The North Carolina Theatre Files For Chapter 11 & Suspends 2024 SeasonFebruary 23, 2024Following several attempts to secure sufficient donations and funding to continue operations, the North Carolina Theatre (NCT) - a cornerstone of Raleigh's cultural scene for the past 40 years, has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be suspending its productions for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Video: Get A First Look at JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Marriott TheatreFebruary 23, 2024Get a first look at The Marriott Theatre's latest production, James and the Giant Peach - now on stage from February 16 through March 30, 2024. This enchanting adaptation brings to life the classic tale by celebrated author Roald Dahl, promising audiences of all ages a magical journey unlike any other.
Interview: Tina Landau On Collaborating With Idina Menzel On REDWOOD & MoreFebruary 22, 2024Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel is now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse, where it will run through March 31st, 2024. We spoke with director Tina Landau about collaborating with Menzel and bringing Redwood Forest to life on stage.
Five New Productions Announced For Canadian Opera Company's 2024/2025 SeasonFebruary 22, 2024The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2024/2025 season with exciting programming comprised almost entirely of new-to-Toronto productions including the first-ever COC staging of Verdi’s Nabucco, the world premiere of a new production of Gounod’s Faust, and the Toronto premiere of La Reine-garçon, a new creation from Canadians Julien Bilodeau and Michel Marc Bouchard.
Video: First Look At 'Falling Slowly' from Casa Mañana's ONCEFebruary 22, 2024Watch as Ian Ferguson as Guy and Elizabeth Nestlerode as Girl perform Falling Slowly from Casa Mañana's production of Once! The cast of actor-musicians play their own instruments to tell a compelling and immersive love story, underscored by emotionally charged music.
Video: Get A First Look At BEETLEJUICE in BrazilFebruary 21, 2024Get a first look at the Brazil company of Beetlejuice performing The Whole Being Dead Thing in an all-new video. Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a demon with a thing for stripes.
Video: Maestro James Conlon's on LA Opera's THE DWARFFebruary 21, 2024LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon explores 'The Dwarf' - the story, its history, and of course, the music. Watch this all-new video to learn even more about this stunning opera.
Video: Andrew Veyette on 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC BalletFebruary 20, 2024Watch as Principal Dancer Andrew Veyette reminisces on the first NYCB performance he attended as a School of American Ballet student. The performance was certainly impressive, but a chance glimpse of an artist's humanity in the wings made the most lasting impression.