5 Musicals You Should See Before the Tony Awards

It’s hard to believe, but there are only two weeks before the 78th Annual Tony Awards will be presented at Radio City Music Hall.

That means, there are just about 16 or so chances left to see each of the acclaimed Broadway plays and musicals that are vying for Broadway’s top honor. In such a crowded season (there were 43 Broadway openings), we’ve decided to help your show selection by spotlighting five of the musicals—a mix of both original productions and revivals—that are currently vying for 2025 Tony Awards.

Continue Reading

ISLAND CITY STAGE ANNOUNCES 2025-26 SEASON; From Twisted Tales to Touching Human Trials, Celebrate the Power of Surprise through Inventive Storytelling

Get ready for a theatre season that will keep you guessing, grinning, and gasping! Island City Stage, the award-winning theatre committed to sharing stories of universal interest and engaging diverse audiences with entertaining, challenging, and inspiring productions and programs, often exploring the LGBTQ+ culture, is proud to unveil its 2025-26 season – a dynamic lineup of five bold productions, each delivering unexpected twists, inventive storytelling, and unforgettable theatrical moments. Whether a beloved classic or an exciting new work, every show promises a “surprise” that will leave audiences talking long after the final curtain.

Continue Reading

Richardson Park is Alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ Thanks to Ronnie Larsen & Friends of POW!

Leave it to Ronnie Larsen, POW! (Plays of Wilton) founder and artistic director, actor, producer, playwright and, dare I say hyper-creative mad genius? for coming up with original, out-of-the-box productions practically every quarter. (Last year’s A Shonda:The Musical remains one of my all-time favorites.) But this time, he outdid even himself by taking on classic, beloved by everyone, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and presenting the musical live and for free at a local Wilton Manors park in a way it’s NEVER been shown before. 

Continue Reading