For the past three years, the theater world has been in crisis. Across the country, companies have staged fewer shows and laid off employees. Some have stumbled financially while others — mostly in entertainment-rich cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles — have even closed. The state of the industry has garnered headlines. A…

Play readings and workshops offer a chance to see exciting new work at various stages of development. Want to see the next big thing while it’s still being crafted? Get in on the ground level and see the creative process in action. Featuring new plays and musicals by local and national artists, here are the…

In the dynamic world of entertainment, performers rely on various tools to showcase their talent and versatility. Three common digital forms for presenting one’s skills are demo videos, self-tapes, and highlight reels. Each serves a distinct purpose and highlights different aspects of an artist’s portfolio. In this article, we delve into the distinctions between demo…

The end of the year brings a new beginning for the Stick Horses Improv company in Colorado Springs as the group opens a 100-seat performance facility, Peak Improv Theater.  Ethan Goldman, program director for the new venue, said this is something the company has waited for ever since they started in 2004. “There hasn’t been…

St. Croix Calypsonians United has announced January 1 as the new date for the 2023-2024 Calypso Monarch Finals, initially set for December 27 at Festival Village. The decision comes after discussions with calypsonians did not reach an agreement, leading to the event’s cancellation by the Division of Festivals. The finals will now be held at…

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The arts sector in the Philadelphia region has seen incremental recovery since the pandemic, according to a new economic survey, but it’s still a long way from what it once was. The Greater…

PORTSMOUTH — The City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Arts & Nonprofits Committee joined the national Americans for the Arts (AFTA) Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) survey between December 2022 and April 2023 and is planning two workshops to share the results in detail. AFTA Vice President of Research Randy Cohen and local arts and business leaders will present The Arts Mean Business Breakfast on January 11 and Data For Impact Workshop on January 12. In the meantime, the Arts & Nonprofits Committee has prepared a…

COMEDY Fortune Feimster: Fortune Feimster made her way onto the comedic scene as a member of the prestigious Groundlings Sunday Company. Dec. 29; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; drphillipscenter.org Matt Mathews: Be advised this show contains mature content. Per the artist’s request, only those ages 18 and…

THEATER Aladdin: Discover a whole new world at Disney’s “Aladdin,” the hit Broadway musical. Jan. 3-4; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; drphillipscenter.org Festive Holiday Dinner Show: Join the wise guys and beautiful dames this holiday season for an evening of fun, food and frivolity at Capone’s Dinner &…

SIDNEY, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) — A restoration project that is revitalizing an iconic historic building in the Miami Valley is moving toward the next steps needed to bolster the efforts to maintain the facility. The $1.5 million portion of the project would help maintain the long-term sustainability of the anchor for performing arts in…