Theatre Now Announces National Musical Writers Group
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2021
Theatre Now New York, a non-profit artists service organization and theatre company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers, has established a new National Musical Writers Group which will bring together lyricists and composers from across the nation.
Theatre Now New York Announces National Musical Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021
Theatre Now New York has established a new National Musical Writers Group which will bring together lyricists and composers from across the nation. The inaugural group members include: Jason Aguirre and Adam J. Rineer (Philadelphia); Mark Evan Chimsky (Portland, ME) and Zev Burrows (New York City); Ann E. Eskridge and Alton James (Detroit) & more.
VIDEO: John Holiday Sings Tyshawn Sorey's SAVE THE BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021
Galvanized by 2020’s protests against racism and police brutality, Opera Philadelphia Composer in Residence Tyshawn Sorey began writing new works for voice about race in America, to serve as an extension of, and in some ways a departure from, Cycles of My Being, his 2018 song cycle exploring the realities of life as a Black man in America today.
New Release Date Announced For Amigo The Devil's BORN AGAINST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2021
Danny Kiranos, otherwise known by his musical alter ego Amigo The Devil, has announced a new release date for his highly anticipated sophomore album Born Against, now coming on April 16th (Liars Club/Regime Music Group). Known for his dark and macabre storytelling,
ORIGIN 1st IRISH THEATRE FESTIVAL Goes Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020
Running three weeks from January 11 to 31, the 2021 Origin 1st Irish will present a total of 20 virtual events, including recorded Theatrical Productions made both before and during Covid from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, London and New York.
John Holiday and Tyshawn Sorey To Premiere SAVE THE BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2020
Opera Philadelphia Composer in Residence Tyshawn Sorey, the Newark-born multi-instrumentalist and composer celebrated for his incomparable virtuosity, will premiere a new work on the Opera Philadelphia Channel inspired by “Save the Boys,” an 1887 poem by abolitionist, writer, and Black women's rights activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-1911).
Jacob's Pillow Expands Virtual Programs and Welcomes Artists Back to Site for Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2020
Jacob's Pillow has announced its fall season including commissions, community artist partnerships, and COVID-19-compliant Pillow Lab residencies. With the aim of continuing to support artists and bring powerful, relevant work to audiences while prioritizing health and safety, these virtual events take place from October through December.
American Ballet Theatre Announces 2020 Promotions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2020
Joo Won Ahn, Aran Bell, Skylar Brandt, Thomas Forster, Calvin Royal III and Cassandra Trenary have been appointed to the rank of Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Gabe Stone Shayer has been promoted to the rank of Soloist. The promotions, announced today by ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, are effective immediately.
63rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Virtual Lineup Plus Socially Distanced Watching Parties
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2020
To usher in their 63rd year, The Monterey Jazz Festival is going virtual, live on their YouTube channel. Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th from 5-7pm PST each day. Festival participants will be treated to never-before-seen archival footage plus exciting new performances and personal messages from the MJF family of artists, volunteers, patrons and board members.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra Announces Revised 2020/21 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra has announced a reimagined 123rd Season! The September, October, and November concerts will be recorded and broadcast on WTVPa??s Create channel on the originally scheduled concert dates. The concerts will be recorded at Grace Presbyterian Church with small and socially distanced orchestras and no live audience.
The Joyce Theater Announces Remaining Digital Programming for Summer 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2020
The Joyce announced today the remaining digital programming for Summer 2020 on its acclaimed streaming platform, JoyceStream. A diverse selection of extraordinary dance by Kyle Abraham, Shantala Shivalingappa, Urban Bush Women, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet will round out The Joyce's presentation of streaming performances this season.
CAC New Orleans Presents Kyle Abraham/A.I.M.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2020
The CAC welcomes the highly-acclaimed dance company Kyle Abraham / A.I.M. (Abraham in Motion) to the CAC, Friday, May 8th and Saturday May 9th, 2020, at 7:30pm.
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'I Sing The Body Electric' at the GRAMMYs!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 27, 2020
During the 2020 Grammy Awards, in a tribute to longtime GRAMMY executive producer Ken Ehrlich, and to acknowledge the importance of music education in schools to the Recording Academy, GRAMMY Museum and Ehrlich, artists performed 'I Sing The Body Electric' from the film Fame. The performance featured Ben Platt, Camila Cabello, Gary Clark Jr. and John Legend, Debbie Allen, Joshua Bell, Common, Misty Copeland, Lang Lang, Cyndi Lauper, and The War And Treaty.