Columbus, OH

Broadway Palm's production of MARY POPPINS is now playing. Directed and choreographed by Amy Marie McCleary, this charming tale tells the story of the Banks family, and what happens to them when Mary Poppins flies into town. Mary Poppins is played by Leah Spurlock. Mary Poppins sings about how she...

Review: MARY POPPINS at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Comtemporary Theater Company is my family's go-to Improv theater and considering I have three teens, having a go-to anything is pretty impressive for kids who hate everything. To Be Continued...An Improvised Soap Opera Medical Drama, which continues every Thursday night at 8 p.m to August 15 combines the excitement of live improv with an evolving narrative as the story continues each week, "creating a unique and immersive experience for theatergoers", according CTC General Manager Maggie Cady. She said the show promises a captivating journey through the ups and downs of a fictional medical setting, where the plot will develop and transform each week, keeping audiences eagerly.

Review: TO BE CONTINUED...AN IMPROVISED SOAP OPERA MEDICAL DRAMA at Contemporary Theater Company

Festival Latino—the largest Latin event in Ohio and marking its 27th year in 2024—is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community. Produced by CAPA, Festival Latino 2024 will be held at Genoa Park on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, from 11 am to 8 pm daily. Festivalgoers can enjoy an entertainment lineup that includes national headliners and local artists, food, children’s activities, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America.

Festival Latino Returns to Downtown's Genoa Park in August

Henderson, NV

Tony Mordente, the actor, dancer and choreographer who starred in the original Broadway and big-screen versions of West Side Story before carving out a long career as a TV director, has died. He was 88. Mordente, who lived in Henderson, Nevada, died Tuesday, his family announced. Mordente also worked on...

‘West Side Story’ Actor Was 88

Weston, FL

Pippin comes to Weston Theater Company this month. Performances run July 24 - August 17. Unleash your imagination and join the company of PIPPIN as they journey the world over to become extraordinary, stopping along the way in military glory, revolutionary fervor, and romantic bliss. With unforgettable songs such as "Corner of the Sky" and "Morning Glow" and amazing dance numbers, this classic musical will have you snapping your fingers and tapping your feet to its infectious score. PIPPIN reminds us that sometimes, simple joys are the most magical.

PIPPIN Comes to Weston Theater Company This Month

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	Jonathan Axelrod, prolific studio and network executive, television producer and writer (Dave’s World, Can’t Hurry Love, Garage Sale Mysteries…), and son-in-law of the late George Axelrod (Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Manchurian Candidate, The Seven Year Itch…), died in his sleep on June 13 in Los Angeles. His death was confirmed to Deadline by his ex-wife, television director/producer Katy Garretson. He was 74. Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries






	Axelrod had a long and varied career in film and television. Early on, he founded and was President of the talent agency Camden Artists. He was President of New World...

Jonathan Axelrod Dies: ABC & Columbia TV Exec,  Producer Of ‘Dave’s World’ Was 74

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Hallmark Movies Now Christmas In July movie is Operation Nutcracker. This holiday movie stars Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell. They are on a holiday mission. What Is Hallmark Movies Now’s Operation Nutcracker About?. Hallmark Movies Now also has a premiere for Christmas In July entitled Operation Nutcracker. “When an...

Hallmark Movies Now ‘Operation Nutcracker’ Stars Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell

The premiere date and key art have both been unveiled for Hulu’s Onyx Collective series, How to Die Alone, created by and starring Natasha Rothwell. The official description of the series is as follows: How to Die Alone follows Mel (Rothwell), a broke, fat, Black JFK airport employee who’s never been in love and forgotten how to dream, until an accidental brush with death catapults her on a journey to finally take flight and start living by any means necessary.

Natasha Rothwell Hulu Series 'How To Die Alone' Sets Premiere Date And Drops Key Art

Entertainment Weekly

On June 16, the 77th annual Tony Awards named the best of the 2023-2024 Broadway season, bringing the pizazz and drama of the Great White Way into our living rooms. With Merrily We Roll Along and Stereophonic heavily favored, viewers went into the night wondering if it would be a sweep or if there would be some surprises. Either way it was a night designed to celebrate theatrical excellence.

