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Book Review: EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE. A DIRECTOR'S NOTES FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM by Bil Photo Book Review: EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE. A DIRECTOR'S NOTES FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM by Bill Alexander
by Louise Penn - July 14, 2023

The process of bringing the works of the Bard to a modern stage is full of challenges, as director Bill Alexander explains in his new book, Exploring Shakespeare. A Director's Notes from the Rehearsal Room. In an absorbing glimpse into the rehearsal room, we are introduced to the choices which face ...


EDINBURGH 2023: Review: I'VE GOT SOME THINGS TO GET OFF MY CHEST, Gilded Balloon Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Review: I'VE GOT SOME THINGS TO GET OFF MY CHEST, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2023

According to Google, Eva's boobs weigh the same as: two and a half bottles of tequila; two bricks; or the average newborn baby. Quite a weight on your back and finding bras off the rack for a rack that size is near impossible. Despite being an ideal candidate, misogynistic medical standards leave Ev...


TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Sets Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray Release Photo TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Sets Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray Release
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024

The dazzling new talent lending their voices to the franchise include Grammy nominee Camila Cabello (Cinderella), Eric André (Sing 2), Emmy Award winner Amy Schumer (Trainwreck), Grammy winner and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon), Golden Globe nominee Troye Sivan (“The Idol”), Gramm...


MPOWER Series Is Now Streaming on Disney+ Photo MPOWER Series Is Now Streaming on Disney+
by Michael Major - March 08, 2023

New series “MPower” is now streaming on Disney+. Episodes spotlight several of the MCU’s most inspirational women heroes. The series features Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of Wakanda and Zoë Saldaña....


Review: The Stage Adaptation of the Classic Game CLUE Takes the Stage at Center Rep Photo Review: The Stage Adaptation of the Classic Game CLUE Takes the Stage at Center Rep
by Steve Murray - November 02, 2022

What did our critic think of CLUE at Center Rep? With lightning flashes and an ominous score, a mysterious dinner party at Boddy Manor begins with the arrival of an assortment of guests very familiar to anyone who ever played the Parker Brothers board game Clue. Based on the popular game and the 198...


PETER AND THE STARCATCHER To Be Presented By California School of the Arts Photo PETER AND THE STARCATCHER To Be Presented By California School of the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2024

CSArts-SGV students will perform PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at the Duarte Performing Arts Center from November 14-16, offering a humorous backstory to Peter Pan and Captain Hook's adventures....


Review: METAMORPHOSIS, Lyric Hammersmith Photo Review: METAMORPHOSIS, Lyric Hammersmith
by Alexander Cohen - February 07, 2024

Frantic Assembly’s new version, penned by Lemn Sissay, may be poetically vivid and visually mesmerising, but it is terminally plagued by dramatic inertia. Without that key ingredient, the production melts into the looming shadows. An expressionistic mess. But a beautiful one to watch unravel....


Review: SAME TEAM, Traverse Theatre Photo Review: SAME TEAM, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 17, 2023

Five women have come together with one goal, one dream. Coming from very different backgrounds in life they have to work together as a team if they want to do what no one from Scotland has ever done before. To win the Homeless World Cup, and bring the trophy home....


The Trews Announce U.S. Tour Dates Photo The Trews Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022

Among the most prolific, electrifying, and innovative bands on the planet, The Trews — singer/guitarist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, drummer Chris Gormley, and keyboardist Jeff Heisholt — have shared stages with everyone from the Rolling Stones to Weezer, Br...


Solofest Award-Winner MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY Announced At 2024 HOLLYWOOD FR Photo Solofest Award-Winner MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY Announced At 2024 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024

Discover the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival's SoloFest Award-winning show, MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY. ...


Review: AIRNESS at Contemporary Theater Company Photo Review: AIRNESS at Contemporary Theater Company
by Christopher Verleger - July 07, 2023

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about air guitar? Now try to imagine a national championship with actual stage performances and musical accompaniment. Who would ever do such a thing—and why?...


Listen: Creators of DODI & DIANA Talk Collaboration & More on THEATRE GEEKS ANONYMOUS Photo Listen: Creators of DODI & DIANA Talk Collaboration & More on THEATRE GEEKS ANONYMOUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022

2022: Theatre Geeks Anonymous, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is presenting Kareem Fahmy and Adrienne Campbell-Holt with hosts Ebony Vines and Pamela Shandrow to talk about their new play Dodi & Diana, which is currently playing at Here Arts until October 29....


