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Review: SPRING AWAKENING at City Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - Dec 18, 2024

City Theatre remains true to its mission with a stunning, joyous, provocative rock n roll SPRING AWAKENING. This story ain’t OKLAHOMA!, wherein the greatest tension was who was going to take Laurey to the Box Social. Or is it anywhere akin to MARY POPPINS, the fantastic and fantastical show I saw the following night at WDL

Photos: Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE At The Milburn Stone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

The Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College invites you to kick off your flip flops and get transported to a tropical paradise with their latest production, Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville”! The highly anticipated musical opens this August and promises to bring island vibes, laughter, and romance to the stage.  Check out these exclusive production photos that capture the vibrant energy and fun of “Escape to Margaritaville.”

GODSPELL Takes Center Stage At Millbrook Playhouse This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

Millbrook Playhouse presents GODSPELL, a musical celebration of community and faith. Join the cast for an inspiring performance filled with timeless songs and uplifting messages.

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Comes to Millbrook Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

 Imagine a romantic getaway gone spectacularly wrong! That's the recipe for side-splitting laughter at Millbrook Playhouse's production of 'Don't Dress for Dinner' by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon.

The Omnibus Show to Welcome Greg Hull, Dean of Herron School of Art, IUPUI, in Indianapolis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

This week, The Omnibus Show will welcome Greg Hull, Dean of Herron School of Art, IUPUI, in Indianapolis, and also serves as a Commissioner on the Indiana Arts Commission.

Fulton Theatre to Present Concert Fundraiser of THE SECRET GARDEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Fulton Theatre will present a concert of The Secret Garden on May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Welcomes New Board Members, New President
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2024

Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced new board members and president. Get to know the fresh faces set to steer the theatre's future direction and growth.

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Mar 25, 2024

What did our critic think of TCandlelight Music Theatre normally plays it safe when scheduling a season. That’s’ why Aisle Say was surprised that “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” was part of this year’s season. And more so for the musical was written by Rupert Holmes, whose most prominent claim to fame was his #1 Billboard hit, the romantically funny tune, “The Pina Colada Song”. (To give Holmes his due, the musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1986).HE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre?

Review: HELLO DOLLY! at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Jan 29, 2024

Hello Dolly! Opened on Broadway in 1964 with the irrepressible, wide-eyed, charismatic Carol Channing in the title role, winning 10 Tony’s including Best Musical and Best Actress for Channing. The show was her signature and, to understate, she held it close. An understudy once remarked that she was looking forward to subbing in for her. “Don’t hold your breath, sister”. Channing played the part over 5000 times.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Sep 27, 2023

Candlelight Theatre continues to astound. While regional professional theatres are going from six week runs to three (see DE Theatre Co), the funky old barn in the bowels of sylvan Arden continues to welcome sold out crowds for a full six.

Fulton Theatre to Present RAGTIME Benefit Concert & Gala Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023

Fulton Theatre will present a Benefit Concert of Ahrens and Flaherty's Ragtime on July 15, 2023. The cast of 64 will be directed by Marc Robin and the 28 piece orchestra will be led by Ben McNaboe.

BETTER RED THAN DEAD to be Presented at The Tank For Pridefest 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2022

Set during the Scare(s) of the 1950s, Better Red Than Dead features wacky twists on the fate of historical figures and reminds audiences that everything is not always as it seems. Better Red Than Dead will have its in-person premiere at PrideFest 2022 at The Tank.

The Carrick Concert Comes to Port Adelaide in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2022

The clipper ship, The City of Adelaide (also known as The Carrick) is one of only two surviving in the world. Built in Sunderland, England, by William Pile, Hay, and Co., and launched on 7th May 1864, it is older than the Cutty Sark. Between 1864 and 1887 the ship made 23 annual return voyages from London and Plymouth to Adelaide, South Australia. During this period she played an important part in migration to Australia.

42nd Cork Folk Festival Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021

Organisers have announced a return to live folk music at the 42nd Cork Folk Festival, happening across Cork city from Wednesday 29th September to Sunday 3rd October 2021.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 26, 2021

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents An Atlas Entertainment/Peter Safran Production, A James Gunn Film, “The Suicide Squad.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Daytime Emmy Winners Announced For Children's, Lifestyle, and Animation Programming - ELENA OF AVALOR, RAPUNZEL'S TANGLED ADVENTURE, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

The virtual ceremony was hosted by Loni Love, which saw winners accept their awards from their own homes. The big winners for the night were Elena of Avalor which won three Daytime Emmys, as well as Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure which also received three.

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020

Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, contributed their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund. 

Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose, Darren Criss and More Join SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2020

Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, are contributing their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund.

2020 Jessie Theatre Award Nominations Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2020

To honour Vancouver's vibrant artistic community during this challenging time, the 2020 Jessie Theatre Award Nominations were announced virtually, for the first time, on Monday, June 8th, hosted by the mother daughter duo Amanda Sum (seen this season in Chicken Girl and East Van Panto) and Linda Leung.

BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Musicals At Richter
by Sean Fallon - Jul 1, 2019

On Friday, June 28, I had the pleasure of seeing the farcical Monty Python musical SPAMALOT performed outdoors by Musicals at Richter, on the grounds of the Richter House, next to the Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, CT. I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience with Musicals at Richter. I am very impressed at the high level of talent that they have assembled together to perform what is truly a wonderful production for all in attendance, and all on stage. The show is brilliantly directed by Shannon Courtney Denihan with musical direction by Tracey Marble and Claire Simard.