John Ellis News

Kendrick Scott Oracle returns April 5 with the release of A Wall Becomes A Bridge (Blue Note), an inspiring new 12-song cycle about overcoming obstacles both personal and collective. The album was produced by Derrick Hodge, and find's Scott augmenting his long-running quintet with the addition of turntablist Jahi Sundancewho joins guitarist Mike Moreno, pianist Taylor Eigsti, reedist John Ellis, and bassist Joe Sanders to expand Oracle's palette. The lead track “Mocean” is available today to stream or download.

Dinner in Winslow. The EDGE at BPA. Dessert or drinks after the show! Celebrate a night out on Bainbridge Island April 6 as The EDGE Improv delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. As do many of the troupe's regular patrons, Dick Daniel uses The EDGE as part of his "feel-good therapy."

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

According to troupe member Ken Ballenger, "The Edge is like therapy, but cheaper." Get your dose of therapy March 2 as The EDGE delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from the PNW's long winters, life's wearisome worries, and an unrelenting news cycle.

Catch a ray of funny, fun sunshine with The EDGE Improv on February 2 at BPA. Join The EDGE as they deliver imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from the PNW's long winters, life's wearisome worries, and an unrelenting news cycle. As troupe member Matty Whitman sagely ruminates, "Whever you go, there you are. Whever you are, there you go."

Launch the New Year with laughter and The EDGE Improv on January 5 at BPA. The troupe skillfully delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. As troupe member Cynthia Lair reflects, "Only onstage with The EDGE is there an amusement park where you pay to sit in a hole, an elevator full of people taking a shower, and an exotic dancing car repair shop. All totally believable."

Kick start your holiday cheer with The EDGE Improv on December 1 at BPA. The troupe skillfully delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. You won't want to miss the troupe's holiday humor buffet, and as troupe member Matty Whitman reflects, "The EDGE hopes the audience remembers…when we are on stage, the stage adds 70 to 80 pounds."

Elevate your spirits and brighten the dark days of November with a bouquet of sunshine from The EDGE Improv on November 3 at BPA. The troupe skillfully delivers imagination on demand, divined spontaneously from audience suggestions. You won't want to miss the troupe's first-Saturday performances, which Ken Ballenger likens to therapy (but cheaper!).

Yesterday, September 30, the heart of NYC's theatre district housed what fans like to call 'Broadway Christmas,' otherwise known as the 32nd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Miss the big day or just want to relive it? BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out all of the photos below!

Manhattan Theatre Club's 2018-2019 season officially kicked off last night with the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!

The Nap is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, September 27th opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the production below!

Perk up your fall harvest with a barrel of laughs and The EDGE Improv on October 6 at BPA. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from life's wearisome worries and unrelenting news cycle.

A new program offered by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance will be the only one in the Ann Arbor community to provide group piano instruction for adult beginners.

Wrap up the season with a madcap evening of summer laughs, The EDGE Improv, and an evening of 'imagination on demand.' You won't want to miss The EDGE Improv's August performance at BPA, where the troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the beginning of time.

MTC will soon present the American premiere of The Nap, written by Olivier Award nominee Richard Bean, the author of the rollicking, award-winning Broadway comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

Make plans today for The EDGE Improv's inaugural 2018 - 2019 Season performance on September 1. Performing to sell-out crowds regularly at BPA, the troupe's shenanigans have earned a devoted community of followers seeking respite from life's wearisome worries and unrelenting news cycle.

Wrap up the season with a madcap evening of summer laughs, The EDGE Improv, and an evening of 'imagination on demand.' You won't want to miss The EDGE Improv's August performance at BPA, where the troupe's riotous antics have inspired rave reviews from shrewd onlookers since the beginning of time.

Music Mountain, America's longest running summer chamber music festival, welcomes first time guests! Escher String Quartet performs Webern, Schubert, and Schumann on Sunday, July 15 (3pm). Helen Sung Quartet brings her energized and spirited jazz to Music Mountain on Saturday, July 14 (6:30pm). Concerts are scheduled through September 23.

My Fair Lady opened last night, April 19, at Lincoln Center. We're taking you inside opening night on the red carpet. Check out photos below!