On the Magnetic Sheree North by Trav S.D.

Most contemporary folks would be apt to know Sheree North (Dawn Shirley Crang, 1932-2005) from memorable recurring roles on sit-coms: she was Kramer’s mom on Seinfeld, Blanche’s sister o…

The Infectious Qualities of "Bug" by Jan Simpson

Maybe it’s the current dystopic state of the world but I had a hard time with Bug, the revival of Tracy Letts’ 1996 play that opened this month at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. F…

A Capful of Oscar Apfel by Trav S.D.

Oscar Apfel (1878-1938) was a major figure in the early film industry as a director; he later opted to take a back seat as a very minor actor, apparently for the sheer enjoyment of it. Origi…

Kennedy Center hit with another cancelation after MAGA takeover by Inga Parkel

Historic performing arts center has faced a deluge of cancelations from artists amid Donald Trump’s controversial takeover

Dick Contino’s Blues by Trav S.D.

Having written about Tony Lovello, the Liberace of the Accordion just last month, it would be remiss of me to omit his principal competition in the industry, Dick Contino (1930-2017), whose …

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The Bookstore *** 1/2 by Barry Gordin

THE RESPITE By Alix Cohen January 17 2017: Fifty-something Carey (Janet Zaresh) has always had unerring instinct for what someone should read. There’s a kind of justice to her owning a b…

Bug *** by Barry Gordin

By Samuel L. Leiter January 27, 2026: As the first-rate actress Carrie Coon (The White Lotus) can testify, theatre can be dangerous. Coon is currently starring as Agnes White in the Broadway…

Piercing Warren Hull by Trav S.D.

Here’s a story of a man who was prominent in every entertainment medium of his day, the stage, movies, radio, and television, but today will be known only to hard-core show biz buffs: Warr…

“ALICE (in Wonderland)” presented by Ballet Arizona

Unleash the Beats

Lizzy & The Triggermen

A Rockin’ Fundraiser

David Lynch lives on, plus the best movies in LA this week by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. This week The Times published its rankings of the 101 best Los…

Scratching at Reality: “Bug” and the Seduction of Shared Madness by Ross

The Broadway Theatre Review: MTC’s Bug By Ross She stands, staring into the light coming through her hotel room door, left ajar, not from a place of security, but one of anxious disturbanc…

Paging Noah Wyle? Meet the new chief doctor on ‘The Pitt’ by Tribune News Service

It’s the hottest TV show that isn’t about the steamy romance between hockey rivals.“The Pitt” returned earlier this month for its second season with a fresh gust of awards wind to pr…

What to Stream: ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Louis Tomlinson, ‘The Beauty’ and Bruce Springsteen biopic by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new televisio…

One-man (and woman) shows make big noises this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

Was there a New Year’s resolution in theater to slim down a little? The latest mainstage show at Yale Repertory Theatre has one single performer, and the musical opening this week at Playh…

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in CT. This free event draws thousands to learn and celebrate. by Pamela McLoughlin

“Spoken word poetry honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s remarkable skill as an orator..."

How a Play Skewering Modern Russia Evaded a Crackdown to Become a Hit by Ivan Nechepurenko

Everyone expected “The Kholops,” a drama exploring oppression, to be shut down soon after it opened in St. Petersburg. Instead, it is two years into a sold-out run.

A ‘Weird, Wonderful’ Night at the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ by Vidhya Nagarajan and Sarah Bahr

City Winery’s 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

WWDTM: Kali Reis by NPR

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Death Becomes Betsy: Backstage at Death Becomes Her With Betsy Wolfe, Episode 1: I See Betsy! by Jonah De Forest

Betsy Wolfe plays the mortality-defying diva Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. For six weeks, she’s taking us behind the velvet curtain at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where…

Bloody Hell! Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Biggest Show of the Week Thanks to Tom Felton’s Draco Malfoy by Roger Friedman

The truth is, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” was never a huge hit. When the two part play opened in March 2018 — after a hit run in London’s West End — the show was hot. But i…

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An Evening of Alton Brown

2025-26: Pre-Season 2024-2025 Memberships (?)

Oakland Theater Project

26 SUMMER STAGE CAMP – SESSION 2 July 6 – July 31,2026

26 SUMMER STAGE CAMP – SESSION 1 – June 8 – July 2, 2026

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AUTHOR TALK | A Special Event with Award-Winning Israeli Journalist Lee Yaron

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26 STORY BOOK CAMP – BROWARD COLLEGE – SESSION 1

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12 Broadway Shows to See With New Cast Members by Diep Tran

From RuPaul's Drag Race queens to returns of Broadway favorites, these shows are worth another visit.

Adelaide Fringe appoints Tara MacLeod as Acting CEO for 2026 season

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