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Alex Wyse's PICKING UP SPEED Cast Album Out Now

Alex Wyse's solo musical PICKING UP SPEED has released its cast album. Listen now!

Alex Wyse's Solo Show PICKING UP SPEED Adds Performance

The new solo musical Picking Up Speed, written and performed by Alex Wyse, begins performances for one week only this Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Royal Family Arts Space (145 W 46th Street, NYC). Due to popular demand, an additional performance has been added on Sunday, December 10 at 7pm.

Dr. Jane Goodall To Launch Australia/New Zealand Tour In 2024

Dr Jane Goodall is coming to Australia and New Zealand for a tour in 2024. Don't miss the chance to hear from this renowned primatologist and conservationist.

New Musical PICKING UP SPEED To Play Limited Off-Broadway Run In December

Acclaimed actor and writer Alex Wyse debuts his original solo musical, Picking Up Speed, for a limited Off-Broadway run in December. Don't miss this one-week-only engagement at the Royal Family Performing Arts Space.

ACTS Presents CHILDREN OF EDEN

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) will present CHILDREN OF EDEN, the much-loved, family-friendly musical based on the biblical stories of Adam, Eve, Noah, and the 'Father' who created them all.

Photo Flash: First Look at MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET at the Argyle Theatre

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), presents the musical Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson (The Music Man). Performances began November 14, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island). Opening Night was Saturday evening, November 16, 2019. Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical is sponsored by P.C. Richard & Son and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Photo Coverage: MIRACLE ON 34th STREET THE MUSICAL Opens at The Argyle Theatre

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the musical Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson (The Music Man). Performances began Thursday, November 14, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island).

The Argyle Announces Cast and Creative for MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Long Island's newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre, presents the musical Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson (The Music Man).

ACTS Presents NEWSIES In Concord, MA This June

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) is proud to be among the first theatre companies in the region to produce Disney's NEWSIES, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 1992 film. 

Napa Valley Museum Presents: 2nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville brings its popular series of Whisky Tastings to the CIA at Copia in Napa, with more wonderful whiskies and surprising food pairings - curated by Scotch whisky expert James Forbes.

NapaShakes Presents First Burns Night Supper In The Gallery At Brasswood Napa Valley

On Today, January 25, 2019, NapaShakes celebrates the birthday of Scotland's Bard: Robert Burns, and the music, food and culture of Scotland, with its first ever Burns Night Supper. Guests will savor the words of Scotland's greatest poet (and a bit of Shakespeare's Macbeth) accompanied by bagpipes and a lively Ceilidh band, plus engaging performances by two acclaimed actors from Britain and Broadway: Jane Carr and Victor Talmadge. The evening includes a delicious Napa Valley-style feast with traditional haggis (meat or vegetarian), neeps and tatties, and other delights in the candle-lit Gallery of St. Helena's Brasswood Napa Valley. The event is for age 21 and older, and attendees are welcome (but not required) to wear kilts and other traditional attire.

NapaShakes Presents First Burns Night Supper In The Gallery At Brasswood Napa Valley

On Friday, January 25, 2019, NapaShakes celebrates the birthday of Scotland's Bard: Robert Burns, and the music, food and culture of Scotland, with its first ever Burns Night Supper. Guests will savor the words of Scotland's greatest poet (and a bit of Shakespeare's Macbeth) accompanied by bagpipes and a lively Ceilidh band, plus engaging performances by two acclaimed actors from Britain and Broadway: Jane Carr and Victor Talmadge. The evening includes a delicious Napa Valley-style feast with traditional haggis (meat or vegetarian), neeps and tatties, and other delights in the candle-lit Gallery of St. Helena's Brasswood Napa Valley. The event is for age 21 and older, and attendees are welcome (but not required) to wear kilts and other traditional attire.

ACTS Presents Area Premiere Of MAMMA MIA

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) is proud to be among the first theatre companies in the region to produce MAMMA MIA!, the long-running Broadway musical featuring the hit songs of ABBA. Performances are January 11 at 7:30 pm, January 12 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and January 13 at 2:00 pm at Cary Hall (1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA).

Napa Valley Museum Yountville to Host “Splurge-Worthy Whiskies” Tastings

Our second Whisky Tasting, following April's sold-out Tartan Day celebration, concentrates on some of the best of the best. Nearly one-quarter of all Scotch whisky is sold in November and December, much of it as gifts as well as for entertaining. This 'splurge-worthy whiskies" tasting will allow participants to sample exceptional whiskies, including some rare and exclusive drams, further develop their palates, and learn from whisky expert James Forbes why these coveted spirits are worth the price (or not). This whisky tasting provides a great way to get ready for holiday gift giving and entertaining, and is expected to be another sold-out event. Includes admission to "Walt Disney's Trains" (a $20 value).

Napa Valley Museum Hosts A Tartan Day Whiskey Tasting 4/7

Gather your clan and head for the Napa Valley Museum Yountville on Saturday, April 7 at 5:30 pm, when we will be observing Tartan Day, that holiday celebrating the best of Scotland, with a seriously Scottish Whisky Tasting.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre to Present 'Pulitzer Back Stories In Honor of the Pulitzer Centennial'

Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that the next exhibition at the nonprofit organization would be Pulitzer Back Stories in Celebration of the Pulitzer Awards Centennial.

Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) Sets 2014-15 Productions of GODSPELL and THE ADDAMS FAMILY

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS), in residence at the newly renovated Umbrella Community Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA), is pleased to announce their 2014-2015 season: GODSPELL(December 12-14, 2014) and THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL (May 29-31, 2015).

Opera Star Kathleen Battle Comes to Verizon Hall Tonight

Heralded as possessing 'one of the few most beautiful [voices] in the world' (Washington Post), five-time Grammy© Award-winning opera starKathleen Battle performs music from the Underground Railroad inVerizon Hall tonight, October 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Wagner College Theatre Hosts BC/EFA Benefit Tomorrow

Wagner College Theatre Advisory Board (TAB) presents Wagner Sings the 1980s!, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) on Saturday, October 18 at 8:00 pm in Wagner College's Stage One Studio Theatre (1 Campus Road, Staten Island, NY).

Opera Star Kathleen Battle Coming to Verizon Hall, 10/24

Heralded as possessing 'one of the few most beautiful [voices] in the world' (Washington Post), five-time Grammy© Award-winning opera starKathleen Battle performs music from the Underground Railroad inVerizon Hall on Friday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m.