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BWW Review: SOCIAL! THE SOCIAL DISTANCE DANCE CLUB at Park Avenue Armory
by Cindy Sibilsky - Apr 19, 2021


David Byrne is no stranger to creating theatre, quirky immersive experiences, or ushering people to the dance floor. So perhaps it's fitting that he's acting as a Pied Piper for a return to all three in SOCIAL! The Social Distance Dance Club at Park Avenue Armory.

Laurie Anderson and Jason Moran to Premiere PARTY IN THE BARDO at Park Avenue Armory in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021


Park Avenue Armory today announced dates for its premiere of Party in the Bardo, a collaboration between multidisciplinary artist and MacArthur “Genius” Jason Moran, who curates the Armory’s Artists Studio Series, and multi-Grammy Award–winning performance artist Laurie Anderson.

DAYGLOW Announces 2021 North American Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021


The tour will be the first time Dayglow, also known as 21-year-old Sloan Struble, will get to play songs from his forthcoming album Harmony House which it out on May 21st on Struble’s own Very Nice Records in partnership with AWAL. 

NEW SONGS NOW IN YOUR LIVING ROOM, Episodes of MTA RADIO PLAYS and More Announced for Rattlestick in April & May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2021


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater has announced online programming for April and May including the return of New Songs Now In Your Living Room, new episodes of MTA Radio Plays, and several public conversations. The activities highlight new and necessary theatrical voices while also deepening connections between audiences and artists.

TENET, THE MANDALORIAN, THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT, and More Take Home Art Directors Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2021


The Art Directors Guild announced winners of its 25th Annual ADG Awards in 11 categories of film, television, commercials, and music videos on Saturday night, April 10, 2021. Mank (Donald Graham Burt), Tenet (Nathan Crowley), Da 5 Bloods (Wynn Thomas), and Soul (Steve Pilcher), won Best Production Design for Feature Film.

ELI SMART Releases Debut EP 'Boonie Town'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 8, 2021


Raised on the Island of Kauai in Hawaii, Eli Smart moved to Liverpool to attend Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institution for Performing Arts. It was there that his musical inspiration reached new levels as Smart found himself pushed to create his own wildly colourful musical world. 

Breaking: Neil Diamond Musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Will Have World Premiere in Boston in 2022; Steven Hoggett Joins Creative Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2021


The new musical that will tell the life story of singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, now has its name – A Beautiful Noise – and it will have its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre next summer with performances for this strictly limited four-week engagement starting Tuesday, June 21, 2022 and playing through Sunday, July 17, 2022.

The State of Broadway: April 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2021


Hope is on the horizon! With the acceleration of vaccine distribution and a new timetable to begin reopening NYC, some of the first re-openings have recently been announced. We've rounded up all of the latest news on the current state of Broadway for April 2021.

DAYGLOW Shares New Single 'Woah Man'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 1, 2021


Today Dayglow, also known as 21-year-old Sloan Struble, shares the third single off of his forthcoming new album Harmony House (set for release on May 21st on Struble’s own Very Nice Records in partnership with AWAL), “Woah Man.” 

Dayglow Shares New Song “Woah Man”
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021


Earlier this month Dayglow was announced to play in the upcoming season for the iconic Austin City Limits TV program. It was a big moment for the Texas-native and shows an artist poised for the next phase of what has already been an exciting career. He will join Brittany Howard, Leon Bridges, Jon Batiste and more. It will be his second TV performance of the year after he made his Late Night Debut on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to play his smash hit “Can I Call You Tonight”.

New Dates Announced for Bill T. Jones' AFTERWARDSNESS at Park Ave Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2021


Park Avenue Armory has announced new performance dates for Afterwardsness—a new commission by dancer, director, and choreographer Bill T. Jones—which will now run in a series of eight performances from May 19 to May 26, 2021.

David Byrne, Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett to Premiere SOCIAL! THE SOCIAL DISTANCE DANCE CLUB in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2021


Park Avenue Armory has announced the dates for the world premiere of SOCIAL! the social distance dance club, a new interactive and experiential movement piece commissioned by the Armory as part of its Social Distance Hall , its recently announced series of commissions of dance, music, and theater.

After Positive COVID Test, Park Avenue Armory Reschedules AFTERWARDSNESS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2021


Park Avenue Armory has announced that its production of Afterwardsness has been rescheduled.

Kyle Selig Releases New Album CAREFUL DAYS
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Mar 16, 2021


Mean Girls star Kyle Selig has released his new album, Careful Days, available to stream now!

Everything Everything Release New Single 'Supernormal'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2021


Everything Everything are back today with their brand new single 'Supernormal' - the band's first new music since the release of acclaimed 5th studio LP RE-ANIMATOR last year.

Listen to the Six Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2021


Tomorrow, March 14, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards air on CBS, and of the 83 categories, Broadway fans are zeroed in on just six nominees- the competitors for Best Musical Theater Album.

The State of Broadway: March 2021
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2021


Hope is on the horizon! With the acceleration of vaccine distribution and a new timetable to begin reopening NYC, some of the first re-openings have recently been announced. We've rounded up all of the latest news on the current state of Broadway for March 2021.

Park Avenue Armory Announces Spring Re-Opening Featuring New Commissions by David Byrne and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2021


Park Avenue Armory announced today the launch of Social Distance Hall, with a season of new commissions of dance, music, and theater created by artists during and in response to the pandemic.

Sarah Walk Shares Cinematic Video for 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 9, 2021


Walk has wanted to cover Prince for some time, in part due to them both hailing from Minneapolis, but also because collaborators Abe Rounds and Meshell Ndegeocello played the pop legends personal studio Paisley Park in the past.

130+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!
by Team BWW - Apr 4, 2021


Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

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