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Jesse Lynn Madera has released her new single 'Make It Out,' produced by Dan Navarro and Jim Scott. More than just a song, 'Make It Out' is a powerful reflection of our times leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

Midterms are a struggle for people of all academic pursuits and levels, but nothing compares to staring down one of your worst subjects and realizing both you and your grade might just crack under the pressure. This was the unfortunate scenario I found myself in this midterm season and, surprisingly, it did not go as expected.

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2024-25 Season with “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic film, with a dash of Monty Python's zany humor, running from October 22 through November 9.

What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at Westport Country Playhouse?

On Saturday, October 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT.  Bram Stoker’s DRACULA is brought to life on stage, through the adaptation by Hamilton Deane & John L. Balderston.  The brilliant direction of Stephen Amato brings out the best in this stellar cast that includes Erin Aldrich, Timothy Barton, Sara Courtemanche, Griffin Kulp, Meghan Magner, Tullio Milani, Bill Rodman, and Mike Zimmerman, all who excel in their respective roles, as individuals, and as a collective group!

It’s been 17 years since Ben Decter started writing a musical about his daughter, Addie’s, battle with childhood epilepsy and how it has changed his family. Now, after numerous rewrites, readings, workshops, and emotional rehearsals, the show is finally making its stage debut.

As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.

Westport Country Playhouse opens its 2024-25 Season with “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 classic film, with a dash of Monty Python’s zany humor, running from October 22 through November 9. See photos from the production.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre has extended booking with tickets now on sale through to 26 October 2025. This will be the fourth booking extension since the show opened to great critical acclaim in June this year.

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit, featuring Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx, on November 17 at Green Room 42 in NYC.

“The Films of Alfred Hitchcock” will be the focus of a Sunday Symposium at Westport Country Playhouse, on October 27, following the 3 p.m. matinee performance of “The 39 Steps,” based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film.

CAPA will invite families to experience Artrageous - the one of a kind Immersive family experience - in a special performance on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7 pm at the Davidson Theatre.

Join Theater Resources Unlimited's Virtual Feedback Workshop on November 3, 2024, focusing on musical theater structure. Ideal for writers, producers, and directors.

The Next Stage Festival, curated and run by Toronto Fringe, plays at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre until Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Kids in the Rotunda, Madison’s family-friendly, FREE Saturday arts performance series, continues fall performances on Overture Center’s Rotunda stage with Zoozort on Saturday, Nov. 2. This month offers a variety of six shows, including three special Black Friday performances by Cash Box Kings on Friday Nov. 29!

Breakout vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dhruv has announced UK & Europe dates on his ‘Private Blizzard’ tour in March 2025, following the release of his debut album earlier this year.

David Rasche and Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Mare Winningham will star in Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage Theater. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cirque du Soleil is coming to New York City as the first stop of its triumphant North American tour with its delightfully imaginative and visually stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016.

Very few bands have made a mark on the Canadian music scene quite like The Tragically Hip. From their early roots in Kingston, Ontario to winning the hearts of millions across Canada, The Tragically Hip have become more than just a band, but rather a national treasure. 

What did our critic think of THE PLIANT GIRLS at Theatre Prometheus/Nu Sass?

The UCSB Department of Theater/Dance's faculty will present Faculty Dance Concert 2024, co-directed by Christina McCarthy and Monique Meunier.

Westport Country Playhouse announced its 2024-25 season opener with THE 39 STEPS, running from October 22 to November 9.

What did our critic think of ODDITY IMPROV at Mockingbird Theater?

Freeform is bringing “Project Runway” back with the new season set for a 10-episode run in 2025. The Freeform Original Series will air weekly on the network and will be available to stream shortly after on Disney+ and Hulu. A host, judges and premiere date will be announced at a later time.

Based on the 2017 hit film about PT Barnum, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is an immersive mishmash of circus, story and song that somehow manages to do a disservice to all three.