Written by Virginia Gay and directed by Clare Watson this is a new gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac. Things are done a little bit differently in this version and we have Cyrano (Virginia Gay) meeting Roxanne (Jessica Whitehirst) for the first time now rather than having known her for a long time. They are also not related as they are in most iterations. Cyrano is charming but she's overly conscious of her appearance. Mentioning it before anyone else ever gets the chance to pass comment, Cyrano ridicules herself with gags about her unusually large nose.

Review: CYRANO, Traverse Theatre

Washington, DC

Go inside rehearsals for Barrington Stage's Next to Normal directed by Artistic Director Alan Paul (August 13-September 8), in a co-production with Round House Theatre in Washington, DC. The production stars Natalie Joy Johnson, most recently seen on Broadway in Lempicka.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for Barrington Stage's NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Natalie Joy Johnson

Los Angeles, CA

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Former child star Dana Hill died at only 32 years old on July 15, 1996. Like many former child stars, Hill had talent, and a promising life and career that ended all too soon. She was born Dana Lynne Goetz on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, and she passed with a Hollywood name in Burbank, California.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Dana Hill ('National Lampoon's European Vacation'): 3 Decades Later

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Lights up on Washington Heights! The Muny premiere of In the Heights opens this Friday and runs through August 15. In this video, go into the rehearsal studio and watch the company rehearse "96,000." The creative team for In the Heights is led by Director/Choreographer William Carlos Angulo, with Associate...

Video: Inside Rehearsals for '96,000' from The Muny's IN THE HEIGHTS

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

We do love a good ghost story attached to the older theatres, and the Grant County Theater, 407 E. Center St., in Sheridan put their history in a Murder Mystery Dinner production called FINAL BOW, which was written and directed by Summer Brinley. During the last weekend in July this group of actors not only told the tale of their charming historic church turned theater but fed us a delicious meal that made the pickiest diners happy.

Review: FINAL BOW at Grant County Community Theater

54 Below will present Lauren Dietzel, Daniel Barrett, and their cast of Musical ComedyCharacters in Comedy 2Night! on August 23rd at 9:30 PM. This performance will also be livestreamed. Tragedy tomorrow, Comedy 2night! We're BACK with our history-lesson-turned-cabaret celebrating the crazy characters and beloved tropes in “the most glorious words...

Comedy 2Night Comes to 54 Below

Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, is currently playing at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway. After being placed on leave following a viral incident, Jane would do anything to return to her Big Tech-company job. But as the therapist who needs to authorize it, Loyd suspects her work might be doing more harm than good. The production stars Tony Award nominee Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon.

Video: New Trailer for JOB on Broadway

SPOONIE STORIES: NOTES TO MY HEALTH will be presented at Queens Theatre on August 10th at 7pm and August 11th at 3pm*. The show, which has been described as “The Vagina Monologues for Chronic Illness” is a partially devised, partially scripted piece in development. The script will feature a series of letters that members of the chronic illness community wrote between themselves and their illness, a medical professional, a caregiver, or a loved one. The letters give raw, unfiltered insight into the impact these illnesses have on the people who live with them and bring representation to a community often forgotten about.

SPOONIE STORIES: NOTES TO MY HEALTH to be Presented at Queens Theatre

Who doesn't love a good belly laugh, a groan and a perpetual smile on their face for 2-1/2 hours. That's exactly what you'll be in store for when attending the joyously silly production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at the Shaw Festival in Niagara on the Lake. The Brits are...

Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at Shaw Festival

Los Angeles-based little bit, the project of Boston-raised Hannah Liuzzo (formerly of Lilith) has today shared a new single, "out to dry" – this comes as the latest to be lifted from her forthcoming debut EP, talk a blue streak which is out via Hit the North Records on September 20.

little bit (Formerly of Lilith ffo Julianna Hatfield, The Beths) Shares New Single 'out to dry'

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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The heat index is currently greater than 100 degrees in Louisiana, but that won't stop us from going to a festival. Here's what's happening this weekend. Red River Balloon Rally - Bossier City - July 12 & 13.

Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: July 11 through July 14

Hinckley, MN

Playwright and theater producer Jeremiah Gamble, originally from Hinckley, MN, was walking on the property where he grew up- feeling a deep connection to the land, to its history, and to his grandparents Howard and Marlene Gamble, who have passed. Says Jeremiah, "My senses conjured memories and emotions and I had this feeling of being in the past, present, and future all at once."

Hinckley Native's New Production Commemorates 130th Anniversary Of The Great Hinckley Fire

Labor Day weekend will once again be vibrating to the effervescent rhythm of the JOAT festival. Co-produced by Danse Danse, the festival promises to bring excitement to the indoor and outdoor stages of the Quartier des spectacles from August 27 to September 2. During this week, a multitude of activities...

JOAT Festival International de Street Dance Set For Next Month

“Part of the reason why we gravitated towards Americana and country music was that the tradition was so full of complicated characters, and storytelling,’ says Grammy- and Tony-Winner Michael Cerveris, who along with Kimberly Kaye, fronts Loose Cattle, a band who have been part of New Orleans, Louisiana’s uniquely diverse and eclectic roots music scene for over a decade.

Video: Michael Cerveris and Loose Cattle Share Lead Track 'Further On' From New LP

Coming in hot after their fourth year at Newport Folk Festival, hosting their own bike-powered stage, Illiterate Light has announced their stunning third LP, Arches, with a new single “Norfolk Southern,” a heart-wrenching tribute to the victims of last year’s disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Illiterate Light Details New Album and Tour, Shares Lead Single

Dallas, TX

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has announced two additions to its Next Stage Digital Concert Series, now available on the DSO's YouTube channel – Franz Schmidt's Das Buch mit Sieben Siegeln (The Book with Seven Seals) and the DSO's new Symphony Stream. Schmidt – whose 150th birthday arrives this...

Dallas Symphony Announces New Video Releases In Next Stage Digital Series

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Review: RUTHLESS! at Tower Grove Abbey

Ruthless!, now onstage from Stray Dog Theatre, is a romp of camp hilarity that fires on all cylinders. Filled with black comedy and wonderful musical numbers,...

Review: RUTHLESS! at Tower Grove Abbey

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