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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Columbus with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, the fifth film in the Harry Potter series.

Mabou Mines today announces its Winter/Spring 2022 season, with the iconic company re-engaging its past to celebrate its 50th anniversary—and presenting new work that continues to vitally push the boundaries of theatrical experience.

Get The Led Out will be returning to  Indian Ranch in Webster, MA as part of the Mike's Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series. The fan-favorite group is set to play  on Friday, July 8, 2022, performing the hits of Led Zeppelin.

The Lyric Theatre Singers return with a reimagined and exciting virtual version of their beloved Christmas event. Candlelight Christmas Together Again! will be streaming free on Facebook and YouTube Live, from December 16th - 19th, 2021. Subsequently, the event will be available to view on-demand throughout the holiday season.

Straight from their ranch nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Alberta folk-roots and swing duo Over The Moon deliver their signature stone-ground sound in the form of new single, 'Lonesome Bluebird'- available now via Borealis Records.

Community Life presents A Christmas Carol from December 9th through December 12th, 2021. 

The Providence Performing Arts Center is has announced the five schools that have been selected to participate in the 2021 - 2022 Disney Musicals in Schools program.

Enjoy a treasured holiday tradition with family and friends at southern California's most spectacular production of The Nutcracker from critically acclaimed Inland Pacific Ballet. The Nutcracker comes to life in this magnificent ballet with beautiful sets, dazzling costumes, and Tchaikovsky's classic score.

Dallas' premiere urban theater, Urban Arts Center continues its 2nd season with a female focused adaptation of Charles Dicken's “A Christmas Carol.” Set in the heart of Dallas' southern sector, An Oak Cliff Carol follows the journey of Elana Scrooge (JuNene K), a self-made business woman, as she is shown the err of her ways. Filled with all the familiar characters, Dickens' story, adapted by UAC Producing Artistic Director Jiles R King II, is filled with R&B, soul, and gospel music.

“The hills are alive…” as The Salem Central School Drama Club proudly presents The Sound of Music December 3-5th as the school's annual musical. The iconic story, with music Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, features over 30 students onstage and backstage, marking the first school musical since 2019. Tickets must be reserved in advance and are available online now.

The Long Beach Playhouse is pleased to celebrate this holiday season with its traditional offering of A Christmas Carol in its Mainstage Theatre. It's a beloved story of a man transformed by ghostly visions of his past, present, and future. It reminds us joy and gratitude are the most important gifts of all if we just open our hearts to them. 

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice with Host and Two Time Olympic Figure Skating Star Nancy Kerrigan!  

Diving into the theme of self-redemption and rediscovery, multi-award nominated Canadian singer/songwriter JP Sunga inspires listeners across the board to find inner strength with his profound new single, 'Dirty Water' - available now.

StageQ has announced the cast for its first show back on stage since the pandemic shutdown in March 2020. 

Brazilian alternative rock band WRY blesses the musical landscape with their electric new single ˆWhere I Stand' - available now.

The cherished holiday classic The Nutcracker sweeps across movie screens December 19th and 20th as part of the 2021-22 Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema series. Perfect holiday entertainment for the whole family, The Nutcracker captivates with an exceptional score by Tchaikovsky.  

Broadway Palm celebrates the spirit of the season with Holly Jolly Christmas playing now through December 25, 2021. Directed and choreographed by Amy Marie McCleary, this holiday song and dance extravaganza is perfect entertainment for all ages! 

During this spirited and festive time at Seattle Center, venues across the grounds welcome visitors with holiday cheer, programming and decoration. Twinkling tree lights, provided by Climate Pledge Arena, line campus pathways to accompany colorful lighting on buildings and grounds, and many parts of the campus are resuming in-person events, with a delightful variety of live entertainment, live music, comedy and seasonal, family-friendly fare and more. 

December 2 is officially Delirious Comedy Club Day in Las Vegas. Located inside Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, Delirious Comedy Club celebrates their 500th show on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.

Capturing that golden moment when you realize time truly heals and that the spiritual superglue of making new memories can actually mend a broken heart is Canadian folk-rock artist Dany Horovitz and his joyful and personal debut single, 'Moving On' - available now.

Interlochen Arts Camp has announced the conductors and repertoire for the 2022 World Youth Symphony Orchestra, the program's flagship ensemble. 

CLYMOVE Dance will present an evening-length concert dance piece choreographed by Clymene Aldinger, former Principal Dancer with Elisa Monte Dance (2009-2017) and Monte's last protégé, on December 16th and 17th, 2021, 8 PM, at Triskelion Arts Theater, in Brooklyn, New York.

Ember Choral Arts, formerly known as Schola Cantorum on Hudson, founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Dr. Deborah Simpkin King, announces two holiday concerts titled Ember December.

Everything old is new again. Tchaikovsky's 129-year-old ballet is reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, arriving at the The Bushnell on December 17, 2021 at 7:30pm.

For Edmund Bagnell, who has spent most of the past decade performing around the world as the first violinist and vocalist of the popular singing string quartet Well-Strung, there has been little time for slowing down, despite the global pandemic.

Corn Exchange Newbury presents Cinderella, its Christmassy pantomime which runs throughout the festive period. Helmed once again by comedy writing team Plested and Brown, Cinderella promises to be fun for all the family with plenty of jokes, songs from across the decades and lots of magic and sparkle!

“#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing acts of kindness”.

In celebration of Pentacle's 45th anniversary serving the performing arts community, we are pleased to present Four Artists' Movement Through Time a FREE, virtual event, open to the public, featuring four iconic dance artists who have benefited from Pentacle's services at pivotal points in their artistic careers, on Monday, November 29th at 7:00pm.

Award-winning country music group Midland is bringing “The Last Resort” Tour to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Saturday, March 5, 2022 for a one-night-only performance.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the stage in this awe-inspiring and eye-popping family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family!

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts has announced its December lineup events.

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting Far Fetched Fables, written by Anita Bathe and directed by Omar Kozarsky.

Comedy Works has announced that Monty Franklin with special guest Joe Sib will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square.

