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Charlotte actor Chloe Shade earns national theater award

UNC Charlotte alumna Chloe Shade has earned a national theater award. The American College Theatre Festival awarded Shade the 2026 national Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, the organization’s highest honor. Shade, who was selected from regional winners who …

Constance Fromagerie & Café brings taste of Europe to Akron

Taste this: Make-your-own charcuterie board at Constance Fromagerie & Café (330-805-4005), located in Northwest Akron’s Pilgrim Square, constanceakron.com Creator: Rachel Balko Eye test: Is there anything more appealing than a well-organized …

Lexington’s first women’s theater festival begins downtown

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s first women’s theater festival opens tonight at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center with a musical that reimagines classic fairytales for adult audiences. The Voices Heard festival begins with “Disenchanted! The Musical …

'Beer for My Horses' Toby Keith tribute comes Merritt Island 

June 23, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET A Toby Keith tribute show is scheduled for June 27 at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge. The show, fronted by TJ Cronin, recreates the experience of a live Toby Keith concert. Tickets for the tribute event range from $35 to $45. …

06/05/2026 with Umbrella Children's Theater Director JoJo Sena de Tarnoff

Theater festival brings world stage to Huichang

Stan Lai and invited guests water a banyan tree during the opening ceremony. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] On summer evenings in Huichang, a small county in Jiangxi province, residents have long gathered beneath two sprawling banyan trees to escape …

How These High Schoolers Are Preparing for the 2026 Jimmy Awards

The ecstatic energy produced by 116 teenagers jumping to their feet during a performance of “MJ” was enough to shake the mezzanine of the Neil Simon Theater on Tuesday night. Watching them watch the Michael Jackson musical was a spectacle in itself: Mouths …

UCSB student-produced plays collect theater awards

Indy Awards also went to UCSB continuing lecturer Michael Bernard, who directed “POTUS,” and Sean O’Shea, retiring undergraduate advisor for the Department of Theater and Dance, who received the Curtain Call lifetime achievement award.  Meridith Ventura, …

Area Pella schools take part in statewide theater awards

DES MOINES — Two Pella-area schools participated in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, held May 28 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Pella Christian High School staged The Sound of Music and received recognition for Outstanding …

Area schools participate in statewide musical theater awards

DES MOINES — Four area schools took part in the 2026 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, held May 28 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Albia High School performed Little Shop of Horrors, with Julia Selby receiving Special Recognition in a …

Misfits Theatre Co. presents "She Loves Me"

Published by New Jersey Stage originally published: 06/22/2026 (MATAWAN, NJ) -- Misfits Theatre Co., a community theater organization dedicated to producing bold, entertaining, and accessible theater for audiences of all ages, presents its …

Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards brings showcase to Des Moines

Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards brings showcase to Des Moines WILL BE BUILT IN ITS PLACE. NEW AT NOON. HUNDREDS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE ARE IN DES MOINES THIS WEEK FOR THE IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AWARDS. THE SHOWCASE …

A gentler, kinder Sherlock Holmes?

Published 5:00 am Monday, June 22, 2026 CANNON BEACH — Play director Judy Menegat wants to break with tradition and present something fresh: Sherlock Holmes revealing a more human side to his character. She has that opportunity in “Moriarty, which opens at …

Sterling Stratford: Internationally known Ontario theater festival still thriving

May 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET This is a landmark season for the Ontario-based Stratford Festival. The internationally known theater festival, an easy 3-hour drive from Lansing, is one of the largest and most prestigious theater festivals in North America. …

Lower Hudson Valley school theater stars honored at Metro Awards

June 19, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET The brightest stars of high school theater took center stage on June 15 at the 2026 Metropolitan High School Theater Awards. The ceremony recognized outstanding achievements from 74 schools across Westchester, Rockland and …

Carson’s Micah Giron earns top acting honor at state theater awards, Devyn Kellner earns Spirit of Broadway award

Carson High School Sophomore and Musical Theatre Student Micah Giron, 16, was named Outstanding Lead Actor at the Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards (NVHSMTA) earlier this month, recognizing his exceptional performance and stage presence among top …

Your guide to Colorado’s summer theater festivals in 2026

Colorado more or less skipped winter this year, so we might as well head straight into summer theater season. Fortunately, Colorado’s theater companies across the state have prepared slates that they hope will get people to turn off Netflix and maybe take …

City Club Takes Its Forums Outside for July

Once again, since 2016, the City Club is taking its act outside for the summer, with another series of free forums on the Playhouse Square Plaza across from its office, moderated by City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop. This year’s theme, in keeping with the U.S.’s …

Curtain call for longtime Concord theater director Clint Klose

Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for essential news each day, and our contests and promotions list for special offers and giveaways. Former colleagues, program alumni, family and friends all joined Clint Klose as called the curtains on …

Rakuten Viki Brings Filipino Hospitality to Seoul in New Reality Series Kumusta

From inasal to kare-kare, Filipino flavors take center stage as Korean and Filipino stars come together in the heart of Seoul SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rakuten Viki, the global streaming destination for Asian …

New Single 'Call Me Sweet' by Folk/Americana Singer-Songwriter Tyler Sjöström, Released June 26, 2026

