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Guest Blog: 'It’s Beautiful and Ugly': Director Annie Kershaw on Power and Control in New Adaptation of THE MAIDS
by Guest Author - January 08, 2025


In 2024 I was Carne Deputy Director at Jermyn Street Theatre. The role was designed to teach the recipient about the day to day running of a theatre with the view to one day leading a building.

Preview: EAT THE DOCUMENT Premiere Kicks Off PROTOTYPE Festival 2025 on January 9
by Richard Sasanow - January 08, 2025


New York’s annual PROTOTYPE Festival—which has been showcasing visionary, nontraditional opera-theatre and music-theatre pieces since 2013—kicks off its 2025 edition on January 9 at the HERE Mainstage Theatre in Tribeca with the world premiere of EAT THE DOCUMENT by composer John Glover and librettist Kelley Rourke.

Gabriela Ortiz Curates ENSEMBLE CONNECT: UP CLOSE CONCERT At Carnegie Hall January 27
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Ensemble Connect kicks off the sixth season of its Up Close series in collaboration with Carnegie Hall's Debs Composer's Chair Gabriela Ortiz on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM in the Weill Music Room of Carnegie Hall's Resnick Education Wing.

Calgary Philharmonic, Jones & Jones Group, and Arts Commons Presents To Partner on Bob Marley 80th Birthday Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The Calgary Philharmonic, Jones & Jones Group, and Arts Commons Presents have announced the world premiere of A Tribute to Bob Marley on February 8, 2025, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Matthew Gasda's OpenAI-Inspired Boardroom Drama DOOMERS Begins Performances This Month
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The Brooklyn Center for Theater Research's repertory players will present Matthew Gasda's new OpenAI-inspired boardroom drama DOOMERS. DOOMERS follows the unraveling of a tech company as its leaders clash.

New Musical THE STORK DERBY To Have Developmental Readings At Amas Musical Theatre & Amas Musical Theatre Lab
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental readings of The Stork Derby, a new musical by David Rossmer, Dan Lipton and Janis Hirsch on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Photos: THE HEART SELLERS Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


THE HEART SELLERS is making its San Diego debut at North Coast Rep. Playwright Lloyd Suh creates a portrayal of intelligent, curious and creative women navigating the challenges of a new country. See photos from the production.

92Y Announces Amor Towles, Celebrations Of Jane Austen And Sam Shepard And More Literary Events
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


92NY has announced a lineup of upcoming literary events with Amor Towles, Robert Crumb, Celebrations of Jane Austen and Sam Shepard and more. Tickets are on sale now.

Arts Empowering LIfe Launches Winter/Spring Season Of Performances & Lectures
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Arts Empowering Life has announced a very full Winter & Spring 2025 Season, with over forty events planned for the year. Events will take place at two unique performance venues on Cape Cod.

ADOBE PUNK: A PUNK REHEARSAL Announced At Plaza de la Raza's Margo Albert Theatre 
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Adobe Punk: a punk rehearsal in real-time will be presented at Plaza de la Raza's Margo Albert Theatre (3540 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles, CA  90031). Running March 28th through April 13th, 2025.

Spare Parts To Premiere New Shaun Tan-Inspired Puppet Musical HOMETOWN
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


This summer, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre invites audiences on an out-of-this-world journey with the world premiere of Hometown, a new puppet musical inspired by a story from renowned author and artist Shaun Tan.

Scranton Fringe Announces International Cultural Exchange with Ballina Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The Scranton Fringe Festival has announced an exciting new cultural exchange with the Ballina Arts Centre in County Mayo, Ireland. Scranton Fringe will present Ulysses of Scranton at the Ballina Arts Centre.

54 Below To Present BACHELORETTE DUETS With Julie Biancheri
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


54 BELOW will present Bachelorette Duets with Julie Biancheri on Sunday, February 23 at 9:30pm. This performance will also be livestreamed. Julie Biancheri selects 12 bachelors to sing her favorite musical duets, including The Phantom of the Opera, LES MISERABLES, Frozen and more.

The Modern Showrooms Welcomes FOREVER FRANKIE A Tribute To Frankie Valli
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The Modern Showrooms inside the Alexis Park Resort Hotel will soon resonate with the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli, as 'Forever Frankie,' starring acclaimed tribute artist Mark Maynard, makes its highly anticipated debut.

Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station Program Announces Call For Artists
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Glendale is requesting proposals from creative artists and community members to temporarily display a unique installation in the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station (ASMPGS).

Vuelve Iris, Una Niña Sin Fin, Montaje Para Público Infantil En El Centro Cultural Del Bosque
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Con una historia que entrelaza la fantasía y la realidad, esta obra está dirigida principalmente a niñas y niños, pero su mensaje trasciende generaciones. Iris, una niña sin fin explora temas fundamentales, como el cuidado del medio ambiente, la empatía y la toma de decisiones críticas en un mundo caótico.

Invita El INBAL A La Inauguración De La 11° Exposición Del Concurso De Dibujo Y Pintura Infantil China En Mi Imaginación
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


​​​​Por décimo primera ocasión, el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) y la Subdirección General de Educación e Investigación Artísticas (SGEIA), a través de la Sección de Enseñanzas Artísticas (SEA), en conjunto con la Embajada de China y el Centro Cultural de China en México, presentarán 103 trabajos seleccionados del concurso de dibujo y pintura infantil China en mi Imaginación.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra To Perform Four World Premieres In Winter/Spring 2025
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Grammy-winning conductor Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) embark on a winter/spring season that includes four world premieres, including works by Pulitzer Prize-winning Native American composer Raven Chacon.

Sparks & Wiry Cries and National Sawdust Present the Ninth Annual NYC SONGSLAM
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Sparks & Wiry Cries, led by Co-Founders and Directors Martha Guth and Erika Switzer, together with National Sawdust hosts the ninth annual songSLAM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at National Sawdust.

The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and More
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The Orchestra Now (TŌN) begins its winter/spring, 10th anniversary season led by music director Leon Botstein on February 8, and continues through May 18.

TENET Vocal Artists 2024-2025 Season Continues with A Series of Specially Curated Performances
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


TENET Vocal Artists continues its 2024-2025 Season and 16th series this Spring with three curated performances by Shira Kammen, Jonathan Woody with The Sebastians, and Jolle Greenleaf.

Frances Mercanti-Anthony Brings One-Woman Show FRANCES FLOATS To 54 Below In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


54 BELOW will present Frances Mercanti-Anthony in Frances Floats on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30PM. Frances Floats is one woman's voyage to finding the life she always wanted in her 40's, and only looking back to write more material.

Mentalist Brian Imbus Presents MIRACLES OF THE MIND At The Mark Twain House & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Internationally-renowned Mentalist Brian Imbus brings his baffling and mind-blowing evening 'Miracles of the Mind' to The Mark Twain House & Museum on Saturday, March 8 at 7pm for one show only.

Genesis Presents THERE ARE NO DEAD PEOPLE At Chicago Athletic Association In February
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The devised performance, there are no dead people, will run February 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7:30pm in Stagg Court at the Chicago Athletic Association. Conceived and directed by Amanda Dunne Acevedo & Lindsey Barlag Thornton.

SPIES OF THE WORLD Grateful Dead Tribute Announced At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


Get your tie-dye ready for a memorable night filled with incredible music as Spies of the World - Grateful Dead Experience, a Grateful Dead tribute band.


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