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A SHERLOCK CAROL to Return To Marylebone Theatre For Third Festive Season; Full Cast Revealed
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

DEM Productions has announced final casting for the critically acclaimed production, written and directed by Mark Shanahan, which plays a festive season at Marylebone Theatre from Friday 29 November 2024 - Sunday 5 January 2025.

Chicago's Glass Apple Theatre to Open THIS ONE WILL GROW This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Chicago's Glass Apple Theatre, Ltd., has announced their surprise opening of playwright Richard James Zieman's new play, This One Will Grow on the Schwartz Stage at Raven Theatre.

Guest Blog: 'It Burnt Itself Into My Memory': Director Laurence Boswell on Dostoevsky and THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN
by Guest Author - Mar 19, 2024

Dostoevsky has always been my favourite novelist – he is the chronicler of the troubled mind. I first read The Dream of a Ridiculous Man when I was at university. It burnt itself into my memory. As I was on a walk during lockdown it came back to me – I reread it and it felt like it might have something to say to us – a tale of an individual in crisis in difficult times, and the pandemic felt difficult.

Human Artistry Campaign Rallies Behind Ensuring Likeness Voice And Image Security (ELVIS) Act
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

The Human Artistry Campaign supports the ELVIS Act, which aims to protect individuals' voice, image, and likeness against irresponsible AI.

Human Artistry Campaign Endorses Landmark No AI Fraud Act
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

HUMAN ARTISTRY CAMPAIGN endorses the landmark NO AI FRAUD ACT to protect against generative AI abuses.

MID3M+24 Announces De La Soul, Blackstar, Baxter Dury, CLARA YSE & More
by Michael Major - Dec 21, 2023

MIDƐM+ brings together all the international players in the music industry in January in Cannes, and throughout the year with the MuSee+ community of leaders. Expected to speak at the 2024 edition are Per Sundin, CEO, Pophouse Entertainment, Jeff Liebenson, President, IAEL, Jeronimo Folgueira, CEO, Deezer, and more.

Photos: First Look At A SHERLOCK CAROL At Marylebone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2023

Ben Caplan and Kammy Darweish return as Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge in the sell-out production, ‘A Sherlock Carol’. See photos from the production!

Photos: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Launches SNOW WHITE Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has officially launched the spectacular family pantomime, SNOW WHITE, which opens on 2 December. Check out photos of the cast here!

Cast Set For The Return Of A SHERLOCK CAROL to Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Ben Caplan and Kammy Darweish are to return as Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge in the sell-out production, 'A Sherlock Carol'. Don't miss this sell-out production from 24 November 2023 - 7 January 2024.

Quentin Earl Darrington, Amber Iman & More to Star in HIPPEST TRIP �" THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2023

Get all the details about the world premiere of HIPPEST TRIP — THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL at A.C.T., featuring Quentin Earl Darrington and an incredible cast. Experience the magic of Soul Train as this musical takes you on a journey through its legendary music and cultural impact.

Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL, Marylebone Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 24, 2022

Super fun for Christmas with two of the world's most loved Victorian characters together at last

Photos: First Look at the UK Premiere of A SHERLOCK CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The UK premiere of A Sherlock Carol, written and directed by Mark Shanahan, is now playing through 7 January at Marylebone Theatre.

American Tap Dance Foundation Film Series Continues With TAP TREASURES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022

The third installment of the American Tap Dance Foundation's First Friday Film Festival, Tap Treasures, will take place on Friday, December 2, in-studio at The American Tap Dance Center.

Photos: First Look at A SHERLOCK CAROL in Rehearsal at Marylebone Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2022

Marylebone Theatre has released rehearsal photos for its UK premiere of A Sherlock Carol, written and directed by Mark Shanahan. The production will run at Rudolf Steiner House from 18 November - 17 January.

The UK Premiere Of A SHERLOCK CAROL Comes to Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2022

Three Christmases since the famous confrontation with his nemesis Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes has little appetite for mince pies or for solving crime. Wandering through Victorian London, he meets a grown-up and not-so-Tiny Tim who implores him to investigate the mysterious death of his reformed benefactor, one Ebenezer Scrooge.

HOLNE Releases New Single 'November Sky'
by Michael Major - Aug 18, 2022

Alternative indie/pop artist HOLNE from Devon recently dropped his debut single 'November Sky'! HOLNE is an alternative indie/pop artist from Devon, UK. Drawing on influences from the likes of Lauv, The 1975 and John Mayer. HOLNE, F.K.A Richard James, creates lyrically honest and undeniably catchy music, setting him apart from the rest. 

Thomas Edison Film Festival Announces Selection Of National And International Short Films
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2022

Centenary University will be hosting a free screening for the 41st Annual Thomas Edison Film Festival. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm in the Kutz Black Box Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

Photos: First Look at THE BOOK OF DUST at The Bridge Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2021

Nicholas Hytner’s production of Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage continues at The Bridge Theatre to 26 February 2022. 

Rep. Ted Deutch Introduces Protect Working Musicians Act to Level Playing Field for Independent Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021

On October 25th, U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (D-FL) introduced the Protect Working Musicians Act, legislation that would allow artists and music creators to negotiate fairer rates and terms for the use of their music online.

Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society Kicks Off Third Season With A Spooky Soirée
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021

Spruce Peak Chamber Music Society will be performing on Saturday, October 30th at the conclusion of their first weeklong residency of Season 3! This Spooky Soirée will be a boisterous, exciting, beautiful evening with everything that makes us all love music.