Previews: MIKU, AND THE GODS at Straz Center's TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 12, 2024
Izumi discovered her love for playwriting accidentally while in college. An advanced playwriting class desperately sought students, so Izumi signed up despite not taking the beginner's class. During her senior year of college, she wrote a full-length play. When she watched the staged reading, she realized her truth.
Student Blog: How I Fell in Love with 13: THE MUSICAL
by Student Blogger: Kimberly Wilkinson - Apr 9, 2024
It’s funny, I think most people become fans of 13: The Musical by doing a production in their youth or maybe seeing it back when it was on Broadway. It’s likely something that is tied to nostalgia for a lot of people. For me, I started with the Netflix movie and then discovered the brilliant musical. I’ve always been a fan of Jason Robert Brown’s music, I think “The Last Five Years” is captivating, “Songs for a New World” is completely unlike any musical, and I’ve heard some gorgeous songs from “Bridges of Madison County.” But something about 13 was different.
Recap the Many Plays of THE OUTSIDERS Book Writer Adam Rapp
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024
The Outsiders marks Adam Rapp's first book of a musical that he has written, but he's no stranger to writing for the stage, having written several plays throughout his career. In honor of Rapp's first musical coming to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of his plays.
Stage June Fourth To Present MAY 35TH, Beginning In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024
Stage June Fourth will present May 35th, a celebration of resistance to authoritarianism and commemoration of those who died in the pro-democracy protest at Tiananmen Square based on real life stories. Written by Candace Chong Mui Ngam and directed by Kim Pearce, running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 29 May – 1 June.
A Day to Remember's Tour to Feature the Story So Far, Four Year Strong & More
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Join A DAY TO REMEMBER on 'The Least Anticipated Album Tour' with special guests THE STORY SO FAR, FOUR YEAR STRONG, MILITARIE GUN, PAIN OF TRUTH, and SCOWL. Don't miss this epic tour line-up. Kicking off June 6th at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, MN, the coast-to-coast run will mark their first live shows in the U.S. in over a year.
Caetano Veloso Returns to BAM in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
Caetano Veloso will grace the stage at BAM once again next month. The legendary Brazilian musician will be performing songs from his latest and highly anticipated solo album, Meu Coco, marking his first collection of new songs in nearly a decade.