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Out of the Box Theatrics' Off-Broadway revival of Michael John LaChiusa's See What I Wanna See begins previews September 4 ahead of a September 18 opening night at 154 Christopher Street. Performances will continue through September 29, with Emilio Ramos at the helm. The all-AAPI cast includes Marina Kondo (Succession)...

Begins Off-Broadway September 4

After a few sleepy summer weeks on Broadway with vacations ending and schools starting back up again, fortunes rose last week on the Main Stem. Over Labor Day weekend, not one of the 25 currently running shows brought in box office lower than the week prior, and, in fact, cumulatively saw an 11% increase.

Broadway Grosses Analysis: It's Standing Room Only in

Lifeline, a new musical tracking Alexander Fleming's word-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, officially opens its Off-Broadway debut at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Center September 4 after beginning previews August 28. The run will continue through September 28. The work, which features music...

, New Musical Detailing the Birth of Penicillin, Opens Off-Broadway September 4; Get a 1st Look With New Production Shots

The hit Off-Broadway musical Titanìque, an irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, will welcome the return of Cayleigh Capaldi (Frozen) September 5 in the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater at the Daryl Roth Theatre. The hit production, which is approaching its 1,000th performance, is also set to welcome...

Cayleigh Capaldi to Return to Off-Broadway's

Los Angeles, CA

The air's getting chilly and your backpack is getting heavy. That means it's time to go back to school. And to help you tackle this semester with theatre kid energy, Playbill has created a back to school playlist with selections from some of musical theatre's favorite fictional students. The musicals include Grease, Mean Girls, Be More Chill, and more (even a little My Fair Lady).

Get Ready to Go Back to School With This Playbill Playlist

Los Angeles County, CA

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

It's been eight years since beloved former child star and Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke died from sepsis (a ruptured intestine) at only 69 in 2016. She was also the recipient of two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1960s, she was the star of her own TV sitcom. In the mid-1980s, she served as President of the Screen Actors Guild. Through it all, she was married four times (including once to actor John Austin), had three sons, and never stopped acting. This is her tragic yet triumphant story.

In Memory of Former Child Star and Oscar-winning Actress Patty Duke: 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

NYC unified audition event StrawHat is suspending operations per a statement released by its leadership. The event, which has been held for more than 40 years, is currently led by Executive Producer Kirsti Carnahan, Associate Producer Liz Bealko, and Jay Spadone. "Auditioning has changed and we feel our business model...

StrawHat Unified Summer Stock Auditions Shutting Down

Gwyneth Goes Skiing, a musical reimagining of the infamous skiing accident between Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow and a retired optometrist, will return to London's Pleasance Theatre this December. Running December 11 through 21, the musical was one of two high profile productions taking inspiration from Paltrow's trial to play the...

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On the original Perry MasonTV legal series (CBS, 1957-1966), actor William Hopper portrayed Raymond Burr's loyal private detective Paul Drake. On and off screen, Hopper smoked incessently. Four years after the Mason series ended, the actor, son of famed Hollywood gossip columinist Hedda Hopper and DeWolf Hopper Sr., suffered a stroke on Valentine's Day 1970. Three weeks later, on March 6, Willam Hopper died of pneumonia. He was only 55 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor William Hopper (From TV's 1st 'Perry Mason'): 5 Decades After His Tragic Death

Shem Bitterman's The Civil Twilight has set a world premiere engagement at Los Angeles' Broadwater Studio Theatre. Performances will begin October 16 and continue through November 24, with an official opening October 18. Ann Hearn Tobolowsky will direct. The cast will feature Taylor Gilbert as Ann Carlson and Andrew Elvis...

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It’s a beautiful frickin’ day! Heathers the Musical is coming back to New York City. The hit West End production of the show is currently on a U.K. tour and it has added the Big Apple to its stop, according to the show's official website. It's not yet clear if this production will play Broadway or Off-Broadway, or who will be in its cast. But we can safely say whatever happens, how very.

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Beaufort, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Fall is coming and so are tons of local fall festivals all over the Beaufort SC area. With cooler weather arriving to the Lowcountry with the (sort of) change of seasons, it’s always easier to enjoy more comfortable outdoor activities.

5 Lowcountry festivals to hit this fall

Mark MacKillop, the top solo fundraiser for Broadway Cares, offers an evening benefiting the charitable organization September 2. Not Broadway’s Mark MacKillop, written and performed by the Vancouver native, begins at 8 PM at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre. The actor, seen in the international tour of West...

Mark MacKillop Offers Solo Evening to Benefit Broadway Cares September 2

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Hull, MA

Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

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Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

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Video: Kyle Selig Takes His 1st Bow in Broadway's

Kyle Selig, who created the role of Aaron Samuels in Broadway's Mean Girls and also played Elder Price in The Book of Mormon, stepped into the...

Video: Kyle Selig Takes His 1st Bow in Broadway's

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