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Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning Jelly’s Last Jam opening June 2, 2024 (with previews starting May 29th). Kent Gash directs the cast led by John Clarence Stewart as Jelly Roll Morton, Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers; Wilkie Ferguson III, Karole Foreman, Eric B. Anthony, Doran Butler, Chante Carmel, Cyd Charisse Glover-Hill, Summer Nicole Greer, Janaya Jones, Grasan Kingsberry, Amber Liekhus, Davon Rashawn, Joe Aaron Reid, Naomi C. Walley and Hannah Yosef. I had the chance to chat with John Clarence while he was navigating Los Angeles traffic.

BRASILIENSIS RAINFOREST to Play Goethe-Institut Boston in June

The Goethe-Institut Boston has invivted artist and performer Anita Ekman, together with musician Patrick Angello, for a presentation and concert that unites Contemporary Art and the Challenge of Reframing the Imagery of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in the Brazilian Amazon (COP-30).

MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95

Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.

Eliane Elias to Headline at Sony Hall; 'TIME AND AGAIN' Album Due in June

Internationally renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias will make her Sony Hall debut on Friday, June 14th.  This appearance is in conjunction with the June 28th release of here new album TIME AND AGAIN.

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS & More Set for Adventure Theatre MTC's 24-25 Season

Adventure Theatre MTC has unveiled its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring an exciting array of family-friendly performances and new productions.

See Linda Eder, Tony Danza and More Next Week at 54 Below

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 Below next week, featuring Linda Eder, Tony Danza and more. See the full schedule and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at Amber Riley & More in THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere

Get a first look at photos of The Preacher's Wife at Alliance Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For Beyond August Productions' EXIT STRATEGY By Ike Holter

Beyond August Productions has revealed the cast for its summer production of EXIT STRATEGY by Ike Holter, directed by Rodolfo Robles Cruz. Learn how to purchase tickets.

CLAY Releases New EP 'Waiting for God in the Garden'

Alt-pop artist CLAY (she/they) has released her highly-anticipated EP Waiting for God in the Garden. The 6-track collection is a purge of emotions that kick-starts an inevitable period of healing, reminding listeners that their reparative journey is non-linear. Instead, as we grow we experience life in a spiral, facing similar situations more than once but experiencing them from a different perspective. Listen to the EP now!

Carl Cox Shares Euphoric Remix of Hit HoneyLuv & Roland Clark Single 'This Is My Life'

Acid house legend Carl Cox has crafted a rave-ready remix of the recent HoneyLuv and Roland Clark single ‘This Is My Life’, out now. On his hypnotic remix, Carl Cox dials up the drumwork and puts bassy synthline front and centre, dials up the drum work, crafting a big-room monster version that will resonate with audiences worldwide. Listen to the remix now!

Lead Cast Set For YOUR LIE IN APRIL West End Run

The lead actors have been revealed for Your Lie in April's fully staged 12-week West End premiere ahead of rehearsals starting next week.  

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Celebrates 35 Years of AileyCamp

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its acclaimed AileyCamp program, an innovative summer initiative aimed at empowering middle school students through the art of dance and creative expression.

Centaur Theatre Reveals Its 56th Season Lineup

For their 56th season, CENTAUR THEATRE has announced a new season based on the theme of “Coming Home to Centaur” beginning this Fall, 2024.

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE ELUSIVE EAR Comes to Stage West

Stage West will present the regional premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear, a witty riff on the classic Conan Doyle mysteries, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, June 6. 

STATE OF PLAY Festival Programming Revealed at ODC Theater

ODC Theater has announced the complete program for its 12th annual summer dance festival, August 1 - 4. STATE OF PLAY invites audiences to join the creative process through a curated artistic exchange, presenting premieres alongside works-in-progress.

Souls Grown Deep Elects Two New Board Members

Souls Grown Deep has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, Kinshasha Holman Conwill and B.E. Noel.

El Ciclo De Conferencias Cenidim 2024 Abordará El Estudio De La Canción Para Las Infancias En América Latina Y Caribe

El Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) y la Subdirección General de Educación e Investigación Artísticas (Sgeia), a través del Centro Nacional de Investigación, Documentación e Información Musical Carlos Chávez (Cenidim), invitan a la conferencia A dos voces. Abordajes al campo de la canción para las infancias en América Latina y el Caribe, a cargo de los maestros Julio Eduardo Gullco Itzcovich (Cenidim) y Juan Sebastián Asuaga Bonnafon (Instituto de Profesores Artigas –IPA, Uruguay–).  

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at STNJ-The Best in Musical Comedy

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) kicks off its exciting 62nd season with the musical comedy, 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.' We loved it from the opening scene to the curtain call.

Chelsea Music Festival to Present Live Album Performance Of MIDSUMMER NIGHT MAGIC by The Lee Trio

Chelsea Music Festival will present the live album performance of MIDSUMMER NIGHT MAGIC by The Lee Trio. Learn more!

THE LIGHTNING THIEF & IOLANTHE are Coming to HART This Summer

Experience myth and magic this summer with HART's productions of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL and IOLANTHE. Learn how to purchase tickets!