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Hits of the '80s & '90s Come to The Smith Center in September
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

From Prince and Cyndi Lauper to Backstreet Boys and The Cranberries, September brings the hits of the 1980s and ’90s to The Smith Center with two concerts at Reynolds Hall.

A Cappella Group Straight No Chaser to Embark on Summer 90s Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

After a 2024 summer tour packed full of 90s boy band, pop, and R&B hits, RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser is back by popular demand with “Straight No Chaser Summer: 90s Part 2.” 

Interview: Richard Israel of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell - Jul 13, 2024

An interview with acclaimed director Richard Israel about the forthcoming 5-Star Theatricals production of 'The Sound of Music'

Interview: Richard Israel of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell - Jul 12, 2024

Award-winning director Richard Israel returns to Thousand Oaks to direct 5-Star Theatricals' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Sound of Music.'

Interview: Richard Israel of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell - Jul 12, 2024

Awrd-winning director Richard Israel returns to Thousand Oaks to direct 5-Star Theatricals' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Sound of Music.'

Review: MASTER CLASS at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Apr 12, 2024

For opera lovers around the world, Maria Callas was a gigantic figure well known for her unusual and daring performances. She was a singer who ruled the classical musical world for a large part of the 20th century and left an indelible mark with her talent and her larger-than-life personality.

SARAFINA! Playwright Mbongeni Ngema Dies at 68
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright Mbongeni Ngema has died at age 68, following a car accident. Ngema was best known for writing the musical Sarafina!, which premiered on Broadway in 1988, and was later adapted into a film starring Whoopi Goldberg in 1992.

Macha Kiddo Releases Second Album 'Malacrianza'
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023

Behind the album is Ulises Lozano (el Licenciado), known for his work with Kinky, Becky G, Chiquis and more. Relo, who produced PURO, which features Sara Hebe. Javier Arce (Costa Rica) co-produced the track PXRNX. Román Balleza (Mexico) produced ANIKILLA and Coconírico (Venezuela) co-produced the closing track 'Maria Maria.'

Christopher Wheeldon's LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE North American Premiere is Coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the North American Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's latest ballet Like Water for Chocolate from American Ballet Theatre for six performances from Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2.

North American Premiere Of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE At Segerstrom Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the North American Premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's latest ballet Like Water for Chocolate from American Ballet Theatre for six performances from Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2. Center audiences will be the first in the country to experience this magical Mexican love story with the stellar dancers of ABT translating this richly layered story.

Fountain Theatre to Present 'Hyper-Staged' Reading of Lisa Loomer's ROE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022

The Fountain Theatre will once again jump into action with a “hyper-staged” reading of Roe, a powerful, poignant and often humorous play by Lisa Loomer that cuts through the headlines to reveal the real-life women behind Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that gave women the right to safe, legal abortion. 

BWW Review: SOUND OF MUSIC at Stadsteatern, Stockholm
by Annette Stolt - Aug 31, 2021

Finally a musical is opening at Stadsteatern in Stockholm since the restriction was in place

Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce The Miraculous Supernatural 2020 Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 25, 2020

Grammy Award-winning, legendary artists Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire will embark on a North American tour, expected to be the hottest ticket this summer. A continuation of 2019's Supernatural Now tour for Santana, the Miraculous Supernatural 2020 Tour will mark the first time that these two powerhouses will share the stage in the U.S. The Live Nation-produced outing kicks off June 19th in San Diego and will make stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Toronto, and more before wrapping August 29th in Tampa.

DanceHouse Will Present Brazil's Grupo Corpo in Double Bill DANCA SINFONICA and GIRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

DanceHouse will present an energizing, two-part program from Brazil's iconic contemporary dance company Grupo Corpo with the Vancouver premiere of Dança Sinfônica and Gira, February 28 & 29, 2020 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Zowie Bowie, 4NR �" Tribute To Foreigner And More Perform At Suncoast In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

Suncoast Showroom will bring highly-acclaimed tribute performers to the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in February, including acclaimed rock band Zowie Bowie, a?oe4NR a?" Tribute to Foreigner,a?? the Reckless in Vegas Valentine's Day Show, soul group The Box Tops, a?oeMirage a?" Tribute to Fleetwood Maca?? and a?oeEvil Waze a?" Tribute to Santana.a?? Guests can also enjoy free dance parties and live entertainment throughout the month.

BWW Review: 30th Anniversary of Comical Farce LEND ME A TENOR Celebrated with Lots of Laughter at Theatre Palisades
by Shari Barrett - Jun 8, 2019

Theatre Palisades is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Ken Ludwig's LEND ME A TENOR, presenting the hilarious comedy which won three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards. An angry wife, a presumed death, crazy costumes designed by June Lissandrello, secret sex romps, loads of slamming doors and mistaken identities make for a delightful, farcical comedy. Director Sherman Wayne encourages you to attend with a willing suspension of disbelief, putting aside your rational faculties and sense of realism/logic for the sake of theatrical merriment and enjoyment, just as worldwide audiences have been doing for the past 30 years. It's an ideal way to laugh your troubles away for a few hours!

Oye Santana Comes to Darlington
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019

Oye Santana, UK No.1 Winner at the 2018 National Tribute Music Awards, check in to Darlington Hippodrome on Saturday 8 June 2019 as part of a 50-date UK tour celebrating 50 years since the Woodstock Festival, where an electrifying performance catapulted Santana to stardom.

Rev Tor Brings Santana's Greatest Hits to The Colonial Theatre
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 15, 2019

Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate Santana at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, May 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.

Carlos Santana to Return to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 5, 2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that he will return to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival on Saturday, August 17th – exactly 50 years after Santana made history during the legendary festival.

Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate Santana At The Colonial Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2019

Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present Rev Tor & Friends Celebrate Santana at The Colonial Theatre on Friday, May 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $25.