Britney Spears Sends Her Love To ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023
The new Broadway musical Once Upon A One More Time, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears, opens on Broadway tonight at the Marquis Theatre. Tonight, the pop icon herself took to social media to send her best to the show's company on opening night!
Interview: GMCLA Executive Director & Producer Lou Spisto on the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney PRIDE in Concert
by Shari Barrett - Jun 19, 2023
As Gay Pride celebrations continue during the month of June, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) is presenting the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney PRIDE in Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. In Disney Concerts’ first-ever choral production, Disney’s beloved songs will be reimagined in a celebration of Pride featuring 200 Chorus members performing nearly 50 classic Disney songs, with a 25-piece orchestra and stunning video projections. I interviewed Lou Spisto, Executive Director & Producer of GMCLA about the origination of the concert, how the Disney songs were chosen, and how the subjects of inclusion and acceptance will be represented.
James T. Lane's TRIPLE THREAT Begins Previews At Theatre Row, June 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023
Fresh off starring in the role of Billy Flynn in Broadway's Chicago, theatre veteran James T. Lane's solo autobiographical show, Triple Threat, begins previews on Saturday, June 17th in advance of Juneteenth and salutes the show's diverse creatives. Triple Threat plays at THEATRE ROW (410 W. 42nd Street, NYC NY) in advance of opening night on June 23rd.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art Presents Three Breakthrough Artists: Matthew Schreiber, Sari Dienes, and Sri Prabha
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023
“Spirit lives in everything” ‒ This iconic quote by the late artist Sari Dienes serves as the entryway to the standout new exhibition by the Boca Raton Museum of Art of three breakthrough artists: Sari Dienes (1898-1992), Matthew Schreiber (b. 1967), and Sri Prabha (b. 1969). The work of each artist is showcased within its own gallery in this winning trifecta, across a panorama of art that encompasses the Museum's first floor. All three spaces are curated by Kelli Bodle, the Associate Curator of the Museum (on view June 14 – October 22).
Who Will Win at the 2023 Tony Awards?
by Team BWW - Jun 9, 2023
Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize at the 2023 Tony Awards? We're breaking it down.
Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Skylar Astin Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023
Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl. They are joined by previously announced three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone, Sierra Boggess and Sutton Foster for this unforgettable concert program curated by Robert Longbottom and Kevin Stites and conducted by Stites.
Listen: Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack With Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy & More
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023
Disney has debuted the soundtrack for the live action The Little Mermaid. Featuring all-new performances by the cast, the soundtrack features three new original songs that the original film's composer, Alan Menken, co-wrote with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hear Daveed Diggs sing 'Under the Sea,' Melissa McCarthy sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' and more now!
Jessica Vosk, Jarrod Spector, Taylor Louderman, and More Will Lead CHESS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023
The Muny announced that Jessica Vosk, Jarrod Spector, John Riddle, Rodney Hicks, Tally Sessions, Phillip Johnson Richardson and Taylor Louderman will star in The Muny premiere of Chess, July 5-11, 2023.
Middletown Arts Center Presents August Wilson's JITNEY
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023
The Middletown Arts Center will present August Wilson's Jitney, produced by the Dunbar Repertory Company and directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., over two weekends, June 2-4 and 9-11.
First Extensive Anthology Of Charlie Watts' Jazz Catalogue Due in June
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023
Across Anthology, these include such greats as his lifelong friend and double bass stalwart Dave Green, saxophonists such as Peter King, Evan Parker and Courtney Pine, trumpeter Gerard Presencer, fellow drum titan Jim Keltner and vocalist and Rolling Stones live band member Bernard Fowler.
Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2023 Nominees!
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2023
The 2023 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 79 awards!