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In life there are habits that bring people together in very unexpected ways. A few years ago on a bowfishing trip, Chuck Belmore, Jon Justice, and JP Morris met on a boat headed out to do what they all three loved to do

SISTER ACT Musical to Tour Sydney and Melbourne in 2024 Photo SISTER ACT Musical to Tour Sydney and Melbourne in 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - February 03, 2024

Get ready to sing and dance as the hit musical comedy, Sister Act, makes its Australian debut in Sydney and Melbourne. Don't miss this heavenly production coming to the Capitol Theatre and Regent Theatre in 2024....


OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards Photo OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!...


Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience Photo Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - April 01, 2024

From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few...


Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89 Photo Stage and Screen Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. Perhaps best known for her screen roles in the Harry Potter film series and Downton Abbey, Smith also had several stage credits to her name, and won a Tony Award in 1990....


SISTER'S SUMMER SCHOOL CATECHISM: GOD NEVER TAKES A VACATION! Comes to City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

City Theatre will welcome back Kimberly Richards in a special City Theatre event, Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation! by Maripat Donovan. ...


Marcus Brigstocke's THE RED Will Be Available on Original Online in August Photo Marcus Brigstocke's THE RED Will Be Available on Original Online in August
by Blair Ingenthron - July 29, 2024

Marcus Brigstocke's critically acclaimed play The Red will return to Original Theatre's digital streaming platform Original Online from Friday 2 August at 5pm for members, both new and existing, and then on general release (including rentals) from Friday 9 August at 5pm....


Jonathan Maitland's THE INTERVIEW Will Be Available to Stream Online This Month Photo Jonathan Maitland's THE INTERVIEW Will Be Available to Stream Online This Month
by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2023

Presented by Original Theatre Online in association with Park Theatre, Jonathan Maitland's play The Interview starring Tibu Fortes as Martin Bashir and Yolanda Kettle as Diana, Princess of Wales, will be available to stream online from 21 December 2023, following its recent stage premiere. ...


Barbican Announces Line-Up for Inua Ellams' 05FEST in September Photo Barbican Announces Line-Up for Inua Ellams' 05FEST in September
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 17, 2023

Multi-award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall) will return to the Barbican this autumn to curate and host a new iteration of his acclaimed festival, showcasing the power of words and forging cross-cultural connections....


Student Blog: The Essential Tools for the Last Month of School Photo Student Blog: The Essential Tools for the Last Month of School
by Student Blogger: Olivia Stevens - April 06, 2024

We’ve officially made it to the point in the school year where “half” can be used to describe both the amount of the semester that has been completed, and the energy we’re putting into our assignments....


Video: SISTER ACT 2 Cast Performs for Whoopi Goldberg Birthday Tribute Photo Video: SISTER ACT 2 Cast Performs for Whoopi Goldberg Birthday Tribute
by Josh Sharpe - November 13, 2024

Following the Sister Act 2 30th anniversary reunion on The View earlier this year, the original cast has once again reunited to pay tribute to Whoopi Goldberg on her birthday. The cast joined forces to sing 'To Her & Sir With Love'. Watch the video now! ...


Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82 Photo Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2023

Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82....


Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership With Limited Release of Alan Bennett Photo Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership With Limited Release of Alan Bennett's THE HABIT OF ART
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 01, 2023

Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme....


Boxing Day Sale: Tickets From £25 for SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre Photo Boxing Day Sale: Tickets From £25 for SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 28, 2023

Boxing Day Sale: Tickets from £25 for Sister Act! Based on the beloved film, this story of music, mishaps and nuns on the run is a joyous and uplifting tale of finding your voice and singing out, with your sisters by your side....


Raymond Coulthard and Hannah Morrish Join Tracy-Ann Oberman in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Photo Raymond Coulthard and Hannah Morrish Join Tracy-Ann Oberman in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - June 09, 2023

Casting has been announced for a ground-breaking new production which transports one of Shakespeare’s most enduring classics to 1930’s Britain – The Merchant of Venice 1936 - which will embark on a UK tour this Autumn, beginning at the RSC’s Swan Theatre from Thursday 21 September. ...


Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82 Photo Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies Aged 82
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 28, 2023

Sir Michael Gambon, who had an acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82....


Rhonda Burchmore Joins SISTER ACT in Australia Photo Rhonda Burchmore Joins SISTER ACT in Australia
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Rhonda Burchmore will join Casey Donovan and Genevieve Lemon in Sister Act in Australia!...


THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 Will Transfer to the West End Photo THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2023

Following its critically acclaimed UK tour, The Merchant of Venice 1936 transfers to London’s West End for a limited season at the Criterion Theatre, from 15 February – 23 March....


Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW Photo Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View released a preview video teasing some guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Watch th...


Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership Scheme With A Limited Release of THE Photo Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership Scheme With A Limited Release of THE HABIT OF ART
by Stephi Wild - June 01, 2023

Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme. Replacing the previous pay-per-production system, it will be available on a monthly or annual subscription basis....


Review: PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN, Southbank Centre Photo Review: PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN, Southbank Centre
by Alexander Cohen - November 06, 2023

Less a bust up of two of the 20th century’s great British artists, Perfection, of a Kind: Britten vs Auden is a celebration of the artists’ curious friendship, and shared artistic virtuosity. Deftly curated musical and poetic extracts from Auden and a young Britten, it is left up to us to decide how...


Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More Photo Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More
by Josh Sharpe - June 05, 2024

As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now! ...


Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW Photo Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View released a preview video teasing some guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Watch th...


Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience Photo Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - April 01, 2024

From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few...


Matthew Kelly and Denise Welch Will Lead New Play THE GAP at Hope Mill Theatre Photo Matthew Kelly and Denise Welch Will Lead New Play THE GAP at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2023

Hope Mill Theatre presents the world premiere of new play THE GAP by Jim Cartwright, starring Matthew Kelly and Denise Welch, directed by Anthony Banks....


Full Company Announced for THE INQUIRY at Chichester Festival Theatre Photo Full Company Announced for THE INQUIRY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 09, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of THE INQUIRY by Harry Davies at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre, where an extra week of performances has been added. The production now runs from 13 October – 11 November (press night: 17 October).  ...






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