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NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

What to watch for at the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night

The Tony Awards will recognize 29 nominated Broadway shows, hosted for the first time by Cynthia Erivo on June 8, 2022.
fromBustle
7 hours ago
London music

He Sent His Favorite Writers Fan Art. It Led To A Broadway Role - & A Tony Nomination.

NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

What to watch for at the Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night

The Tony Awards will recognize 29 nominated Broadway shows, hosted for the first time by Cynthia Erivo on June 8, 2022.
NYC music
fromBustle
3 days ago

This Broadway Star Spends Half His Show Playing A Corpse In A Coffin

Andrew Durand portrays a challenging dual role as both a living character and a corpse in the Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw.
London music
fromBustle
7 hours ago

He Sent His Favorite Writers Fan Art. It Led To A Broadway Role - & A Tony Nomination.

Jak Malone's dedication as a fan led him to a Tony-nominated role in the musical Operation Mincemeat.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

How Nicole Scherzinger, Audra McDonald, Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff are battling for Tony Awards

Broadway's Spring Road Conference is crucial for regional presenters to campaign for Tony nominations and bookings.
Humor
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Justina Machado is coming full circle in Real Women Have Curves

Justina Machado celebrates her return to theater with a Tony-nominated role in the new Broadway musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves.
#new-york-city
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

10 Plays and Musicals We Can't Wait to See This Summer

New York's summer theater scene offers exciting productions despite the typical lull after Tony Awards season.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

10 Plays and Musicals We Can't Wait to See This Summer

New York's summer theater scene offers exciting productions despite the typical lull after Tony Awards season.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
13 hours ago

EastEnders star confirms exit from BBC show to take on 'strange' new role

Michelle Collins stated, 'I'm doing my one-woman show at the Edinburgh festival, called Motorhome Marilyn... It's about failure, lost dreams, and feeling like life has passed you by.'
London politics
Writing
fromThe Nation
18 hours ago

Reclaiming Language: A Conversation With Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's work reflects critical postcolonial themes of language, memory, and justice, remaining influential in African literature.
His commitment to local language and storytelling exemplified in community theater has shaped postcolonial narrative.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
15 hours ago

Curtain Calls: Sharp-witted, self-aware comedy Yellow Face' extended at Berkeley's Ashby Stage

"Asian American is such a complex and layered term, but Hwang offers us a vessel to begin unpacking what that really means."
East Bay (California)
#music
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience

This performance explores aging and dementia through music and storytelling.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
5 days ago

BIG WEEK: Pride Month rages in with Diego Gomez, emo afternoon, Harvey Milk opera - 48 hills

New Castro art space, Musk Ming, supports queer creatives while featuring transformative works.
Buzzed Lightbeer is a rising favorite in SF's music scene, recommended by locals.
Night Market 2025 at Fort Mason combines food trucks with art vendors for a monthly experience.
Good Taste column offers insights into top dining options within a vibrant cultural landscape.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Fragments of Memories: A Performance Blending Music, Theater, and Lived Experience

This performance explores aging and dementia through music and storytelling.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
5 days ago

BIG WEEK: Pride Month rages in with Diego Gomez, emo afternoon, Harvey Milk opera - 48 hills

New Castro art space, Musk Ming, supports queer creatives while featuring transformative works.
Buzzed Lightbeer is a rising favorite in SF's music scene, recommended by locals.
Night Market 2025 at Fort Mason combines food trucks with art vendors for a monthly experience.
Good Taste column offers insights into top dining options within a vibrant cultural landscape.
#activism
NYC politics
fromNewsOne
3 days ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera powerfully addresses themes of racial injustice and social activism in contemporary American society.
from48 hills
1 day ago
NYC startup

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

NYC politics
fromNewsOne
3 days ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera powerfully addresses themes of racial injustice and social activism in contemporary American society.
from48 hills
1 day ago
NYC startup

'Co-Founders' taps into universal hustle, from Silicon Valley to Vallejo - 48 hills

#mental-health
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Television

Gabriel Byrne on Adolesence and how drama can help teens express their feelings: 'It opens up ideas in your head and that transforms you'

