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Sacramento Ballet Reveals 2023/24 Season, ESCAPE

Sacramento Ballet has unveiled its 2023/24 season titled Escape featuring the long-awaited return of Sergei Prokofiev's 1945 classic Cinderella, with modern choreography by acclaimed Nashville Ballet artistic director Paul Vasterling. Sacramento's beloved holiday hometown Nutcracker returns along with cutting-edge programming via Visions and Innovations.

Friendly Rich Announces New LP With New Single 'Killdozer'

Friendly Rich, Canada's legendary songsmith of dark and deranged folk songs, has just announced his highly anticipated new LP Man Out of Time (due out March 31st on We Are Busy Bodies) with an advance single and video for the song Killdozer.

Bucks County Playhouse Institute's Online Educational Program Goes International

Bucks County Playhouse, like most education centers, went viral due to the coronavirus, and now their online educational programming is going international.

Carol LaHines, Beverly Gologorsky, and David Dunbar Stop By Pen Parentis This Season

Veteran NYC writers Carol LaHines, Beverly Gologorsky, and David Dunbar in lively discussion about New York, parenting, and literary writing, hosted by Pen Parentis. This livecast event is online Tuesday September 8th from 7 - 8:15pm, and open to the general public. RSVP is required at penparentis.org/calendar 

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Chicago Premiere of A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME

BroadwayWorld has a first look at A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME, a slice-of-life original musical comedy that makes its Chicago debut at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited six-week engagement March 20 through April 29, 2018.

Cast Announced for Chicago Premiere of A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME are delighted to announce the full casting for A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME, a slice-of-life original musical comedy that makes its Chicago debut at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited six-week engagement March 20 through April 29, 2018.

KC Ballet Welcomes New Company Members, Artistic Staff Addition

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the appointment of six new members, Kelsey Hellebuyck, Emily Mistretta, Gustavo Ribeiro, Amaya Rodriguez, James Rogers, Kevin Wilson, and three new apprentices, Ivan Braatz, Sarah Joan Smith, and Katherine Sawicki to the Kansas City Ballet Company.

Photo Flash: Tinkerbelle the Dog Visits A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse premieres the new musical, A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME. Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associate Lauren Lotarro, also choreographer for Sarah Bareilles' upcoming Broadway musical WAITRESS, will direct and choreograph 'TASTE', the saucy new musical with book, music and lyrics by Debra Barsha and Hollye Levin. Tinkerbelle the dog (Broadway's favorite little pup) took a road trip to New Hope, PA  She had fun 'Cookin' ' backstage with the cast of A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME at Bucks County Playhouse! Check out pictures below!

Bucks County Playhouse's A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME with Anneliese van der Pol, Erin Mackey & More Begins Today

Bucks County Playhouse's premiere of the new musical, A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME begins previews today, January 30, ahead of an opening night scheduled for February 2.

Anneliese van der Pol, Erin Mackey, Allison Guinn & Gina Naomi Baez to Star in A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME at Bucks County Playhouse

BroadwayWorld is excited to report full casting for Bucks County Playhouse's premiere of the new musical, A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME. Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associate Lauren Lotarro, also recently named as choreographer for Sarah Bareilles' upcoming Broadway musical WAITRESS, will direct and choreograph 'TASTE', the saucy new musical with book, music and lyrics by Debra Barsha and Hollye Levin.

Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night Party of West End's THE NETHER

Directed by Jeremy Herrin, Jennifer Haley's critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning play The Nether opened last night (23 February 2015) at the Duke of York's Theatre following a sell out run at the Royal Court. Take a look at photos from the opening night curtain call, red carpet, and opening night party, all below!

Richmond Ballet Announces New Hires, Promotions for 30th Anniversary Season

Richmond Ballet has announced that both Marty Davis of Los Angeles, California, and Elena Bello of Jersey City, New Jersey, have been invited to join the Ballet's professional company for the 2013-14 season. Lauren Archer, Jesse Lyon, Melissa Robinson and Sarah Joan Smith will join the ranks of Richmond Ballet II, the Ballet's second company, this season.

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara Shines at Landmark on Main Street's Annual Spotlight Gala

Kelli O'Hara Sparkled in Landmark on Main Street's Annual Spotlight Gala. A sold-out audience gathered for 'South Pacific' star Kelli O'Hara's Port Washington debut at Landmark's Spotlight Gala on November 7th - setting a new fundraising record with unprecedented community support.