New York City, NY

Urban Stages has announced the lineup of productions and festivals for its 2024-2025 season. The season will kick off with the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's People of the Book, running October 4-27, with an official opening October 10. John Langs will direct the premiere, with casting to be announced. People of the Book follows an author who returns from war to literary glory, but his celebrity status is underscored by his marriage to an Iraqi woman he saved.

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Composer/actor Todd Almond is currently in Scotland trying out his newest stage musical, I'm Almost There. Almond is based in NYC and primarily works there, but he went across the pond to have a pressure-free environment to test out his off-kilter show. "We rented our bikes this trip—my husband and I have just been riding our bikes everywhere, seeing the whole city. We've seen three shows a day, I'm fully fully having the Fringe experience," Almond tells Playbill's Jeffrey Vizcaíno in the video above.

Video: In Todd Almond's New Musical

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Little Shop of Horrors runs August 22–September 21, with Hunter Foster at the helm. Watch the company perform "Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors," "Suddenly, Seymour," and "Feed Me (Git It)" in the video above. RuPaul's Drag Race star Latrice Royale stars as Audrey II, with...

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Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

East Williamsburg is full of warehouse-style spaces converted into late-night music venues, like Elsewhere. Bloomberg/Getty Images. If New York's nightlife scene were a keg, it'd never get kicked. NYC overflows with options no matter the day: dance the night away inside a Brooklyn warehouse, slide into a speakeasy-style cocktail joint or applaud burlesque performers who bare it all for rowdy crowds. Beer buffs sample flights at local breweries, socialites sip Manhattans in swanky surrounds, and there are so many venues with exceptional live performances it's hard to know where to begin.

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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

Feel that slight chill in the air? That means fall is almost here, and with it, a whole new crop of Broadway shows. And we at Playbill are here to get you excited, with a first look at the Playbill covers for this fall's shows. See the covers from Romeo...

Get a 1st Look at the Playbill Covers for Fall 2024

Fresh off his Tony Award win for Appropriate, playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is preparing to come back to Broadway again with a new play, Purpose. The show will be directed by two-time Tony winner Phylicia Rashad in her Broadway directing debut. It will begin previews February 25, 2025, at the Helen Hayes Theater, with an opening date to be announced.

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Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, inspired by the 1993 Disney film The Nightmare Before Christmas, will make its debut September 27 at the New York Botanical Gardens. The outdoor adventure, featuring over 8,300 square feet of light installations with interactive video projection, LED lighting, and 3D printing...

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

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Get ready to feel like you've traveled back in time thanks to the City of Quincy's upcoming '80s & '90s event! The City of Quincy has announced an exciting music event filled with music, food, and entertainment that promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. Mayor Tom Koch and the City of Quincy invite everyone to "Step Back in Time" and join them for this vibrant community event. As stated by the city, "Join us at the Hancock-Adams Common for a family-friendly outdoor music event! Dance the night away and relive the classics with our vibrant community."

Food Trucks, Live Music & More: Get Ready For Quincy's Ultimate Nostalgic Music Celebration

Boston, NY

The Huntington has revealed casting and a creative team for its upcoming production of Tom Stoppard's Tony-winning play Leopoldstadt. Performances run September 12-October 13 at the Boston theatre, with Carey Perloff at the helm. The cast will feature Samuel Adams, Firdous Bamji, Sarah Corey, Anna Theoni Digiovanni, Samuel Douglas, Maboud...

See Who's Starring in Boston Staging of Tom Stoppard's

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Utica, NY

Casting is complete for the upcoming national tour of the Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo, which is set to officially launch from Colorado's Denver Center for the Performing Arts September 22 after September 14-15 performances at the Stanley Theatre in Utica. As previously reported, Carolee Carmello—a three-time Tony nominee for...

See Who's Joining Carolee Carmello in National Tour of

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Water for Elephants, which was nominated for seven 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, has released a new video of the acrobatic-infused production number “The Road Don’t Make You Young.” Watch the jaw-dropping performance above. The new musical officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre March 21, where...

Video: Watch 'The Road Don’t Make You Young' From Broadway's

MasterVoices has revealed the lineup for its 83rd season, including a classic Gershwin political musical satire, a contemporary opera's New York City premiere, and a multimedia reimagining of Bach's B Minor Mass. The season will kick off October 29 at Carnegie Hall with a concert staging of Strike Up the...

MasterVoices' 2024-2025 Season to Feature New Version of Gershwin Musical

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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the world, with over 3,700 shows. This year, Playbill is on board our FringeShip for the...

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