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Hip-Hop Heavyweights Saba & No ID Release New Single 'head.rap' Photo Hip-Hop Heavyweights Saba & No ID Release New Single 'head.rap'
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024

RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their latest collaborative single  entitled head.rap. RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their late...
Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway! Photo Review Roundup: THE WIZ Returns To Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Did critics think The Wiz was wonderful? Read the reviews as the newest Broadway revival of the classic musical opens on Broadway!...
Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White Photo Interview: A Look at Motherhood in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL with Roz White
by The Marriage Matinee - April 26, 2024

Tina Turner’s name evokes an instant reaction. Those four simple syllables have a unique weight and impact to them because she was such a tour de force. Yet behind the powerhouse and beyond the glittering lights, Tina Turner had a past. A past that included a mother-daughter relationship that was fr...
NCT's Doyoung Releases His First Solo Album 'Youth' Photo NCT's Doyoung Releases His First Solo Album 'Youth'
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024

NCT’s DOYOUNG has released his first-ever solo album, YOUTH. The highly anticipated debut album encapsulates the array of emotions experienced in the throes of youth.'Little Light,' the focus track of the project, is an appealing band song with intense guitar riffs, where DOYOUNG's powerful yet deli...
Dates Added To UNFAIR ADVANTAGE U.S. Premiere At Steppenwolf Photo Dates Added To UNFAIR ADVANTAGE U.S. Premiere At Steppenwolf
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024

Catch the latest updates on UNFAIR ADVANTAGE's extended run. The show, due to popular demand, has added more dates but must close on May 19....
Philadelphia Pride March And Festival Returns With America's Largest Rainbow Flag 400 Photo Philadelphia Pride March And Festival Returns With America's Largest Rainbow Flag 400 Ft. Long
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Celebrate with Philadelphia as the Pride March and Festival returns, showcasing America's largest 400 ft. long rainbow flag. Join the vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion in the heart of Pennsylvania....
Video: Stephanie Lambring Shines A Light On Social Media Contradictions With 'Cover G Photo Video: Stephanie Lambring Shines A Light On Social Media Contradictions With 'Cover Girl'
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024

Stephanie Lambring shares the brooding new single “Cover Girl” ahead of her anticipated sophomore album Hypocrite releasing, April 19. Opening the album with a perpetually unsettled drumbeat, “Cover Girl” grapples with the modern pressures of a social media-driven world, and the music video illustra...
Video: HADESTOWN Is a Family Affair with Jon Jon & Isa Briones Photo Video: HADESTOWN Is a Family Affair with Jon Jon & Isa Briones
by Joey Mervis - April 18, 2024

In this video, watch as the adorable father/daughter duo of Jon Jon and Isa Briones chat more about the huge impact of Hadestown, the joy of sharing a passion for the arts, and so much more!...
Royal River Community Players Perform MATILDA This May Photo Royal River Community Players Perform MATILDA This May
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024

This May, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, is coming to the Royal River Community Players (RRCP) Playhouse from May 17-26, 2024. Under the direction of Janie Downey, the musical is based on Roald Dahl's beloved novel, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin....
Video: Alex Lacamoire on the Music of Sting's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at New York City Ce Photo Video: Alex Lacamoire on the Music of Sting's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at New York City Center
by Joshua Wright - April 16, 2024

Watch as Alex Lacamoire, a music arranger known for his extensive Broadway credits such as Hamilton, In the Heights, and Dear Evan Hansen, discusses the process of turning the iconic music of Sting into a story for the stage in MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE....
Video: Nosotros Release New Video for 'Mentiras' Featuring Daniel French Photo Video: Nosotros Release New Video for 'Mentiras' Featuring Daniel French
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024

Nosotros, the critically acclaimed 10-piece Latin music band known for their vibrant fusion of rhythms and socially conscious lyrics, has released their latest single titled 'Mentiras.” In the wake of a tumultuous political climate and presidential voting year, this song emerges as a powerful anthem...
Eisemann Center Will Present An Evening With Lee Asher On Friday, June 7 Photo Eisemann Center Will Present An Evening With Lee Asher On Friday, June 7
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

