Sara Shepard

The Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023

This past year was a spectacular season for theatre in St. Louis. Forbes magazine recognized St. Louis as having “America’s most exciting emerging arts district.” The article credits the The Kranzberg Foundation for buying and operating spaces where artists can create. Many of the smaller theatre companies in St. Louis rely on The Kranzberg Foundation venues for performance and rehearsal space. In addition to the smaller professional companies, the mid-size and larger companies including The Muny, STAGES St. Louis, and The Black Rep all presented stellar musicals and plays that were produced locally. Blue Strawberry and The St Louis Cabaret project advanced cabaret performing in St. Louis booking amazing shows with Tony nominated Broadway performers Adam Pascal, Beth Leavel, and Robin de Jesús. 

Photos: Broadway Dreams Foundation Honors Bob Greenblatt At 16th Annual Gala

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Broadway Dreams Foundation ('Broadway Dreams') honored prolific producer of television, film, and Broadway, Robert Greenblatt at their 16th Annual Gala held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.  See photos from the evening below.

Photos: See Sara Sheperd, Jackie Burns, Jarrod Spector & More in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At The Muny

Get a first look at photos of Sara Sheperd, Jackie Burns, Jarrod Spector, Steven Good, Noah Weisberg, Sharon Hunter and more in The Muny's season opener - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Noah Galvin to Star In Meet Cute's Holiday Rom-Com Series

Noah Galvin will star in Meet Cute's December series, “Christmasuzannukkah.” Noah Galvin is best known for playing Dr. Asher Wolke in the TV series The Good Doctor, Kenny O'Neal in the ABC sitcom The Real O'Neals and for taking the lead role in the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen.

HBO Max Renews PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN For A Second Season

HBO Max has renewed the original drama PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN for a second season. The series was co-created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring. The cast includes Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Eric Johnson, Alex Aiono and Lea Salonga.

VIDEO: HBO Max Debuts PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN Teaser Trailer

Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, and Maia Reficco star as our new generation of Liars. The series also stars Derek Klena, Lilla Crawford, Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Elena Goode, Lea Salonga, Eric Johnson, and Alex Aiono.

Chandler Kinney & Maia Reficco Will Lead PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN

Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart. Now, in the present day, a group of disparate teen girls — a brand-new set of Little Liars — find themselves tormented by an unknown Assailant

VIDEO: Watch a Preview of the New Edition of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS

New town. New secrets. New Little Liars.

Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera, Nia Peeples Host Weekly 'Pretty Little Liars' Rewatch Podcast

Got a secret, Can you keep it? Grab your favorite beverage and listen every Wednesday to Pretty Little Liars co-stars and friends Holly Marie Combs, Lesley Fera and Nia Peeples as they host Pretty Little Wine Moms, the quintessential PLL rewatch podcast.

New Play Reading Series A PLACE AT THE TABLE Announced

On August 4th, 2019, the new play reading series, A Place at the Table, held its first reading featuring an all womxn cast of Arthur Miller's 1964 play, Incident at Vichy. A Place at the Table, conceived by Olivia Daniels, Sarah Hogewood, and Ellie Handel, was created to take classic plays and reimagine them through a contemporary lens, offering womxn artists the chance to perform in roles that were not originally written with their voices in mind.

FRIENDS to Move From Netflix to WarnerMedia Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service HBO Max

WarnerMedia today unveiled HBO Max as the name of its new streaming service, which will offer an impressive direct-to-consumer experience for everyone ranging from families with young children to adults of all ages. Anchored with and inspired by the legacy of HBO's excellence and award-winning storytelling, the new service will be 'Maximized' with an extensive collection of exclusive original programming (Max Originals) and the best-of-the-best from WarnerMedia's enormous portfolio of beloved brands and libraries.

Freeform Presents PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS Immersive Experience

In celebration of the highly anticipated spinoff “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists,” Freeform is transforming the Hollywood Athletic Club into a one-day-only experiential event that “Pretty Little Liars” fans won't want to miss. On SATURDAY, MARCH 16, visitors can explore installations that personify the “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” series characters, including PLL favorites Alison DiLaurentis and Mona Vanderwaal, as well as get a look at the newest “Liars” on the block. Fans can click here to reserve their tickets.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MCP's THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

On February 18, Manhattan Concert Productions will present a concert performance of Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton's musical comedy The Scarlet Pimpernel at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Gabriel Barre (Stage Director) and Jason Howland (Music Director) reunite to lead the cast and creative team in this concert performance of The Scarlet Pimpernel. The performance will feature a chorus of over 200 singers from the across the United States, a professional cast and creative team, and the New York City Chamber Orchestra.

VIDEO: Freeform Releases First Look Trailer for PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS

At today's Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Freeform announced the premiere date of the highly anticipated spinoff series “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.” As Freeform's session came to end, the network lined up a group of women in iconic red trench coats to pay homage to the groundbreaking series that defined a generation. “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” will premiere on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST.

Photo Flash: Cast of BEAUTIFUL Performs for Sing For Your Seniors for Pride Month

On June 15, 2018, Sing For Your Seniors hosted the latest in its series of Broadway Sessions with cast members from "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at the Edie Windsor SAGE Center in Chelsea as part of Pride Month. SAGE is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older adults. The musical performance included songs of the performers' choosing as well of songs from "Beautiful." The audience enjoyed a one-hour session, as well as a meet-and-greet visit with the cast following the performance. 

POPSUGAR Play/Ground Schedule Announced

Excited to share that today, POPSUGAR Play/Ground, will announce the schedule and lineup for their two-day interactive summer festival that will be happening in New York City on June 9th & June 10th. Play/Ground will be an irl experience that brings POPAUGAR's award winning content to life across fashion, fitness, beauty, living, culture and music. See schedule below with panel topics, talent and timing.

VIDEO: Watch A New Teaser for Freeform's PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS

Marlene King will expand the universe of “Pretty Little Liars” for Freeform with a 10-episode series order for “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists,” featuring returning fan favorites Sasha Pieterse as Alison and Janel Parrish as Mona, and starring Sofia Carson (Disney's “Descendants”) as Ava. The drama also welcomes Sydney Park (“The Walking Dead”) as Caitlin, newcomer Eli Brown as Dylan, Graeme Thomas King (“The Widow”) as Jeremy, Kelly Rutherford (“Gossip Girl”) as Claire, and Hayley Erin (“General Hospital”) in an undisclosed role. 

Freeform Renews SIREN For Second Season + New Series Announcements

Freeform President Tom Ascheim and Executive Vice President of Programming and Development Karey Burke will unveil today the new and returning projects for The Walt Disney Company's young adult cable network at the combined Disney|ABC Television's presentation for the national advertising community at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall.  

Kelly Rutherford & Sydney Park Join Freeform Series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS

Today FreeForm revealed the full cast for the drama pilot 'Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.' They join 'Pretty Little Liars' stars Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish in the spinoff pilot, as well as previously announced Sofia Carson.

Sofia Carson is 'Perfect' for Freeform's Upcoming Pilot PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS

Sofia Carson is 'Perfect' for Freeform's Upcoming Pilot PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: THE PERFECTIONISTS