Interview: James Van Eaton Talks about His New Play, AN HONEST APOLOGY, at FreeFall Stage
by Courtney Symes - Feb 11, 2024
Sacramento is brimming with new works in theatre this month, and one play that I am particularly looking forward to is by former Sacramento-based playwright James Van Eaton. The premiere of his Oscar Wilde-inspired An Honest Apology will be performed at FreeFall Stage beginning with their annual Valentine’s Day Dessert on February 14th. BroadwayWorld spoke to James about feminism, video games, and all things Wilde.
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings Inks Multi-Year Deal with Create Music Group
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024
The new partnership will bring the legendary label and all its recordings, publishing, as well as its historic So So Def Recordings back catalog to Create Music Group. In addition, the new collaboration will launch new music and new artists under the direction of GRAMMY Award-winning producer, hall of fame songwriter, and rapper Jermaine Dupri.
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Billy Morrison Sets Release Date For New Solo Album 'The Morrison Project'
by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2024
The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter—primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens, and for his previous role as bassist in The Cult—has assembled an electrifying 12 songs including guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, and more.
Review: 1979, Finborough Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jan 5, 2024
1979 was quite a big year both politically and culturally, but Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark is perhaps one of the lesser known figures to emerge from that time – his Liberal opposite number Pierre Trudeau (or at the very least his son, Justin) is probably a more recognisable name.
Video: Watch Fantasia Barrino Perform 'I'm Here' During THE COLOR PURPLE Table Read
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
Watch a video of Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' during The Color Purple table read. The American Idol alum's co-star, Colman Domingo, took to Instagram to share the clip. The new film also features Danielle Brooks reprising her Tony-nominated Broadway performance as Sofia, along with H.E.R., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and more.
SHUCKED Producer Mike Bosner on Saying Goodbye to Broadway
by Cara Joy David - Dec 18, 2023
Late last season a musical came to Broadway from an unusual tryout city with a marketing campaign tied to a fruit. Shucked will leave Broadway in a month, though seemingly not because of either of the oddities I just mentioned.
Review Roundup: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2023
How to Dance in Ohio, with book and lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik, music by Jacob Yandura, choreography by Mayte Natalio, and direction by Sammi Cannold, opened on Broadway on December 10th at the Belasco Theatre. The musical is inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name. See what the critics had to say!
Review: HIGH SOCIETY, The Mill At Sonning
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - Dec 12, 2023
As households around the country begin to plan their festive feasts, the delightful Mill at Sonning in Berkshire already has theirs well in hand.
Photos: First Look at LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE at the Wallis Anneberg
by Lily Lim - Dec 2, 2023
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved holiday film's release, a truly outstanding all-star cast has been assembled for For The Record and The Wallis’ co-production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration with performances scheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!