Experience a magical evening with renowned illusionist Lee Asher at the Eisemann Center on June 7, 2024....
Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center! Photo Musical Comedy Hit HAIRSPRAY Is Coming To The Fox Performing Arts Center!
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2024

The American Theatre Guild will present Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, HAIRSPRAY. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O'Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will close out the 23–24 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series at the Fox Pe...
The Lovely Eggs Share Single 'Nothing/Everything' From Visual Artists Wood And Harris Photo The Lovely Eggs Share Single 'Nothing/Everything' From Visual Artists Wood And Harrison
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path, doing things your own way and it’s about doing what you want. And it’s about taking the longest song you’ve written to date and releasing it as a single! Li...
Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company Presents A Modern Ballet Spectacle at El Barrio's ArtSpac Photo Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company Presents A Modern Ballet Spectacle at El Barrio's ArtSpace PS109
by A.A. Cristi - April 16, 2024

Experience the mesmerizing modern ballet performance by Aru Dell'Arte Dance Company at El Barrio's ArtSpace PS109. The show includes two acts that challenge traditional ballet norms and offers an innovative and artistic experience....
Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall Photo Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - April 13, 2024

I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions....
REVIEW: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Presents A Thought Provoking Contemplation Th Photo REVIEW: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Presents A Thought Provoking Contemplation Through An Unlikely Pairing.
by Jade Kops - April 14, 2024

Craig Baldwin (Director) delivers a compact but captivating expression of Samuel D. Hunter’s (Playwright) A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.  The 2022 New York Drama Critics Circle Award Winner for Best Play, this two-hander is a simple but thought-provoking piece that never directly discusses the tit...
Higgins Publishing Releases New Book SPIRITS, DREAMS, AND PROPHECIES By Donna Hodges Photo Higgins Publishing Releases New Book SPIRITS, DREAMS, AND PROPHECIES By Donna Hodges
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Explore spiritual enlightenment with Donna Hodges' new book, SPIRITS, DREAMS, AND PROPHECIES, released by Higgins Publishing....
Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva No Photo Review Roundup: THE GREAT GATSBY Opens On Broadway, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada!
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024

Welcome to the Jazz Age! The new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby opens on Broadway tonight, starring Jeremy Jordan  and Eva Noblezada! Read the reviews!...
Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre Photo Interview: Alexandra Silber On Taking On THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 12, 2024

xWe spoke with Alexandra Silber about starring in Marriott Theatre's production of 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....
Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide Photo Interview: Hiro Iida, an Electronic Music Designer Making Waves Worldwide
by Ayaka Ozaki - April 13, 2024

Hiro Iida: Known as an electronic music designer making waves worldwide, he's a sound craftsman designing the sound of musicals. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has won two Grammy Awards. Some of his notable works include 'The Notebook THE MUSICAL,' 'THE GREAT GATSBY,' 'Kimberly Akimbo,' ...
Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Peacock Series THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ Photo Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Peacock Series THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ
by Josh Sharpe - April 17, 2024

Babs is back! It has been announced that Emmy, Grammy, Oscar® and Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and director, Barbra Streisand has recorded a brand-new song “Love Will Survive,” which will be the end title of the upcoming Peacock and Sky Original series, The Tattooist of Au...
Review Roundup: LEMPICKA Opens on Broadway Photo Review Roundup: LEMPICKA Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - April 14, 2024

Lempicka, the new musical portrait of artist Tamara de Lempicka, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre. See what the critics had to say here!...
Youth Orchestra Los Angeles To Tour Alongside Los Angeles Philharmonic In Barcelona A Photo Youth Orchestra Los Angeles To Tour Alongside Los Angeles Philharmonic In Barcelona And Paris
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024

Join the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) and LA Philharmonic as they embark on an international tour to Barcelona and Paris from May 24 - 31, 2024....
SPRING AWAKENING Comes to the City Circle Theatre Company in May Photo SPRING AWAKENING Comes to the City Circle Theatre Company in May
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024

City Circle Theatre Company will present the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts....





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