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The two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America

THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN Houdini Musical In Development Photo THE IMPOSSIBLE MAN Houdini Musical In Development
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2019

Producer Karl Sydow (The Last Ship, Dance of Death, Red Joan) and Director Federico Bellone (Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins in Milan, new production of Dirty Dancing and upcoming revival of Sugar both in the West End) announce the development of a brand new musical, The Impossible Man,...


spit&vigor Theatre Company Postpones Performances Of ECTOPLASM At The Players Theatre Photo spit&vigor Theatre Company Postpones Performances Of ECTOPLASM At The Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2022

Due to a positive case of Covid-19 among the cast, spit&vigor theatre company has postponed performances for their World Premiere of Ectoplasm, written and directed by Sara Fellini. The play, which was originally scheduled to run January 5-February 6, 2022, will now open on Thursday, January 13 at T...


VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Cast of RAGTIME At Serenbe Playhouse Photo VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Cast of RAGTIME At Serenbe Playhouse
by Alan Henry - May 16, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Serenbe Playhouse's RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL. The Tony Award-winning musical based on E.L. Doctorow's acclaimed novel of the same name is a picture of this nation's hopes and pains as we entered the twentieth century. Check out the video below!...


Tafelmusik to Launch 2021/22 Season with MUSIC & MAGIC Photo Tafelmusik to Launch 2021/22 Season with MUSIC & MAGIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2021

 Tafelmusik will launche its 2021/22 season with Music & Magic, a mesmerizing digital show that blends two captivating art forms to create a world of illusion and enchantment....


Dialogue With Three Chords Begins Residency In Industry City Photo Dialogue With Three Chords Begins Residency In Industry City
by Blair Ingenthron - August 19, 2023

Dialogue with Three Chords (D3C) will present 'A Brooklyn Arcanum 1,' the next installment in their serialized play series at Brooklyn's Industry City. Written by Stephen Gracia and directed by Michael LoPorto, the performance includes two original short plays about séances and apocalyptic magic. ...


MR. SWALLOW: HOUDINI to be Released on Soho Theatre On Demand Photo MR. SWALLOW: HOUDINI to be Released on Soho Theatre On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 17, 2020

Nick Mohammed, The Pleasance, Soho Theatre and United Agents have announced the digital release of Mr. Swallow: Houdini - freeing from the shackles of 2017 the Mr. Swallow-anointed, first-ever entirely true auto-biopic of legendary magician Harry Houdini....


BWW Review: RAGTIME at The Mac-Haydn Theatre Offers a Poignant and Highly Relevant Re Photo BWW Review: RAGTIME at The Mac-Haydn Theatre Offers a Poignant and Highly Relevant Reminder That America's Greatness Was Forged In A Melting Pot.
by Marc Savitt - July 29, 2019

The Tony Award winning book by Terrance McNally and score by Stephen Flahrety and Lynn Ahrens, focus on events taking place over a century ago, but RAGTIME's content and messages remain highly relevant, and important, particularly given the current socio-political climate....


COFFEE AND CEDAR: A PLAY to be Presented at The 30th Annual Orlando International Fri Photo COFFEE AND CEDAR: A PLAY to be Presented at The 30th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 30, 2021

 Coffee and Cedar:  A Play, written by D.H. Cermeño, based on his book of the same title will open on Wednesday, May 19th, at 10 pm EST, and run for seven performance during the Orlando Fringe Festival. ...


THE VANISHING ELEPHANT Comes to New Victory Theater Next Month Photo THE VANISHING ELEPHANT Comes to New Victory Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2023

The Vanishing Elephant, produced by Belfast’s Cahoots NI, will kick off the New Victory Theater’s 2023-24 season with a dazzling display of life-size puppetry from October 14 through October 29 at Stage 42. ...


Due To Popular Demand, Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Announces Extension Photo Due To Popular Demand, Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Announces Extension
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2019

Arden Theatre Company in Old City, Philadelphia opened their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. The production, which has been featured on 6ABC, FOX29, Philadelphia Inquirer, Metro, 106.1FM, and more, has announced that it is exte...


Mike Edel Releases Music Video For 'Houdini' Photo Mike Edel Releases Music Video For 'Houdini'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2019

Seattle, WA and British Columbia-based musician Mike Edel is pleased to present the official music video for “Houdini,” the soaring single lifted from the seasoned songwriter's latest studio album, THRESHOLDS. Using the central theme from THRESHOLDS to produce a narrative about overcoming personal f...


