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Searches for a movie about live reporting are trending, alongside a new week of cinema releases. Business Today's weekly roundup lists films including Bokshi, Dongri and Other Mommy arriving in theatres this week. It remains unclear which specific live-reporting film audiences are searching for, but interest in new releases is driving movie-related queries this week.
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Glenn Close will join the record-breaking West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing Herod during the show's final week in London. The casting of the veteran Hollywood star in the musical has drawn wide coverage from theatre and entertainment outlets. Separately, she is also mentioned alongside Ryan Murphy's series All's Fair, whose season two features Drag Race stars.
- 3French Revolution comedy opens at Showtimers Community Theatre▼HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Comedy about the French Revolution opens this week at Showtimers Community Theatre
A new comedy set during the French Revolution opens this week at Showtimers Community Theatre in Virginia, as featured by WDBJ7's Hometown Entertainment segment. The production brings a light-hearted take on the historic uprising to local audiences, continuing the community theatre's run of staging local productions for Roanoke-area theatergoers.
- 4Guthrie's 'Kunene' and Theatre in the Round at 75 headline Minnesota stage picks▼MN Shortlist Oct. 9-15: ‘Kunene’ at Guthrie, Theatre in the Round at 75 and a Winona love letter
MPR News has released its weekly Minnesota Shortlist of cultural events for October 9-15. The picks include the Guthrie Theater's production of 'Kunene', the 75th anniversary of Minneapolis's Theatre in the Round, and a piece described as a love letter to Winona. The roundup highlights what to see across Minnesota's stages this week.
- 5Pella Christian High School to Stage Frozen Production▼Pella Christian High School Theatre Troupe to Present Frozen Next Week
Pella Christian High School's theatre troupe in Pella, Iowa will present a production of Frozen next week. The announcement gives local audiences the chance to see the popular musical staged by students, and community members are being alerted to the upcoming performances in the area.
- 6Roxy Regional Theatre Stages Stranger Sings Parody Musical▼Roxy Regional Theatre Presents “Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical” October 23rd – November 1st
Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville will present Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical from October 23rd to November 1st. The show is a comedic spoof of the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, done in musical theatre style. The run gives local audiences a limited two-week window to catch the production, and the announcement is drawing attention from theatre fans in the region.
- 7Five things to do in Northeast Ohio this week▼5 things to do in NEO: Cleveland Public Theatre reveal, documentaries in Chagrin and more
Ideastream Public Media has published a roundup of five things to do in Northeast Ohio, headlined by a reveal at Cleveland Public Theatre and documentary screenings in Chagrin Falls. The listing is aimed at residents looking for local arts and cultural events in the region this week.
- 8Letterboxd Friday: viewers share reactions to La Bola Negra●# LetterboxdFriday LA BOLA NEGRA The line delivered at one of the most emotional moments in the story had everyone laugh
Film fans taking part in the weekly Letterboxd Friday ritual are posting short reviews of La Bola Negra, with one viewer highlighting a bold line of dialogue delivered at an emotional peak that drew laughter from the theatre audience. Other posts in the thread praise recent films for inventive storytelling, turning the hashtag into a running exchange of quick, personal takes on new releases.
- 9Broadway's 'Paranormal Activity' Extends Run By Eight Weeks▼‘Paranormal Activity’ To Haunt Broadway For Eight Additional Weeks
The Broadway stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' has been extended for eight additional weeks, according to Deadline. The horror production, based on the popular found-footage film franchise, will continue performances in New York beyond its original schedule, indicating stronger-than-expected ticket demand for a genre show on Broadway.
- 10Art Hounds picks: 'Young Frankenstein,' dance and woodcarving▼Art Hounds: ‘Young Frankenstein,’ defiant joy through dance and expressive woodcarvings
MPR News' Art Hounds segment is highlighting a production of 'Young Frankenstein' alongside two other arts picks: a dance work described as defiant joy, and an exhibition of expressive woodcarvings. The recommendations point audiences in Minnesota toward local theatre, dance and visual art events this week.
- 11Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part at Arena Stage▼At Arena Stage, Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part
Arena Stage in Washington is hosting Theatre Week, an initiative that invites members of the public to take part in theatrical activities and experience theatre firsthand. The event aims to broaden access to the performing arts and draw new audiences into the theatre community.
- 12Peoria Players Theatre stages 'Dracula' this October▼Peoria Players Theatre presents 'Dracula' on stage Oct. 9-11 and 15-18
Peoria Players Theatre in Peoria, Illinois is mounting a stage production of 'Dracula', running October 9-11 and October 15-18. The community theatre company's Halloween-season staging of the classic vampire tale gives local audiences a seasonal horror option, with performances spread across two weeks in the run-up to the holiday.
- 13Tg STAN stages Molière cycle '1, 2, 3 Poquelin' in Hérouville●[THÉÂTRE] Le Tg STAN traverse l’œuvre de Molière dans « 1, 2, 3 Poquelin », une suite de pièces de théâtre pour savourer
Theatre company Tg STAN is presenting '1, 2, 3 Poquelin', a series of pieces drawing on the work of Molière, at the Théâtre d'Hérouville in Hérouville-Saint-Clair from 8 to 10 October. The production revisits the playwright's language, with commentators praising the company's inventiveness and recommending the run as a chance to savour Molière's text on stage.
- 14StoryMakers offers free Advent Theatre House with new subscriptions●Bring the story of Advent to life: Start a StoryMakers subscription and receive a free Advent Theatre House
StoryMakers, a creative faith resource group, is offering a free Advent Theatre House to anyone who starts a subscription. The paper craft set is designed to help families and churches act out the story of Advent during the weeks leading up to Christmas. The promotion was announced via Episcopal News Service.
- 15Neighborhood Theatre Group to stage Halloween Black Cat show▼Neighborhood Theatre Group to present Halloween-season Black Cat show
Neighborhood Theatre Group is preparing a Black Cat show for the Halloween season, according to the Eastern Echo. The production is timed to the holiday and is being promoted as a seasonal theatre offering, though dates, venue and ticketing details were not included in the initial report. Audiences in the theatre group's area can expect a Halloween-themed stage show in the coming weeks.
- 16Joliet Central Drama Launches Immersive Audience Experience●Joliet Central Drama Invites Audiences into the Story with I...
Joliet Central High School's drama program is staging a production designed to draw audiences directly into the story, according to a report from The Times Weekly. The piece highlights the department's immersive approach to theatre, inviting local audiences to experience performances in a more participatory way. The report is drawing attention locally as a positive story about student arts in Joliet, Illinois.