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BECKY NURSE OF SALEM Announces New Preview and Opening Dates at Lincoln Center Theate Photo BECKY NURSE OF SALEM Announces New Preview and Opening Dates at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2022

Due to a positive Covid case in the company which caused a significant disruption in the rehearsal process, Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming production of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Rebecca Taichman, will now begin previews Tuesday, November 8 and open on Sunday, De...


Photos: First Look at THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Fort Salem Theater Photo Photos: First Look at THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Fort Salem Theater
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2021

This Friday October 8 through Sunday, October 10, Fort Salem Theater presents The Diary of Anne Frank, running for three performances only on the theater’s mainstage. Tickets are now on sale at www.FortSalem.com. ...


The New Coordinates' LOVE IN THE TIME OF JONESTOWN: A Radio Play Streams Beginning Ne Photo The New Coordinates' LOVE IN THE TIME OF JONESTOWN: A Radio Play Streams Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2021

Sinister and seductive, this brand-new audio experience by Ensemble Member Omer Abbas Salem and directed by Sophiyaa Nayar explores the splendid ache of acceptance and the profound bliss of betrayal. ...


Fort Salem Theater Debuts Two Brand New Works This July Photo Fort Salem Theater Debuts Two Brand New Works This July
by Stephi Wild - July 14, 2022

After a successful year of popular plays and familiar musicals, Fort Salem Theater shares their summer 2022 stage with new writers, debuting both a world premiere musical and a New York premiere of a brand new play. Both events feature guest artists from across the country and will perform on the Fo...


Peacock Surprise Releases REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP Early Photo Peacock Surprise Releases REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP Early
by Michael Major - November 16, 2021

“The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” stars Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Ramona Singer and Luann DeLesseps of 'The Real Housewives of New York,' Kyle Richards of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” and Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga of “The Real House...


VIDEO: Peacock Shares DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Shares DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM Trailer
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022

Peacock has shared the trailer for DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM. In an epic, action-packed tale that spans the entire globe, from Monte Carlo to Hong Kong, beloved characters from Days of our Lives once again go “Beyond Salem!” as they trade the comforts of home for an adventure of a lifetime!...


Fort Salem Theater Awarded $25,000 By The New York State Council On The Arts Photo Fort Salem Theater Awarded $25,000 By The New York State Council On The Arts
by Stephi Wild - December 15, 2021

Fort Salem Theater announced today a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's $105 million investment in the arts for FY2022, NYSCA has awarded more than $80 million s...


Photos: First Look at Deirdre O'Connell & More in BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Lincoln Cen Photo Photos: First Look at Deirdre O'Connell & More in BECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Lincoln Center Theater
by Show Highlights - November 17, 2022

Get a first look at Lincoln Center Theater's production of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Rebecca Taichman, now in previews and will open on Sunday, December 4 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater....


Wake Up With BWW 7/21: H.E.R. to Play Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Special, and More Photo Wake Up With BWW 7/21: H.E.R. to Play Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Special, and More!
by - July 21, 2022

Today's top stories include an all new trailer for the movie musical Tomorrow Morning, starring Ramin Karimloo and Samantha Barks! Plus, H.E.R. will star as Belle in ABC's upcoming 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration', and more!...


Salem State Theatre Premieres New Play By Alum Parker Goodreau Photo Salem State Theatre Premieres New Play By Alum Parker Goodreau
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2022

Salem State Theatre Department presents the world premiere of The Thing They Love written by 2021 graduate Parker Goodreau. Directed by Esme Allen, the production will take place at the Sophia Gordon Center March 3 - 6, followed by virtual streaming March 20 - April 30. Tickets for both performance ...


Fort Salem Theater Announces GREASE Casting; Tickets On Sale Now Photo Fort Salem Theater Announces GREASE Casting; Tickets On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2022

A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom! That's what you'll be hearing this summer from the lively Fort Salem Theater mainstage as the nostalgic 1950's musical Grease prepares to have you singing and dancing from your seat....


SNOW BUSINESS Returns to Fort Salem Theater in December Photo SNOW BUSINESS Returns to Fort Salem Theater in December
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2022

Last year's popular holiday revue, There's (Still) No Business Like Snow Business, is back on the Fort Salem Theater stage with familiar faces and fun new songs, running December 2-4....


WHISPERING BONES: AN EVENING OF GHOST STORIES to Return for 12th Season Photo WHISPERING BONES: AN EVENING OF GHOST STORIES to Return for 12th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - October 16, 2022

This year Dr. Betterov-Underhill and Friends will present a new mix of stories, including campfire ghost stories, comic songs, and compelling works by lesser-known masters of the art, such as Vincent O'Sullivan, and will feature a performance of “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe....


