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Reading Theater Project Will Host 5-Minute Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

 The ​Reading Theater Project has announced the tenth annual​ 5-Minute Fringe Festival: Inspired by True Events. This live theater production will feature new work by 14 playwrights and performers from around the region. 

MJ Welcomes New 'Little Michael' on Broadway and National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Broadway newcomer Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of ‘Little Michael’. Originally from Brooklyn, Christopher will make his Broadway debut in the production on Wednesday, February 5. 

See Christopher Sieber, Ann Hampton Callaway & More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Navy Pier to Present Return of CHICAGO LIVE! in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Navy Pier has announced the return of its free performing arts festival 'Chicago Live!,' slated for Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22. This year's event will be the largest to-date, welcoming more than 100 Chicago-grown performing groups in back-to-back performances across five Pier stages.

Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Austin Rankin and Eric Williams to Play 'Little Michael' in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024

Broadway newcomers Austin Rankin and Eric Williams will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of ‘Little Michael’. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica to Present Spring MASTERS OF MOVEMENT Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Westside Ballet of Santa Monica with their Spring 'Masters of Movement' event. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The ​Reading Theater Project Hosts Ninth Annual 5-Minute Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

The ​Reading Theater Project​ has announced the ninth annual​ 5-Minute Fringe Festival: WONDER. This live theater production will feature new work by 12 playwrights and performers from around the region. 

MASTERS OF MOVEMENT Comes To Westside Ballet
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica presents 'Masters of Movement: Ballet through the Centuries'-a richly varied program of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works showcasing the range and talent of the nonprofit company's pre-professional dancers, alumni, and guest artists-on Memorial Day weekend at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards; Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards; Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards; at Argenta Community Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards; Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards; Argenta's MEMPHIS Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sails To The Jersey Shore
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022

The Gateway Playhouse hosts the Shaken Not Stirred Players this fall with a swashbuckling and hilarious show. Based on the book series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher gives us insight on how an orphan boy with no name becomes 'Peter Pan' and an originally two handed pirate becomes 'Captain Hook.' Starcatcher features an ensemble cast, storytelling, improvisation, wit, whimsy, subtle and not so subtle humor, timely references, and, of course, fairy dust.

A LITTLE SONG, A LITTLE DANCE, A LITTLE SELTZER DOWN YOUR PANTS Will Be Performed at NJT Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021

The New Jewish Theatre presents, A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants! starring Eric Williams and Sharon Hunter, December 18 and 19.

New Jewish Theatre Presents Ari Axelrod in JEWISH BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2021

A Celebration of Jewish Broadway honors the songs and stories of Jewish composers and their contributions to the American Musical. Beloved melodies and lyrics by the likes of Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Schwartz, and Carole King will transport the audience back to the streets of the theatre district, your bubbie's Shabbos table, or the places of your dreams.

The New Jewish Theatre Returns This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2021

Edward Coffield, Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre, has announced two exciting, live and in-person performances to take place in the Fall and Winter of 2021.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: SWEENEY TODD se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 1, 2021

El uno de marzo de 1979, el musical de SWEENEY TODD, basado en la obra homónima de Christopher Bond de 1973, se estrenaba en el Uris Theatre de Broadway.

Brandon Breaux and Rebuild Foundation Unveil 28 Days of Greatness Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2021

Chicago-based artist Brandon Breaux and Rebuild Foundation unveiled the “28 Days of Greatness” project, a campaign created by Breaux featuring 28 digital portraits of Black, often underrecognized, creatives for each day in February.