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KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!

World Premiere Of BOO: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE is Coming to Bayway Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2024

Discover the world premiere of BOO: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE at Bayway Arts Center, a family-friendly show exploring themes of inclusion and compassion with catchy tunes and charming puppetry. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

St. Charles Singers Set To Launch 40th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

St. Charles Singers will celebrate their 40th anniversary season with concerts featuring works by contemporary Illinois composers and classical luminaries.

See Chicago Dance Announces Its 2024 Gala Community Celebration Date And Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

See Chicago Dance has announced its 2024 Gala Community Celebration, highlighting honorees and event details.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Ottawa Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Ottawa Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Joffrey Ballet Launches Inclusive New Joffrey Fellowship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

The Joffrey Ballet launches the Joffrey Fellowship program, expanding opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in arts management.

BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards December 5th Standings; MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE BIG DAY at The Lantern Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 31, 2023

What did our critic think of THE BIG DAY at The Lantern Theatre? The Community Arts Association of Conway/The Lantern Theatre celebrated their 50th Anniversary Friday, Oct. 20, in Downtown Conway. Newly appointed President Trent Reese addressed the many friends and families that have supported and continue to support the thriving community theatre troupe and introduced his original play THE BIG DAY that was dramatically read to the partygoers. 

Photos: Inside See Chicago Dance's 2023 Community Celebration & Award Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization, held its annual fundraiser, the Community Celebration & Awards Presentation, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Check out photos here!

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS with The Lantern Theatre & Maumelle Players at Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 27, 2023

Broadway World is thrilled when the theatrical community pulls together and helps each other out. The powers that be at The Community Arts Association of Conway (better known as The Lantern Theatre) and the Maumelle Players have teamed up to present STEEL MAGNOLIAS through July 30, at the Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle. Grab your besties and come hang out with the ladies at Truvy’s Beauty Shop in Chinquapin Parish.

Odyssey's Theatre Under The Stars to Return With THE MISER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

Odyssey Theatre will be returning to live performance for the first time since 2019 with a contemporary adaptation of Molière's masterpiece The Miser. Performed on the banks of the Rideau River in beautiful Strathcona Park, The Miser is a biting satire about the pervasiveness of self-interest and greed.

See Chicago Dance Announces 2023 Community Celebration Honoring Homer Hans Bryant And Ginger Farley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization currently hosting  the 11th Chicago Dance Month with more than 60 events around Chicago celebrating the myriad talents that make Chicago's dance scene so strong, has announced its 2023 Community Celebration & Awards Presentation.

Review: ANNIE KIDS at The Lantern Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - May 19, 2023

What did our critic think of ANNIE KIDS at The Lantern Theatre?

Photos: The MAC Players Presents SEUSSICAL At Middletown Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023

First look photos! The MAC PLAYERS, Middletown Arts Center’s community theater group, kicks off its 2023 season with Seussical, a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!

Review: FOREVER YOUNG: A GHETTO STORY at Great Canadian Theatre Company
by Courtney Castelino - Nov 13, 2022

What did our critic think of FOREVER YOUNG: A GHETTO STORY at Great Canadian Theatre Company?

ABC Announces 2022�"2023 Midseason Premiere Dates for New & Returning Series
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022

ABC announced the 2022-2023 midseason premiere dates for two new drama series, a new comedy series and a new unscripted series as well as dates for fan-favorite returning series. Check out the new lineup now!

Great Canadian Theatre Company Presents World Premiere Of FOREVER YOUNG: A Ghetto Story By Darrah Teitel
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2022

The revolution continues as the Great Canadian Theatre Company's 22-23 Season brings us the world premiere of Forever Young: A Ghetto Story by Darrah Teitel, running from November 8-20 at the Irving Greenberg Theatre.

ABC to Debut THE PARENT TEST Unscripted Series
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2022

Based on a hit Australian television format, “The Parent Test” will explore the many distinctively different parenting styles. From helicopter to child-led parents, 12 families are put under the microscope in the ultimate parenting stress test and will share learnings about emotional hot-button topics that compare the multiple styles of parenting.