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Opens: January 29, 2025
Closing: February 22, 2025
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A new Jazz musical based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”



What does it take for a woman to make it in a man’s world?



Meet Vy, a talented songwriter looking to make it big in the 1940’s Harlem scene. She quickly learns from her uncle Jester that women will never be taken seriously in a man’s world. But, like many a strong hero, she refuses to accept defeat. Through her gender fluid cunning, she meets club owner The Duke and sensational nightclub singer Lady Liv and is swept up in a syncopated symphony of melodies, mistaken identities and romance. Who will come out on top?



Play On! is set in the jazz scene of New York’s Cotton Club. This stylish retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Talawa’s Artistic Director Michael Buffong (A Kind of People, Royal Court; All My Sons, Talawa and Royal Exchange) fuses the thrilling music of Duke Ellington with street dance choreography.



Prepare to be wowed by this musical spectacular that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping along with the timeless soundtrack.



Accessible Performances: Wednesday 12 February, 2.30pm – Chilled Environment Performance. Thursday 13 February, 7.30pm – Open Captioned Performance. Saturday 15 February, 2.30pm – Audio Described Performance. Monday 17 February, 7.30pm – BSL Interpreted Performance


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Wasatch Theatre Company brings the classic play ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson to the holiday playlist with two of Utah's favorite theatre makers, Jayne Luke and Richard Scharine.  The show will run December 6-9, 2024 for only 4 performances at the Regent Street Black Box at the Eccles.

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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld interviewed playwright Jonathan Spector about the Broadway debut of his play Eureka Day, starring Amber Gray, Jessica Hecht, Bill Irwin, and more. Learn more about the play!

WHISKEY to Play Hotel Ziggy On Sunset This Month
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Liv Hanna Releases New Song 'AGAIN3X'
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Alex Sampson Releases New Holiday Single 'Lost in New York'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024


Buzzing singer, songwriter, and vocal powerhouse Alex Sampson shares his new holiday single “Lost In New York.' The balladic track sets the scene for a cozy winter holiday season in New York. Listen to it now!

Video: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG's Adam Petherbridge Dishes on His Artistic Journey
by Survival Jobs - Oct 31, 2024


In this video, Adam Petherbridge reflects on the unwavering support from his parents, which encouraged him to pursue his passion for acting. He shares amusing anecdotes about his “survival jobs,” including his stint at a local pie shop and the challenges he faced while juggling catering gigs! 

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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024


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Voices Festival Productions to Present Roundtable Event For WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024


Voices Festival Productions will present a Community Care Roundtable, featuring elder care experts and DC theatermakers, in honor of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Learn how to tune in.

Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, & More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024


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Video: THE PIANO LESSON Director and Cast Discuss New Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024


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Cast Set For Theatre Peckham's PAN
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by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 25, 2024


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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024


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