Mayo Performing Arts Center is holding a food drive this holiday season with all donations going to nourish.NJ.

See rehearsal photos for A Fight Against… (Una Lucha Contra…) by Pablo Manzi, translated by William Gregory and directed by Sam Pritchard.

The Algonquin’s 2021-2022 Broadway Series is on sale now, featuring five productions. Elf the Musical opened on November 21, 2021 and is expected to sell out soon.

It has been another tough year but we can all enjoy panto season together with hope, laughter and a happily ever after thanks to Snow White at Parr Hall.

Buntport Theater present ZOO MUNDO, a new theater work performed live over the World Wide Web by Thaddeus Phillips, running December 16, 2021 to January 2, 2022.

In honor of the solstice and batting an eyelash towards holiday-triggering depression, Opera on Tap returns to HERE to present a female-driven cabaret of contemporary classical songs.

Christmas at The Exchange brings a fairytale….of sorts, a Royal Exchange Theatre production The Strange Undoing Of Prudencia Hart, written by David Greig and directed by Debbie Hannan, 4 December – 15 January 2022.

Prosim presents Greensky Bluegrass With The Infamous Stringdusters, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at Old Forester's Paristown Hall - 724 Brent Street.

The second annual Write It Out! program for writers living with HIV will stream performances of students' work during a final sharing on Wednesday, December 1 at 7pm ET.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the legendary music group, Earth, Wind & Fire will perform in Thrivent Hall on May 8, 2022.

Tyler Pirrung is terrific as Buddy in Arizona Broadway Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL, directed and choreographed by Kurtis Overby. The show runs through December 29th.

Conductors Daniele Rustioni and James Gaffigan will lead this season's Metropolitan Opera performances of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, replacing Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Just in time for the holidays, Take The Cakeable Records has announced the December 3rd release of ONCE UPON A TIME STEP - Songs from the Ron Lytle Musical Fairy Tales on CD and digital platforms.

Simona Smirnova presents Bird Language on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 7pm at Chelsea Table + Stage, 152 W. 26th Street, NYC.

Go Comedy! Improv Theater is excited to present its 11th Original Holiday Revue, The Santa Of The Opera, playing Friday and Saturday nights and select Thursdays through December 23.

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil was welcomed back to its colossal theater at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino by an enthusiastic sold-out audience in Las Vegas on Nov. 24, 2021. The gravity-defying show and its talented artists kicked off the show’s return with a celebratory processional through MGM Grand.

Raise the Roof! Join this annual celebration with this special sing-along screening of one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, the multi-Oscar-winning Fiddler on the Roof!

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Amanda King and Las Vegas headliner Kelly Vohnn bring wonderment and warmth with family-friendly fun for the holidays in their show, A Very Vegas Christmas. The show will be streamed live and performed with an audience at the Summerlin Performing Arts Center Dec. 3-4.

For its 13th season, A Christmas Carol the Musical by Brenda Bell and Michael Sgouros is back at The Players Theatre!

New rehearsal photos have been released for WILD: A Musical. Tony Award winner Idina Menzel and musician YDE appear as mother and daughter in the ensemble cast.

A casi 100 años de la llegada de Gabriela Mistral a México, la Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Literatura (CNL) y la Dirección General de Promoción y Festivales Culturales, en coordinación con la Embajada de Chile en México y la Biblioteca Nacional de Chile, llevarán a cabo dos eventos que se transmitirán en vivo a través de las redes sociales de las instituciones participantes, desde la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes y en la Biblioteca de México, los días 30 de noviembre y 1 de diciembre, respectivamente. 

Kennesaw State University's Bailey School of Music will present the popular Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. A family favorite, the Holiday Concert has become an annual tradition to kick off the season. This year, the show will return to an in-person format in the beautiful Morgan Concert Hall in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center.

BroadwayWorld talks to Giovanna Sardelli, the irrepressible director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 'It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' running December 1 to 26 at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.

Sunday Funday has become a tradition, and with the holidays, Jonathan Karrant will perform Sunday Funday Noel at Notoriety on Dec. 5.

The 2021 Lady of Soul, Ashanti took to the stage at the Soul Train Awards stage with performances of her greatest hits including 'Baby,' 'Happy,' 'Always On Time,' 'The Way That I Love You,' and so many others. This year, the 2021 'Soul Train Awards' presented by BET, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soul Train television show legacy.

Elmwood Playhouse in its partnership with Music For Life Creative Arts Therapy will be holding a performance showcasing the Music For Life members. The continuing goal of this partnership is to provide opportunities for children, teens and adults to experience the joy and excitement of performing in the community. 

Jacqie has been forging her own path in music by combining many sounds into what she calls “Fusion Music,' you will hear this representation in her songs such as “Existo Yo”, “Defender” and most recently “Ex Factor”. Jacqie returns now with a gripping rendition of the Nine Inch Nails song “Hurt”. Pre-save the new single now!

Written and Directed by The American Theater of Actors' founder James Jennings; the production stars Thomas Crouch, Emery Lawrence and Danika St. Denis in the title roles.

RuPaul's Drag Race stars MRS. KASHA DAVIS and DARIENNE LAKE have teamed have teamed up once again, this time for the New York debut of 80'S LADIES II: THE MIXTAPE! Performances are Thursday, December 2 and Friday, December 3 at 7pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue).

The new Broadway talk show Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway hosted by talk show Host & Producer Rye Myers at BAR 9 (807 9th Ave) welcome’s this week’s special guest ABC’s American Idol contestant Alyssa Wray at 7:30 pm.

Production photos are now available of the San Francisco company of the Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol led by Obie Award winner Francois Battiste (Ebenezer Scrooge); beloved Broadway veteran Nancy Opel (Ghost of Christmas Past); and award-winning actor, writer, and producer Amber Iman (Ghost of Christmas Present/Mrs. Fezziwig).

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present “Still Within the Sound of My Voice: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt,” the award-winning tribute show created by Broadway veteran Elizabeth Ward Land on Sunday, December 12 at 7:00 PM.

