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LC Jazz to Present Annual Winter Thaw Free Community Concert and Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2025

The Vergennes Opera House will present the seventh annual LC Jazz Winter Thaw FREE Community Concert. This will be the last public performance event in the theater space for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more and see how to attend.

WICKED Movie Receives Artios Award Nomination- See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

The Casting Society has announced the film nominations for the 40th Artios Awards, which seeks to honor the best casting in feature films for 2024. Among the nominees are Wicked for a Big Budget Comedy, A Complete Unknown for a Big Budget Drama, and more.

CMA Reveals Nominees for 2024 CMA Touring Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2024

The Country Music Association has announced nominees for the 2024 CMA Touring Awards, which highlights vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, HERE WE ARE, & More Receive Artios Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024

Casting Society has announced nominations in the theatre, television, commercials, short film and short-form series for the 2025 Artios Awards. The awards will be presented in multiple locations on February 12, 2025.

Warren Nicholson Comes to St. John's in the Village Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

On Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 7:30pm, Composers Concordance will present classical guitarist Warren Nicholson as part of their 'Composers Concordance Records Artists Series'.

Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, & More Receive Nominations For 2024 CMA Awards- Full List of Nominees
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each.

Carrie Underwood Extends Las Vegas Residency Through Spring 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024

8-time GRAMMY® Award winner, multi-platinum artist, and country music superstar Carrie Underwood will continue her reign as resident headliner at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with the announcement of six additional shows in 2025.

Photos: Inside Carrie Underwood's 50th Performance of 'REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024

8-time GRAMMY® Award winner, country music superstar, and Resorts World Theatre’s first-ever resident headliner, Carrie Underwood, gave her 50th performance of her critically acclaimed headlining production, REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Resorts World Las Vegas. Take a look at the photos!

Photos: Carrie Underwood Celebrates Birthday Weekend With Special Surprise
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024

Carrie Underwood surprises fans with a special performance during her headlining residency show, celebrating her birthday weekend in style. During her performance of fan-favorite “All-American Girl,” audience members surprised Underwood as the room became illuminated by (color) light-up wristbands. Check out photos!

Williamstown Theatre Festival Reveals Margaret Gould Stewart As New Chair Of The Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that Margaret Gould Stewart will succeed Jeff Johnson as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. Johnson has led the board for the last five years and will remain a member of the Board of Trustees.

Review: ASSASSINS Goes for the Prize at Riverfront Theater Company
by Greg Kerestan - Nov 14, 2023

A great cast and extremely solid band steps up to the challenge of Sondheim's prickliest show.

Carrie Underwood Continues with Another Sold-Out Run of REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023

Carrie Underwood has completed yet another sold-out run of her critically-acclaimed smash, REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency with an additional five sold-out shows at Resorts World Las Vegas in September, which debuted in December 2021.  

Photos: Carrie Underwood Returns to Resorts World Theatre in REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency
by Michael Major - Sep 25, 2023

Carrie Underwood, made her highly-anticipated return to Las Vegas with back-to-back sold-out shows of REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency over the weekend, Sept. 22-23, 2023. Friday also marked the release of Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition), featuring six new tracks, giving fans an additional reason to celebrate. Check out photos!

Photos: See Carrie Underwood Return to Las Vegas For 2023 Residency
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2023

Fans cheered and sang along to songs such as “Before He Cheats,” “Blown Away, “Cry Pretty,” and the showstopping finale, “Something in the Water” and more hits from her career. As an added bonus, Underwood thrilled fans with an all-new performance of the title track of her “Denim & Rhinestones” album. Check out the photos now!

Photos/Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Easter Bonnet Competition
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2023

The theater community rallied together once again with spirited skits, dynamic dance and brilliant bonnets as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Easter Bonnet Competition returned April 24 and 25, 2023. The performances celebrated in-theater Red Bucket appeals that raised $3,601,355 for meals and medication, health care and hope for those who need them most.

Andrew Barth Feldman & Alex Boniello's Murder Mystery Game FOUL PLAY To Launch This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023

The world premiere of the five-part series FOUL PLAY – a digital, immersive, improvised comedy, murder mystery party game - will premiere on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Photos: Bernadette Peters, Michael R, Jackson, Matt Doyle and More Hit the Stage for BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2022
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2022

The best of Broadway came together to salute love in all forms on May 23, 2022, singing and dancing in celebration of LGBTQ+ stories and musical theater at the first live performance of Broadway Backwards since 2019. View photos from Broadway Backwards here.

VIDEO: Watch 'Open Relations,' a Dance Film About Gay Relationships
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022

The Broadway and LGBTQ communities are coming together to celebrate bringing open relationships out of the closet with a dance film short!  In the film you will see a gay couple sharing their lives with multiple partners in a joyful and harmonious way. The approach to the film is light, playful and even humorous at times while still honoring the depth and heart of the content. 

BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2022 Adds Norm Lewis, Michael R. Jackson, Joaquina Kalukango, and More!
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

More than a dozen of Broadway’s best have been added to the lineup performing songs from the musical theater canon through the lens of the LGBTQ+ experience at the in-person homecoming of Broadway Backwards, which is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and New York City’s LGBT Community Center.

OPEN RELATIONS LGBTQ Dance Film Premiere at The Spot
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022

The Broadway and LGBTQ communities are coming together to celebrate bringing open relationships out of the closet!