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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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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

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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

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...

Video: Watch Latrice Royale, Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer, More Perform Songs From

Kyle Selig, who created the role of Aaron Samuels in Broadway's Mean Girls and also played Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, is returning to the Main Stem next month. The actor—whose screen credits include Monster High, Cat Person, Christmas in Tahoe, Madame Secretary, and more—will step into the role of Jacob Jankowski in the Tony-nominated musical beginning September 3 at the Imperial Theatre. Selig will succeed Grant Gustin, who will play his final performance September 1.

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[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"

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 festival and we’re taking you with us. Follow along as we cover every single aspect of the Fringe, aka our real-life Brigadoon!. As...

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me but Banjos Saved My Life

The U.K. and Ireland tour of The Wizard of Oz is making its final stop: a limited engagement in London's West End. The family favorite, directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Shay Barclay, plays the Gillian Lynne Theatre August 15–September 8. JLS star Aston Merrygold and RuPaul’s Drag...

Starring Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne, Begins London Run August 15

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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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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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

Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone and Golden Globe nominee Mia Farrow, who will return to Broadway later this month in Jen Silverman's The Roommate, recently dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers. LuPone and Farrow spoke about their brief rehearsal period (it's only three weeks), the start of their friendship...

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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

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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

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Beasley Media Group Philadelphia’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) is parting ways with midday host Bob Cooney. Cooney, who had been with the station since 2017, announced the split on social media. Following his show on July 31, Cooney posted on X, “Wanted to say thanks to all who listened...

The Fanatic Cuts Longtime Philly Sports Reporter After 7 Years

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

Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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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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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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