The latest track to come from the renowned industry heavyweight directly follows up ‘Faces’ and ‘Recover’ from earlier in the year. A heady, atmospherically entrancing offering, the DJ/producer’s new propulsive opus is now available to listen to across all streaming platforms via Armin van Buuren’s highly esteemed Armind imprint.

Kicking off the show on a high (musical) note, “The Voice” Season 21 coaches – Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend – will appear in a sneak episode of the show. Signature games to be played include “Wheel of Impossible Karaoke,” “Perfect Mashup,” “Vinyl Countdown” and “Slay It, Don’t Spray It.”  Watch the new trailer now!

David Cross is best known as a member of King Crimson on the “Larks’ Tongues in Aspic” and “Starless and Bible Black” albums. He also leads the David Cross Band and has been a guest artist, recording and performing live with a number of international groups including Stick Men. Andrew Keeling is a composer and musician.

The cast from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit Broadway musical “Come From Away” will perform on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special prior to the lighting of the iconic Christmas tree. The special will also include performances from the Pentatonix, Harry Connick Jr., Carrie Underwood, and the Radio City Rockettes.

Last night, R&B/Soul super duo Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak opened the BET Soul Train Awards with Silk Sonic’s stirring rendition of “Fly As Me”. The performance took us back in time to an exact replica of the iconic Soul Train set. The duo also took home two awards this year, for Song and Video of the Year, both for 'Leave the Door Open'.

CHICAGO did not perform this past Saturday night after employees at the Ambassador Theatre tested positive for the COVID virus.  Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no Monday or Tuesday performance (The show does not play on Wednesdays).

Performances of five-time Tony Award-winning production of “A Christmas Carol” will begin on November 30, 2021 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The opening is set for Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and performances continue through January 1, 2022

Stephen Amell, known to millions as the crime-fighting vigilante lead in the hit TV series 'Arrow,' is the latest big addition to the first FAN EXPO New Orleans, scheduled for January 7-9, 2022, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

“Measure of a Man” opens with FKA twigs' cinematic and arresting vocals. FKA twigs then lures us into a hypnotic RnB fuelled beat before handing over to Central Cee who adds his dynamic touch as he floats across the track. “The King’s Man” is directed by Matthew Vaughn and stars Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton. It's released theaters December 22.

Tony Award-winning producer Eva Price has announced a one-night-only event, CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ‘90S MUSICAL, LIVE IN CONCERT will be presented on Sunday, December 19, 2021 for a live audience at The Bourbon Room in Los Angeles, and streamed worldwide on Stellar.

Global Creatures today announced Moulin Rouge! The Musical will commence performances at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on 28 May 2022. Tickets for the Sydney season go on sale to the general public on Thursday 16 December, with pre-sale tickets available to waitlist members from Monday 13 December.

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents 54 Sings Adele on December 11th, 2021 at 9:45pm. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of one of the music industry’s most prolific stars with some of Broadway’s hottest stars from Anastasia, Hamilton, Come From Away, and more!

Alex Guarnaschelli is one of the most accomplished and revered chefs in the culinary arena, having won virtually every battle she has ever competed in. Now, over the course of five weeks, brave chefs from across the United States take their best shot at beating Alex for the ultimate culinary triumph in the new competition series, Alex vs America.

This Giving Tuesday, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is giving back, with a goal of providing 80,000 healthy meals for people who do not have enough to eat this winter. You can help by making a donation tomorrow. Donations will be matched dollar for dollar by generous donors Jodi and Howard Tenenbaum and Elizabeth Armstrong, if $100,000 is raised by the end of the day.

'Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party' will feature a star-studded lineup of special guests and musical performances for a must watch evening. “Saturday Night Live” creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels will executive produce the special for NBC and Peacock.

Nathan James will release a sexy & fierce numetal rock song 'Akasha' inspired by the movie Queen of the Damned. Justin Bieber's drummer 'Stixx Taylor' plays the drums on the single. An experienced photographer, Nathan James shot the album cover for Machine Gun Kelly's #1 album Tickets to My Downfall. Pre-save the new single now!

DELAIRE THE LIAR has announced their brand new EP EAT YOUR OWN. Alongside the announcement, the band has shared a new single “NO ACCIDENT” off of the upcoming EP. The single follows previously released singles “NO THANKS,” “FURNACE” and “HALLOWEEN” which are all included on EAT YOUR OWN. Watch the new music video and pre-order the EP now!

Stag & Lion will extend their production of William Shakespeare's MACBETH at The Trinity Theatre (422 West 57th Street in Manhattan) for this weekend only! Starring Joshua Koehn as Macbeth and Chelsea LeSage as Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare's greatest tragedy is set in 1700s Scotland as the Macbeths wreak havoc and devastation.

Wingspace Theatrical Design in partnership with HowlRound TV will present a roundtable conversation with Morgan Green, Co-Artistic Director of the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, David Mendizábal, Producing Artistic Leadership Team at the Movement Theatre Company in NYC, and more.

In a new clip from One Last Time, Lady Gaga tells the story of how she met Tony Bennett for the first time and how he knew she was a jazz singer right away. One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga was filmed at two sold-out concerts at Radio City. The special follows the release of their Grammy-nominated album, 'Love for Sale'.

Chicago's own Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre is seeking seasoned professional, mid-career and early career dancers for the 2022 season. Company and Performing Apprentice positions available. Competitive weekly salary commensurate on experience.

The Ephrata Performing Arts Center is concluding its exciting 2021 season with a pilar of musical theatre, Les Misērables: School Edition. The production opens on Friday, December 3rd, and runs through December 30th.

Eagle Theatre has announced its first mainstage productions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a “mini season” of two plays that celebrate the power of art to transform our lives.

ASCAP Award-winning writer/producer Chip Deffaa's new CD, 'Irving Berlin: Love Songs and Such'--being released December 13th--features such  Broadway and cabaret  notables as  Betty Buckley, Anita Gillette, Karen Mason, Stephen Bogardus, Steve Ross, Jon Peterson.

