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This week's newsletter covers significant leadership changes, financial challenges, and key events within the theater community. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, announced his retirement, and we look at the closure of New York's iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally, NYC's HERE Arts Center names four new co-directors, and the beloved Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returns this September. Regionally, San Francisco's Cutting Ball Theater is closing, and Connecticut theaters struggle with funding declines. Internationally, Nicholas Serota presents a revitalization plan for the UK's cultural sector, while Edinburgh Fringe venues fight to recover from pandemic-induced losses.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Tom Viola Retires, Cutting Ball and West Bank Cafe Announce Closures

The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals will be coming to over 350 cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Autumn for a season of must see shows for theatre enthusiasts everywhere. Audiences can sit back and relax in the comfort of their local cinema and experience the very best in...

PHANTOM, MISS SAIGON, and GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Come to Cinemas This Autumn

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities series will present “Pinkalicious, The Musical,” based on the bestselling book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, on Saturday, August 17, at 1 and 4 p.m. Produced by Vital Theatre Company, the one-hour production is appropriate for grades K-2. Tickets are $30. Audience...

Westport Country Playhouse Presents PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL This August

Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s runaway hit, Julia, will return to Sydney for an encore season at Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House from 5 September, following a sold-out run in Melbourne and upcoming seasons in Canberra and Adelaide. Since premiering in the...

Justine Clarke Returns to Sydney Theatre Company For Encore Season of JULIA

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Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner has announced he will step down as leader and artistic director of the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra following an allegation he hit a musician.The conductor withdrew from engagements including a BBC Prom after the incident last August and said he was seeking specialist help.The board of the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras (MCO) said in a statement that they had “made the decision that Sir John Eliot Gardiner, founder of the Monteverdi Choir, the English Baroque Soloists and the Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique, will not be returning to the organisation”.Sir John said in a statement on...

Sir John Eliot Gardiner steps down from orchestra following assault allegation

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

LONDON (AP) — Renowned British conductor John Eliot Gardiner said Wednesday he is quitting the orchestra he has led for six decades, almost a year after he allegedly hit a singer backstage after a concert. Gardiner said he was stepping down as leader and artistic director of the Monteverdi...

Conductor John Eliot Gardiner Quits the Choir and Orchestra He Founded After Musician Assault Claim

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The world premiere of Diary of a Ukrainian Madman or The Innocence of the Pangolins, a new comedy inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s classic Diary of a Madman by Ukrainian playwright and artist Liudmyla Tymoshenko, will open at the Finborough Theatre for a three week limited season on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (Press Nights: Thursday, 15 August 2024 and Friday, 16 August 2024 at 7.30pm).

DIARY OF A UKRAINIAN MADMAN Comes to the Finborough Theatre

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Robyn Hurder has taken to social media to share that she will be missing some upcoming performances of Chicago due to a hamstring injury. She is expected to return on August 6. "I don’t mark. It’s 150% or nothing. I don’t have a dimmer. The switch is either on or...

Robyn Hurder Will Miss Performances of CHICAGO Due to a Hamstring Injury

Join us in August at Playhouse on Park for a reading of the latest solo show from comedy icon, Lisa Lampanelli!. Lampanelli's previous appearance at Playhouse on Park in 2022, "Lisa Lampanelli: Big Fat Failure," helped drum up more than $11,000 for the theater. This summer, she hopes to raise funds and awareness for Playhouse on Park once again.

Playhouse on Park To Present LISA LAMPANELLI: IRRELEVANT!

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Tina Turner, the electrifying “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” left an indelible mark on the music industry with her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and a career spanning over five decades. Known for her raw energy and unrelenting passion, Tina’s music resonates with fans of all ages, transcending genres from rock and soul to pop and R&B. Her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to global superstardom is a testament to her resilience and talent. Tina’s extensive discography boasts numerous hits that have become timeless classics, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotion and sheer strength through her music. This article celebrates the top 10 best Tina Turner songs of all time, highlighting tracks that define her legendary career. From the heart-wrenching ballads to the high-energy anthems, these songs capture the essence of Tina Turner, a true icon whose influence continues to inspire artists and fans worldwide. Join us as we delve into the powerful vocals, unforgettable lyrics, and groundbreaking performances that make up the very best of Tina Turner’s musical legacy.

10 Best Tina Turner Songs of All Time

Bobby Darin, a consummate entertainer of the mid-20th century, left an indelible mark on music with his versatile talent and charismatic presence. Born Walden Robert Cassotto in 1936, Darin’s career spanned the realms of pop, rock and roll, jazz, and even folk, showcasing his remarkable ability to captivate audiences across genres. His legacy is perhaps best defined by his timeless songs, each reflecting his dynamic vocal range and emotive storytelling. From his early rock hits to his later ventures into swing and folk, Darin’s music continues to resonate with listeners worldwide, transcending generations.

10 Best Bobby Darin Songs of All Time

Jack Russell, a founding member of rock band Great White who has maintained a decades-long career on the road, announced Tuesday that he is retiring from touring. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road,” Russell said in a statement. “After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve. Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love and support. Thank you for letting me live my dreams.”

Jack Russell, Original Vocalist Of Great White, Announces Retirement From Touring

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

LONDON, June 11 — On Friday night Darcey Bussell, the most internationally renowned and locally adored British ballerina since Margot Fonteyn, bade farewell to ballet and to the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden, her home for almost all of her 20-year career. Flowers showered from high boxes beside the proscenium arch until they lined the apron of the stage; scores of bouquets were brought on by current and former dancers; cameras were held aloft to record the occasion; and the whole event was televised.

Save the Last Dance for Covent Garden

Sponsored by the Captain Nathan Watkins Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Mountain Home, The Twin Lakes Playhouse, 600 West Sixth Street, celebrated our nations independence by presenting WE THE PEOPLE THE MUSICAL by Pat Cook June 28 through July 14 to a very appreciative audience. Directed by Dianne Pankau and Co-Director Joanne Helms, this show attracted many veterans and their families, and I noticed quite a few watery eyes during the performance. This community pulled together and honored our men and women who served, and I couldn’t have been prouder of this theatrical group.

Review: WE THE PEOPLE THE MUSICAL at Twin Lakes Playhouse

The Bayerische Staatsoper has named baritone Gerald Finley Kammersänger. He was honored on July 20, 2024, following a performance of “Parsifal.”. In a statement the company said, “We are proud and happy that Gerald Finley has been closely associated with the Bayerische Staatsoper for many years. Since his house debut in 2011 at the Munich Opera Festival with the title role in ‘Don Giovanni,’ he has thrilled audiences continuously. He will continue to be a regular guest at the Bayerische Staatsoper in the future; in the next season, he can be seen on the stage of the National theatre in the title roles of ‘Der Fliegende Hollander’ and ‘Macbeth’ and will also perform a festival song recital.”

Gerald Finley Named Kammersänger at Bayerische Staatsoper

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New Musical LIFELINE to be Presented at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre in August

LIFELINE is a new musical which tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming's world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928. Previously entitled The Mould that Changed...

New Musical LIFELINE to be Presented at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre in August

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