“You will be fierce. You will fearless. And you will make work you know in your heart is not as good as you want it to be.” IRA GLASS Ira Glass — the creator, producer, and host of This American Life, the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world — … Read more
“Talented kids. Professional coaches. Life on the road. Adoring 5-year-olds, sitting around the ring just feet from the stars of Circus Smirkus, where big kids have been the stars of the show of this Vermont-based company for 32 years now.” THE BOSTON GLOBE Roll the dice, whirl the spinner, and join the ultimate circus showdown—The … Read more
“Monet is an effervescent storyteller, and every sentence she uttered was bursting with personality.” THEATRE TRAVELS Monét X Change never wanted to be a drag queen. She never wanted to be an opera singer either. Now an R&B singing, theatre writing, comedic triple threat, Monét explains on stage with just herself and a mic how … Read more
“Dazzles audiences with a show like no other!” BROADWAY WORLD Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle … Read more
Check out the Portland Public Library’s suggested reading list for Sugar Skull! “Equal parts artistic and educational… re-defines the interactive entertaining experience, engaging and captivating audiences of all ages. A pure delight to watch!” NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN Twelve-year-old Vita Flores thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why … Read more
“A fun evening, sure to entertain children and adults alike.” THEATREMANIA Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm — A Year With Frog And Toad is an inventive, joyful, and enchanting experience for the whole family. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel, this whimsical musical featuring a jazzy, upbeat score follows two great friends — … Read more
“THE CHER SHOW is a theatrical blast of nitrous oxide just when you need it the most.” BROADWAY WORLD Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. … Read more
“Explosive drumming and dance routines, the group delivered mind-blowing acrobatic sequences with extraordinary precision.” VICE MAGAZINE Gravity-defying acrobatics. Astonishing human pyramids. Live Afro-jazz, percussion and kora. Welcome to the universe of Cirque Kalabanté. Created by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, an alum of Cirque Éloize and Cirque Baobab who has also performed with Cirque du Soleil, … Read more
“Omar Offendum’s storytelling, rapping, and singing weave together past and present in a closely observed whole.” SAN FRANCISCO CLASSICAL VOICE Syrian-American hip-hop artist and poet Omar Offendum and Palestinian-American multi-instrumentalist, maestro Ronnie Malley, weave stories of the past, present, and future. These versatile artists offer a unique perspective on Arab-American artistic expression as they trace … Read more
“An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope.” FORBES COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and … Read more
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