After releasing two of the best singles of the year, Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers were catapulted from their confines on the Isle of Wight to sold out venues across the UK and packed-out tents at festivals causing giddy excitement wherever they went. The duo are thrilled to unveil two new songs alongside news of their debut album.

Fans of Netflix’s hit show Money Heist can now become a part of the iconic gang and test their skills at breaking, entering, and heisting in Money Heist: The Experience, which is set to debut on December 9, 2021 at Brooklyn’s landmarked skyscraper and bank hall, Skylight One Hanson.

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and best-selling author Richard Marx has announced The Vault - Vol. 1, the first in a multi-run series of colored vinyl EPs featuring unreleased demos and early material. The EP will feature Marx’s demos from before his first record deal, Volume 1 features four songs and is printed on yellow vinyl. 

More than 400 Dallas leaders, philanthropists and lovers of the arts came together in “The Room Where it Happened” to celebrate the magic of musical theater at DSM’s 2021 Gala – An Evening with the Best of Broadway Featuring HAMILTON.

A new teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story film has been released! The 'Celebration' teaser features a new look at Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more in Steven Spielberg's new film adaption of the iconic musical.

The special featured performances from the Broadway casts of Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, and Six. Harry Connick Jr., Celina Smith and the cast of Annie Live also appeared to give a sneak-peek at the upcoming live television musical. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker from “Today” hosted the three-hour telecast for NBC and Peacock. 

The A.D. Players shows many walks of life with their poignant production of The Christmas Shoes!

Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere musical Kimberly Akimbo features book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, based on the critically acclaimed play of the same name by David Lindsay-Abaire, choreography by Danny Mefford, and direction by Jessica Stone.

C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich is going to rock the art world with 'Cool Yule - A Rock & Roll Holiday Art Exhibition,' Thursday, December 9th through Sunday, December 12th, 2021.

Around the Sun, an episodic audio drama created via remote technology throughout the pandemic, will drop its singular audio-video episode as a YouTube premiere on Tuesday November 30 at 9pm EST.

In a recent interview on CNBC, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed that the film capture of the Broadway production amplified the demand for ticket sales to the show on Broadway. Miranda went on to encourage other producers to release filmed pro-shots of Broadway productions moving forward. 'Hamilton' is now streaming on Disney+.

Real-life people with real-life conflicts will present their case in his courtroom, ranging from family disputes, unpaid bets, sour friendships and everything in between. With the help of Nancy, his trusted bailiff by trade, Steve plays by his own rules, basing his courtroom on his own life experiences and some good old common sense.

Darryl Maximilian Robinson adds to the collection of his Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project with an outdoor video recording of Edgar Allan Poe' 'El Dorado' presented at The Bruce Lee Statue in the Chinatown District of Downtown Los Angeles.

Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, announced its digital lottery in partnership with Lucky Seat. The strictly limited return engagement of Slave Play is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, December 2 opening night at the August Wilson Theatre.

American Repertory Theater announced today that supporters who donate $50 or more tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, the annual global day of giving, will unlock a special pre-sale window in December 2021 for single tickets to the upcoming revival of 1776, playing May 15 - July 24, 2022 at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square.

Today we are flashing back to Sondheim's accomplishments at the Tony Awards, which included wins for Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Passion, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch clips from his acceptance speeches below.

Billy Porter, who last month released “Children,” his anthemic debut single for Island Records UK/ Republic Records in the US, dropped his new single “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” on November 19th. 

Amidst teasing her upcoming album, Hesketh also recently announced her part in the highly anticipated ABBA ‘Voyage’ concert, where she will be singing backing vocals, playing live keyboards and synthesizers. Little Boots' upcoming fourth studio album, her first since 2015's Working Girl, is the first to be solely written and produced by Hesketh.

When Harry Truman was unexpectedly thrust into office, in 1945, he was ridiculed by both the press and the public as “the little man from Missouri”; by the time he left office, seven years later, he was hailed the world over as one of the great leaders of the 20th Century.

With her first Netflix comedy special, Nicole Byer's Big Beautiful Weirdo is sexy, fun and honest. Filmed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the city where she first got her start in stand-up, Nicole discusses everything from how she basically is a vegan, what she's looking for in a man, just how crazy this past year-and-a-half has been.

Tatum will reprise his role as “Mike Lane” and Steven Soderbergh returns to the helm with a script from Reid Carolin, who also wrote the first films.  Gregory Jacobs, who directed the hit “Magic Mike XXL,” returns to produce. The shows inspired the upcoming HBO Max reality competition series “Finding Magic Mike,” premiering on December 16, 2021.

Six13 has released a medley of songs from West Side Story altered to reflect the joys of Chanukah.  The video pays tribute to Stephen Sondheim. 

Actors’ Equity Association has named Alison Harma the new assistant executive director for the union in the Western region, effective December 4. 

Kali Uchis and Ozuna have teamed up for 'Another Day in America', a new song inspired by Steven Spielberg's upcoming film adaption of the classic musical. The track samples one of the musical's most iconic songs, 'America'. West Side Story stars Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, and Rachel Zegler. Listen to the new track now!

Ford’s Theatre Society announced that the company of the 2021 production of A Christmas Carol has selected Theatre Washington’s Taking Care Fund as recipient of this year’s donation drive inspired by the themes of charity in Dickens’s holiday classic.

We’ve got the perfect holiday gift for Broadway fans of all ages: Be a Broadway Star!, available from Amazon.com for $49.99. The game’s creator Ken Davenport has announced the release of a free, 30-page expansion pack, including 18 pages of holiday show questions, now available for digital download.

The 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center’s 2021-22 Mainstage Series continues on Thursday, December 16 with Michelle Dorrance, Dormeshia & Guests . It’s billed as an evening of tap but that understated description is unlikely to adequately cover what’s in store.

Tina- The Tina Turner Musical, which is currently running on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, welcomed a new leading lady earlier this month. Check out new photos of Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and company.

