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Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
Review: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT at Resident Ensemble Players

Aisle Say has had the privilege of reviewing this staggering talented ensemble since 2008. Still do I remember their second show of the season, THE IMAGINARY INVALID. Forever imprinted in my mind are the enema gloves of Michael Gotch and Mic Matarrese. These two actors and many of their colleagues from the PTTP Masters Program remain today, representing the culture that founder and now retired Sandy Robbins created.
The Resident Ensemble Players to Present John Ball's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT in November

The Resident Ensemble Players will present John Ball's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, a suspenseful murder mystery set in 1962 Alabama. Don't miss this compelling evening of theatre at the Roselle Center for the Arts, running from Nov. 2-19.
A MONSTER CALLS Comes to the Marlow

Olivier-award-winning production A Monster Calls offers an insight into love, life and healing in Canterbury later this month.
Sally Cookson's A MONSTER CALLS Comes To Coventry

Following its successful opening in London in 2018, Sally Cookson's Olivier Award-winning production of A Monster Calls comes to the Belgrade Theatre this spring, as part of its first ever UK tour.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of A MONSTER CALLS

A Monster Calls embarks on UK tour from 6 February – 6 June 2020. Get a first look at rehearsal photos!
Casting Announced for A MONSTER CALLS 2020 tour

Full casting is today announced for the 2020 UK tour of A Monster Calls, which runs at the Belgrade Theatre from 3-7 March as part of its Spring Season 2020.
Full Casting Announced For The UK Tour Of A MONSTER CALLS

Global Creatures, Jonathan Church Productions and Chichester Festival Theatre today announce full casting for the UK tour of A Monster Calls, an Old Vic production, in association with Bristol Old Vic, which will be touring to 16 venues across the UK commencing in February 2020.
Photo Flash: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Opens At Mercury Theater Chicago

Mercury Theater Chicago kicked off its 2019 lineup with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running on the main stage from March 1 through April 28.
Hershey Felder to Helm Nathan Gunn's FLYING SOLO at San Diego REP

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP), has announced a special addition to its 2017-18 season, Nathan Gunn, FLYING SOLO, written and directed by Hershey Felder.
Edward Watts Goes Green in 'THE GRINCH', Beginning Tonight at The Old Globe

The Old Globe presents its 20th annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!* The holiday musical will run tonight, November 4, through December 24 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
San Diego REP to Stage Dark Comedy HAND TO GOD This Fall

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced details for the third production of its 42nd season, 'Hand to God.'
Edward Watts to Go Green in 'THE GRINCH' at The Old Globe; Cast Announced!

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's 20th annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!* The holiday musical will run November 4 - December 24 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
San Diego Rep Announces Cast of BLACK PEARL SINGS!

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced details for the fourth production of its 42nd season, Black Pearl Sings! This intimate play with music, from playwright Frank Higgins, will be helmed by Thomas W. Jones II. Black Pearl Sings! begins on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 and plays through Sunday, December 17, 2017 with an opening night on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Space Theatre at San Diego REP in Horton Plaza.
San Diego REP to Stage Dark Comedy HAND TO GOD This Fall

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced details for the third production of its 42nd season, 'Hand to God.'
Carla Harting and Steven Lone to Star in ROZ & RAY at San Diego REP

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced final casting for "Roz & Ray," the second offering of its 42nd season.
Carla Harting and Steven Lone to Star in ROZ & RAY at San Diego REP

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has announced final casting for "Roz & Ray," the second offering of its 42nd season.
San Diego REP to Present First Annual Latinx New Play Festival

San Diego Repertory Theatre (San Diego REP) and Amigos del REP have announced the first annual Latinx New Play Festival, a weekend of new play readings by Latinx playwrights.
John Ball's IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Staged Reading

A staged reading of John Ball's In The Heat of the Night will be held at the Omaha Community Playhouse Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Alternative Programming series in OCP's Howard Drew Theatre. These readings are free and open to the public with the opportunity for donation. No tickets or reservations are necessary. 
THE RONALD REAGAN PICTURE SHOW Begins 8/25 at Museum of the Moving Image

The outstanding new CNN Films documentary The Reagan Show uses archival footage of President Ronald Reagan, much of it documented by U.S. Naval Photographic unit for the White House and maintained by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The documentary has inspired a week-long film series at Museum of the Moving Image. The series The Ronald Reagan Picture Show, which runs August 25 through 30, includes a special screening of The Reagan Show (on August 30) followed by a discussion with filmmakers Sierra Pettengill and Pacho Velez, CNN senior media correspondent and host of Reliable Sources Brian Stelter, and presidential historian Tim Naftali. During the weekend prior to this screening, the Museum will present rare screenings of some of Ronald Reagan's most memorable film roles, all presented in 35mm.  

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