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On Friday, May 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first-rate production by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT! This stellar cast keeps the audience entertained with their excellent stage presence, stage chemistry, and positive energy, as this intriguing story unfolds, THE 39 STEPS. Director Todd Santa Maria helps bring out the best in this phenomenal cast featuring Matthew Griffiths, Angelina D’Albero, Matt Monitto, and Gabriel Sousa. I was not previously familiar with this show, but seeing it performed by this cast, I feel as if they elevated it to heights that were never reached before! This casts’ delivery, mannerisms, and comedic timing shine through in ways far superior to that which could be detailed or explained in a script. The constant laughter and applause from this lively packed house strongly suggests that the rest of the audience tremendously enjoyed this show, as I did!

History is often rewritten in a way that is easier to digest, leading to hundreds of years of misinformation and erasure of the struggles of marginalized and persecuted groups. Artfully directed by Steve Sneed, Intiman Theatre has officially opened the world premiere of The Lion Tells His Tale, the first staged production of Delbert Richardson’s nationally recognized and multi-award-winning traveling museum, The “Unspoken” Truths.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated songwriters Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor in their special evening “Wine and Sing”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Merola Opera Program will continue its 2024 Summer Festival with a fully staged production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) and Solvang Theaterfest have announced a joint fundraising event to celebrate the significant milestones of PCPA's 60th and Solvang Theaterfest's 50th anniversaries.

Join the Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group for Story/Teller Arts: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh.

YUNGBLUD puts his unique take on a KISS classic, releasing an explosive cover of “I Was Made For Lovin' You'' featured in Universal Pictures' new film, The Fall Guy, and on the The Fall Guy Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The track is available across all digital platforms. Listen to the song here!

Those of us who keep an eye on the comings and goings of singers at major opera houses around the world, have known that Friday’s debutant, Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian, was going to be one to watch. And it was. No worries about whether her voice would translate from Europe’s smaller houses to the Met’s enormous hall: Grigorian may have been singing Puccini’s Cio-Cio-San/Madama Butterfly this time around, but she’s a well-schooled Lady Macbeth and Turandot as well, bringing a notably large voice with her. She survived the Met’s notoriously short rehearsal time for revivals (particularly for the second cast of the season). Lastly, she even made it through the final curveball, when tenor Jonathan Tetelman became ill and standby Chad Shelton had to take over as Pinkerton; he did well considering the circumstances, but he was no match for her.

Authentic Stories is set to premiere 'Heartbreak Hospital' at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival, a satirical musical that delves into the challenges of teenage mental health in the digital age.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of John Coons andJonah Wheeler in “Nocturnal Omissions'. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre33 will present the return of the US premier of 'Lip Service'. Learn more bout the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Joining the multi-million selling rock band on this tour will be both Within Temptation’s recent collaborative artists and longtime friends: singer Tarja Turunen*, German metalcore band Annisokay, Ukrainian band Blind8 and Green Lizardˆ from The Netherlands. The 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour' is set to showcase the best of international rock music as well as highlighting upcoming musical talent from Ukraine, resulting in an evening filled with a diverse lineup of artists.

Bucks County Playhouse will launch its 2024 mainstage season on May 17 with “Noises Off'. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

OFC Creations will conclude their 2023-2024 Broadway in Brighton series with Mel Brook's THE PRODUCERS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Pared down to its essence, it was wonderful, starred two of the singers who made their debuts in the premiere at the Met, soprano Julia Bullock and bass-baritone Davone Tines plus countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who were at their best. It was a somber evening in a dramatic setting—a far cry from the oratorio/opera’s over-the-top welcome to Lincoln Center last night, in Lileana Blain-Cruz’s production that made me wonder what Franco Zeffirelli might have done with it. Think the Parisian throngs in Act II of the Met’s LA BOHEME (which, of course, is one of the Met’s most popular productions with audiences).

This year, American Ballet Theatre will host its Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on Tuesday, May 14. Learn how to attend!

Trustus Theatre will take a trip to the capitol for POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Selina Fillinger's brilliant, all-female farce is running May 3-18 on the Thigpen Mainstage.

Javeenbah Theatre is thrilled to announce its ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusivity with the introduction of Auslan interpreted main stage shows for the rest of 2024 in a Gold Coast Community Theatre first. As part of our dedication to making theatre accessible to all members of the community, these interpreted performances will provide an opportunity for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences to fully engage with and enjoy our productions.

MONSTA X’s dynamic rapper and vocalist, I.M, embarks on his new journey as a solo artist by announcing dates for his ‘Off The Beat’ World Tour. The soloist will ignite the world with his first ever solo headlining tour that will kick off in Seoul before proceeding to showcasing storytelling performances for fans in major European cities, followed by a North American tour leg, before ending in Asia.

Tickets for AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT in Kansas City are on sale now. This production will take the Kauffman Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 for two performances at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. 

Playwright Will Arbery is an American playwright, screenwriter and TV writer, known for his plays Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Plano, and Evanston Salt Costs Climbing. Heroes of the Fourth Turning was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and will be presented in Wagner College Theatre's Stage One venue next May as part of the 2024-25 season.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert is coming to the Palace Theatre in the fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG as performed at Center Stage Theatre, in Shelton, CT, has the most spectacular set I have ever seen!  Director Betsy Kelso helps bring out the best in this amazing cast!  It is clear that the entire cast is having as wonderful a time performing their roles as the audience is having watching them perform!

The Off-Broadway live theatrical production Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern will launch an in-person rush and a digital lottery for all performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theater J has announced that, due to popular demand, their world premiere production Hester Street will be extending its run through April 28.