Hale Centre Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL ~ A Play with Music is a wholesome and joyful celebration of the Christmas spirit ~ the perfect Holiday fare for the entire family. Directed by David Dietlein and featuring Tim Dietlein as Scrooge (in the Red Cast), the show runs through December 24th.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that face coverings must now be worn at all times within RSC buildings and theatres, including in the auditorium.

In the special, after Lucy experiences a disappointing Christmas because her Grandma couldn’t visit, she resolves to throw the best New Year’s Eve party ever for the entire Peanuts gang, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve. Watch the new trailer now!

The Public Theater announced the full line-up today for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL, running January 12-30, 2022. The innovative festival of The Public’s winter season returns to in-person performances at The Public Theater and partner venues Mabou Mines and PS21 with work by artists from across the U.S. and around the world.

Today we are flashing back to an epic moment in Sondheim's career- when he received his Kennedy Center Honor in 1993. Watch the full tribute, which included performances from Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, Angela Lansbury, and Scott Bakula.

After serving as advisor for Team Ariana on The Voice, Kristin Chenoweth joined Ariana Grande backstage to discuss when they first met, working together on Hairspray Live, and musical theatre dream roles. The two chat also about their dream of performing in a Broadway revival of 'Gypsy' together.

Vancouver-based, Jonah Kelland Radu, also known by his stage name Kelland, is a Canadian artist, songwriter, and producer. Since emerging onto the Vancouver music scene back in 2018, Kelland has amassed over 15,000,000 streams on his projects. Kelland has received support from tastemaker labels such as Capitol Music Group, bitbird, and more.

NAI-NI CHEN DANCE COMPANY has announced nThe Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary-breaking dance experiences Free One-Hour Company Class on Zoom Open to All Dancers at an Intermediate to Advanced Level November 29- December 2, 2021.

Today's episode features James Calleri, who, with his partners Paul Davis and Erica Jensen, owns Calleri Jensen Davis, a creative casting partnership. They have been awarded 16 Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting.

WFMT will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Monday, December 13 with a day of exciting performances featuring an impressive roster of special guests. This all-day celebration will air/stream live from Northeastern Illinois University's 'Jewel Box' Recital Hall on 98.7FM, the website, and the WFMT app.

Producer Dan Watt and Tony winner Ben Vereen have decided to donate the proceeds from Ben's new single “BOTH SIDES NOW' to the Art Attack Foundations newly formed “Graciela Daniele Dance Scholarship”.

Churches includes production by Isabella Machine Summers (Florence + The Machine); Dan Wilson (Adele, Pink, Leon Bridges, James Bay); and Dan Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sky Ferreira). The album was mastered by Emily Lazar (HAIM, Maggie Rogers, The Killers, Vampire Weekend, Coldplay). Digital, vinyl, & CD pre-orders are available now.

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced auditions for the institution’s 2022 Summer Training Programs including the prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory or the Musical Theater Intensive. Paper Mill Playhouse welcomes audition videos from students 10-18 years old.

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will speak with multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Gless about her iconic career and upcoming new memoir “Apparently There Were Complaints,” on tonight’s episode of “Stars In The House” to benefit The Actors Fund.  

In the theatre there is no higher honour than for theatres to dim their marquee lights at the customary curtain time, 8 pm. And that’s exactly what will happen on Tuesday, November 30 at 8 pm at the CAA Ed Mirvish, the Princess of Wales and the Royal Alexandra theatres.

Danish composer, musician, and producer Trentemøller has unveiled his newest single + video, “Dead Or Alive,” the latest off his upcoming album Memoria. His longest album yet, clocking in at 14 songs, it features somber, introspective pieces, motorik, shoegaze, noise rock, and electronic pop, featured in its first single, “In The Gloaming.”

Little Theatre of Manchester, headquartered in Connecticut's oldest operating theatre, announced today the five productions that will comprise its 2022 calendar, the company's 62nd season.

Playwright Dominique Morisseau has officially pulled her play, Paradise Blue, from performances at LA's Geffen Playhouse following reports of abuse towards Black women.

'U Up?' describes the intensity and excitement of pursuing a romance with a close friend. The lyrics are layered with electric beats and keyboard rhythms for an ecstatic build-up, and a drop guaranteed to make listeners dance. The duo recently gained attention from Tiësto, Oliver Heldens, and Don Diablo. Listen to the new single now!

Sadler’s Wells and 180 Studios will present the world premiere of Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD which will run at 180 Studios from Saturday 26 March – Saturday 16 April 2022 in a co-production with The Factory and ALTRUVIOLET.

West Side Story is a very special musical for me, not only because of the music and dance, but also because of the theme of Latin American immigrants. Some of my family members are similar to the characters in the show since they immigrated to New York City from Mexico. It is so great watching this musical and hearing my mom's native language, Spanish, being spoken and sung and seeing people onstage who look like me. It makes me happy and proud to be Latin American and shows to our community that we can do anything and be whoever we want to be.

Let’s stipulate that book writer and lyricist Tom Eyen and composer Henry Krieger were not Sondheim. What they gave us in Dreamgirls was serviceable, not brilliant, the result of a long development process largely aimed at repairing holes in the melodrama. The result: the company that puts on the show has a heavy lift indeed. But I have to say that ArtsCentric proves to have very strong arms.

New York Theatre Barn will present a reading of Everyone Comes to Elaine’s, a new musical about iconic restaurateur Elaine Kaufman with Mary Testa (Oklahoma, The Gardens of Anuncia) in the title role. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, Big River), the reading will take place on December 16th, 2021 in New York City.

The York Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood, a song and dance celebration featuring the music and lyrics of the legendary Irving Berlin.

Saturday Morning All Star Hits! is an adult animated and live action hybrid series celebrating all that is 80s and 90s television. Wildly irreverent and slightly disturbing, twin hosts Skip and Treybor (Kyle Mooney) take us on a trip through the Saturday Morning cartoon experience. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

This special two-act production, adapted by Karen Zacarías as a play from a children's book by New York Times bestselling author Gail Carson Levine, will feature music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.