THE DETROIT MUSICAL Returns to Planet Ant Theater Photo THE DETROIT MUSICAL Returns to Planet Ant Theater
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2020

The Detroit Musical, Planet Ant's hilarious interpretation of Detroit's history, has received a grant from Michigan Humanities for a limited run of six performances, opening on Friday, March 13 (313 Day). In conjunction with the March 13 opening night performance, Planet Ant will host a 313 Day part...


Fulton Theatre to Present RAGTIME Benefit Concert & Gala Next Month Photo Fulton Theatre to Present RAGTIME Benefit Concert & Gala Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023

Fulton Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Ahrens and Flaherty's Ragtime on July 15, 2023. The cast of 64 will be directed by Marc Robin and the 28 piece orchestra will be led by Ben McNaboe....


Florida Theatrical Association Announces Selections For The 2019 New Musical Discover Photo Florida Theatrical Association Announces Selections For The 2019 New Musical Discovery Series
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2019

Florida Theatrical Association has announced the winners of the fourth annual New Musical Discovery Series, a showcase for new musicals to be presented September 17 and 18 at The Abbey and The MEZZ in downtown Orlando.  The staged readings will be open to the public and free of charge....


New Musical DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY Set to Appear at Don't Tell Mama in October Photo New Musical DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY Set to Appear at Don't Tell Mama in October
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2021

A new original musical, DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY, will be performed at Don't Tell Mama in Manhattan on October 21st at 7 pm....


Chicago Magician John Sturk Elected National President Of The Society Of American Mag Photo Chicago Magician John Sturk Elected National President Of The Society Of American Magicians
by Blair Ingenthron - July 13, 2023

John Sturk, a Chicago magician and musician, has been elected National President of The Society of American Magicians. Sturk will be the 107th president to serve in the office....


Force Of Nature Returns To The Stage With Dr. Seuss! Photo Force Of Nature Returns To The Stage With Dr. Seuss!
by A.A. Cristi - July 27, 2021

As things begin to reopen, and theatre companies make their return, Artistic Director Sebastian Muñoz is excited about the wide range of theatre his acclaimed Force of Nature Productions is once again ready to stage. A top priority for the father of two was to provide children who have spent most of...


Sarah Hadland Joins Cast Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL-ISH Photo Sarah Hadland Joins Cast Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL-ISH
by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2022

Berk's Nest has announced the full cast for A Christmas Carol-ish as critically acclaimed actress Sarah Hadland joins Mr Swallow (writer/star and double Emmy award nominee Nick Mohammed) and co....


Tafelmusik to Launch 2021/22 Season with MUSIC & MAGIC Photo Tafelmusik to Launch 2021/22 Season with MUSIC & MAGIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2021

 Tafelmusik will launche its 2021/22 season with Music & Magic, a mesmerizing digital show that blends two captivating art forms to create a world of illusion and enchantment....


Dua Lipa to Release New Single 'Houdini' Next Week Photo Dua Lipa to Release New Single 'Houdini' Next Week
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023

Dua Lipa will release 'Houdini,' the lead single from her upcoming third studio album. Lipa has been teasing the single with a kaleidoscopic aesthetic, with teasers using quotes 'If you’re good enough you’ll find a way,' 'Tell me all the ways you need me,' and 'Catch me before I go.'...


Review: SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions Photo Review: SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions
by Jared Fessler - October 10, 2023

What did our critic think of SIDE SHOW at Ashland Productions? 'Side Show,' based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, who rose to fame during the Depression, offers a poignant portrayal of two women bound at the hip. ...


VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME Photo VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For Arden Theatre Company's RAGTIME
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2019

Old City, Philadelphia opens their 2019-20 season with the winner of the 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, RAGTIME. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terre...


Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Reading Photo Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley to Lead HOUDINI AMONG THE SPIRITS Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli and Gordon Stanley will portray Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle respectively in Houdini Among the Spirits, a new musical....


THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS Will Be Performed at Generation DCD Studio Next Month Photo THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS Will Be Performed at Generation DCD Studio Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 22, 2021

The Magical World of Dr. Seuss is a whimsical journey of adventure and fun for families, straight out of the pages and onto the stage for all to experience. Renowned artist Duffy Hudson brings to life Dr. Seuss classics like And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street, Horton Hears a Who!, The Sneetche...


BWW Review: RAGTIME Mesmerizes at EPAC Photo BWW Review: RAGTIME Mesmerizes at EPAC
by Marakay Rogers - May 08, 2019

Ephrata director Ed Fernandez reminds audiences that the more things change, the more they stay the same....






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