently on Broadway, the hosts asked if this move to musical theatre was a goal of his. 'It's not something that I ever aspired to...but it's been kind of a late life gift,' the artist said. Watch the full interview here!

Curtis Institute Of Music Expands Conducting Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


The Curtis Institute of Music is expanding its conducting program, offering unique mentorship to promising young conductors.

Photos/Video: First Look at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Get a first look at the new Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll, as new photos and video have been released ahead of the show's April 22nd Opening Night.

Photos: Robert Sheehan and Adonis Siddique in WITHNAIL AND I at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


All new photos have been released of Robert Sheehan as Withnail and Adonis Siddique as Marwood in Withnail at I at Birmingham Rep. Check out the photos here!

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