Cynthia Erivo Responds to 'Offensive' Fan Edits of WICKED Movie Poster Photo Cynthia Erivo Responds to 'Offensive' Fan Edits of WICKED Movie Poster
by Joshua Wright - October 16, 2024

Wicked movie star Cynthia Erivo has voiced her frustration over fan-made alterations to the movie's promotional poster and the circulation of offensive online content....


World Premiere Of HER NAME MEANS MEMORY Announced At Living Room Theatre Photo World Premiere Of HER NAME MEANS MEMORY Announced At Living Room Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2023

Living Room Theatre announces its 12th season in North Bennington, Vermont....


EDINBURGH 2023: Review: PUBLIC- THE MUSICAL, Pleasance Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Review: PUBLIC- THE MUSICAL, Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 26, 2023

Usually avoid public bathrooms? Here's one you won't want to miss! This award-winning new musical follows four unlikely strangers who find themselves trapped together in a gender-neutral public toilet. With an hour to kill until maintenance arrives, the group navigates unexpected challenges, pungent...


Matt Sassano Teams Up With TheHopeLine To Launch 'My Dear God Letters' Initiative Photo Matt Sassano Teams Up With TheHopeLine To Launch 'My Dear God Letters' Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2022

Chart-topping Christian rock radio vocalist Matt Sassano is partnering with nonprofit organization TheHopeLine to launch the 'My Dear God Letters' initiative. The initiative aligns with the message of his In Defiance EP, which was released in August via Rockfest Records. ...


BEST OF BACKSTORY Announced At Sierra Madre Playhouse On June 12 Photo BEST OF BACKSTORY Announced At Sierra Madre Playhouse On June 12
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

A new event for the storytelling series, Stories @ The Playhouse, is here! Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Best of BackStory, an evening of true stories, poetry, and flights of fancy featuring host Carl Weintraub and stories written and told by Augustus Britton, Rashim Cannad, Marlene Nichols, Lauri...


Student Blog: The First 'No' Photo Student Blog: The First 'No'
by Student Blogger: Jordan Mincy - August 05, 2024

I think it is easy to look at rejections and jump to conclusions about your worth or talent. I try to avoid these thoughts and, instead, process the ways I can improve my performance for the next audition. I now understand that being considered as the perfect fit for a role is subjective....


Watch: David Arn Releases 'Blood And Bone' Music Video Photo Watch: David Arn Releases 'Blood And Bone' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 26, 2022

David Arn, the international chart-topping folk/americana singer-songwriter has released a second video production from his latest album, 'Blood and Bone.'...


LIVE FOREVER – THE RISE OF OASIS Hosts Star-Studded Launch Celebration at the Cavern Photo LIVE FOREVER – THE RISE OF OASIS Hosts Star-Studded Launch Celebration at the Cavern Club Ahead of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2024

Prestige Productions hosts star-studded launch celebration at the Cavern Club ahead of UK Tour of Live Forever – The Rise of Oasis....


Pitlochry Festival Theatre Will Open 2024 Season With Nan Shepherd: NAKED AND UNASHAM Photo Pitlochry Festival Theatre Will Open 2024 Season With Nan Shepherd: NAKED AND UNASHAMED
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Following the success of their podcast series, A Journey with Nan Shepherd, Firebrand Theatre Company and Pitlochry Festival Theatre will stage the world première of Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed....


Bryan Cranston Reflects on Working With Bill Hayes on DAYS OF OUR LIVES Photo Bryan Cranston Reflects on Working With Bill Hayes on DAYS OF OUR LIVES
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024

Bryan Cranston recently reflected on his work with the late Bill Hayes in a comment on the actor's obituary on Deadline. Cranston worked with Hayes on Days Of Our Lives, what he describes as one of his first professional acting jobs....


Ginko Bugs Will Release Pop-Rock Single 'My Eyelash Girl' Photo Ginko Bugs Will Release Pop-Rock Single 'My Eyelash Girl'
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Pop-rock artist Ginko Bugs is back with his latest track, 'My Eyelash Girl,' set for release on April 12th....


MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY Comes to the Whitefire Theatre in March Photo MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY Comes to the Whitefire Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2024

My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky, written and performed by Jean Franzblau and directed by Carly DW Bones, will play one performance only in SoloFest 2024,on Sunday, March 3, at 7pm, at The Whitefire Theatre....


Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon CBE as New Artistic Producer Photo Cape Town City Ballet Appoints David Nixon CBE as New Artistic Producer
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2024

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately. ...






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