Manhattan, NY

Nicholas Hytner’s multi-award winning immersive production, Guys & Dolls, has released a first look at the new cast members, Gina Beck (Matilda;The Sound of Music; Show Boat; Wicked; Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables) as Sarah Brown & Michael Simkins (John Gabriel Borkman;Backstairs Billy; The Unfriend; Fracked!; Yes, Prime Minister; MAMMA MIA!) as Arvide Abernathy, from their debut performance this week.   Check out the photos below!

Photos: Gina Beck and Michael Simkins Join GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre

Broadway star Hugh Panaro will celebrate the recent release of his first-ever CD, Man Without a Mask, which was recorded live at 54 Below, often referred to as Broadway's living room. Directed by Richard Jay-Alexander, with musical director Joseph Thalken and Trey Henry on bass, there will be one performance only at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Thursday, December 5, at 8:30pm.

Hugh Panaro Will Bring MAN WITHOUT A MASK To Catalina Jazz Club In December

New York City, NY

New walking tour experiences of the historic New Victory Theater will be offered through Broadway Up Close. The New Victory Theater is the oldest operating theater in New York. Since its construction in 1900, the theater’s stage has featured legendary showmen such as Oscar Hammerstein (i) and Harry Houdini before becoming New York City’s premiere theater for families and young audiences. Broadway Up Close will take visitors through decades of history on 42nd Street and share fascinating anecdotes, architectural oddities, and more for groups interested in learning the thrilling tale of what came before at the New Victory Theater.

Tours of the Historic New Victory Theater Will Be Offered By Broadway Up Close

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.org or call (646) 476-3551. Limited...

See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54

Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Repertory Theatre will continues the vibrant 2024 -25 season with the deeply evocative exploration of the life and art of Billie Holiday, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill. With every note resonating with the magic, creativity, and song stylings of Billie Holiday, Lady Day amplifies the artist's extraordinary journey. Written by Lanie Robertson and directed by Nedra Dixon, and starring Angela Wildflower as the legendary jazz stylist, the Copaken Stage will be transformed into a jazz club of old with live performances of Holiday's most evocative and haunting classics. Performances run October 8 through 27, 2024, at the Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Cast For LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL

See ‘America’s Got Talent’ Finalist Mike Super live on stage!! As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime network television and voted America's Favorite Mystifier! Mike is also a Top Finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent and featured on the Season Premier Episode of Penn & Teller’s ‘FOOL US’.

Spotlight: MIKE SUPER at bergenPAC

See photos from inside rehearsal for the UK premiere of Play On!, the jazz-fueled, Twelfth Night-inspired musical that will tour the UK from September 2024 – February 2025, including a winter run at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. From Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company, this joyous, musical retelling of...

Photos: In Reharsal for the UK Premiere of New Shakespeare-Inspired Musical, PLAY ON!

Berkeley, CA

CENTRAL WORKS 2024 SEASON concludes with the new play The Contest, written and directed by Gary Graves. The Contest depicts Michelangelo vs. Leonardo da Vinci in an exquisite rivalry and plays October 19–November 17 (previews Oct.17 & 18) at the historic Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue in Berkeley. Inspired by an actual event, World Premiere #75 from Central Works continues its mission of presenting new works inspired by contemporary social issues, literature, and history. Directed by Gary Graves with a cast featuring Nathaniel Andalis*, Alan Coyne & Christopher Herold* (*member AEA)

Cast Revealed for THE CONTEST at Central Works Theater

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Houston, TX

Sheryl McCallum is currently in residence at STAGES HOUSTON until mid-October, starring in MISS RHYTHM: THE LEGEND OF Ruth Brown. The show is a unique experience in which Sheryl relates the story of one of the recording artists who basically built Atlantic Records and was an early queen of Rhythm and Blues. Sheryl herself is an established actress who has appeared on Broadway in THE LION KING and several regional shows all over the United States. This show was co-written by the star and her co-creator David Nehls. This is a brand-new show, and Houston gets the treat of seeing it for the first time with added songs after a run in Colorado. BROADWAY WORLD WRITER Brett Cullum got a chance to sit down with Sheryl and discuss all things Ruth!

Interview: Sheryl McCallum of MISS RHYTHM: THE LEGEND OF RUTH BROWN at STAGES HOUSTON

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(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Cortland, NY

A new academic year is just underway for the Performing Arts Department at SUNY Cortland. The department welcomes new faculty including Music Director/Assistant Professor Ben Kapilow from Philadelphia, along with an incoming freshmen class of 16 musical theatre majors from around New York State and as distant as Florida. Auditions...

SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Reveals '24-'25 Season

TZUYU, of the critically acclaimed K-Pop powerhouse TWICE, has released her debut solo EP abouTZU via JYP Entertainment/Imperial/Republic Records on all digital and streaming platforms. This release marks TZUYU’s debut solo album and reveals the true side of TZUYU, showcasing various aspects of her personality. As the youngest member of...

TWICE'S TZUYU Releases Highly Anticipated Debut EP 'abouTZU'

Veteran songwriter Gary Van Miert will release 'If I Stop Moving, I'll Fall From the Sky,' his third collection of "Psychedelic Americana" as The Sensational Country Blues Wonders on October 25th. Delivering a potent blend of classic country, blues, gospel, pop and rock to accent his enlightened quips and sardonic...

Gary Van Miert to Release Third LP IF I STOP MOVING, I'LL FALL FROM THE SKY

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Aurora, CO

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The City of Aurora’s plan for a homeless navigation campus focusing on “work first” is coming together. The City Council will vote during its study session Monday on a resolution sponsored by council member Dustin Zvonek that spells out how the campus will operate. “The City of Aurora wishes to pursue an alternative to the ‘Housing First’ approach, by setting requirements and expectations for housing to include participation in addiction recovery, mental health, and job training programs to better address homelessness,” the resolution states. “It is inhumane and economically unwise to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to remain on the streets, or simply offer unconditional housing, rather than providing them with the necessary support services that offer a structured path to self-sufficiency and housing.”

Aurora’s ‘work first’ homeless plan: Instilling responsibility

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Denver, CO

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

Alameda, CA

THE NIGHT ALIVE is brimming with tension, humor, and talent. With characters that are rich in nuance but light on acuity, the show winds its way through rough waters. With more heart than wit to see them through, they grapple with big problems and hard circumstances with every moment adding to your desire for their triumph. With more laughs and smiles than one would expect in such gritty subject matter, THE NIGHT ALIVE, is a gumbo of well-blended ingredients.

Review: THE NIGHT ALIVE at Altarena Playhouse

New shows have been announced at the Watermill for the first half of 2025, as well as the launch of a new free to join scheme: 16-30: Beginners which gives young people access to £10 tickets and other discounts to selected shows. Ian Hislop and Nick Newman will return...

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman Will Bring THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAD to The Watermill

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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JENNY LIND PRESENTS P.T. BARNUM to Play United Solo Festival Next Month

Award-winning Actress/Singer/Writer Shelley Cooper turns the tables on the “Greatest Showman” in her newest solo show, Jenny Lind Presents P.T. Barnum, coming to the 17th Annual...

JENNY LIND PRESENTS P.T. BARNUM to Play United Solo Festival Next Month

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