Raleigh Little Theatre presents its 37th annual production of the Prince Street Players version of “Cinderella,” following a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault, this musical version is adapted by Jim Eiler with music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy. This year’s production runs December 3-19 in RLT’s Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, with Mike McGee returning as director for the third consecutive year.

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his illustration of Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim, who passed away last week at the age of 91.

CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY features music and lyrics explore holidays past, present and future — from older traditional songs like “Little Drummer Boy,” “What Child is This” and “Peace on Earth,” to modern holiday songs like “Where Are You Christmas,” “Like It's Christmas” and “A Winter's Tale.”   The audience is welcome to sing along to a celebratory “Joy to the World” and tap their toes to “Cool Yule in D Major.”

Beginning Friday, December 10, 2021, Teatro Paraguas will present A Musical Piñata for Christmas IX, an annual community celebration for the Holidays, for six live performances. 

Out of the bathtub and on to the stage to the delight of all who witness it

Wonder Women: Shaping the Future is about young women making a major impact serving in leadership positions in underrepresented industries. The series defines underrepresented where 15% or less of a given profession has women in key positions. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

Last night, Nicki Minaj hosted the final part of the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion. Throughout the episode, Minaj called out Gizelle Bryant for making comments regarding Karen Huger's age and quizzed Candaice Dillard on the success of her recent single, 'Drive Back'. Watch highlights from the episode now!

Colleen Dauncey and Kevin Wong have released a new cover video of “Winter Song”, a delightful seasonal favourite, originally written and performed by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Colleen Dauncey as the composer of the contemporary pop musical 'The Louder We Get'. Kevin Wong is a composer/lyricist and singer-songwriter based in Toronto.

Today we are flashing back to one of our favorite Sondheim tributes- his 80th Birthday concert, performed with the New York Philharmonic in 2010. Watch performances from David Hyde Piece, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Bernadette Peters, and Elaine Stritch.

I am not a very big Harry Potter fan. I have never read the books, and only watched bits and pieces of the movies. However, I joined the Quidditch team at my college. I somewhat knew that “muggle quidditch” existed, but never planned on joining it until the organization fair that my college hosted during the first week of school.

“GMA Gives Back' is a new initiative giving back to viewers with surprises throughout the holiday season. Each week, “GMA” will feature viewers on the show who have been helping their community. Those passing through Times Square will also have a chance to participate by checking out the seasonally-decorated “GMA” studio windows.

The COIL-ture Freedom Festival is a platform that will entertain, educate and uplift collective spirits during Miami Art Week & Art Basel.

Il Divo is bringing their tour, “For Once In My Life: A Celebration Of Motown,” to Hershey Theatre on March 5, 2022, at 8 p.m.

Set to coincide with International Human Rights Day which falls on December 10 every year, the Festival brings together artists with social and political leaders and the general public to imagine and implement a better, more caring world.

Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy will be adapted into a TV series by Italy's Fandango. Producer Domenico Procacci has acquired the rights to adapt the play. The series is currently in development with Massini overseeing the process. The play is currently running on Broadway, starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Adrian Lester.

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https://stagemag.broadwayworld.com. This week's programs include Disney Descendants The Musical - The Abbey Theater of Dublin, Hard Candy - The Zephyr Theatre, A Christmas Story, The Musical. - Stansbury High School, and Manhattan Rep's November Event 2021 - Manhattan Rep 

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is thrilled to welcome Jefferson Starship for the band's Sarasota show on Friday, December 31 at 8 p.m.

“The Book of Boba Fett,” a thrilling Star Wars adventure teased in a surprise end-credit sequence following the Season 2 finale of “The Mandalorian,” finds bounty hunter Boba Fett and Fennec Shand navigating the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt.

Blank Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their 2022 season featuring two full-length productions and a scheduled cabaret event.

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Winners from the ceremony included Silk Sonic Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Normani, and Cardi B. Presenters for the evening included Parker McKenna Posey from Games People Play, Paula Patton from BET+ original series Sacrifice, Hosea Chanchez and Wendy Raquel Robinson from The Game, Devale Ellis and Crystal Hayslett from Tyler Perry’s Sistas.

Charleston Playhouse, Charleston’s first professional Equity Theatre Company, has announced that they will officially be in residence at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre!

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Jaime Lozano is taking the Lucille Lortel stage with a concert full of stories and songs featuring his 'Familia,' an all-Latinx/Latino/Latine lineup of the best Broadway and Off-Broadway performers including Mauricio Martínez (On Your Feet!), Florencia Cuenca (A Never-Ending Line), Marina Pires (On Your Feet!), and Cedric Leiba, Jr. (Carmen La Cubana); and also an all Latinx band formed by Ruben Rodríguez (bass), Jhoely Garay (guitar) and Joel Mateo (drums).

 On January 15, 2022, Chatham Baroque will present the early music ensemble Twelfth Night for “Flash and Elegance,” an exploration of scintillating Italian sonatas by Caldara, Vivaldi, and Lanzetti, with special emphasis on the violoncello da spalla.

Designer and social media creator Jenn Todryk—whose popular Instagram account @theramblingredhead boasts a passionate and growing following of more than one million—will return for a 10-episode sophomore season of HGTV’s breakout hit series No Demo Reno. The freshman run of No Demo Reno attracted more than 25.1 million viewers.

Alternaversal, the production company responsible for the critically-acclaimed TV series Mystery Science Theater 3000 on Netflix, has announced its nationwide tour of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) LIVE: Time Bubble Tour, with the first 40 of an expected 80 nationwide dates, taking the tour through spring 2022.

Bob Schneider and Chuck Prophet offered up previously unreleased original songs for the record. Nestled among originals of his own, '1221 also features a smattering of choice covers where Ryan does his very own take on songs by the Spin Doctors (How Could You Want Him...), Catherine Wheel (Satellite) and the Refreshments (Banditos).

Right off the bat, the track opens with a simple string of quick, electronic staccato notes that seamlessly layer into the background. “555” is the final addition to CMTEN’s trilogy of releases. It follows the previously released songs “turn ur back on me” (feat. grimtweakr) and “I’m Going To Cedar Point.” Listen to the new single now!

