David Byrne News

American Utopia is coming! On October 17, HBO will release the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show 'David Byrne's American Utopia,' directed by Academy Award winning director Spike Lee. 

The Paley Center for Media today announced a new selection to its Paley Front Row series: Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert.

The Paley Center for Media today announced a new selection to its Paley Front Row series: Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert. The conversation featuring the creative team behind the YouTube Originals documentary will be available for view on the Paley Center's YouTube channel on Friday, August 21, at noon EST. Paley Front Row is part of Paley@Home Presented by Citi, a new way to enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories of today's top shows from the comfort of home. 

David Byrne launches his new monthly radio show, a??Here Comes Everybody,' today, August 1.

TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente today announced the lineup of titles selected for the 45th Toronto International Film Festival.

Today, acclaimed pianist/producer THOMAS BARTLETT shares a new song, 'Multiflora,' from his extraordinary debut solo album, SHELTER, which arrives via Modern Recordings/BMG this Friday, July 24. 

TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente announced today that the HBO, Spike Lee directed filmed version of the Broadway-acclaimed David Byrne's American Utopia is the Opening Night Presentation of the 45th Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 10. 

Today, acclaimed pianist/producer Thomas Bartlett shares a new song, 'Multiflora,' from his extraordinary debut solo album, SHELTER, which arrives via Modern Recordings/BMG this Friday, July 24

Fourteen major Broadway productions are partnering with HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that promotes civic participation through music, culture, and live performance, to encourage Broadway fans across the United States to register and vote.

John Mulaney will bring two new John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch specials to Comedy Central.

Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright recently performed “Unfollow the Rules: The Paramour Session,” a concert performed acoustically with a socially distanced string section, piano and guitar to accompany him.

92Y's Unterberg Poetry Center will present a July 14, 6 pm online conversation featuring bestselling author David Mitchell and pop/rock icon David Byrne. They will discuss writing, music, the creative life - and Mitchell's new novel, Utopia Avenue, which comes out on July 14.

Today's top stories: David Byrne's American Utopia is coming to HBO, and more!

HBO will present the filmed version of the acclaimed Broadway show 'David Byrne's American Utopia,' directed by Academy Award® winning director Spike Lee.

Need something new to listen to, read, or watch? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases, including Nick Blaemire's A Little More Alive, Royalties with Darren Criss, and more!

Today's top stories: The New York Times will celebrate the 19/20 Broadway season, Ryan Murphy aims to run The Normal Heart and The Destiny of Me on Broadway, and more!

Below, listen as Caitlin Kinnunen sings 'Take a Deep Breath' from Frankie! The Musical.

Janelle Monae was a guest on Thursday night's episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about starring in season two of Homecoming on Prime Video. During her interview, Meyers brought up how one of her songs was featured in David Byrne's American Utopia on Broadway.

Everything Everything opened a new chapter in their career with the release of their recent single 'In Birdsong.' Premiered by Annie Mac at Radio 1 and launched with a striking self-animated visual, 'In Birdsong' hit key streaming playlists, while also landing praise from NME, Pitchfork, Under The Radar, amongst others.

Among tonight's winners was the pre-Broadway engagement of Six the Musical. which took home Outstanding Visiting Production for its run at ART, while David Byrne's American Utopia was honored with Best Visiting Performance, Musical.