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Kristen Milburn's DEAD AIR to Debut at The Connelly Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

Kristen Milburn’s play DEAD AIR to debut at The Connelly Theater. Set in 1962, it follows teenage girls running a radio broadcast during the Cuban Missile Crisis, exploring girlhood and impending destruction. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: J.K. Simmons and Mena Massoud in Trailer for New Sci-Fi Fantasy SPACEMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2024

SPACEMAN uses mime, stop motion, classic animation, and theatrical elements, to explore one artist's loss of creative passion and his journey to get it back. Allied with his passion (Mena Massoud), Spaceman (Trevor Copp) has to travel through the looking glass, and battle his imposter syndrome (J.K. Simmons), in order to truly see himself once more. Watch the trailer!

Patrick Leonard Talks Working With Richard Simmons on 'Interactive' Broadway Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 26, 2024

Before Richard Simmons passed away, he and composer Patrick Leonard were hard at work on a Broadway musical based on his life. The musical was planned to be an interactive experience, with participation from audience members. In a new interview, Leonard recalled his collaboration process with the fitness personality.

Video: Ellen Harvey, Jason Gotay, and More in Broadway at Music Circus's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

Watch footage from Sunset Boulevard at Music Circus, starring Ellen Harvey, Jason Gotay, and more, here!

North Shore Music Theatre to Bring TOOTSIE To The Stage in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

North Shore Music Theatre will present the musical comedy TOOTSIE in August. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

BREATHE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Breathe, a 2024 Offies Award Finalist, explores the inner workings of trees through stunning puppetry, breathtakingly detailed sets and groundbreaking live camera work.

ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.

Taalam Acey's Spoken Word Apex Returns to NJPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Poet/Curator Taalam Acey honed his poetic skills growing up in Newark. Now known as “The Godfather of Spoken Word,” Acey triumphantly returns home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) Victoria Theater on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to curate Spoken Word Apex, an illuminating night of poetry, visual arts and music, as part of NJPAC's Dodge Poetry series.

Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle Presents 'Keep It'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

Chicago-based artist Evidence of a Struggle presents the frustration-laden single 'Keep It', featuring vocals in a truly powerful spoken-word meets post-rock clash. The accompanying animated video was created by fellow Chicago visual artist John Airo.

THE FUNNY THING ABOUT A PANIC ATTACK Makes Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

Author, poet, and dancer Ben Kassoy will bring poems from his spectacularly original book of the same name to life in The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack, a genre-defying solo show.

Cast Set for THE MOUNTAINTOP at The Alliance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Alliance Theatre revealed the cast for its upcoming production of THE MOUNTAINTOP, a compelling reimagining of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Wayne Brady Joins Cast of David Mamet-Written Feature THE PRINCE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 18, 2024

Actor and Broadway performer Wayne Brady is among the latest to join Nicolas Cage, J.K. Simmons, Giancarlo Esposito, and Andy Garcia in The Prince, written by David Mamet. Directed by Cameron Van Hoy, the movie 'chronicles an addict’s tumultuous odyssey through the highstakes world of power, pleasure, and pain on a transformative journey toward recovery.'

Review: SISTER ACT at Taproot Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Jul 14, 2024

Dear Readers, the musical version of the hit 1992, Whoopi Goldberg comedy “Sister Act” has never been one of my favorites. On paper it should work with an Alan Menken score and fabulous source material were it not for those lackluster Glenn Slater lyrics. He writes passable songs but nothing that truly grabs you. But it’s a big, flashy musical with nuns rocking out so it isn’t all bad. But I must emphasize “big”, which is why the choice to put this up on Taproot Theatre’s quite cozy space baffled me. However, director Bretteney Beverly managed it. Sure, there were some downfalls, but overall, she managed it.

Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE in Rehearsal at North Star Theater Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

The fabulous pink bombshell known as Elle Woods is making her arrival to Sussex County, New Jersey, as North Star Theater Company will continue their 2024 performance season with the smash-hit, Legally Blonde: The Musical. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Video: FROZEN at North Shore Music Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

See video footage of Alyssa Fox, Celeste Rose, and more in the first-ever in-the-round production of Frozen at North Shore Music Theatre here!

Warren Zeiders Set to Release New Project 'Relapse'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 12, 2024

Warren Zeiders will release a new project titled Relapse on August 23 via Warner Records. The 10-track project features recent standout singles “Betrayal” and the title track “Relapse,” which has already amassed more than 15.2M US streams since its June release. Listen to a new song now!

Opera In The Park Brings LA TRAVIATA To Life In Peninsula Park In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

Opera in the Park returns in 2024, featuring performances from renowned opera singers and orchestras. Join us for a night of beautiful music in a scenic outdoor setting.

Review: REMNANTS OF ROCK at Rialto Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 9, 2024

Generations of fans were dancing and singing together to the music that changed the landscape of an era, embracing the artists that ushered in Rock-n-Roll. It was a fun night had by all, and we didn’t want it to end.

The Dukes Reveals New Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

The Dukes have announced the launch of their new Autumn/Winter Season. This new season is packed with big drama titles, the best comedy, cinema, dance and more!

MCC Theater Announces Creative Team For World Premiere of Douglas Lyons' TABLE 17
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the creative team for the World Premiere of Table 17 by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits) and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).