Kill Rock Stars' zannie Releases Album 'How Do I Get That Star'
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2022
Brooklyn’s Zannie Owens conceived of their debut solo record, How Do I Get That Star, as an homage to Voyager One Golden Record, the album that Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis sent into space in 1977. It’s zannie’s debut record under their own name, as well as the first release with Kill Rock Stars.
American Stage Presents Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, September 9
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2022
American Stage is kicking off its 2022 -23 season, “This is America” with a homage to the punk rock movement of the 1990s and early 2000s — opening night is Sept. 9. Green Day's American Idiot is a 22-song musical featuring songs from Green Day's hit album of the same name.
Bridgetown Conservatory to Present SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2022
Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre has announced the cast of its July 2022 in-person live production of Side by Side by Sondheim. The production will take place July 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2022 at The Tiffany Center's Crystal Room in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Photos: Take a Look at the Cast Of the 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA
by Marissa Tomeo - May 7, 2022
Bill Castellino directs and choreographs. Cast members include Almeria Campbell, Victoria Casillo, Daniela Delahuerta, Matthew Liu, Jesse Manocherian, Sarah Nandola, Pearl Rhein, Noah Ruebeck, Hansel Tan, and Miles Whittaker. Twenty-five performances will be staged from April 23 – May 22, 2022, at Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre, 338 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 11201.
VIDEO: The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Alan Henry - Apr 28, 2022
The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.
The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
The Joyce Theater Foundation has announced the long-awaited return of Pacific Northwest Ballet, the company’s first full NYC season in six years. Presenting two mixed-bill programs, the company will play Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, kicking-off with a special gala performance on June 22 followed by two repertory programs through June 26.
New Cast Members Join 45th Anniversary Production of NIGHTCLUB CANTATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022
With performances beginning April 23rd, Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre and Nightclub Cantata LLC, by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, will present Elizabeth Swados’ 1977 breakout sensation Nightclub Cantata, a provocative, eclectic and heralded theatrical creation rarely seen since its inception decades ago.
Samuel Slater's Restaurant to Host Birthday Party for Elvis Presley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021
Samuel Slater’s Restaurant will bring a little bit of Memphis to Webster when they host a special party in honor of Elvis Presley’s 87th Birthday. New England’s premier Elvis Presley tribute act Fellowship of the King (FoTK) will perform at Samuel Slater’s Hall at Indian Ranch Saturday, January 8, 2022.
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021
Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Leslie Jordan & Cheyenne Jackson Team Up For 'Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth'
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2021
This stunning take on the seasonal classic was originally written and performed by David Bowie for Bing Crosby’s holiday television special that aired November 30, 1977. Jordan is also set to take the Ryman Auditorium stage for a special one-night-only performance featuring artists including Brothers Osborne, Fancy Hagood, Jimmie Allen, and more.
Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021
The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!