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Cast & Creative Team Set for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph Haj. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE HEART SELLERS by Lloyd Suh to be Presented at Northlight Theatre This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Northlight Theatre will continue its 2024–2025 season with The Heart Sellers, Lloyd Suh’s funny and moving play about the Asian immigrant experience in the 1970s, directed by Helen Young. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cloakroom Share Lead Single from Next Studio Album
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Cloakroom returns next month with their next studio album, Last Leg of the Human Table – the follow-up to 2022’s post-apocalyptic space western Dissolution Wave. Ahead of the album, Cloakroom has shared their lead single 'Bad Larry,' which is available now.

A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK Off-Broadway to Present Special Talkback Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


The Off-Broadway production of A Guide for the Homesick by Ken Urban will present a special series of post-show talkbacks during its extended run this January. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Elle Belle Releases New Single 'Let's Go Out'
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Los Angeles-based indie rock band Elle Belle has announced the release of their latest single, 'Let's Go Out,' available now on all digital platforms. Listen to the song here!

Discovery+ Reveals New Price Increase
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Beginning on January 7, 2025, the price of discovery+ in the U.S. will increase by $1, making the ad-supported monthly plan $5.99/month and the ad-free monthly plan $9.99/month.

Mild Minds Unveils 'I NEED U' Single from Sophomore Album ‘GEMINI'
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Benjamin David, known professionally as Mild Minds, releases the next glimpse into his sophomore album GEMINI with 'I NEED U.' Listen to the song now, which offers a compelling preview of the forthcoming record's sonic palette.

Previews: A VERY SORDID WEDDING at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - January 07, 2025


Palm Canyon Theatre is headed back to Winters, Texas – this time for A Very Sordid Wedding. Del Shores wrote the sequel, originally as a movie, to his highly successful Sordid Lives.

Lenny Kravitz & More to Headline BeachLife Festival
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


BeachLife Festival, Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event, is back again for its sixth year with Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Alanis Morissette, and more.

SHUCKED is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


The Fabulous Fox is presenting Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LES MISÉRABLES to Presented at Popejoy Hall in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES will play Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Guy Fieri Sets Sail for a Cruise Through the Caribbean in New Special
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Guy Fieri, his wife Lori, and his sons Hunter and Ryder are taking to the seas on the Carnival Mardi Gras to celebrate Ryder’s high school graduation in Guy’s Ultimate Family Cruise. The special airs on Friday, January 31st at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streams same day on Max.

Music of Remembrance to Honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


This month, Music of Remembrance will honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which coincides in 2025 with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Learn more!

WILD HOPE: With Photographer Ami Vitale to be Presented at Cobb Great Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Embark on a journey into the wild with Ami Vitale as she leads audiences through our natural world in her piece Wild Hope: With Photographer Ami Vitale at Cobb Great Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: John Powell Shares How He Approached WICKED Movie Score
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


In a new video, composer John Powell discusses his work on the Wicked film score. He shares his approach to Stephen Schwartz's existing musical material, writing new themes, and more. Watch the video now.

Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!

Big Reputation: Michael Clohesy's Creative Journey as a Technical Director
by Team BWW - January 07, 2025


Michael Clohesy’s story is about vision, resilience, and relentless passion. Emerging from the vibrant creative landscape of regional Australia, Michael has gone on to become a recognized force in global media and event production, blending technical expertise with imaginative storytelling. His journey reflects an unyielding drive to create meaningful connections through the art of live experiences.

Andi Chapman to Direct MACBETH at A Noise Within This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Delve deep into the psychological turmoil of a man fighting from a place of loss and tortured by guilt, fate and the corrupting influence of his own desires when Andi Chapman directs William Shakespeare's Macbeth at A Noise Within. Learn more!

Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for SNL50: BEYOND SATURDAY NIGHT
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Peacock has shared the trailer for SNL50: BEYOND SATURDAY NIGHT, the upcoming docuseries about the iconic comedy series. With never-before-seen footage across five decades of SNL history, the docuseries streams on Peacock beginning January 16. Watch the trailer now!

Syracuse Opera Files for Bankruptcy, Ending 50 Year Run
by Joshua Wright - January 07, 2025


Syracuse Opera has officially ended its 50-year run, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in mid-December. The move follows the company’s cancellation of the remainder of its 2023-24 season and the furlough of all staff last November.

Garrett Clayton & More to Star in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has revealed the full cast for their upcoming uproarious comedy hit, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, written by Henry Lewis, starring Garrett Clayton & more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company to Return to The Joyce in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company in its landmark tenth engagement at The Joyce. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

J.Y. Park to Play Special Concert Show in Los Angeles
by Josh Sharpe - January 07, 2025


Legendary K-POP showman J.Y. Park is returning to The Wiltern in Los Angeles for one night only in celebration of his 30th anniversary. The artist, songwriter, actor, producer and founder of JYP Entertainment will perform a special show on Saturday, March 22, 2025. 

WHEN WE LAST LEFT OUR HEROES to be Presented at Brooklyn Comedy Collective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2025


Come add your flavor to When We Last Left Our Heroes at Brooklyn Comedy Collective. It's a talk show. It's a game show. It's an experiment in comedy that won't work without you. It's When We Last Left Our Heroes! Learn more.

Review: MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts
by Theresa Bertram - January 07, 2025


Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock is focused on providing a well-rounded artistic experience to their patrons, and this is proven to be true with their holiday offering of MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS, which ran from December 7-22. Featuring a cast of professional actors alongside talented local children, the production brought Ludwig Bemelmans' beloved story to life with charm and creativity.  


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