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Plays, Playwrights & Casts Set for Barrington Stage Company's 10X10 New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Barrington Stage Company presents the Award-Winning 10X10 New Play Festival this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

NALAC Selected for National Arts Research Initiative by The Wallace Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023


The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC), along with ten other selected organizations, have been awarded a total of $2.8 million to conduct research on issues relevant to the well-being of arts organizations of color and the communities they serve.

CIM's Trumpet Department Welcomes Influx Of Top Talent For Spring 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023


Cue the fanfares. CIM's trumpet studio is about to welcome an influx of top talent.

Rona Siddiqui and Adam Gwon Join Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2023


Join Rona Siddiqui and Adam Gwon as faculty for the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive at Snow Pond Center for the Arts.

JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Joffrey Ballet Launches Inclusive New Joffrey Fellowship Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023


The Joffrey Ballet launches the Joffrey Fellowship program, expanding opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in arts management.

Goodspeed to Present New Works at the 18th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


Goodspeed Musicals has announced a Festival of New Musicals taking place in January. Stay tuned for exciting new productions and performances!

Casting Announced for the World Premiere of GRUMPY MONKEY, THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse announces casting for the world premiere of Grumpy Monkey, The Musical from February 3 through March 3, commissioned by the Playhouse, and based on the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023


RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

West Coast Premiere of MYSTIC PIZZA to Open at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023


LA MIRADA THEATRE presents the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical 'MYSTIC PIZZA' directed by CASEY HUSHION.

Brooklyn Art Song Society to Present CIRCLES IV: LES SIX at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


Brooklyn Art Song Society presents Circles IV: Les Six, a program exploring the rebellious French composers who revolutionized music in the early 20th century. Don't miss this unique musical experience.

Feinstein's in Carmel Reveals Holiday Programming
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023


It’s the most wonderful time of year at Feinstein’s in Carmel with holiday themed programs and tributes to classical Christmas performers. Broadway legend Franc D'Ambrosio will be performing his favorite holiday songs in CHRISTMAS IN CARMEL on December 6 and 7. Get into the spirit of the season with classic holiday tunes and Broadway standards.

Parvesh Cheena, Jess Darrow, Osh Ashruf, Joel Perez, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of Jasmine Sharma's PEACHY: A Sorta Chekhovian Traumedy
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023


Sanguine Theatre Company, Roman Sanchez, and Charlie Chauca present Jasmine Sharma's latest play, PEACHY: a sorta chekhovian traumedy, for an industry reading on December 10th at 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023


All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to the Fisher Theatre. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Sarah Siddons Society Presents the Chicago Premiere of NOOR INAYAT KHAN: THE FORGOTTEN SPY At The Edge Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2023


In a first for the 71-year-old Sarah Siddons Society, will produce a one-night performance of Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy, a new one-woman play written and performed by Almanya Narula, a 2016 Siddons Scholarship recipient.

Review: WE ARE BLOOD at OCTA Theater
by Steve Wilson - Nov 19, 2023


Thought-provoking, humorous, suspenseful, and not your normal holiday story, are the words that best describe WE ARE BLOOD, now playing at the Olathe Civic Theatre Association in Olathe, Kansas. The 90-minute drama written and directed by Ryan Bernsten runs through November 20 at the theater.

Terry Spencer Hesser And Dexter Bullard Unite To Bring CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS Back To Chicago, November 24 - January 7
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023


Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.

Wallace Foundation Awards Arts Research Grants To 11 Organizations
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023


Today, The Wallace Foundation announced 11 new grantees selected to participate in the research-focused component of its ongoing arts initiative focused on arts organizations founded by, with, and for communities of color.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's THE NUTCRACKER Will Include Local Celebrity Guest Appearances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023


Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will host ten local Pittsburgh celebrities in walk-on roles during The Nutcracker this year. Each celebrity will make a guest appearance in the “Party Scene” during the first act of the production.

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