VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Dances Into Barrington StageAugust 1, 2018The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern day New York City as two young lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, relevant and deeply moving musicals of our time.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 1- BRING IT ON The Musical Cheers Up BroadwayAugust 1, 2018Bring It On: The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this hilariously universal story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected.
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On TWELFTH NIGHT in the ParkJuly 31, 2018The Public Theater's production of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT, conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub, music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, Choreography by Lorin Latarro, and directed by Oskar Eustis and Kwame Kwei-Armah, opened tonight and will run through Sunday, August 19.
VIDEO: Circolombia's ACELERE Comes to Chicago ShakespeareJuly 31, 2018Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces a special theatrical event from celebrated Colombia circus troupe Circolombia's Acelere, presented for a limited engagement in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, October 23-November 4, 2018.
Photo Flash: Arkansas Governor And First Lady Visit LITTLE ROCK At The Sheen CenterJuly 31, 2018 Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson were greeted by the cast of the Off-Broadwayplay Little Rock, written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street). Little Rock is presented by Rebel Theatrical Management, LLC (Harvey Butler, producer), The Steward Family, The Steward Family Foundation, in association with The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture. Performances began June 8, 2018 followed by opening night on June 14, 2018 for a limited engagement through September 8, 2018.
Jason Stuart's LIKE FATHER Drops TodayJuly 25, 2018On July 25th, Jason Stuart the film LIKE FATHER will premiere on DEKKOO's streaming service. He acts, directs and produced 'the little film that could'. LIKE FATHER revolves around a Jewish New Yorker, who is a bedridden patriarch dying of lung cancer (Jason Stuart). His gay African American son (Nic Few) wants him to admit he was a bad father. Instead, Lenny confesses (for the very first time to another human being), that despite his long-lasting marriage and faithfulness to Jake's mother (Denise Dowse), he's always been attracted to men but never acted on it. Co-starring Terry Ray, Mike C. Manning and Daniyar. Written by David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt and executive produced by Scott Crawford.