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Interview: Ben Chavez of FROZEN at Theatre Under The Stars

Ben Chavez is a singer, actor, and dancer who currently lives here in Houston. He recently was in the THEATRE UNDER THE STARS production of NEWSIE. He's done a national Broadway tour with Disney’s ALADDIN. He's done New York performances on Broadway.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center

While the show’s darker ending may leave younger audiences a bit shell-shocked, there’s no denying the infectious energy of this production. The songs, the performances, and the fun all come together in a show that will have you humming 'Bop sh-bop' long after the final curtain.

Review: THE INFLUENCER'S NEW CLOTHES at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone

TAFE is proud to present the premier production of “The Influencer’s New Clothes” from August 23rd to 25th. This original play was written by York native, Paige Hoke. According to Ms. Hoke, her play is a modern adaptation of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” that focuses on “self-confidence, being a strong leader and traps of social media.'

English Touring Opera Reveals Autumn 2024 Season

English Touring Opera will present their Autumn 2024 season, exploring the supernatural, myths and folklore. Learn more about the lineup here!

Orpheus|PDX's Brings Third Season To A Close with the West Coast Premiere of THE ROSE ELF

ORPHEUS|PDX concludes its third season with the West Coast premiere of David Hertzberg’s THE ROSE ELF, featuring themes of beheading, heartbreak, and a troubled elf.

Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Music Theatre Of Wichita At Century II Concert Hall

In continuing with MTWichita’s 2024 Season Theme “The Year of the Woman,” I had the privilege of seeing Disney’s Frozen on the Century II Concert Hall Stage. MTWichita is one of the first indoor regional theatres to produce Disney’s Frozen after the show closed on Broadway. This can be a challenge because the sets and costumes cannot look the same as the original Broadway production, so all the design elements, including choreography, need to be reimagined. The MTWichita team exceeds expectations here, creating some magnificent, otherworldly realms for the denizens of Arendelle to inhabit. You do not want to miss this show, which runs until July 14th.

Interview: Director Ryan Bergmann Finding the Ultimate Stupid in PSYCHO BEACH PARTY

HorseChart Theatre presents Charles Busch Campy Comedy Psycho Beach Party opening June 21, 2024 (with previews beginning June 19th) at The Matrix Theatre. Ryan Bergmann and Tom DeTrinis co-direct the cast of Adrián González, Chase Rosenberg, Daniel Montgomery, Daniele Gaither, Drew Droege, Harrison Meloeny, Karen Maruyama, Michael P. Mcdonald, Pete Zias, Sam Pancake, Thomas Hobson and Roz Hernandez. Ryan found some time from multi-tasking between his Mixed eMotion Theatrix shows and putting the finishing touches to Psycho Beach Party to answer a few of my queries.

THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican

Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Review: Disney's Enchanting THE LITTLE MERMAID Swims Back to the La Mirada Theatre

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts' mesmerizing, visually-stunning 2016 production of Disney's stage adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID has returned for a limited engagement continuing through June 23, 2024. Filled with colorful costumes and sets and soaring mermaids, this spectacular show will enchant both new and repeat audiences alike.

European Première of ENGLISH Extends at the Kiln Theatre Due to Demand

The critically acclaimed European première of Sanaz Toosi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English has extended its run at Kiln Theatre due to public demand, now completing performances on 6 July.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Arizona Broadway Theatre This Month

After enchanting audiences around the world for more than 35 years, The Little Mermaid makes a splash at Arizona Broadway Theatre, June 21-Aug. 4, 2024.

Midsommer Flight To Present Free Production Of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET In Six Chicago Parks

Midsommer Flight will present a free production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET from June 28 to August 4 in six Chicago parks.

Video: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with ENGLISH at the RSC's The Other Place Theatre

Step into the rehearsal room for English, Sanaz Toosi's comic and deeply moving Pulitzer Prize winning play in the video here!

Full Cast Set For ENGLISH at The Royal Shakespeare Company

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast and creative team for English in association with the Kiln Theatre. The play will have its European premiere at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon before transferring to the Kiln in London.

Houston Symphony Reveals 24-25 Season Featuring Jessica Vosk, Pink Martini & More

The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Comes to Creative Cauldron in March

Creative Cauldron's 2023-24 season will continue with an adaptation of the classic story by Hans Christian Anderson, The Princess and The Pea.

THE UGLY DUCKLING Ballet Comes to Beck Center For the Arts in April

Beck Center for the Arts will stage the upcoming Dance Education Production, The Ugly Duckling. Choreographed by Associate Director of Dance Education Melanie Szucs, this piece includes 65 students in the cast, ages seven to18. 

The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival Returns Next Month

The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is set to captivate audiences once again with its 20th edition. The festival is scheduled to run from 16th to 25th February 2024 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi and Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh. It is produced by Teamwork Arts and is largely supported by the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust. 

Review: Ekmeles Performs David Lang's Haunting THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION at Church Of The Intercession

Ekmeles’ rich vocals harmonized and blended beautifully, reverberating against the walls of the crypt.

Footsbarn Theatre Returns to the London Stage With LITTLE GERDA AND THE QUEEN OF THE SNOW

After a critically acclaimed run of Little Gerda and the Queen of the Snow at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the iconic travelling theatre troupe has announced three special performances of the classic fairytale at Wilton's Music Hall from 17th November to 18th November.