Virginia singer-songwriter Tyler Sjöström releases "Call Me Sweet," a folk Americana single about love and vulnerability. Stream now on Spotify and Apple Music. LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tyler Sjöström …

ADAPTIF FILMS AND VIKING SUNSET STUDIOS ANNOUNCE WORLD PREMIERE OF ACTION-THRILLER “BANDIT” AT DANCES WITH FILMS 2026

"BANDIT" is premiering at the TCL Chinese Theater BALI, INDONESIA & LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adaptif Films and Viking Sunset Studios BALI are thrilled to announce that the …

PORTER+CRAIG SETS THEATRICAL RELEASE FOR AWARD-WINNING QUEER COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA 'SUGAR BEACH'

Award-winning queer drama "Sugar Beach," first film in a planned trilogy from director Noely Mendoza, opens in select theaters Pride weekend, June 26. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Festival- …

Creative Fabrica Revolutionizes Voice Generation with Over 13,000 Voices in its New Text-to-Speech Tool

Creative Fabrica Studio overhauls its Text-to-Speech tool, introducing a sleek new interface, smart templates, and a massive library of 13,000+ voices. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Fabrica has announced a …

Creative Fabrica Studio Elevates AI Video with the Launch of Seedance 2.0 in True 4K

Elevate your video generation with Seedance 2.0 in True 4K, now fully integrated into Creative Fabrica Studio with Director Mode and instant subtitles. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Fabrica has announced a …

COWABUNGA, ALL-NEW NORTH AMERICAN LIVE THEATRICAL TOUR FOR TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LAUNCHING IN 2027

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live on Stage!” Brings Together a Tony Award-Winning Creative Team; Tour Coincides with 40th Anniv. of Original Animated Series NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The heroes in a half …

Bestselling Novelist Jill Blocker Releases "Happily After Ever," a Globetrotting Love Story with International Appeal

Bestselling novelist Jill Blocker releases Happily After Ever, a contemporary, international love story spanning America and Europe. NEW YORK CITY, NY, SWITZERLAND, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally-acclaimed author Jill …

Gabby B Opens the First Chapter of Funklândia With New EP 'Funklândia: Rooted'

The seven-track project blends global pop, Latin fusion and Brazilian funk in a personal return to the sounds and culture that shaped the multilingual artist. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International pop-funk …

Freedom in Shackles Brings a Powerful Story of Courage, Identity, and the Pursuit of Freedom

Akin Famojuro presents a compelling historical drama that explores resilience, heritage, and the unbreakable determination to reclaim freedom and dignity. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akin Famojuro announces the …

Shell Mendelson Presents Unlock Your Career Galaxy: Map Your Career Direction for Neurodivergent Adults and Teens

A career guide designed to help neurodivergent individuals identify fulfilling work aligned with their skills, interests, and unique ways of thinking. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shell Mendelson presents …

Your Boundaries, Your Power, Your Peace Empowers Readers to Reclaim Balance and Confidence

Patricia Dougherty offers a guide that helps individuals establish healthy boundaries, overcome people-pleasing habits, and create a more fulfilling life. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Patricia …

The Grove Beneath the Ash Invites Readers Into a Haunting Tale of Redemption and Magic

David A. Royster crafts an immersive fantasy adventure exploring loss, destiny, and the enduring bond between humanity and the natural world. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David A. Royster introduces The …

'Way Too Fast' Book Recounts the Life and Murder of a Music Legend; Audio Version To Be Released Before Christmas

Silenced to soon Danny "RIO" DeGennaro Singer Songwriter Musician LANGHORNE, PA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author John Farmer Jr.’s book Way Too Fast tells the story of Danny DeGennaro, an unsung hero of the …

Eros Music Worlds Launches Large Cultural Music Platform, Mohammed Rafi Partnership and Seven AI-Native Artists

Eros Music Worlds is building India’s most diversified music ecosystem: character IP, non-film, devotional, folk, live and legacy revival, on Eros’ cultural AI. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eros Innovation …

STATES KICK OFF SGT STUBBY NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE RELEASE FOR AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR

Alabama and Other States Welcome America’s Mascot Sgt. Stubby in his American Hero Movie Tour WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America 250 Events across the nation including Alabama’s Sweet Home 250 Event will …

Youlanda Burnett Announces Award-Winning Short Film Death by Alcohol to Raise Awareness of Addiction

Death by Alcohol Reveals the Hidden Effects of Alcoholism, Betrayal, and Women's Health Challenges LOCKPORT, IL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning creative artist and filmmaker Youlanda Burnett is bringing …

Rob Schneider to headline Punching Up Comedy Festival at star-studded FreedomFest in Las Vegas

Punching Up Comedy Festival brings free speech and satire to FreedomFest 2026, with stars including Rob Schneider among many more. MALIBU, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Punching Up Comedy Festival, a multi-day …

Francine LeFrak Supports Off-Broadway Production of Music City, Championing the Transformative Power of Live Theater

LeFrak celebrates the power of live theater, storytelling, and the arts while supporting the acclaimed Off-Broadway production of Music City. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation is …

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National PTSD Awareness Month, Details Her Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances'

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National PTSD Awareness Month, Details Her Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances' BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher …