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Time of Essence will tell the story of how ESSENCE has informed and reflected Black culture in America for over 50 years. Each episode explores a different decade - from the '70s to today - and features first-hand commentary on that era's biggest moments from the icons, trailblazers, staffers and leaders who lived and defined them. This candid commentary is coupled with never-before-seen footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, fashion and beauty.

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Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single Photo Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the son...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to the Everyman Theatre in May Photo A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Comes to the Everyman Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

This spring, Everyman Theatre will present William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a dynamic ensemble cast of 12 seasoned actors who are no strangers to Shakespeare. ...
Iconic Rock Musical HAIR To Take The Stage For One Weekend Only In Harrison Photo Iconic Rock Musical HAIR To Take The Stage For One Weekend Only In Harrison
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2024

Join the Harrison Players for a performance of the iconic rock musical HAIR, reflecting on timeless political and social struggles. ...
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....
PAINTED WITH RAVEN Spin-Off Series Coming This Summer Photo PAINTED WITH RAVEN Spin-Off Series Coming This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

World of Wonder, the producers behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, have announced a special spin-off of their hit series ‘Painted with Raven’. The special spin-off, titled ‘Painting with Raven’, will keep Emmy- Award- winning make-up artist and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Raven in the host’s chair as she sits ...
First Stage's Young Company to Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Photo First Stage's Young Company to Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2024

First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present its final production of the 2023/24 season, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Club D'Elf to Perform at Spire Performing Arts Center in Plymouth This May Photo Club D'Elf to Perform at Spire Performing Arts Center in Plymouth This May
by Blair Ingenthron - April 06, 2024

Boston-based world-dub-jazz collective Club d'Elf will perform at Spire Performing Arts Center in Plymouth, MA on Friday May 3....
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC Photo Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will complete its 65th anniversary coast-to-coastUnited States tour to 21 cities at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND with performances Friday, May 10 at 8pm, Saturday, May 11th at 8pm and Sunday, May 12 at 3pm....
NYSEC & Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance to Present SOUND~EARTH~MOTION Photo NYSEC & Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance to Present SOUND~EARTH~MOTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024

Experience SOUND~EARTH~MOTION, a captivating performance presented by The New York Society for Ethical Culture and Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances Photo Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Following sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and Kennedy Center Opera House, historian John Monsky will make his Boston Pops debut with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts Photo Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Lyric Arts
by Jared Fessler - April 24, 2024

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a dynamic musical comedy that pulsates with energy, centering on three female colleagues who band together to confront their chauvinistic and self-centered boss. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the narrative follows Violet, Doralee, and Judy as they navigate the complex...
BAM Adds Three Leadership Roles Photo BAM Adds Three Leadership Roles
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has recently added three key roles to its core leadership team. Luis Felipe Farfán and Alice Stryker joined the organization as Chief Brand Officer and AVP of Advancement, consecutively, in January 2024. Jordana Kier became BAM’s Chief Growth Officer in the summer of ...
SUNNY SIDE UP Comes to Soho Theatre This Summer Photo SUNNY SIDE UP Comes to Soho Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 26, 2024

Smash-hit show Sunny Side Up will return to London and is making an exciting transfer to Soho Theatre this summer. This honest and poetic sold-out hit encapsulates the essence of inner- city London life, following the story of Peckham-born David looking back at his early life....
TARTE Announces Partnership With Turkish Coffee Lady Photo TARTE Announces Partnership With Turkish Coffee Lady
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2024

TARTE partners with Turkish Coffee Lady for the production of Daughters of Anatolia, featuring the micro art of world-renowned artist, Hasan Kale. The show premieres on April 20th, 2024....
OLD ELK DISTILLERY - Raise a Glass to Spring Cocktails and Three Great Recipes Photo OLD ELK DISTILLERY - Raise a Glass to Spring Cocktails and Three Great Recipes
by Marina Kennedy - April 15, 2024

From floral sips to fruity mixes, these delicious cocktails, courtesy of Old Elk Distillery, mesmerize the hue of the season’s produce like cherry, rhubarb, and even butterfly peas, capturing the essence of spring like no other....
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry Photo Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Artistry
by Jared Fessler - April 19, 2024

Prepare to be swept away by the timeless magic of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, now gracing the stage at Artistry! 'The Sound of Music' brings to life a captivating array of cherished Rodgers & Hammerstein melodies, from the uplifting 'Climb Every Mountain' to the charming 'My Favori...
Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of Photo Tamara de Lempicka- The Artist You Probably Never Heard Of
by Sidney Paterra - April 13, 2024

The life and works of Tamara de Lempicka come to life on Broadway this weekend. The character at the center of the new musical, opening Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre, left behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of artists... but how much do you know ab...
TWISTED MELODIES Added to Northlight Theatre's 2024-25 Season Photo TWISTED MELODIES Added to Northlight Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024

Northlight Theatre has announced Twisted Melodies, written and directed by Kelvin Roston Jr as the final production of the 2024-2025 season. ...
Utah Opera's Thaïs to Conclude the 2023-24 Season Photo Utah Opera's Thaïs to Conclude the 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Utah Opera will conclude the 2023-24 season with Bassinet's Thaïs. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala Raised More Than $1.3 Million Photo Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala Raised More Than $1.3 Million
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024

Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala raises over $1.3 million for artistic, educational, and community outreach programs. ...
Betty Buckley Animated Short THE MAYFLY to Screen at Tribeca Festival in June Photo Betty Buckley Animated Short THE MAYFLY to Screen at Tribeca Festival in June
by Josh Sharpe - April 25, 2024

The Mayfly, an animated short film by Tony Award-winning stage and screen icon Betty Buckley, who has created, written, and narrated the short, will screen at the 2024 Tribeca Festival June 5-16, 2024. The Mayfly is the story of Megalyn Mayfly, who goes against all expectations and dedicates her sho...
Matthew Mayfield Will Release New Album 'PRIZEFIGHTER' Next Month Photo Matthew Mayfield Will Release New Album 'PRIZEFIGHTER' Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Matthew Mayfield, the acclaimed singer-songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama, has announced the release of his highly anticipated album, PRIZEFIGHTER out on May 17, with pre-orders available now....
FELICITY to Release New Single 'Lovesick Blues' on May 14 Photo FELICITY to Release New Single 'Lovesick Blues' on May 14
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024

Rock band FELICITY is putting their infectious songwriting on full display with their new shimmering pop-rock anthem, 'Lovesick Blues”. Drawing inspiration from popular songs spanning the decades, 'Lovesick Blues' is a modern love song with a nostalgic twist, and a testament to the band's signature ...
Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances Photo Kate Rockwell, Daniel Yearwood, and More Will Join Boston Pops Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

Following sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium and Kennedy Center Opera House, historian John Monsky will make his Boston Pops debut with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Exclusive: Michael Feinstein on Bringing RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL to the Photo Exclusive: Michael Feinstein on Bringing RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL to the Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - April 10, 2024

Ahead of his third appearance at the Mark Taper Forum under the banner Feinstein's at the Taper, BroadwayWorld sat down to chat with Michael Feinstein about the upcoming performance of RAINBOW: The New Judy Garland Musical on Saturday, April 13 at 8PM....




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