Michael Ross

Chelsea Film Festival Returns to New York City This Month

The Chelsea Film Festival 2024 runs from October 16-20 at Regal Cinemas Union Square and online. Highlights include AND ON THE EIGHTH DAY, CON JOB, and BEFORE WE BEGIN, showcasing diverse talent.

Aurora Browne, Fiona Reid, Sergio DiZio and More Will Lead the World Premiere of THE BIDDING WAR

This November, Crow’s Theatre gets set to expose the depraved last stand of the middle class: the battle for home ownership - in Michael Ross Albert’s new comedy, THE BIDDING WAR, running November 12th to December 15th in the Streetcar Crowsnest Guloein Theatre.

New Hope Arts Opens Fiber Arts Exhibition

New Hope Arts Center launched the 'Structures and Constructions in Fiber' exhibition on June 29th.  The much-anticipated opening night captivated artists, art collectors, and patrons alike, as the reimagined art form was celebrated. T

Crow's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup

Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!

iHeartRadio Announces 2024 Music Awards Nominations, Led By Taylor Swift

Artists receiving multiple nominations include, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Blink-182, Carin León, David Kushner, Doechii, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Grupo Frontera,  Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Karol G, Lil Durk, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Metro Boomin, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and more.

One Four One Collective Returns To The Toronto Fringe With World Premiere Of GOOD OLD DAYS By Michael Ross Albert

One Four One Collective is returning to the Toronto Fringe Festival to stage the world premiere of Good Old Days by prolific Toronto playwright, Michael Ross Albert. After producing the critically-acclaimed Toronto Fringe Festival hits, Anywhere and The Huns (both, Patron's Pick and Best of Fringe), the indie theatre collective will now present its most ambitious Fringe project yet. 

Review: Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS Proves to Be a Relevant Classic at Berkley Preparatory School

Arthur Miller's subliminal masterpiece in a Three-Act structure All My Sons is what Miller considered his last-ditch effort at writing a commercially successful play. You see Miller's first play The Man Who Had All the Luck failed miserably on Broadway lasting a total of four performances. Miller considered throwing in the towel prior to writing All My Sons.

Peggy Baker Projects to Present New Play BEAUTIFUL RENEGADES in September

PEGGY BAKER PROJECTS, in its final stage production, will present BEAUTIFUL RENEGADES, a brand new play written by Michael Ross Albert and directed by Eda Holmes. The show will run September 20 - October 2, 2022 at The Theatre Centre. 

The Theatre Centre Unveils 22/23 Programme Featuring Work From Ian Kamau And Journalist Alanna Mitchell

The Theatre Centre welcomed audiences, artists and neighbours to the venue for a community meal celebrating its 22/23 programming year. In addition to announcing works on offer throughout the year — Rimah Jabr's Broken Shapes, Sea Sick by Alanna Mitchell, the third edition of Comedy is Art, and Ian Kamau's Loss — artist-podcaster Falen Johnson and artist Lorena Torres Loaiza were presented with the 2022 Patrick Conner Award and Ticket respectively. 

Amanda Andrews Premieres Rock & Roll EVERYTHING'S FINE! Play At Joe's Pub, August 7

Actress/singer/writer Amanda Andrews is set to debut her second original rock & roll play about mental health at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 7pm.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring New Series, New Venues and More

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present 25 concerts during its 27th season, Ever Onward. The season – sponsored by Ernie Kretzmer – runs from October 2, 2022 through May 14, 2023 and offers a diverse range of musical experiences featuring emerging and established classical, jazz, pops, and chamber artists.

THE HUNS Returns To Toronto Prior To UK Tour

Following the critically acclaimed world premiere production of THE HUNS in the 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival, One Four One Collective received funding from the Canada Council for the Arts to tour the production to the United Kingdom to participate in the Brighton Fringe Festival. The company was notified of this funding decision on April Fool's 2020.

New Perspectives Announces New Associates For 2022/23

Each year, award-winning touring company New Perspectives support a group of early career artists from the East Midlands through a year-long development programme from their Nottingham base.

New Performance Dates Announced for TWO MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT at Assembly Theatre In April 2022

After delaying its world premiere production in response to rising concerns over COVID-19, The Assembly Theatre will now present Two Minutes to Midnight by award-winning Toronto playwright, Michael Ross Albert (Tough Jews, Dora Award nomination - Outstanding New Play) in April 2022.

World Premiere of TWO MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT Announced At The Assembly Theatre

In association with One Four One Collective and The Spadina Avenue Gang, the beloved Parkdale home of independent performance, The Assembly Theatre will present the world premiere of Two Minutes to Midnight by award-winning Toronto playwright, Michael Ross Albert (The Huns, Best of Toronto Fringe Festival; Tough Jews, Dora Award nomination - Outstanding New Play).

FANNIE Opens Tonight; Extended By Popular Demand at Goodman Theatre

Yesterday, the Goodman closed one production (American Mariachi by Jose Cruz González, which “went clean”/sold-out its final weekend) and tonight opens and extends another (Fannie, The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer)—both directed by Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez—and tomorrow, begins rehearsals for the 44th annual A Christmas Carol, directed by Jessica Thebus.

Photos: First Look at FANNIE at Goodman Theatre

Get a first look at the powerful and electric Fannie (The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer) by Cheryl L. West, directed by Goodman Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez.

FANNIE Takes The Stage At The Goodman, Starting October 15

One year after nearly 2,000 audience members flocked to nine Chicago Parks to experience the power of American civil rights freedom fighter Fannie Lou Hamer, Goodman Theatre produces Fannie (The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer) by Cheryl L. West, directed by Goodman Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez.

Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company's THE PUPPET QUEERS OF COLUMBUS THROW A (BENE)FIT!

Start September with some fun and support Central Ohio's only LBGTQ+ Theatre Company! Lezzies, Tramps and Queens benefit for Evolution Theatre Company What is a Puppet Queer? It's a group of friends with filthy minds who write gayly skewed lyrics to your favorite Broadway and pop tunes and hide behind puppets to make it less dirty. Get your tickets for either in theatre attendance or video-on-demand. Start September with some fun and support Central Ohio's only LBGTQ+ Theatre Company! Performances run Sept 2, 3, and 4, 2021 at MadLab, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.evolutiontheatre.org/box-office/

Managing Director Michael Ross To Retire From Baltimore Center Stage

Michael Ross will retire from his role as Managing Director of Baltimore Center Stage at the end of June, the theater's Board of Trustees announced today.