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Television

Gabriel Byrne on Adolesence and how drama can help teens express their feelings: 'It opens up ideas in your head and that transforms you'

#audra-mcdonald
NYC music
fromtime.com
5 days ago

Audra McDonald Is Our Greatest Living Stage Actor

Audra McDonald embodies Mama Rose in Gypsy, captivating audiences with her fierce ambition and commanding presence.
NYC music
fromVariety
6 days ago

Patti LuPone Says Audra McDonald Is 'Not a Friend' After a Falling Out Years Ago, Stares in Silence When Asked About McDonald's 'Gypsy' Revival

Patti LuPone revealed in a recent interview that she is no longer friends with Audra McDonald, marking a significant Broadway rift.
fromHuffPost
4 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Audra McDonald Breaks Silence On Patti LuPone's Shocking 'Rift' Claim - And Adds 1 Major Detail

NYC music
fromtime.com
5 days ago

Audra McDonald Is Our Greatest Living Stage Actor

Audra McDonald embodies Mama Rose in Gypsy, captivating audiences with her fierce ambition and commanding presence.
NYC music
fromVariety
6 days ago

Patti LuPone Says Audra McDonald Is 'Not a Friend' After a Falling Out Years Ago, Stares in Silence When Asked About McDonald's 'Gypsy' Revival

Patti LuPone revealed in a recent interview that she is no longer friends with Audra McDonald, marking a significant Broadway rift.
fromHuffPost
4 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Audra McDonald Breaks Silence On Patti LuPone's Shocking 'Rift' Claim - And Adds 1 Major Detail

#broadway
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, known for iconic musicals, died at 96, leaving behind a legacy of influential music in theater.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Broadway | Hugh Jackman scores with Sexual Misconduct' play; live broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck' | amNewYork

Hugh Jackman returns to Broadway with 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes,' focusing on #MeToo themes in an intimate, co-created production.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Broadway gets morbid: Grappling with death in surprising ways | amNewYork

This Broadway season is unusually focused on themes of death and mortality, impacting both narratives and audience engagement.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway | amNewYork

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96

Broadway composer Charles Strouse, known for iconic musicals, died at 96, leaving behind a legacy of influential music in theater.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Broadway | Hugh Jackman scores with Sexual Misconduct' play; live broadcast of Good Night, and Good Luck' | amNewYork

Hugh Jackman returns to Broadway with 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes,' focusing on #MeToo themes in an intimate, co-created production.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Broadway gets morbid: Grappling with death in surprising ways | amNewYork

This Broadway season is unusually focused on themes of death and mortality, impacting both narratives and audience engagement.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller shares his raw, riveting memoir about his sexuality and Broadway | amNewYork

#obituary
Beer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

George Wendt dies at 76; actor played fan favorite Norm Peterson on Cheers'

George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm on Cheers, has passed away at 76, leaving a legacy in television and theater.
Beer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

George Wendt dies at 76; actor played fan favorite Norm Peterson on Cheers'

George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm on Cheers, has passed away at 76, leaving a legacy in television and theater.
#shakespeare
#musical
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Sondheim's Assassins" Musical at SF's Acclaimed Arts High School (May 29-31)

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts presents Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, exploring American celebrity culture and the extreme measures individuals take to pursue it.
from48 hills
4 days ago
SF music

Conquering funding travails, tricky chords, Sondheim's 'Pacific Overtures' returns - 48 hills

from48 hills
5 days ago
NYC LGBT

Drama Masks: 'Parade' and its mob justice feels too close for comfort - 48 hills

San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

"Sondheim's Assassins" Musical at SF's Acclaimed Arts High School (May 29-31)

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts presents Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, exploring American celebrity culture and the extreme measures individuals take to pursue it.
from48 hills
4 days ago
SF music

Conquering funding travails, tricky chords, Sondheim's 'Pacific Overtures' returns - 48 hills

from48 hills
5 days ago
NYC LGBT

Drama Masks: 'Parade' and its mob justice feels too close for comfort - 48 hills

#opera
#community-engagement
NYC LGBT
fromPlaybill
5 days ago

Terrence McNally Way Will Be Unveiled in NYC May 30

Terrence McNally Way will honor the late playwright in NYC on May 30, emphasizing his lasting impact on American theater.
Portland
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Degrees of Hope and Panic: A Climate Play

