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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 24-25 Season

Adventure Theatre MTC has unveiled its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring an exciting array of family-friendly performances and new productions.

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S: WE ARE IN A PLAY! JR. Is Now Available for Licensing

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Elephant & Piggie’s: “We Are in A Play!” JR. is now available for licensing.

The 2024 National TYA/USA Award Recipients Revealed

 ​Theatre of Young Audiences/USA (​TYA/USA​)​, the national service organization connecting, cultivating, and advocating for the field of theatre for young audiences, will present the ​2024 National TYA/USA Awards​ in three categories. Learn more about the recipients here!

MTI Releases Dramatic Moments for Theater Educators

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announced the release of Dramatic Moments, the first product from MTI Classroom, which is an inspiring collaboration between theatre teachers, students, authors and industry professionals designed to elevate arts education. MTI Classroom lets theatre practitioners and fans engage with the shows and musical theatre authors they know and love.

Atlantic for Kids Announces Virtual Production of SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL

Atlantic for Kids has announced a virtual production of She Persisted, The Musical, a musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, and published by Philomel Books.

Winners Announced for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards!

On Tuesday, May 19, presenters Charles Bush and Julie Halston, along with OBA President Peter Breger, announced the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance. The Off Broadway Alliance plans on celebrating this year's winners with a reception this Fall.

Julie Halston and Charles Busch to Announce Winners for the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will announce the winners of the 10th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am. The winners will be announced via streaming on Facebook and YouTube.

TYA/USA Virtual Festival & Conference to Feature Appearances by Chelsea Clinton and More

TYA/USA, the national organization for Theatre for Young Audiences, will present the 2020 TYA/USA Virtual Festival & Conference May 14-16, 2020. Keynote speakers will include Chelsea Clinton, author of She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, now a new musical developed and originally produced by Bay Area Children's Theatre and more.

EMOJILAND, SING STREET, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards

Michael Musto, joined the Off Broadway Alliance's Nominating Committee this morning and announced this season's Off Broadway Alliance Award nominees.

Atlantic For Kids Announces Additional Performances Of SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL

Following a previously announced one-week extension, Atlantic for Kids has announced additional performances for She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books, with music supervision by Macy Schmidt. Directed and choreographed by MK Lawson, additional performances have been added due to popular demand on Thursday, March 19th at 5:30pm, Saturday, March 21st at 2:00pm and Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00pm at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Auberth Bercy, Jianzi Colón-Soto and More Will Star in Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED

Atlantic for Kids (Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director, Neil Pepe; Atlantic Theater Company Managing Director, Jeffory Lawson; Atlantic Acting School Executive Director, Mary McCann; Atlantic for Kids Artistic Director, Alison Beatty) has announced casting for She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books, with music supervision by Macy Schmidt.

MTI Acquires Worldwide Licensing Rights To SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has secured worldwide licensing rights to the new musical She Persisted, The Musical.

Musical Adaptation of Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED Sets Off-Broadway Premiere

Atlantic for Kids (Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director, Neil Pepe; Atlantic Theater Company Managing Director, Jeffory Lawson; Atlantic Acting School Executive Director, Mary McCann; Atlantic for Kids Artistic Director, Alison Beatty) will present She Persisted, The Musical, a New York premiere musical with script and lyrics by Adam Tobin, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, adapted from the book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, published by Philomel Books. Directed and choreographed by MK Lawson, performances will begin on Saturday, February 22nd at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues).

NEW VISIONS/NEW VOICES 2020 Festival Announced!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the biennial festival New Visions/New Voices from May 15-17, 2020, marking the 16th showcase of this industry workshop. Dedicated to the development of new plays and musicals for young people and their families, this innovative series pioneers a unique and vital forum for the field of Theater for Young Audiences (TYA).

PARADISE SQUARE Earns More TBA Award Nominations Than Any New Musical; Full List!

Theatre Bay Area, one of the largest regional performing arts service organizations in North America, has announced the finalists of the 2019 TBA Awards. The sixth-annual TBA Awards Celebration will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco).

Bay Area Children's Theatre Stages Chelsea Clinton's SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL

Heroines conquer fears, overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams as Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) presents She Persisted, the Musical. Based on the New York Times #1 best-seller, She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, fourth-grader Naomi becomes her own hero in the world premiere opening Saturday, Feb. 2, at BACT's Berkeley Theatre Center.

SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL, Inspired By Chelsea Clinton's Book, Opens Next Month In Berkeley

Have you ever wondered how heroines conquer their fears, overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams?

Bay Area Children's Theatre To Produce Original Musical Version Of SHE PERSISTED

 Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) will produce a new musical inspired by Chelsea Clinton's best-selling book, "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World" in its upcoming 15th Anniversary Season.

Chabot Space & Science Center Presents TINKERFEST, 4/22

Continuing its commitment to offering a wide and changing variety of participatory science events and programs that engage and inspire all ages, Chabot Space & Science Center will present its first Tinkerfest on Saturday, April 22, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Chabot Space & Science Center Presents STAR TREK: 50 ARTISTS. 50 YEARS, 2/3-19

In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, a one-of-a-kind art exhibition will be presented at Chabot Space & Science Center Oakland, CA from February 3 - 19, 2017.