Fort Salem Theater Seeks Local Talent For SPRING AWAKENING Photo Fort Salem Theater Seeks Local Talent For SPRING AWAKENING
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2022

Warm up those vocal cords, Fort Salem Theater has announced auditions for their upcoming production of Spring Awakening! ...


First Floor Theater Announces Omer Abbas Salem to Receive Second Blueprint Commission Photo First Floor Theater Announces Omer Abbas Salem to Receive Second Blueprint Commission
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2022

First Floor Theater has announced that company member Omer Abbas Salem will be awarded the theater’s second Blueprint Commission. The Blueprint Commission is First Floor Theater’s new play development program, made possible by Michael and Mona Heath of the HeathFund. ...


Emmy Award Winner Benita Zahn to Lead Fort Salem Theater's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Photo Emmy Award Winner Benita Zahn to Lead Fort Salem Theater's STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

Emmy Award winner Benita Zahn will lead Fort Salem Theater’s cast of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling and directed by Tracey Wesley of Salem. The show takes the stage April 22-24....


Fort Salem Favorites Return For SNOW BUSINESS Concert This Weekend Photo Fort Salem Favorites Return For SNOW BUSINESS Concert This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2021

This weekend, Fort Salem Theater invites you to join some of your favorite FST singers and dancers as they deck the halls with boughs and Broadway in There's No Business Like Snow Business, the theater's original holiday showtune sing-a-long! ...


WHISPERING BONES: AN EVENING OF GHOST STORIES to Return for 12th Season Photo WHISPERING BONES: AN EVENING OF GHOST STORIES to Return for 12th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - October 16, 2022

This year Dr. Betterov-Underhill and Friends will present a new mix of stories, including campfire ghost stories, comic songs, and compelling works by lesser-known masters of the art, such as Vincent O'Sullivan, and will feature a performance of “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe....


Trinity Rep Brings VETERAN VOICES To The Stage Next Month Photo Trinity Rep Brings VETERAN VOICES To The Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2021

Staged just days before Veteran's Day, the special event will feature performances, music, and readings from local veterans about their time during and after military service....


The Theatre School At DePaul University Awards The 2021 Cunningham Commission For You Photo The Theatre School At DePaul University Awards The 2021 Cunningham Commission For Youth Theatre To Omer Abbas Salem
by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2021

The Theatre School at DePaul University has announced that Omer Abbas Salem has been awarded the 2021 Cunningham Commission for Youth Theatre. Salem will be writing a play for families and young audiences that focuses on assimilation, a major theme in his work....


Listen: Sarah Ruhl Discusses BECKY NURSE OF SALEM and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS Photo Listen: Sarah Ruhl Discusses BECKY NURSE OF SALEM and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - December 27, 2022

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features producer Julie Boardman, who talked about her Tony Award-winning career, The Museum of Broadway, and more!...


First Floor Theater Announces 2021-22 Season Photo First Floor Theater Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 13, 2021

First Floor Theater has announced their ninth live-production season, featuring one world premiere and one Chicago premiere, along with a second round of The Blueprint Commission, it’ new play development initiative....


Salem Central School to Present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL This Month Photo Salem Central School to Present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2022

OMIGOD, YOU GUYS! Salem Central School Drama Club is set to perform Legally Blonde the Musical, based on the iconic 2001 film of the same name. From Friday, December 9th through Sunday, December 11th, Harvard's beloved blonde takes the Salem Central School stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat sto...


Full Casting Announced For Musical Rom-Com I LOVE YOU BECAUSE in Salem Photo Full Casting Announced For Musical Rom-Com I LOVE YOU BECAUSE in Salem
by Blair Ingenthron - October 15, 2022

Fort Salem Theater will present the 2005 hit off-Broadway musical I LOVE YOU BECAUSE - a RomCom inspired by the “opposites attract” stylings of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, with a bit of “Friends” and “Sex and the City” thrown in for good measure! I LOVE YOU BECAUSE runs November 4 - 13 and wi...


Cast Announced For First Floor Theater's THE SECRETARIES: A PARABLE At The Den Theatr Photo Cast Announced For First Floor Theater's THE SECRETARIES: A PARABLE At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2022

First Floor Theater is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of company member Omer Abbas Salem's THE SECRETARIES: A PARABLE following the script's 2021 development as part of Goodman Theatre's Future Labs. THE SECRETARIES is Salem's much anticipated first full production as a playwrigh...






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