Theater can inspire and mobilize action against climate change more effectively than pure data.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

The Cast of Buena Vista Social Club: Tiny Desk Concert

Buena Vista Social Club revitalizes lost Cuban music and artists, showcasing their legacy through a fresh and vibrant live performance.
#assassins
fromFuncheap
6 days ago
San Francisco

"Sondheim's Assassins" Musical at SF's Acclaimed Arts High School (May 29-31)

fromFuncheap
6 days ago
San Francisco

"Sondheim's Assassins" Musical at SF's Acclaimed Arts High School (2p + 7p)

fromFuncheap
6 days ago
San Francisco

"Sondheim's Assassins" Musical at SF's Acclaimed Arts High School (May 29-31)

fromFuncheap
6 days ago
San Francisco

"Sondheim's Assassins" Musical at SF's Acclaimed Arts High School (2p + 7p)

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Stage & Studio: Chris and Scarlett, together (again?) * Oregon ArtsWatch

I can watch Breaking Bad, and I imagine that I'm a chemistry teacher, making meth or whatever... your emotional connection to those things is so much stronger.
Portland food
#san-francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

The Laramie Project

The Laramie Project prompts reflections on societal changes since Matthew Shepard's murder, highlighting progress and ongoing struggles within the queer community.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Two solo shows with heart, humor & sting * Oregon ArtsWatch

“Webb expresses the complex feelings tied to generational wealth, revealing how personal narratives can highlight larger societal issues through art.”
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Berkeley Rep Theatre's 2025 Costume Shop Sale (June 6-7)

Join us at Berkeley Rep's Costume Shop Sale for a unique chance to acquire distinct pieces from past theatrical productions. It’s perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.
San Francisco
fromMedium
3 months ago

SF Oasis brings back 'Fresh Prince'- and yes, there's a Carlton dance

"It was important to me to not only introduce a new show that was deeply nostalgic for me, but a show that featured Black performers."
SF LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber Star in a Pair of Psychosexual Slugfests

The new wine has burst the old bottles,” Strindberg claimed, arguing that outdated conventions in theater are detrimental to modern, naturalistic plays that need intimacy to connect with audiences.
Relationships
#community
East Bay food
fromKqed
1 week ago

Your Complete Guide to Summer Fun in the Bay Area Is Here

The article showcases various cultural events and activities in the Bay Area for the summer.
It highlights local authors' works and unique family-friendly activities in the region.
#storytelling
NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Hilton Als on the Visionary World of Alva Rogers

Alva Rogers' new show "The Harlem Doll Palace" creatively explores themes of storytelling, memory, and art through the character of Aunt Len.
NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Hilton Als on the Visionary World of Alva Rogers

Alva Rogers' new show "The Harlem Doll Palace" creatively explores themes of storytelling, memory, and art through the character of Aunt Len.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Long-running NYC show still owes theater millions in unpaid rent - after closing months ago

Sleep No More concluded after over a decade, but producers now face $5 million in unpaid rent and legal fees following a ruling in favor of the landlord.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

We've Seen This From Shia LaBeouf Before

When this thing comes out, it isn't any worse than what's been said about me previously. Maybe it reifies people's ideas about me. I think, at heart, I'm a good guy.
Film
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

This couple screams at each other onstage. It's only made their bond stronger.

Koch and Hogan channel their relationship tensions through their roles, enhancing both their partnership and performances in 'Kimberly Akimbo,' showcasing a unique coping mechanism.
NYC LGBT
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

Best-selling memoir about being a guard at the Metropolitan Museum takes the stage

Museum guards have a unique experience, balancing mundane duties with deep personal connections to art and colleagues.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

'That's really low': Brooklyn arts orgs scramble for funding after NEA abruptly cancels grants * Brooklyn Paper

The NEA rescinded a $15,000 grant to theater group What Will the Neighbors Say? due to shifting funding priorities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Every Fri & Sat: SF Neo-Futurists presents "The Infinite Wrench" (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)

The Infinite Wrench offers unique, interactive theatrical performances where audience participation shapes the experience.
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