The best and worst moments from the 2024 Tony Awards

1 Tilly La Belle Yengo and Joe Kelly Join TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the return of their acclaimed mentoring programme Mercury Creatives, funded by Arts Council England, Essex County Council and Tendring District Council for the next three years. Alongside this they have just launched an online Directory & resource portal, showcasing alumni and local creatives skills and opportunities.'

Mercury Creatives Will Return At The Mercury Theatre

Studio executive, producer, and screenwriter Jonathan Axelrod has died at age 74, Variety reported on June 18, 2024. Responsible for producing over two dozen Hallmark movies during his career, including Mariah Carey‘s directorial debut, Axelrod died in his sleep on June 13, the outlet said. Axelrod’s ex-wife, director Katy...

Prolific Hallmark Producer Dies in His Sleep: ‘Our Hearts Are Heavy’

Four new actors and two returning cast members from the show's Off-Broadway run earlier this year join the previously announced Sutton Foster and Michael Urie. We have a royal proclamation! Once Upon a Mattress has completed its main Broadway cast ahead of its first performance at the Hudson Theatre later this month. The limited-run musical will play from July 31 to November 30, and opening night is August 12.

'Once Upon a Mattress' completes principal Broadway cast

Acclaimed actor, singer, and writer, Julie Benko, has announced she is expecting her first child with husband Jason Yeager! Benko made the announcement on her Instagram page, writing, "A Broadway baby… for real this time! @jyeagermusic and I cannot to meet you, baby, and start clowning around." See the...

Julie Benko Announces Pregnancy!

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Weathervane Theatre will present Dominique Morisseau’s Skeleton Crew. The play performs in alternating repertory July 3-18, 2024. 2008, Detroit. A small automotive factory is on the brink of foreclosure, and a tight-knit family of workers hangs in the balance. With uncertainty everywhere, the line between blue-collar and white-collar becomes blurred, and this working family must reckon with their loyalties, survival instincts, and ultimate hopes for humanity. Nominated for three 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Play.

SKELETON CREW is Now Playing at The Weathervane Theatre

Las Vegas, NV

After nine years, country music icon, Wynonna Judd returns to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for three special performances during NFR week this December. To celebrate her dynamic career, which began as one half of the legendary mother-daughter duo, The Judds, Wynonna will play The Greatest Hits in honor of her 40th anniversary as a live entertainer. The shows will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11, Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, all starting at 8:30 p.m.

Wyonna Judd Returns to Venetian Theatre For Special Performances in December

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

House of Life is a work of theatre created by Sheep Soup that is, according to its description, “one-part sermon, one-part purge, three-parts party,” or, in simpler terms, a “travelling musical cult.” Walking into the Soho Theatre Upstairs, you are greeted by a bright and glittery backdrop, as well as a table full of instruments and mixing equipment, the perfect setting for a rave. A man dressed in a suit is handing out bracelets and he then takes to the stage, beginning the show with some instrumentals as the RaveRend takes the stage.

Review: HOUSE OF LIFE, Soho Theatre

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	Joseph Hardy, the stage director who introduced the enduring charmer You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, won a Tony Award for 1970’s Child’s Play and, as an executive producer in daytime drama, attempted to rescue the fading serial Ryan’s Hope with some of the most controversial changes in soap history, has died. He was 95.Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries




	His June 6 death was confirmed by New York’s Primary Stages Off Broadway theater company. A resident since 2020 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ, his passing last month was not widely reported.






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Joseph Hardy Dies: Tony-Winning Broadway Director, Exec Producer Of ‘Ryan’s Hope’ Was 95

Indiana State

Shelley Long was conspicuously absent from the 2024 reunion of the cast of the NBC comedy series, Cheers. Long is not the only Cheers alum who didn’t show up with Woody Harrelson and Bebe Neuwirth not signing up for the event from the beginning. However, Long accepted the invitation to the reunion but backed out without an excuse, raising a few eyebrows.

Shelley Long: What Happened to the Iconic Actress?

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Industry Pro Newsletter: Unveiling BroadwayWorld's Trendsetters & Is the New UK Government a Boost for the Arts?

BroadwayWorld launches its Trendsetters program to connect influencers and productions, while Garth Drabinsky's legal woes continue with a lost appeal. The Duplex's Upstairs Theater is set...

Industry Pro Newsletter: Unveiling BroadwayWorld's Trendsetters & Is the New UK Government a Boost for the Arts?

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