The first ever revival of 1988 Broadway musical "Chess", with music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice, will open this Fall with Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher starring.

I love #dance. I miss being able to dance so much. (Sorry for those of you outside the UK.) Brits can use the BBC's iPlayer to view "Dance Passion #Swansea" which I absolutely loved. Various sub-cultures participate to creäte a wondrous holistic whole... Enjoy!

#Wales #PerformingArts

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0024rqh/dance-passion-swansea

Signal Akron: From the stage to the computer screen: Weathervane Playhouse digitizes archive at the University of Akron. “For several semesters, [Mat] Cruz worked to digitally catalog the community theater’s archive while attending the University of Akron. The archive dates from Weathervane’s early years — it was founded in 1935 — through 2000. Over the decades, the theater, which now […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/25/from-the-stage-to-the-computer-screen-weathervane-playhouse-digitizes-archive-at-the-university-of-akron-signal-akron/

RnR With Courtney Act

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/rnr-with-courtney-act/

THEATRE REVIEW: "KIMBERLY AKIMBO" - ON TOUR
The Tony winner will surprise you.

https://hotchka.com/kimberly-akimbo-tour-review-washington-dc-national-theatre

No Notes

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/no-notes/

#Philippines #actors #PerformingArts

"The League of Filipino Actors (Aktor) recently launched its official website... to serve as a comprehensive database for Filipino performers. In an interview, Aktor Chairman Dingdong Dantes said that the group's vision is to empower Filipino artists."

https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/05/19/2444261/dingdong-dantes-aktor-launch-actors-database

Philstar: Dingdong Dantes, Aktor launch actors’ database. “The League of Filipino Actors (Aktor) recently launched its official website… to serve as a comprehensive database for Filipino performers. In an interview, Aktor Chairman Dingdong Dantes said that the group’s vision is to empower Filipino artists.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/22/philstar-dingdong-dantes-aktor-launch-actors-database/

"Shen Yun, a performing arts group that tours worldwide and is known for its contentious relationship with the Chinese government, has been accused of forced child labor in a lawsuit brought forth by two former dancers."

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5374934/shen-yun-lawsuit-dancers-child-labor

Tonight’s Utah Symphony concert was unforgettable. World-class performance in a world-class venue (Abravanel Hall). I’m still nerding out. Support the arts and live music in your community!

Tony-winning composer Charles Strouse has died at 96. Strouse's Broadway scores include "Bye Bye Birdie", "Applause" and "Annie". He also composed film scores including "Bonnie & Clyde", as well as the theme song for "All in the Family".

Life Academy

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/life-academy/

Congratulations to the #StateStreetBallet for the 30th year anniversary. #SantaBarbara #ballet #performingarts

Van Dyke and Co. to perform 2025 Dance Showcase on Saturday | Entertainment https://www.byteseu.com/994472/ #Arts #ballet #ConcertDance #Dance #Entertainment #PerformingArts

Two Tony-nominated Broadway musicals will begin North American tours in Fall 2026. "Maybe Happy Ending" launches at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, and "Buena Vista Social Club" hits the road at at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo.

THEATRE REVIEW: "SOME LIKE IT HOT" - ON TOUR
'Some Like It Hot' is the can't miss musical of the year.

https://hotchka.com/some-like-it-hot-tour-review-baltimore-hippodrome

Anthem Community Council announces Music in May concert series | Arts & Entertainment https://www.byteseu.com/986283/ #Entertainment #music #musicology #PerformingArts

Adam Lambert will take on the role of Judas in the three-night Hollywood Bowl production of "Jesus Christ Superstar", August 1-3, opposite Cynthia Erivo in the title role.

Finding balance in family, hoops https://www.rawchili.com/nba/9254/ #AlexJensen #Basketball #coach #DaveFox #Family #PerformingArts #Roster #Utah

Actress and comedienne Ruth Buzzi has died at 88. Read about her life and career on Hotchka+.

https://www.hotchkaplus.com/2025/05/ruth-buzzi-dies-at-88.html