2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2024
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
Interview: Tammy Faye Starlite Spills Details of NICO UNDERGROUND at Joe's Pub
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 25, 2024
Cabaret singer Tammy Faye Starlite is bringing her show Nico Underground, exploring the subversive singer Nico perhaps best known for singing with the Velvet Underground. The show runs at Joe's Pub every Wednesday night at 9:30 pm from May 1 to May 22. We spoke with Tammy about the inspiration behind the show and the process of putting it together.
Creative Team Announced For Transcendence Theatre Company's 2024 Summer Season BROADWAY IN SONOMA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024
Transcendence Theatre Company has announced the creative teams for its 2024 summer season, Broadway in Sonoma. California Wine Country's award-winning premiere entertainment experience will bring incredible, award-winning talent to Sonoma for a summer of outstanding outdoor performances just steps from historic downtown Sonoma. Each production is developed by an experienced artistic team that includes newer artists who have joined Transcendence in recent years and long-standing members who have returned to Sonoma for over a decade.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its Season 43 (2024-2025). This season’s roster includes a World Premiere comic mystery, three San Diego premieres, a Tony Award-winning musical, a searing classic drama, an inspiring autobiographical piece, a family comedy, a new and hilarious Hercule Poirot mystery, a unique look at the Asian immigration experience, and one century-old cake.
Review: COOL RIDER, London Palladium
by Caroline Cronin - Apr 16, 2024
Producers Christopher D Clegg and James Drury have had a remarkable journey with Cool Rider, the much-lauded Grease 2 stage adaption. From a supposed ‘one night only show’ back in 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, to record-breaking ticket sales, a flurry of last-minute additional dates, then a return run three months later at the Duchess Theatre…not to mention an original cast recording.
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024
Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.
THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Marriott Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024
Marriott Theatre will continue its 2024 season with MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson.
Chateau Chic Comes to the Big Apple
by Team BWW - Mar 8, 2024
The stage is set, the lights are dimming, and the stars of the small screen are stepping out from the comfort of their chateau and onto the whirlwind adventure that is the 'Dare to Do It' tour. Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the dynamic duo behind the beloved television series 'Escape To The Chateau,' have touched down in the USA & Canada, bringing with them a blend of charm, wit, and a touch of DIY magic.
Ram Gopal Bajaj to be Conferred META Lifetime Achievement Award 2024
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2024
The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) and Festival 2024 announced that the META 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award will be conferred on celebrated Indian stage, film and television actor/director Ram Gopal Bajaj who will be felicitated during the award ceremony on 20th March 2024 at Kamani Auditorium.
Betty Buckley's Animated Short Film Sets Film Festival Debut
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2024
Betty Buckley has created, wrote and narrated The Mayfly, an animated short film. Animated traditionally in 2D, The Mayfly is the story of Megalyn Mayfly, who goes against all expectations and dedicates her short life to music and dance. Her quest takes her from Central Park West to the Upper East Side's Carlyle Hotel.
Craig Campbell Sets Date For 'Passionate Class Of '89' Album
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024
Last year was an ambitious time of music for country hitmaker Craig Campbell, releasing the 16-song The Lost Files: Exhibit A and the 17-song Exhibit B, the second of which landed on the first ballot of the ACM Awards. The six songs represent the core influences who helped mold his desire to pursue a career as an artist and songwriter.
South Coast Repertory Performs PRELUDE TO A KISS in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024
Craig Lucas returns to one of his theatrical homes as South Coast Repertory will present the world premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical, lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, music by Messé, book by Lucas. Directed by Ivers, it runs April 5-May 4, 2024 on the Segerstrom Stage as the centerpiece to SCR’s 60th season.
National Sawdust Welcomes 7 New Board Members On Eve Of 10th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2024
National Sawdust welcomes seven new board members on the eve of its 10th anniversary, expanding to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century artists. The Brooklyn-based cultural institution adds professionals from finance, law, communications, and more to its Board of Directors.
Betty Buckley Will Return to Joe's Pub in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024
Tony Award-winning, stage and screen icon Betty Buckley will return to Joe’s Pub in New York City for six live performances on May 16-18, 2024. Find out how to get tickets to catch Ms. Buckley at Joe's Pub here!
Grammy Award Winner Maxim Vengerov to Tour Australia
by Michael Major - Feb 22, 2024
Accompanied by one of Europe's most iconic pianists Polina Osetinskaya, the master violinist will appear at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on 5 August, Arts Centre Melbourne's Hamer Hall on 7 August and Sydney Opera House's Concert Hall on 10 August 2024.