Nick Lee News

​​​​​​​Beck Center for the Arts unveils a new visual arts exhibition created by local, regional and international talents that will explore the importance of culture, history, and the environment on each of these artists.

Season two introduces new cast members including single roommates Bella Ho and Kim Ho (Washington and Judy’s cousins), and independent-minded Vanessa Kon and Tammy Gee (Nate’s sisters), and their respective partners Carlton Kon and Tran Nguyễn, who each have unique perspectives on what it means to be part of the Ho family.

Moon Tooth release a final preview of their highly-anticipated new album, Phototroph with today’s release of “Alpha Howl” and its accompanying, “Goodfellas” inspired video. The new music video was directed by Tom Flynn. Watch the new music video now!

ASCAP Pop Music Awards Publisher of the Year goes to Sony Music Publishing. The publishing powerhouse takes home the prestigious recognition for its contributions to pop music in 2021 with top songs including “Arcade,” “Back in Blood,” “Beers and Sunshine,” “drivers license,” “Kiss Me More,” “Peaches,” “RAPSTAR” and more. View the full list of winners!

The original version of the single was released in tandem with the campy, Vampire-infused, Tom Flynn-directed video. “Carry Me Home” is the third preview from the 11-song album, with the band previously releasing the songs “The Conduit” and “Nymphaeaceae”. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Recorded at Konkrete Studios in the Spring of 2019, Blossom encompasses the band members’ experiences living with mental illness and coming out on the other side stronger and as better individuals.

Today, hard rock band Brave New World premiere their new single and music video for “Sour Honey.” This single is an examination of the politics and gatekeeping of communities of unsigned musicians, and what it’s like to navigate this landscape.

In case you missed the advance screening and Q&A for House of Ho,  you can watch the full conversation with Washington, Judy, and Lesley Ho, showrunner and executive producer Nick Lee, and moderator Wendy Nguyen of Wendy's Lookbook exclusively on NextShark's social pages. 

See the official trailer for the HBOMax Original “House of Ho”. The original series will launch all episodes on HBO Max on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Long Island rock band Moon Tooth have officially released their latest EP, Violent Grief: Acoustic Selections. Available to stream today via Pure Noise Records, the five-track EP is comprised of brand new track 'Six of Swords' and four songs from the band's critically-acclaimed 2019 release CRUX, including previously shared 'Awe At All Angles (Acoustic)'.

 Long Island rockers Moon Tooth have announced the upcoming release of Violent Grief: Acoustic Selections will be out July 31st via Pure Noise Records.

The 11th BLOOMSDAY IN BROOKLYN, an annual literary pub crawl featuring readings from James Joyce will this year be presented in an online modern adaptation of the epic and far roaming Ulysses aptly titled BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN on Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm New York / Eastern time.

The 11th BLOOMSDAY IN BROOKLYN, an annual literary pub crawl featuring readings from James Joyce will this year be presented in an online modern adaptation of the epic and far roaming Ulysses aptly titled BLOOMSDAY LOCK-IN on Saturday, June 20 @ 3pm New York / Eastern time.

HBO Max has revealed the second slate of premium Max Originals available to viewers after the streamer's May 27th launch.

Long Island metal band Moon Tooth have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records and shared the music video for 'Through Ash', taken from their 2019 album Crux. Fans can watch the video below!

Lee Spirits Company, a leading distiller of gin and fine liqueurs is pleased to announce its latest product offering, Rocky Mountain Peppermint Schnapps, one of the only craft peppermint schnapps manufactured nationwide.

Hamilton's Jasmine Cephas Jones has been cast as a guest star on the second season on "Midnight, Texas" on NBC.

Building on the critical success of his 2011 production of Harold Pinter's Old Times, STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn will return to the British playwright's gripping realm of doubt and disquiet to direct a double bill of short plays. The Lover and The Collection will run from September 26-October 29 at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).

Building on the critical success of his 2011 production of Harold Pinter's Old Times, STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn will return to the British playwright's gripping realm of doubt and disquiet to direct a double bill of short plays. The Lover and The Collection will run from September 26-October 29 at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).

It's another one of those perplexing and invigorating weekends in Nashville theater as some of the season's most anticipated shows open - and theater-goers find themselves sometimes making a "Sophie's Choice" decision in some cases when the options somehow seem overwhelming. And as confounding as that can be for audiences, it once again shows that the theater scene in these parts remains as vital and as artistically challenging as ever…