Comedian Eric D'Alessandro will perform at the Sherman Theater at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. D’Alessandro’s unique comedic style, infused with his Italian-American heritage, spins raw, relatable narratives that resonate with the everyday American, a spokesperson said. D’Alessandro began on YouTube, and now performs sketches, celebrity impression...

The classic Italian comedy Miseria e Nobiltà (Misery and Nobility) was presented at the Marygrove Conservancy and Liberal Arts Theater in Detroit on Saturday, March 9. The play was written in the Neapolitan dialect by Eduardo Scarpetta in 1887. The play was produced by the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, supported by the Consulate of Italy in...

There's plenty of comedy in politics, but comedian Paul Mecurio would rather steer clear of party lines. “I do cable news show commentary, but I don’t do a lot of politics, because it’s not fun anymore,” says Mecurio, a Rhode Island native who brings his “Permission to Speak” show to the United Theatre in Westerly on March 9. “There’s no nuance. It...

The advent of spring can mean just one thing – the return of Compagnia Opus Ballet, direct from Florence, Italy, for a new performance with Florida's own Dance NOW! Miami. On Sunday, March 17, at 3 pm, the two ensembles will share the stage of the Miami Theater Center in Miami Shores. The afternoon will include a new, joint version of Gli Altri/The...

On February 28, comedic trio Sooshi Mango performed a headlining show at The Town Hall in New York City. An Australian comedy troupe that was founded in 2015, Sooshi Mango is comprised of brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri, and their best friend, Andrew Manfre. They played for a sold-out audience in the Big Apple. They were able to bring their YouTub...

Joe Gatto, known for the hidden camera comedy and reality show Impractical Jokers, has been touring the country and making people laugh with his tour, “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” for almost two years. “Especially the times that we’re in, people need to get out, forget the world that is around them right now… And have a good night surrounded by pe...

On the occasion of the reopening of the library at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, the exhibition Teatricci will open to the public, presenting an installation and selection of artworks by Italian artist Alessandra Ricci. Teatricci originates from the artist’s passion for theater and illustrated books, from the fascination for the unpred...

Blue Heron continues its multi-year exploration of the Italian madrigal with “Tasso & Wert,” a new program featuring dramatic scenes and lyrics by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso (1544-95) set to music by the Flemish composer Giaches de Wert (1535-96) and others. Taking place on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm at First Church in Cambridge, the performanc...

A night at the Italian opera is a bucket-list experience for many tourists and Unesco recently safeguarded the ancient art form, including Italian opera singing on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage last month. Dating back to the late 1500s, Italian opera singing is practised or taught by more than 30,000 people in Italy. Each day, a new gene...

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM (Open doors) - Where: Marygrove Conservancy and Liberal Arts Theater, 8425 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 -  Register here! Marquis Eugenio, in love with Gemma, the daughter of an enriched cook, convinces Felice and Pasquale, two penniless friends, to play the part of his aristocratic relatives in Gemma’s...