Scott Guild Shares Pensive 'Until They're Home' Ahead of Debut LP
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024
Until They're Home, delves into grief and aims to make sense of the past and its impact on the future. Emerging from Guild's grief in his own life, the musician & author shares the track is, 'a song about grief, about feeling haunted by the loved ones you've lost, about wondering if you'll ever feel whole again...' Listen to the song here!
McCarter Announces 2024-2025 Dance Series, Returning This September
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024
McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp Dance. Also included as an optional season encore is the highly anticipated return of Pilobolus.
Savanna Leigh to Release 'reminders of you' EP, 'mason street' Video Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Savanna Leigh has announced the August 20 release of her new EP, reminders of you. New single “mason street” accompanies the announcement. 'mason street' is the most personal song Savanna's ever written and it’s the first song she’s released on which she is the sole writer. Watch the video now!
Charlie Parr's 'Boombox' Music Video Out Now, Following Rolling Stone Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024
The official music video for Charlie Parr’s new song, “Boombox,” is out now after premiering at Rolling Stone alongside an in-depth interview. Directed and animated by Kev Craven, the whimsical video is a celebration of the unique and meaningful relationships people have with music. Boombox” is from Parr’s acclaimed new album, Little Sun, which was released last month via Smithsonian Folkways. Watch the video now!
Interview: Simon Godwin on How MACBETH Can Connect to Audiences Today
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024
Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.
Interview: Matthew Morrison Makes His CHICAGO Debut in Japan
by Ayaka Ozaki - May 1, 2024
Matthew Morrison : Originally from California. Studied theater, singing, and dancing at New York University, making his Broadway debut in 'Footloose'. He gained recognition with 'Hairspray' and received a Tony Award nomination for 'The Light in the Piazza'. He starred in the Tony Award-winning 'South Pacific'. His portrayal of Will in the popular TV series 'Glee' earned him a Golden Globe Award. He played the role of James in the Broadway musical 'Finding Neverland' and has appeared in films such as 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', as well as guest appearances on TV shows like 'The Good Wife' and 'Grey's Anatomy'. He has showcased his talent across stage, film, and television.
Bill Pullman & Raymond Lee to Star In Taper Legacy Reading Of THE TRIAL OF THE CATONSVILLE NINE
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Center Theatre Group has announced “The Trial of the Catonsville Nine,” featuring Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Sinner, Oleanna, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?), and Raymond Lee (Quantom Leap, Kevin Can F*** Himself, Vietgone, Tokyo Fish Story), as the first in a series of Taper Legacy Readings on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum.
Rising Scottish Punks Cold Years Release New Album 'A Different Life'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024
There are some albums that immediately transcend time and space, regardless of genre, while simultaneously capturing the very moment out of which they were born. It’s an incredibly difficult balance to get right, but with their third full-length, Aberdeen’s Cold Years have done just that. Listen to the album here!
Wesley Dean Releases New Album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024
Nashville-based Aussie artist Wesley Dean has released his new album Music From Crazy Hearts, the companion piece to an upcoming feature film, Crazy Hearts: The Documentary, which sees Dean hit the road with his family for an ambitious tour across America. Along with the album’s release, Dean has also shared the neon-imbued music video for the country gospel track, “Mercy.” Watch the video here!
Alien Ant Farm Release Long Awaited New Album '~mAntras~'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 26, 2024
Alien Ant Farm have released their long awaited, highly anticipated new album ~mAntras~ out now through Megaforce Records. The band previously released the single and music videos for “So Cold”, “Fade”, and “Last Dantz”, which were wildly welcomed and acclaimed by fans old and new. ~mAntras~ is a record that will not only challenge your preconceptions of the band, but will also firmly reassert their place in the world. Listen to the album here!
Review Roundup: JORDANS at the Public Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2024
The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out what the critics are saying!
Xana Exposes Her Own Failures with Confessional Track 'Monster' Ahead of LP
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024
Vancouver-based rising pop artist Xana reflects on her past mistakes with 'Monster,' a brutally honest exploration of the artist's worst decisions and selfish behavior, out everywhere now. This summer, Xana will embark on a tour to support the album, The Sex Was Good Tour that will move across the U.S. this June and July beginning on June 1 in Portland, OR. Listen to the single here!
Review Roundup: STEREOPHONIC Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024
The new rock n' roll-centric play Stereophonic brings the drama of the recording studio to life at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, opening tonight! See what the critics had to say!
Scottish Singer Nina Nesbitt Shares New Track 'Mansion'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024
Following the release of “Pages” and “On The Run,” acclaimed Scottish singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Nina Nesbitt returns with “Mansion,” a spectral, gossamer track that pleads with a close friend to see the beauty within themselves. The song will appear on Nina’s forthcoming fourth studio album, Mountain Music, which is due to be released on September 27, via her own record label—Apple Tree Records. Listen to the song here!
Review Roundup: Shaina Taub's SUFFS Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024
The fight for women's votes has made its way to Broadway in Suffs, a new musical from Shaina Taub, opening tonight at the Music Box Theatre! Read the reviews below to see how the critics responded to this historic new musical!
McCarter Announces New Leadership Team Members
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024
McCarter Theatre Center has announced two significant appointments to its leadership team: Donya K. Washington as the new BOLD Associate Artistic Director and Joe Peacock as Director of Development.