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Quarantining? Didn’t make the cast? Busy with a job or family responsibilities? No theatre in your area right now? There are so many factors that impact a young actor’s work opportunities, but not being able to add a role to your resume shouldn’t limit your ability to continue growing as a performer. Between Covid Quarantine and show-less summers, I’ve discovered a few ways I can flex my musical theatre muscle from home, sometimes just scrolling on my phone!

Theatre is back on Long Island and the spirited offering of Tony nominee Catch Me If You Can at the BayWay Arts Center does not disappoint. Presented by Studio Theatre of Long Island at the adorable East Islip venue, Rick Grossman superbly directs the wonderful cast and the superb crew elevates the visually stunning production. Running through July 25th, this is indeed a raucous yet heart-tugging show.

'Working on this track has been such a crazy process,' H3nry said, 'from the unique production style and the weird little sound design tricks we used. This is the comeback of the 'Club Thrill' sound and it gives a new, refreshing feel to it as well.'

Patients with Parkinson's who participated in weekly dance training, had less motor impairment and showed significant improvement in areas related to speech, tremors, balance and rigidity. Improvements were also shown in cognitive impairment, hallucinations, depression and anxious moods.

While it seems impossible to bring the theatrics of musical theatre to TV screens on a weekly basis, when you get down to it, television provides an insanely wide array of opportunities. However, just like movie musicals, its history is filled with ups and downs, and even nowadays networks struggle to find that balance.

Check out the trailer for the new documentary Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters.

Ah, yes. The jukebox musical. When most “theatre people” hear that term, the following reaction is normally one of some scorn or even disgust. It’s too often that jukebox musicals aren’t thought of as “real” theatre or “quality” theatre because the music isn’t original, and in some cases, the story is meant to fit the music as opposed to vice versa. However, after over a year without live theatre, it has become highly obvious that all works of theatre are worth equal appreciation, regardless of story, music, or any aspect. So as live theatre makes its return in a newer world, with more opportunities for new works, let’s not forget the jukebox musical.

It was announced today non-vaccinated travelers can now enter Switzerland. Travelers who are fully vaccinated do not need to test negative upon entry to the country and quarantined.

'If you can see yourself doing something else..' implies that we aren't supposed to be good at anything of importance outside of theatre. Interests outside of theatre make us a more well-rounded individual and a better performer in general.

The exhibition is from  Bo Choy, FAMEME, Hu Rui, Cyrus Hung, Kensuke Koike, Kieran Leach, Mak Ying Tung 2, Pow Martinez, and Yan Xinyue. It is co-curated by Eunice Tsang and Tiffany Leung.

My Son's A Queer, But What Can You Do? written by and performed by Rob Madge (Oliver!, Les Misérables) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights) celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child, and due to record ticket sales, will now extend for a further two weeks, now running until Saturday 17 July at the Turbine Theatre.

Former UK professional soccer star (footballer), Tony Kelly has announced the release of his new memoir, Red Card: A Bet You Can Win! He had lost it all, but he stands today as someone who is unbreakable!

'I Can Feel It, Too' perfectly captures Ena Fay's iconic vocals, theatrical nature and love for classical instrumentation.

Check out these all new photos, and learn more about the production and how to book tickets!

Austin-based singer/songwriter Jenn Hartmann Luck and 11-year-old founder of Kids Can Save Animals Kate Gilman Williams announce the premiere of the single “Kids Can Save Animals.” This is the first single from Hartmann Luck's forthcoming album to be released later this year, which will feature songs celebrating the kids who are changing the world.

Comprised of Addie Sartino, Brandon Yangmi, Pierce Turcotte and Austin Fraser, the spirit of purposeful sharing has served as something of a lifeline for The Greeting Committee.

Diamond Head Theatre has announced a seat sponsorship campaign for the seats in its brand new (soon-to-be-built) theatre. You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to place a name on one of these cherished seats to celebrate a loved one, honor a performing arts lover, or present a lasting gift to someone special.

Sex, drugs, and murder collide in SOMEWHERE I CAN SCREAM, a dramatic play about the investigation of the 1929 murder of Theora Hix, a medical student at a Midwestern university, and her three-year clandestine relationship with Dr. James Snook, Olympic gold medalist-turned-college professor, the prime suspect.

From July 21-25, the American Alliance for Theatre & Education will virtually host its 34th annual National Conference 2021. Although the event is entirely virtual, its roots are in Washington, DC and gives inspiration to the themes of Landmarks and Monuments.

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have announced the 2021/22 lineup for the company’s 72nd Season. Arena is excited to welcome back audiences into our spaces and roar back with an ambitious, thrilling season packed with drama, humor, high-energy music and stories that bring us together.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has threatened to sue the UK government if they do not allow theatres to operate at full capacity from June 21. Indoor entertainment venues were able to reopen on May 17 at half capacity, but many theatres have remained shut due to the financial struggles of playing to less than a full audience.

Today, Arizona-based Emby Alexander shares 'You Can Do It'. MXDWN premiered the track, praising it as 'positively upbeat and hook-filled.' Indie88 declared 'this dreamy tune is definitely a must-listen.'

We’re trying to fit in the world that surrounds us, but that world it’s just part of the real one, that made me understand that if I start taking care of myself and loving myself today, tomorrow I’ll overcome things easily, and be sure that I’ll be able to keep going no matter what.

James Corden challenges 'Black Monday' star Andrew Rannells to guess the price we paid for items from the 1980s. Does a pair of Pumps cost more than the first 'smartphone'?