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American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive National Audition Tour will kick off on January 7, 2023, visiting a total of 19 cities through February 5, 2023. Intermediate and advanced students, ages 9 to 24, are invited to audition for ABT’s Summer Intensives, Collegiate Summer Intensive, and Young Dancer Summer Workshops.

New Bedford Festival Theatre and Executive Producer Wendy Hall have announced the casting for their production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas which will be presented November 26 - December 4, 2022 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 684 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA.

Throughout the year the Edinburgh International Book Festival brings authors, artists, and audiences together to inspire each other, share stories, and bring books to life via its longstanding Communities Programme. This August a selection of events, designed both for, and by those taking part in the programme, will unfold against the backdrop of the Book Festival, as well as at other locations across the country, both live in-person and online.

Bristol’s Tobacco Factory Theatres have announced that Heidi Vaughan has been appointed as their new Artistic Director and Chief Executive, succeeding Mike Tweddle after six years in the role.

To open their 50th Anniversary Season in Barboursville, Four County Players, in collaboration with Barboursville Vineyards, will present Shakespeare at the Ruins: As You Like It by Williams Shakespeare, directed by John Holdren, running July 15 through July 30 at the Historic Barboursville Ruins.

In an historic moment for Bristol charity Tobacco Factory Theatres, George Ferguson, who regenerated the iconic Tobacco Factory building in South Bristol has granted a 999-year lease of the whole first floor to the Tobacco Factory Arts Trust.

Arizona Masterworks Chorale, led by Music Director Scott Youngs, concludes its season by showcasing the music of today's most thrilling composers. NEW WORKS: MADE IN AMERICA will be performed Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Phoenix and Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church, 7100 North Mockingbird Lane, Paradise Valley.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

In “Ron’s Gone Wrong,” Things go hilariously awry when Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler, receives a malfunctioning, digitally connected device that’s supposed to be his “best friend out of the box.” In this action-packed animated story set against the backdrop of the social media age, a boy and his robot discover true friendship.

Bristol Riverside Theatre's 35th Anniversary Season continues with Bucks County premiere of TONY Nominee (Ain't Too Proud) Dominique Morriseau's timely play about four Detroit auto workers, Skeleton Crew.

“Am I just like you?” Alison Bechdel questions, looking back on her father after his death in Theatre Raleigh’s latest show, FUN HOME. The musical has music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. It’s based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel and Bechdel herself is the main character of the piece.

Former One Direction member Liam Payne has released his new feel-good single, Sunshine. The official music video features Payne in film-themed set pieces for the new animated feature film Ron's Gone Wrong, as well as all-new film footage.

Liam said: “I am such a big fan of Disney, so to be working on this is a dream come true. I can’t wait for you all to hear Sunshine and to see ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong.’ It has been a lot of fun!”

Continuing their 2021 Summer Series, Theatre Raleigh presents the critically acclaimed musical, Fun Home. Adapted from Alison Bechdel's graphic novel by the same name, Fun Home shares the brutal and honest realities of family, love, and loss. 

Continuing their 2021 Summer Series, Theatre Raleigh presents the critically acclaimed musical, Fun Home. Adapted from Alison Bechdel's graphic novel by the same name, Fun Home shares the brutal and honest realities of family, love, and loss. 

The film is directed by Pixar veteran Jean-Philippe Vine (story artist on “Cars 3” and “The Good Dinosaur”) and Locksmith co-founder Sarah Smith (“Arthur Christmas”)  with Octavio Rodriguez (story artist on “Coco” and “The Incredibles 2”) co-directing.

The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth has announced that Sarah Smith - one half of X Factor finalists Same Difference is joining the cast of Dick Whittington as Fairy Bowbells, teaming up with her brother Sean on stage for the first time in 7 years.