Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 30, 2024
by - Apr 30, 2024
Happy Tony Award nominations day, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Pink Martini Vocalist China Forbes Shares 'Bring on the Rain' from First Solo LP in 15 Years
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024
China Forbes – the glamorous voice of Portland, Oregon’s very own, world-famous “little orchestra,” Pink Martini – will be releasing her forthcoming album, The Road, on May 17, 2024 via Heinz Records. The Road displays a return to the singer-songwriter’s roots, sharing a journey of personal songs that tell the story of her life so far, highlighting themes of emotional depth and self-discovery. Listen to a single here!
Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024
Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024
Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024
MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.
Jodeci the Show, the After Party, Vegas Residency Celebrates Opening Weekend
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024
Celebrate with JODECI as they mark a sold-out opening weekend for their Vegas Residency show at the House of Blues. Don't miss this thrilling musical experience. Jodeci gave an electrifying performance to sold-out crowds on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, serenading fans with their timeless hits 'Forever My Lady,' 'Freek'n You,' and more.
Review Round-up: JAGGED LITTLE PILL, THE 39 STEPS, MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY and THE REVOLUTIONISTS
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 11, 2024
In the aftermath of experiencing the Nashville premiere of Jagged Little Pill — the musical inspired by and featuring music from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, other songs written by her and including two created expressly for the production, and featuring a compelling, biting and challenging book by Diablo Cody — one cannot help but lament the show’s abbreviated three-performance run at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall.
ISSUE #9 Comes to Theater For the New City in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024
From April 4 to 21, Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of 'Issue #9,' an original musical written and directed by Briana Bartenieff, composed by J.H. Greenwell.
Video: Killerstar Share Video For New Single 'You're A Chameleon'
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024
Watch the video for this Fleming-penned single. Fleming (guitars, synths, vocals) and Sedge (drums) are joined on You're A Chameleon” by three of the late great David Bowie's most trusted collaborators, Earl Slick (guitars), Gail Ann Dorsey (bass), and Emm Gryner (backing vocals).
90s Shoegaze Vanguards Majesty Crush Reissue 'Fan' EP
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2024
Majesty Crush release a new accompanying visual for “Horse” from Fan, along with fresh intel on the single – bassist Hobey Echlin tells, “‘Horse' was written about a friend who was going through addiction in a way that was sympathetic and even empathetic. The music itself was pretty dark for us, bass riff dark churn.
Oysterband Announce 'A Long Long Goodbye' Shows
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024
With a tour aptly named “A Long Long Goodbye”, Oysterband will be bowing-out in style with a year of unmissable shows planned at some of their favourite haunts, where they will be performing a career-spanning set, including highlights of their collaborations with June Tabor.