From My Hometown 2003 - Articles Page 2.6

Opened: June 19, 2003
Closing: July 12, 2003

From My Hometown - 2003 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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410-412 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

Centers on three strangers who arrive in New York City in 1980 from R&B meccas Detroit, Memphis and Philadelphia with one goal in mind: to headline at the world famous Apollo Theatre. Bonded initially by their wide eyes and empty pockets, they develop a 10-year brotherhood that spans the lows of their initial meeting to the highs of their shared debut on Harlem's brightest stage.

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From My Hometown - 2003 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 2.6

HANSON Release Third Single of Seven in Monthly Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 2, 2021


The concerts will also serve as a primer for HANSON’s 2022 world tour, which will go on sale this fall.

Cortland Rep Announces 'Comfort Food' Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2021


Cortland Repertory Theatre has announced plans for their “49th 1/2” annual summer season in 2021. Nine live productions, including concerts, children's theatre, and a drive-thru “theatrical experience” are planned from July 8 – August 24. 

Columbus Symphony Announces 2021 Music Educator Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021


The Columbus Symphony today announced the winners of the 2021 Music Educator Awards, honoring individuals who make a difference in the community through a dedication to music education and promotion of a greater understanding of and appreciation for the art form.

Liz Phair Announces New Album 'Soberish'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 14, 2021


Almost thirty years since her peerless debut album, Exile In Guyville, was released (voted #56 on Rolling Stone’s 2020 list of the 500 Greatest albums of All Time), Phair returns with a new record.

Chita Rivera, Celine Dion & More to Receive Honorary Doctorates From Berklee College of Music & Boston Conservatory at Berklee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2021


Six of the most lauded and influential performing artists across the worlds of pop, hip-hop, jazz, musical theater, and classical music will receive honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee in virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8.

The Annenberg Center Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement in a Livestreamed Performance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2021


The Annenberg Center presents a performance of Rennie Harris Puremovement (RPHM) on Thursday, April 1 at 7 PM.

Joffrey Ballet Welcomes Brendan Fernandes and Farissa Knox to its Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2021


Anne Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Greg Cameron, President and CEO of The Joffrey Ballet, have announced the appointment of Brendan Fernandes and Farissa Knox to the Joffrey Board of Directors, effective immediately, for the 2021-2024 term.

The Dave Weckl Band Reunites For A Very Special Live Album
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2021


When the legendary Dave Weckl Band reunited on stage at the 2019 Chesterfield Wine & Jazz Festival in St. Louis, Missouri, the show was already a rare and very special occasion. But even playing their first real show together in more than a decade, the band had no idea how special the set would feel just a few months later.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Presents Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan And Pianist Armine Grigoryan In Virtual Recital
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2021


Shriver Hall Concert Series will present the mainstage debut of rising star Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan with pianist Armine Grigoryan on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 5:30pm ET. The digital world premiere concert was recorded at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall in Hakhnazaryan's hometown of Yerevan, Armenia.

Milwaukee's First Stage Streams ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND - A CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2021


Up next in First Stage's Virtual Season of Plays is ESCAPE FROM PELIGRO ISLAND - A CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PLAY, written by award-winning, internationally renowned children's playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer (THE SNOW, 2015 and ANTARCTICA, WI, 2018) and directed by First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank.

BWW Blog: A Very Broadway Christmas
by Student Blogger: Grace Callahan - Dec 7, 2020


This holiday season, there isn’t much to do outside of our homes (and not much you SHOULD  do) - and many of us are accepting that this year’s festivities are going to be a little different.

Kathryn Keats Presents THE HUMMINGBIRD as Part of the MarshStream International Solo Fest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2020


Kathryn Keats is turning a harrowing experience into a positive message of hope with her new, solo stage musical, 'The Hummingbird,' premiering on Thursday, October 8 on ZOOM as part of the MarshStream International Solo Fest in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Brennen Leigh's Prairie Love Letter Offers an Ode to Home
by Robert Diamond - Aug 17, 2020


 The state line between Minnesota and North Dakota is an area not often immortalized in song—until now. Brennen Leigh’s upcoming concept record, Prairie Love Letter, is an ode to where she grew up

Carol Channing's Final Two Albums Will Be Reissued for Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2020


The last two albums recorded by Broadway legend Carol Channing will be digitally reissued on July 10 via Time Life: 'For Heaven's Sake,' a collection of classic spiritual songs originally released on CD in 2009, and 'True to the Red, White & Blue' (2011), bringing a combined total of 29 tracks to all major streaming platforms for fans to enjoy.

Kathleen Edwards Shares New Song 'Hard On Everyone'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 6, 2020


Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kathleen Edwards' new song, “Hard On Everyone,” is debuting today.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

Kathleen Edwards Releases New Song 'Birds On A Feeder'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 8, 2020


Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kathleen Edwards' new song, “Birds On A Feeder,” is out now.

Kathleen Edwards Returns to Music with TOTAL FREEDOM
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020


Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kathleen Edwards will release her highly anticipated new album, Total Freedom, August 14 on Dualtone (an Entertainment One Company). In advance of the release, the album's first single, “Options Open,” is debuting today.

Feinstein's At The Nikko Announces Lineup For Spring 2020
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020


Today, Feinstein's at the Nikko announced an exciting lineup of national and local artists who will take the stage at San Francisco's premier intimate nightclub this spring. Additional artists will be announced at a later date. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting www.feinsteinssf.com or calling 866-663-1063. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Third Man Records Announces Vault Pkg. #44
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 5, 2020


Third Man Records is excited to announce Vault Package #44, the 20th anniversary accompaniment to De Stijl, the legendary sophomore album from The White Stripes. The package includes a hardcover case, an archival booklet filled with previously unseen photos, flyers and more, a white LP and a red LP full of previously unreleased recordings and covers, and a DVD containing two performances from the peak of the De Stijl era. Sign up is now open through April 30 at midnight CST.

Angélique Kidjo and Special Guests to Perform Celebratory Program at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2020


On the heels of winning her fourth Grammy Award, Angélique Kidjo concludes her Perspectives series with Daughter of Independence on Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage.

Amy Grant, Tig Notaro and More Are Heading to the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020


Below is a list of upcoming shows at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Tickets for all shows are available online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600 or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa. The patron services office is open Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., closed on Mondays except when a show is scheduled, for which the box office will open at 4 p.m. Tickets and information are available 24/7 online at lutherburbankcenter.org.

Alan Gilbert Is Named MD Of Royal Swedish Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2020


Alan Gilbert has been named as Music Director of the Royal Swedish Opera, where he looks forward to launching his tenure in spring 2021. He will combine the role with his position as Chief Conductor of Hamburg's NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, which he has held since September 2019, after eight years as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.

Birdland Releases Decemeber Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019


Birdland's December 2019 schedule will feature The Joe Lovano Nonet, Stacey Kent, Monty Alexander, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole Quartet, Gunhild Carling, Julius Rodriguez, Veronica Swift Holiday Show, 'Season's Swingin' Greetings!a??, Marta Sanchez Quintet, Darius de Haas, Marilyn Maye New Years Eve Extravaganza, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and MORE!

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