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Cast Set For THE NUTCRACKER at Polka Theatre

Polka Theatre announced the cast for their upcoming production of THE NUTCRACKER, featuring a mix of seasoned performers and fresh talent. The show will run from November 15 to December 30, 2024.
Main Street Theater Reveals Lineup For 2024-2025 Season

Main Street Theater's 2024-2025 Season will include five productions on its MainStage and six at its Theater for Youth. Learn more about the lineup here!
Main Street Theater Announces KIM'S CONVENIENCE And More for 2024-2025 Season

Main Street Theater unveils its 2024-2025 season, featuring productions for both its professional Equity MainStage and Theater for Youth. The season marks the 49th MainStage season at the Rice Village location.
LA Opera to Present World Premiere Of Joel Thompson's FIRE AND BLUE SKY

LA Opera will present the world premiere of a major new commission: the orchestral song cycle Fire and Blue Sky by Emmy-winning composer Joel Thompson and librettist Imani Tolliver. Learn how to purchase tickets !
THE SNOWY DAY and THE NUTCRACKER Come to the Polka Theatre

The Polka Theatre has announced further plans for the festive season 2024: playing alongside the previously announced The Nutcracker in the Main Theatre, will be a brand-new dance adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning picture book The Snowy Day.
Atlanta Opera Presents Its Third Annual 96-Hour Opera Festival

Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.
Portland Opera To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts

Portland Opera has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $22,000. This grant will support the company's upcoming production of The Snowy Day, by composer Joel Thompson and librettist Andrea Davis Pinkney, based on the children's book by Ezra Jack Keats.
THE SNOWY DAY At Old Forester's Paristown Hall Adds Shows Due To Popular Demand

“The Snowy Day and Other Stories,” presented by StageOne Family Theatre, Louisville Orchestra and Kentucky Performing Arts, with dates added due to popular demand.
Louisville Arts Groups Collaborate THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES at Paristown

Three of Louisville’s arts organizations come together to present a unique ensemble-driven production that explores our connections to the changing of the seasons.
Cast Set for UK Tour of CAN BEARS SKI?

The Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre have announced the full cast of the Can Bears Ski? bythe award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus in a new adaptation for the stage by Tina Williams.
Louisville Arts Organizations Join Together For THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES During Paristown Fete De Noel

Louisville arts organizations collaborate for a special production of 'The Snowy Day and Other Stories' during Paristown Fête de Noël. Show dates from December 8-17, 2023. Tickets on sale now at KentuckyPerformingArts.org.
Regina Opera Presents A Free Concert In Queens

Regina Opera will present a free operatic concert on August 20, 2023 featuring 4 opera soloists:  sopranos Tate Chu and Cate Webber; tenors Josh Avant and Nikhil Krishna; flutist Richard Paratley; accompanied by pianist Catherine Miller. 
Composer, Conductor & Bass-Baritone Damien Geter Reveals His 2023-2024 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

Composer, conductor, and bass-baritone Damien Geter has revealed his 2023-2024 season.
Portland Opera Announces 2023/24 Season Including Works From Mozart, Puccini, And More

Portland Opera has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring a lineup of productions including beloved classics, an immersive Shakespearean inspired experience, and a heartwarming new family opera in a season that celebrates opera's timeless magic.  
The Atlanta Opera Announces Teams For 96-HOUR OPERA PROJECT, June 9-12

The Atlanta Opera has announced that five creative teams have been selected to participate in the second annual 96-Hour Opera Project, a composition competition and showcase that pairs composers and librettists to write ten-minute operas. Bringing their completed works to Atlanta, the teams will workshop and rehearse their productions over four days from June 9–12, with travel, housing, singers, pianists and rehearsal space provided.
Hana Sharif Will Step Down as Artistic Director Of The Rep

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) announced that Hana Sharif is stepping down as its Augustin Family Artistic Director after a five-year tenure leading the top regional theatre and advancing its legacy of artistic excellence to become Artistic Director of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
The Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre Present The World Première of CAN BEARS SKI?

The Pied Piper Theatre Company and Deafinitely Theatre have announced a UK tour of award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus' Can Bears Ski? in a new adaptation for the stage by Tina Williams, Artistic Director of the Pied Piper Theatre Company, who will co-direct the production with Paula Garfield, Artistic Director of Deafinitely Theatre.
Family FUN Day Announced At Maryland Ensemble Theatre

MET's popular kid-focused family gathering is a great chance to escape the winter weather with a fun-filled day of free activities in downtown Frederick. Kids of all ages will enjoy arts, crafts, face painting, theatre games and interactive storytelling, photos with superheroes and characters, and dress up!
Theatre Of Youth Opens with SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES by Ezra Jack Keats

TOY presents THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS, sponsored by M&T Bank, which runs from January 13-February 5, 2023. This production is geared for children ages 5+ and their families.
MET's FunCompany Presents THE SNOWY DAY And Other Stories By Ezra Jack Keats

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's FUNCompany invites you to follow Peter and his friends as they set out to celebrate the first snowfall of the year with snowball fights, making snow angels, and playing in the snow.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ezra Jack Keats written?

Ezra Jack Keats has written 2 shows including Captain Louie (Source Material), The Snowy Day and Other Stories (Original Story).

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