Culture Lab LIC Reveals Programming for 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
Culture Lab LIC has announced the slate of programming for their 2024 season which will include several visual arts exhibits, theatrical performances, late night drag and burlesque shows, and a free outdoor live music concert series.
Celebration Arts Presents TOPDOG/UNDERDOG This June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG will be presented by Celebration Arts. This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, directed by Melinda Wilson Ramey, runs from June 7-30, 2024, in Sacramento's premier Black theater.
NBCU Recognizes Vanguard Theater For Flipping The Script On Race
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
NBCU Academy, an award-winning education initiative for aspiring journalists and media professionals, recognizes Vanguard Theater for its groundbreaking efforts in challenging traditional theater norms, by transforming the stage by promoting diversity and inclusion.
Review: SILENCE, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - Apr 24, 2024
“Old friends in the morning, then wanting us dead in the afternoon”, says one of the men in Silence, repeating the line over and over. Decades after the event, he still can’t understand the speed at which hate and violence ignited in the wake of the 1947 Partition of India.
Miko Marks Releases Deluxe LP 'Feel Like Going Home'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024
Miko Marks has released the deluxe version of her acclaimed 2022 LP Feel Like Going Home via Red Tone Records. Besides the original track list, the deluxe LP houses several reimagined tracks with featured performers including GRAMMYwinner Buddy Miller on “Lay Your Burdens Down,” the GRAMMY-wining historical ensemble Fisk Jubilee Singers on “Jubilee,” Snarky Puppy’s Mark Lettieri on “River,” and Oh Boy Records artist Tré Burt on “One More Night.” Listen to the album here!
Anne Wilson Releases New Album REBEL; Reveals Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024
PLATINUM-certified, GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson proudly unveils her new 16-song album REBEL, available everywhere now. A co-writer on each of the 16 tracks, Wilson boldly stamps her love of Jesus, Country music and family into one cohesive record.
Wilson commemorated the groundbreaking release with an announcement of her headlining REBEL Tour with special guest Jordan Rowe, kicking off on Sept. 12. Listen to the album here!
Sia and Paris Hilton Team Up on 'Fame Won't Love You'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 19, 2024
Sia and Paris Hilton have released their first-ever collaborative track “Fame Won’t Love You.” It follows a run of singles from Sia with other hitmakers like “Incredible” ft. Labrinth and “Dance Alone” ft. Kylie, in addition to the poignant solo ballad “I Forgive You.” All four of these songs are on Sia’s upcoming album Reasonable Woman, out May 3, 2024 via Atlantic Records. Listen to the song here!
Review Roundup: Shaina Taub's SUFFS Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024
The fight for women's votes has made its way to Broadway in Suffs, a new musical from Shaina Taub, opening tonight at the Music Box Theatre! Read the reviews below to see how the critics responded to this historic new musical!
Hideki Noda and Noda Map Return to the UK With LOVE IN ACTION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
Acclaimed Japanese theatre maker Hideki Noda and his production company NODA MAP will return to London this October with another re-telling of a literary masterpiece following their take on Romeo & Juliet set to the songs of Queen two years ago.
Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.
Video: Get A First Look at RIDE at San Diego's Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Get a first look at the American premiere of Ride at The Old Globe. Now through April 28th, 2024. The cast for Ride features Alex Finke as Annie (Broadway’s revival of Les Misérables; Broadway’s Come From Awayas Janice) and Livvy Marcus as Martha (The Old Globe’s Life After; Berkshire Theatre Festival’s Hair).