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SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Extends Run Through September 7

someone spectacular, the critically-acclaimed world premiere play by Doménica Feraud and directed by Tatiana Pandiani, will extend its run at The Romulus Linney Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center for an additional week.
Photos: SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Opens Off-Broadway

Last night was the officially opening night for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Doménica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani. The production is now playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Previews begin tonight for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Doménica Feraud (Rinse, Repeat – NY Times Critics’ Pick), directed by Tatiana Pandiani. Check out all new photos here!
Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
Guthrie Theater Produces Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE, Directed By Mina Morita

The Guthrie Theater (Joseph Haj, Artistic Director) has announced the cast and creative team for Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, with original music by Shane Rettig and directed by Mina Morita. Vietgone will play September 10 – October 16, 2022, on the Wurtele Thrust Stage and kick off the theater's celebratory 2022–2023 Season.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Milwaukee Rep Honors National Diabetes Awareness Month With Post Show Panel

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Milwaukee Rep will partner with JDRF Wisconsin (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) to curate a post-show panel discussion about Type 1 Diabetes following the performance on Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 pm.
BWW Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS Brings Laughter Through Tears to the MILWAUKEE REP

This show strikes a perfect emotional balance that steals your heart and splits your sides.
Photos: First Look at STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Milwaukee Rep

Steel Magnolias will be the first play with a live audience in Milwaukee Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse in over 18 months. As a way to say THANK YOU, Milwaukee Rep is offering free tickets to local Healthcare Workers to performances on November 10 at 7:30pm, November 11 at 7:30pm and November 14 at 7pm.
Milwaukee Rep's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Offers Free Tickets For Healthcare Workers

Steel Magnolias will be the first play with a live audience in Milwaukee Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse in over 18 months.  As a way to say THANK YOU, Milwaukee Rep is offering free tickets to local Healthcare Workers to performances on November 10 at 7:30pm, November 11 at 7:30pm and November 14 at 7pm. 
Casting Announcement For Milwaukee Rep Season Openers

Milwaukee Rep has announced the complete cast and creative teams for the 2021/22 Season openers Dad's Season Tickets in the Stackner Cabaret and Steel Magnolias in the Quadracci Powerhouse. 
Milwaukee Rep Celebrates AAPI Month With Special Virtual Programming

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Milwaukee Repertory Theater is offering several virtual opportunities to hear from AAPI artists and leaders with Making the Invisible Visible: A Celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Culture, Art & Activism.
Abingdon Theatre Company Will Host a Watch Party and Talkback For Virtual Festival Winner EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM

Abingdon Theatre Company will present a short film of 'Empress Mei Li Lotus Blossom' written and directed by Christine Toy Johnson followed by a talk back with the writer and cast, moderated by Reggie Lee on May 25th at 7pm ET. This event is free. This piece is being screened in May to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Abingdon Theatre Company Announces EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM as Winner of Virtual Fall Festival of Short Plays

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the winner of its inaugural Virtual Fall Festival of Short Plays, part of the company's recommitment of creating opportunities for all voices to be heard.
Abingdon Theatre Company Announces Finalists for VIRTUAL FALL FESTIVAL OF SHORT PLAYS

In this time of change, Abingdon Theatre Company is recommitting to creating opportunities for all voices to be heard. With this in mind, they have announced the finalists of the Virtual Fall Festival of Short Plays! The 2-week festival begins on Monday, October 19th (through October 30) and will shed light on stories by people of color.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: July 11-12- with Audra McDonald, Andrea Burns & More!

This weekend (July 11-12) in live streaming: Audra McDonald sings with Seth Rudetsky, Andrea Burns takes over at Stars in the House and so much more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, July 10- with Kate Shindle, Bernadette Peters & More!

Today (July 10) in live streaming: Kate Shindle visits Backstage Live, Bernadette Peters sings for BC/EFA and so much more!
EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM To Premiere At WTFringe2020/Women's Theatre Festival

EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM, written and directed by Christine Toy Johnson, will stream live during the WTFringe 2020 and the 2020 Women's Theatre Festival on July 10 and 11.
City Theatre Will Continue its 45th Season with CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler

City Theatre will continue its 45th season with a new play about new parents, Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler.
Fifth Third Bank Presents DRACULA

Actors Theatre of Louisville and Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming announce Fifth Third Bank's Dracula, on stage in the Bingham Theatre, from September 6-October 31, 2019. With fangs bared and eyes aglow, Louisville's favorite vampire is back!
Casting Announced For Opera House Arts' 20th Anniversary Season

Opera House Arts at the Stonington Opera House in Maine announced today the complete casts and creative teams for the company's 20th Anniversary Season, which includes Shakespeare in Love (July 18-28), based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall as well as Avalon (August 15-25), a world-premiere by Melody Bates.

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