BWW Q&A: Maelyn Jarmon on THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - Feb 8, 2024
Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group, directed by Jessica McRoberts, with music direction by Paul Peglar. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will play Thursday, February 22nd through Sunday, February 25th, at The Drowned Lands (252 State School Road, Warwick, NY).
Jessica Meyer Releases New Portrait Album I LONG AND SEEK AFTER On New Focus Recordings
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2024
Jessica Meyer releases her new composer/performer portrait album, 'I long and seek after,' featuring performances by Meyer, Lorelei Ensemble, and a collective of instrumentalists and vocalists. The album celebrates poetry by female and underrepresented writers, exploring themes of loneliness, desire, love, heartbreak, justice, and courage. Available now on New Focus Recordings.
Cassie Kinoshi Announces Philharmonic Jazz Album 'gratitude'
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024
Mercury Prize-nominated (2019) and Ivors Academy Award-winning composer, arranger & alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi announces a new album gratitude with her flagship ensemble seed. The album eatures Kinoshi & her band alongside turntablist NikNak and the London Contemporary Orchestra.
Brandy Clark Wins Best Americana Performance At 66th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024
Brandy Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 10x GRAMMY-winner Brandi Carlile—Clark's first GRAMMY win. Clark also performed the song during the GRAMMY Premiere Ceremony, accompanied by SistaStrings.
Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2024
Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.
Video: Gia Woods Shares 'Your Engine' Music Video Featuring EUPHORIA Star Chloe Cherry
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024
Queer pop artist Gia Woods shares the music video for the title track of her recently released EP Your Engine. Sultry, sexy, and bold, the 'Your Engine' music video finds Gia owning and celebrating her identity through her unapologetically sensual physicality and provocative fashion choices. Watch the new music video now!
Malvern's Dr. Bill Carr, A Steinway Pianist, Is Special Guest At The No Name Pops' Concert, February 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024
Malvern's Dr. Bill Carr, a Steinway pianist, will be the special guest at the No Name Pops' Broadway in the Burbs concert at Immaculata University on February 17, 2024. The concert will feature music from popular Broadway shows like Wicked, Gypsy, Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, and more, with Dr. Carr showcasing his musical prowess by playing Leroy Anderson's Piano Concerto in C Major. Don't miss this exciting event!
Video: Infinity Song Release Live Performance Video Of Viral Song 'Slow Burn'
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024
Following the tremendous success of their recent EP ‘Metamorphosis', released on October 20, 2023 via Roc Nation, soft rock sibling band Infinity Song is making waves once again with their newly viral single 'Slow Burn.' The song, which has taken social media by storm, has now been accompanied by a beautiful live video out now.
SHUCKED Composer Brandy Clark Confirms Spring Headline Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2024
Brandy Clark will continue to tour through this spring including newly confirmed headline shows at Birmingham's The Lyric Theatre, Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts Center, and more. Clark composed the music and lyrics for the hit new musical comedy, Shucked, with her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Comes to Belvoir in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024
From 1 February, Belvoir will bring to the stage Tiny Beautiful Things, a life-affirming play based on Cheryl Strayed's bestselling book, adapted by Academy Award-nominee Nia Vardalos, best known for starring in and writing in My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Exclusive: Alexandra Silber Reflects on the Timely Themes of OUR CLASS
by Alexandra Silber - Jan 19, 2024
Alexandra Silber, star of Our Class, has shared her thoughts on the complexities of human nature, never forgetting the past, and the play's relevance in today's world in her guest essay The “Eleventh Classmate”, which you can read exclusively here at BroadwayWorld.
Actor Sues 1776 Tour Producers for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation
by Cara Joy David - Jan 16, 2024
Over the years, I’ve heard several black actors complain about how their preferred hair plan was dismissed by producers. Now one is suing producer NETworks Presentations, 1776 Touring, and several of their employees, claiming that increasing tensions led to her being terminated after she expressed a desire to submit a written racism complaint.