The pizza is being served with a side of ’80s and ’90s nostalgia as Mystic Pizza: A New Musical announces its complete cast ahead of a national tour, which launched Sept. 26, at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York. Produced by Big League Productions, the new stage musical is based on the beloved 1988…
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Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) in Minneapolis is preparing to bring a new story about childhood, family, friendship and grief to the stage with the world premiere of Twelve Kinds of Ice, running October 13 through November 22, 2026. The Tony Award-winning theatre’s production is the first of two world premiere musicals planned for CTC’s 2026-2027…
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More than a century after women fought for greater economic and political freedom, author Vicky Oliver is taking readers back to 1908 Manhattan to explore the struggles, ambitions and complicated choices facing women during the Gilded Age. Oliver’s upcoming historical novel, Firebrands, scheduled for release October 15, 2026, transports readers to a sharply divided Manhattan…
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Paper Mill Playhouse is partnering with Disney to expand access to musical theater education for elementary school students across Essex County. Disney has awarded Paper Mill Playhouse a $150,000 grant to launch Disney Musicals in Schools in New Jersey, providing two years of programming for public elementary schools with limited access to performing arts education.…
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Award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Wendell Pierce has joined the Board of Directors of the Classical Theatre of Harlem, adding another prominent voice to the organization as it continues to expand its artistic and community impact. Pierce is widely recognized for his work in television, film and theater, including performances in The Wire, Treme,…
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Grammy-nominated poet, journalist and author Kevin Powell is hitting the road this fall with his latest poetry collection, A Poem for Evangeline, and Other Songs, while also taking on a new role at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. The 17th book from Powell, published by Get Fresh Books Publishing, is at the center of a 10-city…
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Film at Lincoln Center is bringing filmmakers, critics, actors, editors and other film industry voices together for the 64th New York Film Festival with a wide-ranging series of talks and conversations taking place throughout the festival. NYFF64 runs September 25 through October 12 at Lincoln Center and venues across New York City. Presented by Film…
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For travelers dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights, Gondwana Ecotours is offering an eight-day Alaska adventure designed to maximize opportunities to witness the Aurora Borealis while exploring the culture and landscape of Interior Alaska. The Alaska Northern Lights Adventure operates annually from September through April and has recorded a 99 percent guest sighting rate over…
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Tony Award nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch is joining the cast of “The King’s Critique,” a new musical comedy set to open in New York City this fall. Produced by Art Lab Productions, led by producer Meg Fofonoff, and Jordan Fisher Theatrics, led by producer Jordan Fisher, the production will begin its limited engagement on Nov. 3,…
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As fall entertaining and holiday celebrations approach, wine lovers are increasingly looking beyond familiar labels for bottles with a story behind them. Italy’s multigenerational wine estates offer both: distinctive wines and family histories that stretch across generations. From Tuscany to Sicily, these four estates bring something different to the autumn and holiday table. San Polo:…
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