“I think Carole King is a poet. She paved the way for so many women who came after her in [popular music]. There is such a rawness and pure emotion in her music that feels like poetry to me,” declares actress Kathryn Boswell, who will play Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFU: THE Carole King MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre. “When you don’t have the words to express what you feel, you write it in poetry or music because some of these emotions are just too big to hold.”

Interview: Emotions Told Big To Hold: MSMT Presents BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Go inside rehearsals and learn more about Signature Theatre's DC premiere of Soft Power. Soft Power is a musical fantasia with music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo, Fun Home) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face). David Henry Hwang speaks a bit about the history...

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals & Learn About Signature Theatre's Revised SOFT POWER

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. We understand the importance of choosing the perfect show, especially for new theatregoers. That's why our experienced editorial team meticulously reviews a wide range...

BACK TO THE FUTURE & More Lead Chicago's August 2024 Top Theatre Shows

In celebration of 5 years on the Great White Way, Aaron Tveit, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, and the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical visited Good Morning America for a special performance of a medley of numbers in the show, which included Your Song and Shut Up and Raise Your Glass.

Video: Aaron Tveit & Cast Perform a MOULIN ROUGE! Medley

Blanco, TX

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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

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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

Louise Marwood makes her Edinburgh Fringe theatre debut with a candid and hilariously dark cautionary tale, inspired by her own experiences of spiralling into addiction. After leaving a secure, established, and long-running TV role in in 2018, actress Louise began a struggle with addiction which led to her to almost losing everything. Now, six years later, sober and fully in recovery, she is bravely bringing her experiences to the stage in her surreal, semi-autographical, and darkly funny debut one-woman show, Rita Lynn: Life Coach. Rita Lynn tackles addiction, trying to be something you're not, and the space in between.

Rita Lynn: Life Coach Heads To The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath, now open at The National Theatre. Forced to travel West in search of a promised land, the Joad family embark on an epic journey across America in the...

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of Carrie Cracknell's Adaptation of THE GRAPES OF WRATH?

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Overture Center for the Arts has announced the retirement of Ed Holmes, Chief Equity and Innovation Officer, after eight impactful years of service. Holmes’ leadership has been instrumental in establishing and guiding the center's Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) commitment. His retirement will be effective Friday, August 16, 2024.

Overture Center Announces Retirement Of Chief Equity And Innovation Officer Ed Holmes

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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

THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS comes to the Capitol Theatre in November. The performance is on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:30pm. Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Comes to the Capitol Theatre in November

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from an upcoming new episode of the Spanish-language true crime drama “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”). Featuring an entirely Hispanic cast and crew led by Ariel Award nominee Bárbara Mori (“Perdidos en La Noche," "La Negociadora," "La Mujer De Mi Hermano”), the third episode debuts Wednesday, August 7, followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday through September 25, on Apple TV+.

Video: Sneak Peak Clip of WOMEN IN BLUE Episode 3

In 2024 LIFT, London's biennial international festival of theatre, welcomed over 10,000 audience members, across eight venues connecting International Artists and Londoners with bold new work. After a festival with six and a half years in the post, Kris Nelson will step down as Artistic Director/CEO at the end of August.

LIFT's Biennial Festival Concludes as Artistic Director Kris Nelson Steps Down

Adam Driver will star in a new production of Kenneth Lonergan’s Hold on to Me Darling this fall. Directed by Neil Pepe, this limited, 13-week engagement will begin preview performances on Tuesday, September 24, ahead of an official opening night on Wednesday, October 16, downtown at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Adam Driver to Star in HOLD ON TO ME DARLING at the Lucille Lortel Theatre

Opera singers are masters of vocal artistry, blending technique, emotion, and storytelling in performances that transcend time and language. Their powerful voices, trained to project over orchestras without amplification, convey a wide range of emotions from love and despair to triumph and tragedy. Opera singers undergo rigorous training to achieve vocal agility, control, and the ability to interpret complex characters on stage. Beyond vocal skill, their performances often incorporate dramatic acting and stage presence, creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences in grand opera houses worldwide. Opera singers embody the pinnacle of musical and theatrical expression.

15 Best Opera Singers of All Time

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Loud & With Feeling is a refreshing and bold new musical about what happens when a group of queer friends find themselves leading a major protest at their Conservative University. Based off a true-to-life event, writer and composer Spencer J. Vigil has done the job of making a niche personal experience both universal and yet extremely intimate.

LOUD & WITH FEELING to Have Concert Presentation in August

Two-time Tony Award nominee and multiple Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd will direct a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Waiting for Godot will open on Broadway in the Fall of 2025 at an ATG theater to be announced with Reeves playing ‘Estragon’ and Winter playing ‘Vladimir.’

Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter to Star in Jamie Lloyd-Helmed WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway

With passion, elegance, energy, and rhythm, the Broward College Dance Ensemble lit up the stage at Bailey Hall during the milestone 10th anniversary dance concert, “Without Limit,” that raised nearly $8,000 to support scholarships and programs for the Visual & Performing Arts (V&PA) Department at Broward College. “As...

Broward College Dance Ensemble Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Students And Alumni Performances

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Review: The Muny's WAITRESS is a Sweet Slice of Musical Theater Pie

She’s back. For the third season in a row Jessica Vosk returns to The Muny to lead a show. This season Vosk takes on the role...

Review: The Muny's WAITRESS is a Sweet Slice of Musical Theater Pie

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