Former professional football player and star of The Bachelor star Colton Underwood embarks on a journey of self-discovery coming out as a gay man, including addressing his past and embracing his place in the LGBTQ community. Watch the new trailer now!

El musical estará dirigido y coreografiado por José Félix Romero.

Wonder what it's like producing a live musical adaptation? Well we've got the takeover for you! Join executive producer Neil Meron as he takes our followers behind the scenes of creating NBC's Annie Live, premiering on Thursday, December 2.

Netflix has released a new clip from the recent film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! Watch Andrew Garfield perform 'Swimming' now! The film is the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. The cast also includes Alexandra Shipp, Robin dé Jesus, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry, and more.

GET THE LED OUT, a celebration of “The Mighty Zep”, will bring their critically acclaimed show to the historic Warner Theatre's Main Stage on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 8:00 pm.

A timeless Holiday tradition returns this winter, sure to ignite the imagination of children and adults alike! The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory, an internationally recognized professional ballet training institution situated in downtown Torrington, is proud to return to its hometown stage, the Warner Theatre, for two weekends of performances of its longstanding rendition of the Nutcracker.

Nicely Theatre Group has announced the cast for its March 2022 production of the Tony Award-winning classic musical comedy Anything Goes. Nicely Creative Director Mitch Master directs with choreography by Allison Hunt-Kaufmann and vocal and music direction by Amy Sauve.

Stephen Sondheim pushed the form to new heights, and in many ways gave us the modern musical that we know today. The theatre world is completely different because he was in it, and as we move forward without Sondheim, it will never be the same again.

Here we are, at the Royal Albert Hall, performing Sunset Boulevard. This really is a dream come true.

State Theatre New Jersey presents ANASTASIA - The New Broadway Musical on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 8pm; Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 1pm. Tickets range from $40-$98.  

Pam Gems' Piaf – a Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse co-production, reopened the theatre this summer, after an extended period of closure due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.  Garnering rave reviews, Adam Penford's production tells the extraordinary life story of the sensational, world-renowned singer Edith Piaf, who began her career singing on the streets of Paris.  

El pasado 22 de noviembre marcó el trigésimo aniversario del estreno en cines de LA BELLA Y LA BESTIA, la cinta que consolidó el Renacimiento de Walt Disney Pictures en los ’90 y nos ofreció una nueva manera de entender el musical animado.

Rita Moreno recently sat down with 60 Minutes to talk about her exceptional career, enduring racism, West Side Story, and more. In the interview, Moreno speaks with Bill Whitaker about the turmoil she went through early in her career, her 1961 portrayal of Anita in “West Side Story,” and her new role in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming adaptation of the Broadway classic.

Opera Australia is bringing a new production of the Ring Cycle to Brisbane in 2023, exclusive to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

The season will be comprised of some of the most beautiful music ever composed, from the salons of Vienna to the stages of Tin Pan Alley, from the damnation of Don Giovanni to the celestial grandeur of Jupiter.

Paper Mug Theatre in collaboration with Superglue Assembly Line present Steve and Tobias Versus Death, a comedy about the zombie apocalypse, fraternal love and mash.

Following Saturday's performance of Hamilton, the show's orchestra paid tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim by playing 'Sunday' as patrons left the theatre.

Encanto es número 1 en cines con 1’4 millones de euros de recaudación en su primer fin de semana en España.

Tom Morris directs the previously announced Rylance (Ignaz Semmelweis), who is joined by Jackie Clune (Anna Müller), Sandy Grierson (Jakob Kolletschka), Felix Hayes (Ferdinand von Hebra), Enyi Okoronkwo (Franz Arneth), Clemmie Sveaas (Lisa Elstein), Thalissa Teixeira (Maria Semmelweis), Alan Williams (Johann Klein) and Daniel York Loh (Karl von Rokitanksy) with dancers Roseanna Anderson, Joshua Ben-Tovim, Megan May Cameron, Megumi Eda, Suzy Halstead and Millie Thomas.

 But I’m A Cheerleader: The Musical, based on the LIONSGATE® motion picture, is directed and story by Jamie Babbit and screenplay by Brian Wayne Peterson. First presented as part of MTFestUK 2019, this will be the first fully commissioned musical discovered at the new musical festival, to be presented on stage.

Over the past 50 years, Stirling's cultural hub Macrobert Arts Centre has been integral to Forth Valley communities, providing a diverse programme of activity and events and making the arts accessible by providing local people with a variety of opportunities to engage and experience the arts. 

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre invites you inside the rehearsal room with exclusive new rehearsal photographs for this year’s spectacular family pantomime CINDERELLA from Saturday 4 December 2021 – Sunday 9 January 2022.  

Star of Mock The Week (BBC Two), BBC Radio 4, Live at the Apollo (BBC One), household favourite, king of the one-liner and one of the UK's biggest selling comedians Milton Jones has added an extra 35 tour dates to his ongoing Milton: Impossible tour across October and November 2022.

As BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened to report on Friday, Broadway lost the legendary Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91. Yesterday, November 28, hundreds of members of the Broadway community and casts of Broadway shows came together to celebrate and honor the life of the late Sondheim.

Theatre Royal Sydney is opening its doors to the public after a complete refurbishment that has transformed this iconic 1200 seat historical Australian theatre.

John Barrowman will return to tour with his new show 'I Am What I Am' in 2022. The tour launches on Saturday 30 April, 2022 at Southend's Cliff's Pavilion and visit 16 venues including the Adelphi Theatre in the West End on Tuesday 24 May.

Chester Theatre Company has received a gift of $25,000 from Richard and Carol Seltzer to support the company's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Karen and Chuck Schader have joined the Seltzers in making a $5000 donation. Both Carol Seltzer and Karen Schader serve on CTC's Board.

Charles Dickens' best-known work of historical fiction was published in 1859 and set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution of 1789.  It's a novel of revolution, of love and adventure; even if audiences haven't read the book this is definitely the show for them.  And if they have read the book, this is still the show for them.

