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Feature: IMPROV CLASS YIKES! JR. at Red Curtain Theatre with Jeff Ward Photo Feature: IMPROV CLASS YIKES! JR. at Red Curtain Theatre with Jeff Ward
by Theresa Bertram - April 05, 2023

Theatre education is important to Broadway World, and we get excited when new programs pop up that benefit the community, especially our younger thespians. Red Curtain Theatre, 913 W Oak Street, in Conway, is now in its tenth year of offering various productions that cater to all ages. In companion ...


Conejo Players Will Stream A Live Improv Show Photo Conejo Players Will Stream A Live Improv Show
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2020

The resident improv company of the Conejo Players will stream a live show based on audience comment suggestions, and perform funny, made-up-on-the-spot games from their own homes....


Chandler Corley-Essex to Headline Improvised Musical “On The Spot” on July 11th Photo Chandler Corley-Essex to Headline Improvised Musical “On The Spot” on July 11th
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022

On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Chandler Corley Essex (Swan Lake Rock Opera) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. ...


Paige Matteson to Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week
by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2022

On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Paige Matteson to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other....


Edinburgh 2022: Review: SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard Photo Edinburgh 2022: Review: SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 12, 2022

The must-see, Olivier Award-winning West End hit returns for its 13th year! Watch the masters of musical improv create a brand-new musical comedy from scratch at every performance of this multi award-winning show. Audience suggestions are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing show with hilari...


SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Converts Performances to Virtual Format Photo SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Converts Performances to Virtual Format
by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2020

One of the last West End shows to be cancelled before lockdown in March, The Showstoppers turned their final performance at the Lyric Theatre into an impromptu online live stream event, which has since been viewed more than 112,000 times....


Out-of-Town Broadway Tryouts May Help Chicago Theaters Re-Open Photo Out-of-Town Broadway Tryouts May Help Chicago Theaters Re-Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2020

The Chicago Tribune has reported that out of town Broadway tryouts may help bring the Chicago theater scene back to life after the pandemic in a big way, if Chicago is used for the entire Broadway industry....


RDT's Ring Around the Rose Presents PYGMALION PRODUCTIONS Photo RDT's Ring Around the Rose Presents PYGMALION PRODUCTIONS
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2023

Repertory Dance Theatre's 'Ring Around the Rose' will welcome Pygmalion Productions to the stage on May 13, 2023, at 11:00 am. This Utah theatre staple will present an interactive show using the artificial intelligence chatbot, Chat GPT....


Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote a New Song on the Spot for CONAN Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote a New Song on the Spot for CONAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 21, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to share that he has written a song for tonight's episode of Conan. ...


Trivium Announce New Album & Share 'Feast of Fire' Video Photo Trivium Announce New Album & Share 'Feast of Fire' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 12, 2021

The footage was filmed at the band's HQ — The Hangar in Orlando. It was shot by director John Deeb. ...


Kyle Yampiro Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT This Month Photo Kyle Yampiro Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

On The Spot, the now 7-year running improvised musical comedy show, is tearing up Monday nights at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Kyle Yampiro (Finding Madame Curie, NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Choral Chameleon Ensemble) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like n...


On The Spot Keeps Their Weekly Improv Musical Alive Online! Photo On The Spot Keeps Their Weekly Improv Musical Alive Online!
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2020

On The Spot, the 'always new' musical comedy show, is running every Monday night, live-streamed (via Zoom) on YouTube. Running Off-Broadway every week since 2015, the show is thrilled to be able to help keep comedy and the arts alive in this difficult time. ...


VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Sings PHANTOM, FUNNY GIRL & More For 'Song Association' Photo VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Sings PHANTOM, FUNNY GIRL & More For 'Song Association'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022

Rachel Zegler put her musical knowledge to the test while playing a game of Song Association with ELLE Magazine, including tracks from Chicago, Wicked, Waitress, Great Showman, Shrek, Funny Girl, Rent, West Side Story, and more. Plus, see how Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to her rendition of songs f...


WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Coming To Wharton Center Photo WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Coming To Wharton Center
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2024

The Emmy-nominated cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway? has announced the brand-new live improv comedy tour, WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?, will come to Wharton Center for one night only on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 7:30PM....


Achings Release New Single 'Undoing Home' Photo Achings Release New Single 'Undoing Home'
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023

LandLand Colportage recently signed Philadelphia's Achings, and the band are releasing an album titled All These Shapes, All These Days. Achings formed in the fall of 2018, almost by sheer accident. Singer-songwriter Rebecca Joy, having just started maternity leave, happened to overhear one of guita...


VIDEO: Matthew McConaughey & Shawn Mendes Talk Bromance on THE LATE LATE SHOW Photo VIDEO: Matthew McConaughey & Shawn Mendes Talk Bromance on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - December 08, 2020

James Corden connects with friends Matthew McConaughey and Shawn Mendes, who have built a close friendship. Shawn tells James what wisdom he's gathered from Matthew through their relationship before Matthew drops a few nuggets of wisdom on the spot....


Dowden Says New Testing Developments Can Get 'Fuller Audiences in Theatres' Sooner Photo Dowden Says New Testing Developments Can Get 'Fuller Audiences in Theatres' Sooner
by Stephi Wild - September 04, 2020

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has shared his thoughts on the new improvements on COVID-19 testing....


ON THE SPOT Makes Its Return Off-Broadway This Week Photo ON THE SPOT Makes Its Return Off-Broadway This Week
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2021

On The Spot is a uniquely unpredictable musical that puts Broadway talent with cream of the crop NYC improvisers to create a brand new musical...on the spot! ...


Ariela Arnon Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week Photo Ariela Arnon Will Headline Improvised Musical ON THE SPOT Next Week
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2022

On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Ariela Arnon (Show Me a Hero, iHeart Radio, Food Network) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. ...


IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER: A SPONTANEOUS MOCKERY OF JUSTICE! to be Presented at Synerg Photo IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER: A SPONTANEOUS MOCKERY OF JUSTICE! to be Presented at Synergy Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2024

Synergy Theater, the folks who just brought you The Improvised Twilight Zone, will return to the Lesher Center for the Arts with the world-debut of Improvised Law and Order: A Spontaneous Mockery of Justice! Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Comes to Topeka This Week Photo WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Comes to Topeka This Week
by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2022

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. ...


Otherworld Theatre Presents PORTAL-PROV! Improv Show Photo Otherworld Theatre Presents PORTAL-PROV! Improv Show
by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2022

Otherworld Theatre, North America's premier fantasy and genre live theatre production company, presents PORTAL-PROV!, a sci-fi themed improv show opening on March 13 and running every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the storefront theatre's venue at 3914 N. Clark St....


Conejo Improv Returns Live And In-Person, October 9 Photo Conejo Improv Returns Live And In-Person, October 9
by A.A. Cristi - September 27, 2021

Improv is back, and more vaccinated than ever! Join the troupe live at the Conejo Players Theatre....


Conejo Improv Presents VAX'D AND BETTER THAN EVER Photo Conejo Improv Presents VAX'D AND BETTER THAN EVER
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2021

Conejo Players Theatre presents Conejo Improv - Vax'd and better than ever June 5, 2021 at 7PM, Live in-person and online....


VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Improvises a Quarantine-Inspired Song For Conan O'Brien Photo VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Improvises a Quarantine-Inspired Song For Conan O'Brien
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on the at-home edition of Conan, where he improvised a song on the spot about Conan's life in quarantine....






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