Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
Odie Leigh to Release Debut Album, 'Carrier Pigeon'; New Single Out Today
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024
Singer-songwriter Odie Leigh has announced the release of her debut album, Carrier Pigeon, arriving on Friday, July 12. Carrier Pigeon is further preceded by recent releases, “Either Way” and “No Doubt,” the latter of which has an official music video streaming now on YouTube. Watch the music video for her new single now!
Kitty Coen Shares Spellbinding New Debut LP 'Hellcat'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024
Nashville-based alternative pop/rock artist Kitty Coen shares her long-awaited, spellbinding debut album, HELLCAT out everywhere now with the latest track 'center of the sun' where Coen learns to trust herself. Alongside the release, Coen will also embark on a summer tour across the East Coast with alt-rock Americana musician Slow Funeral. It begins on June 13 in Greenville, SC with tickets on sale now.
Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Apr 13, 2024
I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.
Review: Gender-Swapped COMPANY Cleverly Reimagines Sondheim Show
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 8, 2024
More than 50 years after its original Broadway production, which had a Boston tryout at the Shubert Theatre, the Stephen Sondheim musical Company, with book by George Furth, had its third revival in 2021, in a sprightly, cleverly reimagined, gender-swapped production that won five Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
SC New Play Festival to Present Works From Gwon, Grays, Cabaret from Boykin, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024
The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.
Staged Reading of CALL YOUR MOTHER Comes to Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024
Chance Theater will present the first musical of our 2024 On The Radar (OTR) New Works Series, “Call Your Mother,” with music, book, and lyrics by Morgan Hollingsworth and directed by Chance Theater’s Literary Manager James Michael McHale.