As the first major international touring cast to come to Australia since the industry was shut down by the global pandemic, this spectacular and extraordinary adaptation of the classic French novella, The Little Prince, immerses the audience in a unique and innovative stage production that captures the heart and challenges the imagination. 

The countdown is on to the much anticipated Australian premiere of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, Dolly Parton's smash-hit West End musical, which will open in February at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, followed by a limited season at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane from May.

Adapted from Heather Rose’s Stella Prize-winning Australian novel, The Museum of Modern Love follows Arky Levin, a New York film composer struggling to live and work in the face of incredible loss.

The Resident Acting Company, formed three years ago by members of the Pearl Theater Company, has been producing Play Dates With The RAC throughout the pandemic.  They have just announced casting for an upcoming “Script In Hand” live – in person performance of Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw on December 6th.  

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. 

The concert will also be live-streamed and available on-demand. The program will include Hebrew, Sephardic and Yiddish Chanukkah Songs, Medieval and Renaissance Christmas Motets and Carols; new works by Gerald Cohen and Yehezkel Braun; and new arrangements of songs by Peter Yarrow, Woody Guthrie and Béla Fleck.

Bharatanatyam choreographers Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy's Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim evokes an elaborate ritual where time is suspended and humans merge with the divine. Through images that reflect the cosmic trinity of Varanasi, India - sacred pilgrimage routes, the Ganges River, and the patron deity Shiva, heightened by the chants of Vedic priests - the choreographers imagine a metaphorical crossing place where one may leave the mundane and enter into the world of immortality.

Hip-hop meets Tchaikovsky? Sign me up! The latest stop for the Hip Hop Nutcracker was Denver’s own DCPA Buell Theater. Though it may not be the ballet you’re used to, this rendition brings classical into the contemporary space.

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On Friday, Broadway lost the legendary Stephen Sondheim at the age of 91. Read our obituary and check out photo and video coverage from a gathering of Broadway stars performing 'Sunday' in his honor.

Going “into the woods” with too much happening on campus! My November theme takes me into the woods, literally, figuratively, and theatrically. The passing of Steven Sondheim on November 26th at the age of 91 makes this blog dedication even more important to me.

It's the most wonderful time of Meringolo's year.

I failed to realize that one of the things I missed the most was theatre, and I still do because I have not been in a show in over year. It’s a tough situation but I am trying my best to look on the bright side. I wanted to share with you a few musical songs that are about starting fresh and are perfect pick me up songs when you need a little boost to your day. They certainly have helped me.

On November 27, The Wizards of Winter performed a holiday rock opera titled 'The Christmas Dream.' This musical journey in search of the true meaning of Christmas is based around the music from their latest release “The Christmas Dream” along with music from their self-titled CD and their album 'The Magic of Winter.'

Welcome to Novemeber's rambling regarding holiday loathing, the roots of American Thanksgiving, and my experience of the holiday by my lonesome at Boston University.

Drawing on the absurd live performance genre of pantomimes, Writer, Co-Director and performer Virginia Gay’s latest work is the hilarious and heartwarming THE BOOMKAK PANTO. 

After our first run, filled with laughs and screams, I finally saw my vision fit with my co-director's vision. When our hand-painted set was constructed on the first day of tech week and cue-to-cue began, I got chills and knew my work as a director was practically done. I could finally enjoy the show and see everything come together. Before our final run, I sat in the theatre and channelled my thoughts and feelings into my first director's note. All audience members had the opportunity to read this director's note from our digital program. Imagine you are in the Class of '49 Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania. Hill House looms in front of you, and you begin reading the digital program where you stumble upon my director's note.

I applaud my peers for their dedication to wearing masks and keeping circles small during this process because we would not have reached this point otherwise. The public safety that masks provide made wearing them while performing unquestionable, but it was still so refreshing to take them off safely and communicate without any barriers.

I don't know how this would've happened, but I always thought I'd somehow meet Stephen Sondheim to thank him for the music he brought into my life. The beauty he created and the inspiration it instilled in me. I wanted to tell him his lyrics and stories are why I write, why I direct, and why I act. Instead, I write this and hope he can see it from wherever he is.

This month I performed in the premiere of a play written as an adaptation of a movie. This experience reminded me how much I enjoy working on new work as an actor, and the opportunities it creates. I realized that a great deal of my time in college as well as growing up has been centered around new work, from originating roles to writing material, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every process. The journey with a new play or story is unlike any other time, and I really cherish the ability I have to participate in such exciting and monumental moments.

If playwright Matthew Lombardo's searing look at actress Tallulah Bankhead in Looped was the main course, then his spicy confection about Cindy Lou Who in Who's Holiday! - playing this December at The Human Race - is the decadent dessert we have been waiting for. Called a 'raunchy riff on Dr. Seuss,' Who's Holiday! is a wildly funny and heartfelt adult-only comedy about grown-up Cindy Lou Who, as she recalls that Christmas Eve when she first met the Grinch and the twisted turn of events her life has since taken. Who's Holiday! will fill the Loft Theatre with laughter, December 2 - 19, 2021.

Arriva in Italia PAPÀ GAMBALUNGA il musical grazie alla collaborazione tra Chi è di Scena e Compagnia della Rancia. I nati negli anni '90 ricorderanno sicuramente la sigla dell'omonimo cartone animato cantata da Cristina D'Avena; nella versione teatrale i testi e le musiche sono composte dal candidato al Tony Paul Gordon e da John Caird, regista per Les Miserables.

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When Susan Derry performed a live stream cabaret program she didn't know she would end up a recording artist but that's exactly what happened.

Multiple gold and platinum selling artist Marie Osmond is spreading the holiday cheer to Norfolk on December 13th at Chrysler Hall! Featuring special guests David Osmond and America’s Got Talent finalist Daniel Emmet, fans will delight in the festive performance featuring holiday tunes and music from Marie’s newest album Unexpected. Tickets are on sale now and available by phone at 757-282-2822 or online at vafest.org.