A Wonderful Life Revival

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy James. He shared with us fascinating insights about his impressive career, exciting projects in the works, and his thoughts about the upcoming performance at the PNC Arts Center.

With “Rudolf – The Last Kiss,” the Festspielhaus Neuschwanstein, in collaboration with Vereinigte Bühnen Wien, has achieved a masterstroke: the beloved musical, long absent from German-speaking stages, has been so thoroughly overhauled that it emerges stronger than ever before.

Celia Pacquola, winner of Most Outstanding Show at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has added Perth and Sydney dates to her GIFT HORSE national tour, along with extra Melbourne performances.

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by Marc Macalintal.

MUSIC AT PAXTON will present its 20th anniversary festival in the Scottish Borders, featuring returning artists Angela Hewitt and Chiaroscuro Quartet alongside new performers including guitarist Samrat Majumder.

Welsh National Opera will bring 80th Anniversary Season to Milton Keynes Theatre, including The Flying Dutchman and  Blaze of Glory! Learn more about the shows here.

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Clint Townsend and THE GREAT GATSBY's North American Tour company sang 'What a Wonderful World' in a new video collaboration, raising awareness for ALS.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.

On March 13th & 14th, the North Carolina Symphony will be presenting HOLLYWOOD HITS. Two guest vocalists are coming down to the Triangle area to perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV such as A STAR IS BORN, TOMMY, ROCKETMAN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, ROCK OF AGES, LOVE ACTUALLY, TOP GUN, ELVIS, and more.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

The Latitude Festival has announced Sara Pascoe, Sue Perkins and Sing-Along with The Section as the latest additions to its landmark 20th anniversary edition. Learn more here!

Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that world-renowned choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

What did our critic think of BIRDIE at Oz Arts Nashville?

Lost Nation Theater will present THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, marking the 20th anniversary of its first production, with proceeds benefiting Planned Parenthood. Learn more here!

This history gives context to the legacies of theatrical dynasties—considered to consist of at least three subsequent generations of theatre creators. In 2026, there is a stigma around any successful professional who follows a parent into their line of work, with this being seen as a pattern of nepotism.

Klarna presents Latitude Festival has revealed Sir Lenny Henry for an exclusive UK music festival performance as part of its landmark 20th anniversary comedy lineup.

BYMT has announced its 2026 season lineup, which includes several new productions set to captivate audiences. The season promises a diverse range of shows catering to various tastes and interests.

As an actor, musical theater performer, and cabaret artist, Robert Saoud is used to getting all kinds of reactions from all types of audiences.

On Feb. 11 and 12, CIM Opera Theater kicks off a supernatural second half of the year with a new production of Judith Weir's Blond Eckbert. The work, a chamber opera penned in 1993, is the first of two operas based on dark German tales being staged at CIM this spring.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has released photos of the cast of The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Acclaimed Japanese playwright and director Hideki Noda will return to Sadler's Wells with his new production, -320°F, following its Tokyo premiere. The show will run from July 2-11, marking the company's longest engagement at the venue.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The Mirror Crack'd with performances January 21–March 14, 2026. Learn more about the show here!

Killer Grannies, the new horror comedy short film, is currently on the film festival circuit. Next month, it will screen at the Sunshine Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. The screening will be the Florida premiere of the film.

The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.